• Get mentored by top-tier industry experts
• Strengthen your project idea and storytelling with expert guidance
• Craft a pitch that speaks the industry’s language
• Retain full creative control of your project
• Get discovered by producers and platforms actively seeking new voices

Open to all creative professionals — filmmakers, directors, writers, cinematographers, editors, actors, and other storytellers with a compelling project.

Minimum Requirements:

• A completed, registered script (Feature film and Web Series)
• At least 2 years of active experience in the film, television, or digital content industry
• A professional link to previous work (short film, web series, reel, etc).
• Strong intent to pitch the project to producers, OTT platforms, or co-producers

Additional Details:

Geography: Open to applicants from across the globe
Language: Projects in any language are welcome — all written submissions must be in English or Hindi language. If your script contains non-English dialogue, please provide English translations.
Career Stage: Designed for early-to-mid career professionals
Team or Individual: Both teams and individuals can apply; co-writers are welcome

Ideal for creators looking for honest mentorship, collaborative feedback, and industry visibility

This opportunity is open to writers, directors, filmmakers, DOPs, editors, screenwriters and content creators dedicated to crafting compelling screen narratives.

Eligibility Requirements

• Submission of only Feature film and Web Series shall be considered for evaluation. No short film script will be eligible for the contest. Also, anthology film will not be eligible.
• ALL CININFO Active members are welcome to apply.
• Only scripts registered with a valid authority, such as SWA, WGA, or Copyright Office will be eligible for submission.

Before You Apply, Ensure You Have:

• A logline (under 30 words)
• A short synopsis (100–150 words)
• A 1–2 episode screenplay for the Web Series (if selected for mentorship; it should be ready)
• Story
• A long story synopsis / Pitch Deck (6–10 pages)
• A writer’s statement / director’s approach note (100–150 words)
• A link to past work (film, showreel, or relevant material)
• A registered script ready to share with mentors and producers, if shortlisted for the program

By making an application to Cininfo Launchpad, you acknowledge and agree that you have read the Terms & Conditions and you agree to be legally bound by the same. If you have queries, you may go through the Definitions & FAQs.

Application Process:

Step 1: Application Submission

• Log in with your active Cininfo Membership.
• Complete the application form with all required details and attach the necessary documents.

Note: Only subscribed members can apply.

Step 2: Submission Review

• The Cininfo Selection Panel will evaluate applications based on originality, potential, and project readiness.

Step 3: Interview Invitation

• Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email or WhatsApp for an online interview, as part of the final selection for the Cininfo Launchpad Mentorship and Producer Pitching.

If selected, you’ll confirm your spot by paying the program fee and begin an intensive mentorship journey with Smita Singh, Rucha Pathak, and Hardik Mehta. Mentorship period will be for over 12 days with an average of 20-24 hours.

Once your mentorship phase is complete, you’ll advance to the final stage: pitching your project directly to producers.

All selected applicants moving forward to the mentorship and producer pitching stage will be required to pay a program mentorship & participation fee as specified by Cininfo (Details of the fee are mentioned in the Terms & Conditions).

The application fee is a one-time, non-refundable fee, valid for one project only and shall not be returned under any circumstances, including but not limited to withdrawal, cancellation, or rejection of the application.