From Story to Screen: The Producer’s Perspective with Dikssha Routray

Join us for an insightful Cininfo Live Session with Dikssha Routray, Partner at Matchbox Shots and Producer, as she shares her journey across advertising, filmmaking, and production, and offers a closer look at what goes into developing and producing compelling stories.

Event Details:

  • Date: 13th September 2026
  • Time: 12:00 PM IST
  • Venue: Zoom

In this session, Dikssha shares insights on:

  • How producers identify and develop promising stories
  • What makes a project stand out from a producer’s perspective
  • Taking a story from concept to execution
  • Working with writers and directors through the development process
  • Balancing creative vision with the realities of production
  • Insights for emerging writers and filmmakers looking to pitch their projects

With experience on acclaimed projects including Andhadhun, Merry Christmas, Monica O My Darling, Scoop, Three of Us, All India Rank, Khauf and IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack, Dikssha brings a unique perspective on storytelling and production. An opportunity to learn directly from someone who works at the intersection of storytelling, development, and production.

A practical, candid session for writers, filmmakers, and producers looking to build stories that travel from pitch to production with clarity and conviction.

FREE for Cininfo Community Members!

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Speaker: Dikssha Jyote Routray

Designation: Partner & Creative Producer

Dikssha Routray, is a true multi-hyphenate with a decade-long career spanning advertising, filmmaking, and production. As a creative producer, she has worked on acclaimed films like Andhadhun and Merry Christmas and has led numerous other films and series for Matchbox over the years.

Dikssha began her journey by assisting Sriram Raghavan on Badlapur before directing two short films, The Ideal Bride and Red Velvet. Red Velvet earned nominations at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne and the Filmfare Awards, solidifying her reputation as a compelling storyteller.

At Matchbox Shots, Dikssha plays a pivotal role in shaping projects from concept to execution. She collaborates with leading directors, ensuring each story is brought to life with precision and vision. A powerhouse of talent, she is an integral force behind everything we do.

Matchbox Shots’ successes include Operation Safed Sagar, Khauf, IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack, Scoop, Monica O My Darling, All India Rank and Three of Us.

Past Sessions

Please fill out the form and submit the following materials for Web Series:

  • 1. Project Name
  • 2. Genre
  • 3. Logline (upto 50 words)
  • 4. Short Synopsis (100-150 words)
  • 5. Long story synopsis / pitch deck (Upload min. 6 to max. 10 pages)
  • 6. Writer’s Statement / Director’s Approach Note (100-150 words)
  • 7. ⁠Character Arc:
    Primary & Secondary - 500 – 1000 word character sketch explaining your main characters only
  • 8. Vision Statement (500 words limit)
  • 9. Episodic breakdown – 1 paragraph on each episode
  • 10. ⁠Treatment Note

Please fill out the form and submit the following materials for Feature Length Film:

  • 1. Project Name
  • 2. Genre
  • 3. Logline (upto 50 words)
  • 4. Short Synopsis (100-150 words)
  • 5. Long story synopsis / pitch deck (Upload min. 6 to max. 10 pages)
  • 6. Writer’s Statement / Director’s Approach Note (100-150 words)
  • 7. ⁠Character Arc:
    Primary & Secondary - 500 – 1000 word character sketch explaining your main characters only
  • 8. Vision Statement (500 words limit)

Please fill out the form and submit the following materials for Web Series:

  • 1. Logline (upto 50 words)
  • 2. Short Synopsis (100-150 words)
  • 3. Long story synopsis / pitch deck (Upload min. 6 to max. 10 pages)
  • 4. Writer’s Statement / Director’s Approach Note (100-150 words)
  • 5. ⁠Character Arc:
    Primary & Secondary - 500 – 1000 word character sketch explaining your main characters only
  • 6. Vision Statement (500 words limit)
  • 7. Episodic breakdown – 1 paragraph on each episode
  • 8. ⁠Treatment Note

Please fill out the form and submit the following materials for Feature Length Film:

  • 1. Logline (upto 50 words)
  • 2. Short Synopsis (100-150 words)
  • 3. Long story synopsis / pitch deck (Upload min. 6 to max. 10 pages)
  • 4. Writer’s Statement / Director’s Approach Note (100-150 words)
  • 5. ⁠Character Arc:
    Primary & Secondary - 500 – 1000 word character sketch explaining your main characters only
  • 6. Vision Statement (500 words limit)