3-Day Workshop with Festival Programmer Deepti D’Cunha
Join acclaimed festival programmer Deepti D’Cunha for an immersive 3-day workshop designed for screenwriters, filmmakers, and industry aspirants. Gain insider knowledge on festival ecosystems—from tiers and markets to crafting standout submissions and preparing for selection. Perfect for independent creators aiming to elevate their projects.Workshop Highlights:
- Understand festival tiers, markets, and how to match your film.
- Master submission forms, rules, and programmer expectations.
- Receive personalized project feedback.
- Get actionable prep tips and Q&A resolutions.
Event Details:
- Date: 20th, 21st, 22nd March 2026
- Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM IST
- Venue: Zoom (live on Cininfo)
- Fees: $75 (inclusive of taxes)
Please watch Deepti’s session recording here before attending the workshop
Detailed Agenda:
Day 1: Festival Forms, Rules & Preparation
Dive into real festival entry forms and regulations. Learn what programmers seek, key materials to prepare (screener, synopsis, stills), and timelines. Explore tiers/markets and prep strategies if selected. Bring your past submission queries.
Day 2: Pitch Your Film & Aspirations
Present your project one-on-one or in group sessions. Share your festival goals—Deepti provides tailored feedback on fit, pitching, and improvements.
Assignment: Submit 1 specific topic/question on your film for Day 3 focus.
Day 3: Q&A Deep Dive
Address your forms, assignments, and burning questions. Clarify selection dynamics, common pitfalls, and next steps for festival success.
Why Attend?
- Direct Access: Feedback from an active festival programmer.
- Practical Tools: Templates, checklists, and real examples.
- Cininfo Exclusive: Networking with peers and potential mentors.
- Certificate: Digital completion certificate.
Organized by Cininfo – Empowering screenwriters and filmmakers.
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Speaker: Deepti DCunha
Designation: Film Programmer
Deepti DCunha is a Mumbai-based Film Programmer specialising in Contemporary Indian & South Asian Cinema. She is currently a Consultant with Fondazione Prada Film Fund. She has been the Artistic Director of the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival in 2023-24. She sources films and is sole features curator and programmer for ‘Viewing Room’ section and the ‘Work-in-Progress Lab’ for India’s largest Film Market, NFDC Film Bazaar from 2011-2022. She has been working on Indian and International Film Festivals for the past fifteen years. Deepti is the South Asia Consultant to Artistic Director, Marco Mueller, since 2011, for Venice film festival, Rome film festival, and several film festivals in China including Pingyao International Film Festival (PYIFF) for five years. She has been a Consultant for Red Sea Film Festival in 2025. From 2018-21, she has been the South Asia Correspondent Director’s Fortnight, Cannes. She has been in the Selection Committee of Locarno Open Doors from 2016-20, choosing projects and participants for the Co-production Hub and Producers Lab from South Asia, South East Asia and Mongolia. She has also been a mentor at SEAPITCH (Thailand) in 2021. Her earlier assignments include programming for the Indian Selection at Jio MAMI Mumbai International Film Festival with Star from 2015-2019, Chicago South Asian Film Festival (CSAFF), the International Children’s Film Festival of India (ICFFI) and Osian’s Cinefan film festival and a reader for Doha Film Institute. She is deeply committed towards independent Indian and South Asian cinema; a passion that keeps her driven to scout for new films and fresh talent from all across the country and region.