The Filmmaker’s Guide: Storytelling Across Genres with Robbie Grewal
Join acclaimed writer-director Robbie Grewal for an exclusive Cininfo session exploring the creative and practical realities of building a career across advertising, films, and long-form storytelling. Drawing from nearly three decades of experience, Robbie will share the lessons, processes, and decisions that have shaped his journey from directing award-winning commercials to creating acclaimed feature films and web series.
Event Details:
- Date: 5th July 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM IST
- Venue: Zoom
What You’ll Learn:
- Transitioning from advertising to films and long-form storytelling.
- Making creative decisions under budget and time constraints.
- Why preparation is the foundation of a successful shoot.
- Developing themes, adapting real-life events, and crafting emotionally compelling narratives.
- Building a sustainable and evolving career in today’s entertainment industry.
Whether you’re a writer, director, producer, cinematographer, or aspiring filmmaker, this session offers valuable insights into balancing creativity with execution while developing stories that leave a lasting impact.
FREE for Cininfo Community Members!
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Speaker: Robbie Grewal
Designation: Writer & Director
Robbie Grewal is an acclaimed writer-director known for his gripping thrillers and character-driven storytelling across films, web series, documentaries, and advertising. Coming from a defence background and graduating from the University of Delhi, his journey into media began by chance in 1996 at TV18’s Delhi-based production house. In 1999, he founded Red Ice Productions, an advertising production house that remained operational until 2021.
Over the course of his advertising career, Robbie has been honoured with several prestigious international awards, including The One Show, Cannes Lions, and the Epica Awards, along with leading Indian honours such as the Abby Awards, Effie Awards India, AdFest, and the Kyoorius Awards. He made his feature directorial debut with Samay: When Time Strikes and has since directed Romeo Akbar Walter, Aakhri Sach, Bhay: The Gaurav Tiwari Mystery, and Made in India – A Titan Story. His work is celebrated for blending meticulous research, compelling narratives, and cinematic storytelling across diverse genres.
