The Producer’s Eye: Identifying and Shaping Great Stories for the Screen
Join Akshata Samant, Head of Creative Development at Civic Studios, for a Cininfo webinar focused on how producers identify, shape, and scale strong stories for the screen.
With over 14 years across media and entertainment, Akshata has led creative development from concept to release. Previously a Showrunner at Dice Media, she has steered popular series such as Little Things (Netflix), Crushed (Amazon miniTV), and What the Folks (YouTube). She is also the founder of Cine Pitara, creating branded content for leading names including Godrej Interio, Ray-Ban, and JioSaavn.
In this session, Akshata shares a producer-led view on:
- Spotting a great story and what draws a producer’s attention
- From script to strategy, aligning vision with audience and platform
- Writer–producer collaboration and building creative synergy
- Turning stories into impact, from development to delivery
A clear, experience-driven session for writers and filmmakers seeking stronger alignment with producers and platforms.
Event Details:
- Date: 24th January 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM IST
- Venue: Zoom (Live on Cininfo)
FREE for all Cininfo Community Members!
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Speaker: Akshata Samant
Designation: Head of Creative Development, Civic Studios
Akshata Samant brings over 14 years of dynamic expertise in the media and entertainment industry as the Head of Creative Development at Civic Studios. With a career marked by influential roles and successful projects, Akshata is instrumental in leading the team of creative producers, ensuring projects are high on storytelling, impact, and commercial viability. She oversees the entire development process from inception to release, aligning each project with the studio’s strategic vision. Previously serving as Showrunner at Dice Media, Akshata has left an indelible mark with fan-favourite series such as Little Things (Netflix), Crushed (Amazon miniTV), and What the Folks (YouTube). Her entrepreneurial spirit led her to establish Cine Pitara, where she directed and produced content for major brands including Godrej Interio, Ray-Ban, and JioSaavn.
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