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NFDC and Netflix partner to conduct a virtual training program for 100 women script writers

 


National Film Development Corporation rolls out a virtual scriptwriting program for women in partnership with Netflix

New Delhi, March 08, 2022: National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) in partnership with Netflix today rolled out a virtual training program for 100 women scriptwriters on the occasion of International Women’s Day. This program is designed for industry professionals, freelance writers, academicians, and final-year students of film schools. NFDC aims to upskill and empower the creative community in India, and create a more gender-inclusive media and entertainment ecosystem through this program.

To be conducted in four batches, the curriculum and course structure have been collaboratively developed by NFDC and Netflix. The virtual training program will help participants understand the concepts and tools of writing, thereby developing their scripts and craft through guided lessons, Q&A sessions on pitches, and industry guest speaker sessions. Participants will successfully complete the program after submitting a script, within 30 days of completion of their training. Each participant will undergo a comprehensive assessment by a joint committee of officials from NFDC and Netflix. Based on the evaluation, shortlisted scripts will have the chance to be selected for NFDC Screenwriting Lab or at the NFDC Film Bazaar.

Shri. Ravinder Bhakar, Managing Director, NFDC was of the view that this program would empower women through training by industry veterans and will give them a platform to showcase their talent. “With the advent of OTT platforms, it is a great contribution by Netflix to have come forward to support the cause of training and development of women professionals.”

The students will get a unique opportunity to train under the course director Munish Bhardwaj – a veteran screenwriter, producer, and director working in the film industry for over 25 years. He has worked predominantly in Bollywood and is known for movies like Moh Maya Money, Ankhon Dekhi and Everything is Fine.

About National Film Development Corporation:

National Film Development Corporation is a Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.  Set up to primarily for planning , promotion and facilitating the growth of the Indian Film Sector, the organization has been pivotal to implement talent development initiatives in the Media and Entertainment (M&E) sector. Among various other activities NFDC holds the Awarding Body Status as awarded by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), and in the last 18 years, has trained over 20,000 individuals in the fields of M&E industry, including editing, audio engineering, cinematography, multimedia, and photography, among others.

About Netflix:  

Netflix is the world's leading streaming entertainment service with 222 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries, feature films and mobile games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any Internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.

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