From script to screen.

Bring your vision to life with Hollywood and Bollywood mentors. Our talent-development studio discovers, mentors and launches the next generation of world-class storytellers, bridging emerging talent with proven industry knowledge through structured labs, hands-on production and real-world credits.

A mentor-driven initiative

A structured pathway for aspiring writers, directors, technicians and artists to produce professional-grade cinema under world-class mentorship.

Highly selective. Hands-on. Designed to groom emerging filmmakers through real production experience, with potential pathways into mainstream film and streaming platforms.

How the Lab works

Discover. Develop. Deploy.

A three-stage incubator that meets talent where they are, and ships them where they want to go.

01

Discover

Open calls, auditions and scouting across India and beyond. We look for raw conviction, distinct voice and the hunger to make work that matters.

  • Open applications
  • Curated scouting
  • Selective intake
02

Develop

Cohort-based labs, masterclasses and one-on-one mentorship with internationally recognised filmmakers from Hollywood and Bollywood.

  • 1:1 mentorship
  • Writing & direction labs
  • Craft masterclasses
03

Deploy

Real sets, real crews, real credits. Produce professional-grade short films and motion pictures with pathways into mainstream cinema and streaming.

  • Industry-grade shorts
  • Festival submissions
  • Streaming pathways
Two flagship programs

Mentorship & Production Residency

Two complementary tracks designed to take emerging talent from idea to industry-grade work.

Program 01

Mentorship Program

One-on-one guidance from internationally recognised filmmakers and creative leaders from Hollywood and Bollywood. A focused track to sharpen voice, craft and portfolio.

Personalized Learning Paths

Tailored curriculum mapped to your voice, craft and ambitions.

Industry Expert Guidance

1:1 sessions with directors, writers and producers from Hollywood and Bollywood.

Portfolio Development

Reels, scripts and case studies built to international industry standard.

Networking Opportunities

Curated introductions to studios, festivals, agents and collaborators.

Program 02

Production Residency

Hands-on experience producing professional-grade short films and motion pictures with real-world resources, working alongside acclaimed directors and global mentors.

Professional Equipment Access

Cinema cameras, lighting, sound and post pipelines used on real productions.

Collaborative Productions

Write, direct and crew alongside peers and working professionals on live sets.

Festival Submissions

Curated festival strategy and submissions for completed shorts and features.

Distribution Support

Pathways into mainstream film, streaming platforms and Universe productions.

What you get

Everything you need to break in, and keep going.

Mentorship

1:1 guidance from working filmmakers, performers and producers.

Learning Pathways

Personalized cohorts across writing, acting, direction and production.

Industry Access

Sets, screenings, festivals and curated introductions.

Portfolio Development

Reels, scripts and case studies built to industry standard.

Professional Networking

A growing community of alumni, partners and collaborators.

Launchpad

Pathways into Universe productions across all five divisions.

Apply now

Think you've got it? We're looking for the next wave of voices.

Apply to the Lab