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Netflix Unveils NextGen India Writers’ Program to Nurture Emerging Screenwriting Talent

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Netflix has introduced the NextGen India Writers’ Program, a new talent development initiative designed to identify and mentor aspiring screenwriters as the streaming platform continues to strengthen its slate of original Indian content. The two-month hybrid programme is open to writers with up to three years of professional writing experience. Selected participants will receive mentorship from industry experts, attend interactive workshops, and gain hands-on guidance in transforming original series ideas into professionally developed series bibles. The initiative aims to equip emerging writers with the skills and industry knowledge needed to take a story from concept to screen. Applications for the programme are open from July 1 to September 1, 2026, making India the third country after France and the Netherlands to host Netflix’s global talent development initiative. The launch builds on Netflix India’s ongoing commitment to nurturing fresh creative voices. The platform highlighted projects such as The Railway Men, directed by Shiv Rawail, and the upcoming series Operation Safed Sagar, created by Abhijeet Singh Parmar, Kushal Srivastava, Oni Sen, and Mehboob Pal Singh Brar, as examples of its continued investment in emerging storytellers. Speaking about the initiative, Monika Shergill, Vice President of Content at Netflix India, said the programme is intended to discover talented writers from across the country, help them refine their craft, and provide them with opportunities to bring unique and authentic stories to audiences. She added that Netflix believes the future of Indian entertainment will be shaped by bold new voices and diverse storytelling. Source: Economic Times  

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Zee to Invest ₹116 Crore in PhantomFX to Scale Animation & VFX Capabilities

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Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. has approved an investment of up to ₹116 crore in Phantom Digital Effects Ltd. (PhantomFX) as part of its strategy to strengthen its presence in the fast-growing Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics (AVGC) sector. The decision, cleared during a board meeting on April 17, 2026, involves funding through compulsorily convertible debentures (CCDs) via preferential allotment, to be executed in one or more tranches. The transaction remains subject to shareholder approval from PhantomFX, with internal clearances already underway. Through this investment, Zee aims to tap into PhantomFX’s global expertise, proprietary production workflows, and AI-integrated capabilities to enhance its content ecosystem. The partnership is expected to improve production efficiencies across animation and VFX-driven projects, enabling the creation of high-quality content across OTT originals, kids’ animation, gaming, interactive formats, and mythology and fantasy genres. CEO Punit Goenka described the move as a significant step toward scaling innovation and building immersive content intellectual properties with global appeal. He emphasized that PhantomFX’s strengths align with Zee’s vision of expanding across formats and geographies. Echoing this sentiment, Bejoy Arputharaj highlighted the long-term strategic value of the collaboration, noting that it will preserve PhantomFX’s operational independence while enhancing creative and technological capabilities through AI-powered workflows and global craftsmanship. Both companies also plan to co-develop original intellectual properties spanning OTT, gaming, and licensing segments. The collaboration is expected to unlock synergies in content creation and distribution, opening new growth avenues for both players. Shares of Zee Entertainment Enterprises closed at ₹81.04 on the NSE, gaining 1.05% at the end of the trading session. Source: CNBC

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Ashwini Vaishnaw Pushes for Indigenous Film Equipment, Model Cinema Rules

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Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday emphasized the importance of manufacturing advanced film equipment such as professional-grade cameras in India under the ‘Make in India’ programme. Speaking at the National Film Awards ceremony, he highlighted the government’s commitment to boosting local production capabilities in the entertainment sector. Vaishnaw also revealed that the Centre is preparing Model State Cinema Regulation Rules aimed at harmonising permissions and approvals across states to make film production processes more seamless. The minister stressed the need to build a live concert economy, supported by clear policies, simplified permissions, and uniform guidelines, noting that such steps could significantly expand India’s creative industries. He reiterated Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of positioning India as a global content hub. To further this goal, Vaishnaw said the country’s first International Institute of Cinema and Technology (IICT) has already started operations at the NFDC campus in Mumbai. The institute is offering 17 specialised courses in partnership with global technology giants such as Meta, NVIDIA, Microsoft, and Google. Highlighting global outreach, he mentioned that Indian creators are finding new opportunities abroad through the government-backed Waves Bazaar, which has been showcased in countries including Australia, South Korea, and Canada. Source: PTI  

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