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Climate Scriptwriting Lab

Sumit Roy is an award-winning screenwriter & filmmaker based in Mumbai whose work traverses feature films and streaming. A storyteller known for powering several beloved prestige productions, he possesses the rare ability to infuse popular mainstream entertainment with intellectual depth, nuance and a social conscience. His films include Gehraiyaan, Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani and Homebound.

Saiwyn Quadras is an Indian screenwriter known for crafting thematic and emotionally resonant stories across genres. His credits include Mary Kom, Neerja, Maidaan, Parmanu, and Maa, reflecting a range from character-driven dramas to genre-led narratives. His writing is marked by strong character arcs and compelling storytelling, connecting with audiences while maintaining a distinct emotional core.

Akshat Verma is an Indian screenwriter, filmmaker, and producer known for his sharp, genre-bending storytelling. He gained widespread recognition for writing Delhi Belly (2011), noted for its edgy humor and unconventional narrative. His work often blends satire with urban realism, pushing boundaries in mainstream Indian cinema.

Chirag Garg is a writer and creator, best known for Dupahiya Season 1, with Season 2 slated for release soon. He has also written Mandala Murders for Yrf and Netflix and feature films like Be Happy and Kakuda. A graduate of the National School of Drama, he is currently working on a web show with a leading OTT platform and a developing film for a reputed production house.

Arati Kadav is an award-winning Mumbai-based writer-director who trained as a computer science engineer and worked as a software developer in the US before pivoting to filmmaking at Whistling Woods International. She has made six short films, including Astronaut And His Parrot, which won Best Director and Audience Choice at Fantasia. Her debut feature, Cargo (2019), a sci-fi drama on life, death and reincarnation, screened at 27 festivals including SXSW and won Best Sci-Fi Feature at Miami's Sci-Fi Film Festival; it's now on Netflix. Her second feature, Mrs (2023), premiered at Tallinn Black Nights and became a cultural phenomenon in India. She also founded ShortFilmWindow, a curated portal for short films worldwide.

Nandini Reddy is a writer and director known for creating emotionally grounded and commercially successful stories with strong character relationships at their core. Her notable works include Ala Modalaindi, Oh! Baby, Kalyana Vaibhogame, and Anni Manchi Sakunamule. Her storytelling blends warmth, humour, and emotional depth, often bringing nuanced perspectives and relatable human experiences to mainstream cinema.

Kiren Dhadwal is a TV and Film Development Executive working across the scripted slate for global narrative change organisation Climate Spring. She is also a Producer with over a decade of experience in TV drama, working with writers such as Jack Thorne, Paul Abbott, Riz Ahmed, Richie Mehta and many more. She’s also worked for broadcasters such as, Sky, Disney, Channel 4, and the BBC. Passionate about championing writers from underrepresented backgrounds she supports telling stories for social and environmental change. Kiren also teaches yoga, running regenerative retreats for writers helping them connect their work with climate themes and heal while doing so.

Tamseel Hussain is the Founder & CEO of PLUC, a multi-vertical storytelling engine spanning a creative studio, a storytelling platform, book publishing, and a global community of over 350,000 creators across India and around the world. Tamseel has produced and directed multiple films, with credits across projects including Planet India, FarOut, and Airpocalypse to name a few. Through PLUC, he has built one of the largest decentralised storytelling ecosystems for communities, enabling creators to tell stories rooted in lived realities in various formats. Tamseel is also a member of the UNFCCC ECCA Steering Committee for Film & TV.