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  • ‘Rangbaaz’ writer Siddharth Mishra to discuss writing for web at Vidnet Masterclass

    ‘Rangbaaz’ writer Siddharth Mishra to discuss writing for web at Vidnet Masterclass

    MUMBAI: Rangbaaz writer Siddharth Mishra will be a part of the exclusive lineup of celebrated writers at the Indiantelevision.com’s Vidnet Masterclasses, being hosted at The Westin, Mumbai, on 4 October. The talented writer will be discussing with the audience how to write the perfect narrative for a successful web series.

    An engineer-turned-advertising professional-turned-radio jockey-turned-writer, Siddharth Mishra has dabbled in almost all forms of storytelling in different fields and in different formats. While continuing with his popular radio show on Big FM, he developed a concept which turned into one of the flagship and most talked about shows of Zee 5, Rangbaaz.

    Immediately after that, he wrote 377 – Ab Normal, a film on the struggle of 4 persons who created history by compelling the judiciary to do away with the draconian law against the LGBTQ community.

    Now, a full-fledged writer, he is writing three web series for different OTT platforms, including the second season of Rangbaaz and a period drama based on the early years of Hindi films and the studio system. He is also working on a film, a political thriller, set against the backdrop of Naxalism in the eastern part of the country.

    Other speakers at the Masterclasses include Raghav Subbu, Dhruv Sehgal, Puneet Krishna, and Siddharth Mishra.

  • ‘Kaafir’ writer Bhavani Iyer to share writing experiences at Vidnet Masterclasses

    ‘Kaafir’ writer Bhavani Iyer to share writing experiences at Vidnet Masterclasses

    MUMBAI: Kaafir writer Bhavani Iyer will be joining the stellar lineup of speakers at the Indiantelevision.com’s Vidnet Masterclasses, being hosted at The Westin, Mumbai, on 4 October. She will be highlighting the important requisites that a writer should keep in mind while writing for web in the session.

    The Vidnet Masterclasses are being conducted by Indiantelevision.com as an extension to its online video and content summit, with the aim to facilitate the creativity of young and aspiring content creators who are willing to leave a mark in the digital world. The Masterclasses will host directors & editors, and writers, who will be talking to the audience directly about the craft of video creation.

    Iyer who has written for all the three media—TV, digital, and films—has been associated with some impressive projects including Hindi films Raazi, Guzaarish, Lootera, Black, and TV shows like 24, Meri Awaaaz Hi Pehchaan Hai.

    Her understanding of complexity, conflict and human relationships and drama comes to life once again with Kaafir, a web-series starring Dia Mirza and Mohit Raina. She is writing season 2 of Breathe series on Amazon, Nikhil Advani’s Mughals on Hotstar and Onir’s Kashmir for Netflix.

    Other speakers at the Masterclasses include Raghav Subbu, Dhruv Sehgal, Puneet Krishna, and Siddharth Mishra.

  • Danish Aslam to talk about the art of directing a web series at Vidnet Masterclasses

    Danish Aslam to talk about the art of directing a web series at Vidnet Masterclasses

    MUMBAI: Director Danish Aslam will join the revered list of speakers at the upcoming Indiantelevision.com’s Vidnet Masterclasses, being hosted at The Westin, Mumbai, on 4 October. Aslam, who has worked in Bollywood and for web both, will be distinguishing between the two forms of media for the audience.

    Vidnet Masterclasses are an Indiantelevision.com initiative to facilitate the creative process of young and aspiring creators willing to work in the digital domain. The Masterclasses will host directors & editors, and writers who will be talking to the audience directly about the craft of video creation.

    Aslam had started his career as an assistant director on feature films & TV commercials, eventually ending up at with Yash Raj Films, where he was the First AD on movies like Salaam Namaste, Fanaa & Ta Ra Rum Pum. His first directorial venture was Break Ke Baad, starring Imran Khan & Deepika Padukone.

    He has directed web series like season 2 of It’s Not That Simple, season 1 of Timeout, and Flesh. Apart from that, he has also directed TV shows like Siyaasat (Epic) & Kabhi Aise Geet Gaya Karo (Disney).

    Other speakers at the Masterclasses include Raghav Subbu, Dhruv Sehgal, Jaya Mishra, Puneet Krishna, and Siddharth Mishra.

  • ‘Kota Factory’ editor Gourav Gopal Jha to discuss fundamentals of editing web series at Vidnet Masterclasses

    ‘Kota Factory’ editor Gourav Gopal Jha to discuss fundamentals of editing web series at Vidnet Masterclasses

    MUMBAI: The man behind the editing of web series like Kota Factory and Humorously Yours, Gourav Gopal Jha will be interacting with aspiring video editors at the Indiantelevision.com’s Vidnet Masterclasses, being hosted at The Westin, Mumbai, on 4 October.

    The Vidnet Masterclasses are being conducted by Indiantelevision.com as an extension to its online video and content summit, with the aim to facilitate the creativity of young and aspiring content creators who are willing to leave a mark in the digital world. The Masterclasses will host directors & editors, and writers, who will be talking to the audience directly about the craft of video creation.

    Jha has had earlier experience of working for TV shows before shifting to digital. He worked as a freelance producer on shows like Emotional Atyachaar. He joined TVF in 2016 and has edited many of their properties including Bisht Please, Yeh Meri Family, and Weekends.

    Other speakers at the Masterclasses include Sumeet Vyas, Raghav Subbu, Dhruv Sehgal, Jaya Mishra, Puneet Krishna, and Danish Aslam.

  • ‘Kota Factory’ director Raghav Subbu to take Vidnet Masterclass

    ‘Kota Factory’ director Raghav Subbu to take Vidnet Masterclass

    MUMBAI: Kota Factory director Raghav Subbu will be present at the Indiantelevision.com’s Vidnet Masterclasses, being hosted at The Westin, Mumbai, on 4 October, to discuss the process of directing hard-hitting and compelling web series.

    The Vidnet Masterclasses are being conducted by Indiantelevision.com as an extension to its online video and content summit, with the aim to facilitate the creativity of young and aspiring content creators who are willing to leave a mark in the digital world. The Masterclasses will host directors & editors, and writers, who will be talking to the audience directly about the craft of video creation.

    Subbu is a celebrated director in the digital world and has created series like Kota Factory (2019), TVF Pitchers (2015) and Truth or Dare with Dad (2016). A collaborator with TVF since 2013, he has also directed several comedy sketches and mini-series. His next web series ‘Hostel Daze’ is slated to release late this year.

    Other speakers at the Masterclasses include Gourav Gopa Jha, Dhruv Sehgal, Jaya Mishra, Puneet Krishna, and Danish Aslam.

  • ‘Gullak’ editor Amit Kulkarni to share tips for editing web series at Vidnet Masterclasses

    ‘Gullak’ editor Amit Kulkarni to share tips for editing web series at Vidnet Masterclasses

    MUMBAI: Gullak editor Amit Kulkarni is going to be a part of Indiantelevision.com’s Vidnet Masterclasses, being hosted at The Westin, Mumbai, on 4 October, where he will be sharing with the audience the art of editing successful web series.

    The Vidnet Masterclasses are being conducted by Indiantelevision.com as an extension to its online video and content summit, with the aim to facilitate the creativity of young and aspiring content creators who are willing to leave a mark in the digital world. The Masterclasses will host directors & editors, and writers, who will be talking to the audience directly about the craft of video creation.

    Kulkarni is a well-known editor in the digital space and has worked on series like TVF Tripling(S-2), Gullak, Bachelors Season 1- Season 2 and Inmates. His association with TVF has been long-standing and he is famous in the industry for his eye for detail and crisp storytelling abilities.

    Other speakers at the Masterclasses include Gourav Gopa Jha, Dhruv Sehgal, Jaya Mishra, Puneet Krishna, and Danish Aslam.

  • ‘Gullak’ director Amrit Raj Gupta to share his experiences at Vidnet Masterclasses

    ‘Gullak’ director Amrit Raj Gupta to share his experiences at Vidnet Masterclasses

    MUMBAI: Gullak director Amrit Raj Gupta will be interacting with aspiring writers and directors at Indiantelevision.com’s Vidnet Masterclasses at The Westin, Mumbai on 4 October, sharing interesting anecdotes from his time at The Viral Fever (TVF) and the process of writing and directing web series.

    Vidnet Masterclasses are an Indiantelevision.com initiative to facilitate the creative process of young and aspiring creators willing to work in the digital domain. The Masterclasses will host directors & editors, and writers who will be talking to the audience directly about the craft of video creation.

    Gupta, who started his journey with TVF a few years back, was the assistant director for India’s first web series Permanent Roommates. He is also one of the youngest Directors to get a theatrical release for his award-winning short film Ayan in PVR Directors Rare category, at the age of 23.

    Till date Gupta has directed three web series which include Bachelors Season 1 and 2 and most recently Gullak, a successful family drama for TVF.  He has also directed more than 20 videos ranging from PSA’s, Sketch Comedy, Music Videos, etc. for brands like Head and Shoulders, Hero Honda, Mi Phone, MAMI Film Festival, ROPOSO, Gillette, Loud shout, Kailash Satyarthi Organisation, PharmEasy, etc. The total number of views on his web shows and videos are easily more than 100 million.

    Other speakers at the Masterclasses include Richie Mehta, Amit Kulkarni, Bhavani Iyer, Puneet Krishna, and Danish Aslam.

  • ‘Coldd Lassi’ and ‘Chicken Masala’ writer Jaya Misra to discuss art of writing at Vidnet Masterclasses

    ‘Coldd Lassi’ and ‘Chicken Masala’ writer Jaya Misra to discuss art of writing at Vidnet Masterclasses

    MUMBAI: Coldd Lassi and Chicken Masala writer Jaya Misra will be present at the upcoming Indiantelevision.com’s Vidnet Masterclasses, being hosted at The Westin, Mumbai, on 4 October. Mishra will be shedding some light on the process of writing characters for the web series.

    Vidnet Masterclasses are an Indiantelevision.com initiative to facilitate the creative process of young and aspiring creators willing to work in the digital domain. The Masterclasses will host directors & editors, and writers who will be talking to the audience directly about the craft of video creation.

    Jaya Misra is a writer, creative director, and producer. She has been active in the world of television, films, web series, and documentaries for a long time now and nurtured projects on sports, fashion, and fiction.

    Recently she has written   the hit web series Kehne Ko Humsafar Hain season 1 and 2, Coldd Lassi and Chicken Masala for ALT Balaji and Time Out and It’s Not That Simple season 2 for VOOT. Currently working with big OTT platforms, Jaya has established herself as one of the sought after, top writers in the digital medium.

    Other speakers at the Masterclasses include Raghav Subbu, Dhruv Sehgal, Puneet Krishna, and Siddharth Mishra.

  • ‘Ghoul’ director Patrick Graham to speak at Vidnet Masterclasses

    ‘Ghoul’ director Patrick Graham to speak at Vidnet Masterclasses

    MUMBAI: Creator, writer and director Patrick Graham is going to be attending the Indiantelevision.com’s Vidnet Masterclasses at The Westin, Mumbai on 4 October as a speaker.

    Vidnet Masterclasses are an Indiantelevision.com initiative to facilitate the creative process of young and aspiring creators willing to work in the digital domain. The Masterclasses will host directors & editors, and writers who will be talking to the audience directly about the craft of video creation.

    Graham will be sharing some creative anecdotes regarding directing compelling thriller series for the web. He will also be highlighting some interesting chapters from his own filmography, including his experience of directing Ghoul and writing for Leila.

    Both his Netflix originals won wide critical and commercial acclaim in India. He is one of the finest writers and directors in the industry these days.

    Other speakers at the Masterclasses include Richie Mehta, Amrit Raj Gupta, Amit Kulkarni, Bhavani Iyer, Puneet Krishna, and Danish Aslam.

  • ‘Delhi Crime’ creator, writer & director Richie Mehta to discuss craft of digital storytelling at Vidnet Masterclasses

    ‘Delhi Crime’ creator, writer & director Richie Mehta to discuss craft of digital storytelling at Vidnet Masterclasses

    MUMBAI: Creator, writer and director Richie Mehta, famous for writing and directing Netflix Original Delhi Crime is going to be sharing his expertise in the field of creating content for the web at Indiantelevision.com’s Vidnet Masterclasses, by directors & editors, happening at The Westin, Mumbai on October 4.

    Vidnet Masterclasses are an Indiantelevision.com initiative to facilitate the creative process of young and aspiring creators willing to work in the digital domain. The Masterclasses will host directors & editors, and writers who will be talking to the audience directly about the craft of video creation.

    He will be discussing with the attendees the craft of creating a compelling narrative and direction techniques to ace in the competitive digital video ecosystem, drawing instances from his personal experiences that he has gathered while working across mediums like films and digital.

    Mehta has been a successful and revered creator since the initial days of his career. His first film
    Amal (2007) became a recipient of over 30 international awards, was nominated for 6 Genie Awards, including Best Picture, Director, and Adapted Screenplay, and was named one of the top ten Canadian films of the decade by Playback Magazine.

    He then wrote and directed several films and programs including I’ll Follow You Down, Siddharth, India in a Day, and Delhi Crime that revolved around the Delhi Police’s investigation of the infamous gang-rape of a young medical student on a bus in 2012.

    Other speakers at the Masterclasses include Patrick Graham, Amit Kulkarni, Bhavani Iyer, Puneet Krishna, and Danish Aslam.