FRI. SAT. SUN.

16-18

JANAURY 2025

03 DAYS

Be part of the premier screenwriting retreat — Filmwalah Writers Retreat Goa

A three-day Storycation for aspiring writers — a space to write, rise, and create a complete story under the guidance of Bollywood screenwriter Sudhanshu Dube.

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Who are We

Filmwalah is a storytelling and film production company that champions new voices in cinema.

We develop scripts, mentor writers, produce films, and create learning spaces where creativity

thrives.

Our mission is simple: to help storytellers turn ideas into unforgettable films — including

our two upcoming Marathi feature films currently in development for release in 2026.

About The Mentor

He is a seasoned Bollywood screenwriter, director, script consultant, and media educator with over two decades of storytelling experience across films, television, advertising, and

OTT platforms. He began his creative journey as an advertising copywriter, later transitioning into film and TV, where he crafted stories, screenplays, and dialogues across Hindi and regional cinema.

N O T A B L E W R I T I N G C R E D I T S :

🎞 B h o o t h n a t h ( 2 0 0 8 ) – S c r e e n p l a y & D i a l o g u e

🎞 H u m k o D e e w a n a K a r G a y e ( 2 0 0 6 ) – A d d i t i o n a l D i a l o g u

🎞 K a l K i s s n e D e k h a ( 2 0 0 9 ) – S c r e e n p l a y & D i a l o g u e

🎞 A n j a a n ( 2 0 0 5 ) – D i a l o g u e

🎞 B a r u n R a i a n d t h e H o u s e o n t h e C l i f f ( 2 0 2 1 ) – W r i t e r

🎞 I R a H ( 2 0 2 4 ) – W r i t e r

THE FILMWALAH GOA RETREAT 2026

JOIN US FOR JANUARY 2026

In the quiet corners of Goa, writers gather to breathe, reflect, and shape the words they’ve long carried within.
For three days, you live like a storyteller — learning the craft, building worlds, and discovering the voice that was always yours.
Guided by a Bollywood screenwriter, this retreat isn’t just a workshop… it’s the moment your story chooses to be written.

JANUARY 16, 17, 18 2025

Be part of the finest writing retreat of 2026 — where stories begin and writers rise.

The premier gathering for India’s growing community of writers, storytellers, and screenplay creators.

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Details

About the Filmwalah Goan Retreat

A complete 3-day writers’ retreat in the serene beauty of Goa, including stay, all meals, and morning-to-evening beverages, designed for those who already have a story — or are still searching for one.
Guided by a seasoned Bollywood screenwriter, participants receive one-to-one mentorship, structured writing support, and creative clarity to shape a compelling story.
By the end of the retreat, you walk away with a clear direction, stronger storytelling skills, and a confident roadmap for your journey toward a Bollywood or OTT writing career.

Day 01
Build Your Foundation

Kick off with warm introductions, creative icebreakers, and your first masterclass on the fundamentals of screenwriting. -You’ll explore story structure, character, and conflict, followed by your first WritingSprint on character sketches and backstories. -After lunch, dive into theme, premise, and logline discovery before crafting 1-pageoutlines. -End the evening with group sharing and a fireside chat on “How Writers Write.”

Day 02
Write, Shape & Deepen Your Scenes

Foundation Start with a creative warm-up, then learn advanced scene construction—beats, pacing, subtext, and conflict. Continue writing your scenes, shaped from Day 1’s outline. After lunch, a Dialogue & Voice workshop helps you create authentic character voices. You’ll then draft dialogue-based scenes, followed by a peer critique circle and mentor notes. End the day with a screening and analysis of a classic film to strengthen cinematic understanding.

Day 03
Polish, Present & Grow

ScenesWarm up with a writing challenge before entering Masterclass 3 on rewriting andtightening your script. Use Writing Sprint 5 to revise your scene or short script for the final showcase. After lunch, present your loglines, synopsis, and scenes in a Pitch & Showcase session. The retreat concludes with mentor feedback, group reflection, certificates, and photos—followed by an optional networking dinner to continue building connections.

Behind the Scenes: How FilmWalah Develops Writers and Filmmakers

⭐ End-to-End Creative Guidance

From retreat to real projects, FilmWalah supports your script, story, characters, and overall writing journey.

⭐ Industry-Ready Training

Learn practical screenwriting tools — structure, scenes, dialogue, pitching, and formatting used by working filmmakers.

⭐ Supportive Creative Community

Join a network of writers and creators who collaborate, share ideas, and grow together long after the retreat ends.

⭐ Personalized Mentorship

Get one-on-one feedback from Bollywood screenwriter Sudhanshu Dube, tailored to your story and writing goals.

⭐ Professional Certification

Receive a certificate signed by a Bollywood writer and endorsed by FilmWalah — a strong credential for your creative path.

⭐ Lifetime Creative Support Lifetime Creative Support

Access FilmWalah’s community forever — including script help, casting connections, production guidance, and invites to collaborate on FilmWalah projects, including two Marathi films releasing in 2026.

What Our Attendees Say

“Absolutely eye-opening. I finally know how to structure my story.”
— Rhea S.

“The mentor’s guidance changed the way I look at writing.”
— Aditya M.

“A peaceful environment, great learning, and the clarity I needed.”
— Sneha P.

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