The WIF India Producers Network scholarships, supported by Jio Studios, have been awarded to Archana Borhade (Mumbai) and Molshri Singh, originally from Kota, Rajasthan and currently based in Mumbai.
The Jio Studios support enables selected producers to attend the Producers Network program in Cannes, accessing curated industry meetings, mentorship and market-facing opportunities. The four scholars will travel to Cannes this May as part of the WIF India delegation.
Jyoti Deshpande, President Jio Studios said, “What stands out is the clarity of voice and intent in the selected filmmakers. The Producers Network is not just a platform for visibility, but for meaningful exchange, and that’s where real collaborations begin.”
The impACT Lab at the Marché du Film is a development program that supports emerging producers and creators through workshops, mentorship, and industry access for the international market. The WIF India impACT Lab jury comprised Smriti Kiran, Tahira Kashyap Khurrana, Sucharita Tyagi, and Rucha Pathak, while the Producers Network jury included Jyoti Deshpande, Siddharth Roy Kapur and Guneet Monga Kapoor. Both juries reviewed submissions from a nationwide open call, drawing entries from across the country.
Guneet Monga Kapoor, WIF India Founder and Academy Award Winning Producer said, “This partnership with the Marché du Film marks a real milestone for WIF India. A year in, we are moving from building the foundation to opening doors that connect Indian women filmmakers directly to the global market. That is what this scholarship class represents.”
This year’s WIF India impACT Lab cohort includes Suruchi Sharma (Jaipur) and Jasmin A. Singh (Mumbai), both of whom will begin their online lab sessions on April 21, ahead of their on-ground participation in Cannes.
Rabia Chopra, Head of Programme and Development, WIF India said, “The response to this open call showed us the depth of talent that exists across the country. Our focus now is on ensuring that the access these four scholars gain in Cannes translates into sustained opportunity, not just a single moment.’’
