Balancing Pen to Paper: From Writing Eeb Allay Ooo! to Performing Stolen
Join BAFTA Breakthrough alumnus Shubham Vardhan (Eeb Allay Ooo!, Stolen) for an exclusive Cininfo session on the art of balancing screenwriting and acting. In this special session, Shubham will share powerful insights on building memorable characters and crafting stories that resonate, drawing from his acclaimed work as both writer and performer in contemporary Indian cinema.
Whether you’re a writer, actor, filmmaker, or film student, this session reveals how to excel in both creative disciplines and bring authentic storytelling to life.
What You’ll Learn:
- The Writer’s Eye – Shaping stories that resonate with audiences (Eeb Allay Ooo!, LSD2).
- The Actor’s Craft – Transforming words into layered, memorable performances (Stolen).
- Bridging the Two Worlds – Lessons for emerging talent on balancing writing and performance.
Who Should Attend:
- Screenwriters, actors, directors, film students, independent filmmakers, and anyone passionate about character-driven cinema and dual creative roles.
 Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, 13 September 2025
- Time: 2 PM IST
- Venue: Zoom
This is a rare opportunity to learn directly from an artist whose debut feature premiered at Berlin International Film Festival, won the MAMI Best Film award, and whose performances have been showcased at Venice, Zurich, and BFI London Film Festivals.
FREE for all Cininfo Community Members!
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Speaker: Shubham Vardhan
Designation: BAFTA Breakthrough Screenwriter & Actor
Bio: Shubham Vardhan is a screenwriter and actor whose work bridges sharp storytelling and cinematic experimentation. He was selected for the prestigious BAFTA Breakthrough Program (UK, 2022), which recognizes exceptional emerging voices in cinema. His debut feature as writer, Eeb Allay Ooo! (2020), premiered in the Panorama Section of the Berlin International Film Festival and is now streaming on Netflix. The film won Best Film at MAMI 2019, the Filmfare Critics’ Choice award (2021), and four Screen Writers Association India Awards, including Best Story, Best Screenplay, Best Dialogue, and Best Debut Writer. His writing credits span diverse projects, including LSD2 (2024), Jal Tu Jalal Tu (2021), and Amazon Prime Video’s acclaimed Unpaused anthology series, contributing the shorts Vishanu (2020) and War Room (2021).
As an actor, Shubham’s work has travelled to leading film festivals worldwide. His latest film Stolen (2023), premiered in the Orizzonti Extra section at the Venice Film Festival and was selected for the Zurich Film Festival and BFI London Film Festival. He has also appeared in LSD2 (2024), Amit Dutta’s Aadmi Ki Aurat Aur Anya Kahaniyan (Venice Horizons Special Mention, 2009), and Ralang Road (2017).
Shubham’s unique perspective as both screenwriter and actor brings invaluable insights into the complete creative process, from crafting compelling narratives on the page to embodying complex characters on screen. His work consistently explores authentic Indian stories that resonate with both domestic and international audiences.