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Netflix India Fuels New Writers' Dreams
3 Jul
Summary
- Netflix initiates a program to find and mentor emerging writers in India.
- The program offers mentorship, workshops, and industry guidance over two months.
- Applications are open until September 1, 2026, for writers with up to three years' experience.
Netflix is expanding its talent development efforts in India with the launch of the NextGen India Writers' Program. This two-month initiative is designed to identify and mentor emerging writers from across the nation.
The program marks Netflix's first global writers' initiative to be hosted in India. It provides selected participants with mentorship, industry workshops, and expert guidance to refine original series concepts.
Applications for the program are now open and will close on September 1, 2026. Writers with up to three years of professional experience are encouraged to apply. This initiative aims to cultivate fresh perspectives and distinctive voices within India's creative industry.
India is the third country to host the Netflix NextGen Writers' Program, following France and the Netherlands. This effort underscores the streamer's commitment to supporting local creators and investing in original content from India. The program will assist writers in developing their ideas into professionally structured series bibles.
