Screenwriter, editor and director Biplab Goswami conducted a workshop titled 'From Idea to Outline: The Anatomy of a Scene' at the 19th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) 2026. The workshop focused on the creative process of transforming ideas into screenplays, with Goswami emphasizing that there is no fixed formula for writing and that each story develops through its own unique process.
Goswami, known for writing Laapataa Ladies (India's official entry to the Oscars 2025), shared that he first registered the story in 2014 when it existed as just 22 scenes. He described the creative process as long, lonely, and demanding, requiring persistence through financial challenges and years of development. Goswami stressed the importance of believing in oneself, continuous writing regardless of producer interest, and cultivating observation skills to develop characters and stories.
The 19th edition of MIFF features 1,459 film entries from 47 countries, including India, with films presented in more than 42 Indian languages and over 30 foreign languages. The festival includes competitive sections, the 2nd edition of Doc Bazaar, masterclasses, and an Open Forum by IDPA to enhance cinematic and creative exchange. This content may not be financially relevant.