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Beyond the set
What’s the difference between working in production and being a producer?
Understand the
business behind
Indian cinema.
The Business of Indian Cinema is an in-person Overshoot masterclass in Mumbai. Learn how films are financed, marketed and released—and make more informed career decisions.
With Viveck VaswaniProducer, actor, writer & mentor
30–31 Jan & 6–7 Feb 2027
₹9,499 incl. 18% GSTFull refund if the organiser cancels
- Duration
- 2 weekendsAcross two weekends
- Sessions
- 4 sessionsThree hours per session
- Learning time
- 12 hoursIn person
Mumbai
English & Hindi · Venue to be announced
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Your craft is
one part of
the picture.
Behind every film is a world of decisions. Who produces it. How it gets financed. Where it finds an audience. And how its makers build a career.
This masterclass connects creative ambition with an understanding of the industry. Across four sessions, explore the people, systems, and business choices that shape Indian cinema.
See what we’ll explore
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Beyond the screen
How do distribution, exhibition, and OTT connect a film with its audience?
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Beyond the first pitch
What should you understand before speaking to a studio or producer?
THE CURRICULUM
Four sessions.
A wider perspective.
From cinema’s foundations
to your next career chapter.
01SESSION 01 / 30 January 2027 / 2–5 PM ISTUnderstanding CinemaHistory & foundations
Start with the bigger picture: how Indian cinema became the industry it is today.
- The development of Indian cinema and film production
- Corporatisation, globalisation, and the changing industry
- Hollywood's studio model and the European art-film movement
- Industry terminology, common misconceptions, and open Q&A
02SESSION 02 / 31 January 2027 / 2–5 PM ISTPeople, Careers & StardomThe people behind the picture
Explore industry roles, career choices, and what professional communication looks like.
- The evolution of India's studio system
- Production work versus producing; being an actor versus being a star
- Shah Rukh Khan's rise as a career case study
- Language, vocabulary, and professional industry conversations
03SESSION 03 / 6 February 2027 / 2–5 PM ISTThe Business Behind the MoviesFrom the studio to the screen
Understand the systems that take a film from its makers to its audience.
- Film distribution and exhibition: single screens and multiplexes
- The development of Yash Raj Films and the growth of PVR
- OTT platforms and the changing entertainment landscape
- Artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and global trends
04SESSION 04 / 7 February 2027 / 2–5 PM ISTBuilding Your CareerYour next chapter
Connect industry knowledge to pitching, positioning, and your own career decisions.
- Marketing, branding, PR, sponsorship, and personal positioning
- Raising film finance and principles of effective script pitching
- Working with studios and production houses; finding opportunities
- Extended discussion, mentoring, and open Q&A
YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Viveck Vaswani.
Producer. Actor. Writer. Talent mentor.
45+YEARS IN
INDIAN CINEMA
Drawing on more than four decades in Indian cinema, Viveck brings experience across filmmaking, talent development, production, and studio relationships.
Hear his perspectiveHis work includes Gawaahi, Patthar Ke Phool, Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman, and Aatish. His career also includes involvement in Shah Rukh Khan’s early industry journey.
Learn through industry examples, practical questions, and a wider perspective on the business behind the screen.
A FIRST LOOK
Before you join,
join the conversation.
Hear Viveck and Overshoot discuss film profitability, release planning, and the relationship between creative work and commercial decisions.
An existing instructor interview—a starting point for understanding his perspective.
WHO CAN APPLY
For people who want to
understand the industry.
Different starting points.
A shared curiosity about the business of cinema.
Filmmakers & producers
Connect your creative decisions with production, finance, and release considerations.
Film & media students
Build a wider understanding of the industry as you consider your next steps.
Writers, actors & creators
Explore professional communication, pitching, and the business around your craft.
Early-career professionals
Put industry roles, studio relationships, and career choices into perspective.
Complete beginners welcome. No prior experience required. No age restriction.
WHY WE ARE DIFFERENT
The Overshoot
advantage.
Industry experience. A business perspective.
Space for your questions.
Learn from experience
Learn directly from Viveck Vaswani, drawing on 45+ years across film production, acting and talent mentoring.
See the whole business
Connect film finance, distribution, marketing and pitching to your creative decisions and career choices.
Bring your questions
Four in-person sessions in Mumbai, with industry examples, discussion and open Q&A in English and Hindi.
PLAN YOUR NEXT STEP
The next cohort.
The details that matter.
Spend two weekends in the room with Viveck Vaswani—exploring the people, decisions and business behind Indian cinema.
THE COMPLETE MASTERCLASS
Get in the room.
Learn from Viveck.
₹9,499Inclusive of 18% GST
4 in-person sessions12 teaching hours
January–February 2027 cohort
Book your seatTHE BUSINESS OF INDIAN CINEMAIN PERSON
- Location
- Mumbai
- Programme
- 2 weekends · 4 sessions · 12 hours
- Session dates
- 30–31 January & 6–7 February 2027
- Session timings
- 2–5 PM IST each day
- Teaching language
- English and Hindi
- Exact venue & address
- To be announced
- Seat availability
- Availability checked at checkout
- Registration deadline
- 14 January 2027
- Participant changes & ticket gifts
- Bookings cannot be cancelled or rescheduled by participants. If you’re unable to attend, you may gift your place to a friend or loved one by transferring your ticket.
- Organiser rescheduling
- If the organiser cancels, you receive a full refund of the amount paid (including GST) to your original payment method within 7–10 working days. If the organiser reschedules, we will email the new dates; you can keep your seat or request a full refund within 7 days of the notice. The Mumbai venue will be emailed to all participants at least 7 days before the first session.
Book directly through Razorpay. Your seat is confirmed after payment is verified. The checkout shows current availability, venue and booking terms before payment.
A FEW MORE ANSWERS
Good questions.
Clear answers.
Still have something on your mind?
Contact the Overshoot team before booking.
Who is this masterclass designed for?
Aspiring filmmakers, producers, assistant directors, film and media students, writers, actors, creators, and early-career entertainment professionals who want to understand the business of Indian cinema.
Do I need prior industry experience?
Complete beginners are welcome. No prior film, industry, or creative experience is required, and there is no age restriction.
When and where will it take place?
The four in-person sessions take place in Mumbai on 30 and 31 January and 6 and 7 February 2027, from 2–5 PM IST each day. Teaching and conversation will be in English and Hindi. The exact venue and address will be emailed to all participants at least 7 days before the first session.
What is the fee, and can I book now?
The fee is ₹9,499, inclusive of 18% GST, per seat for all four sessions. You can choose the number of seats at checkout for a group booking. Choose Book your seat to open the checkout page, check availability, enter your details and pay through Razorpay. Your seat is confirmed automatically after payment is verified. The exact venue and address will be emailed at least 7 days before the first session. Registration closes on 14 January 2027.
Can I attend if I live outside Mumbai?
Yes. Participants from outside Mumbai are welcome. Travel, stay, and accommodation are not provided. Once the venue is finalised, the team can suggest nearby places to stay. Please wait for the venue address before making travel arrangements.
What is the time commitment?
Four three-hour sessions across two weekends, totalling 12 teaching hours. Plan to attend all four sessions: the organiser asks for 100% attendance to get the most from the class. Assignment workload and the assessment format will be confirmed by Viveck Vaswani.
Will I receive a certificate or recommendation?
The organiser will provide a participation certificate to all participants. A personal recommendation letter signed by Viveck Vaswani is reserved for selected participants who show exceptional progress, at his discretion. It is not guaranteed. Please check with the team how missed sessions affect certificate eligibility.
Does the programme guarantee work or film funding?
No job, casting, film-financing, or celebrity-introduction guarantee is part of the documented offer. The programme focuses on industry understanding, professional communication, and career decisions.
Can I cancel, reschedule or gift my ticket?
Bookings cannot be cancelled or rescheduled by participants. If you’re unable to attend, you may gift your place to a friend or loved one by transferring your ticket. If the organiser cancels, you receive a full refund of the amount paid (including GST) to your original payment method within 7–10 working days. If the organiser reschedules, we will email the new dates; you can keep your seat or request a full refund within 7 days of the notice. The Mumbai venue will be emailed to all participants at least 7 days before the first session.
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
You bring
the curiosity.
We’ll save your seat.
Join us in Mumbai on 30–31 January & 6–7 February 2027, 2–5 PM IST each day. Book all four sessions for ₹9,499, inclusive of 18% GST. Registration closes on 14 January 2027.
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Participants from outside Mumbai are welcome.
Travel and accommodation are not provided. Nearby stay suggestions can follow once the venue is finalised.
Questions? Contact the Overshoot team.foundersoffice@overshoot.in+91 8097569217Travel and accommodation are not provided. Nearby stay suggestions can follow once the venue is finalised.
YOUR SEAT STARTS HERE
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next chapter?
Book for yourself or a group. Review your seats and pay for all four sessions with Viveck Vaswani on our checkout page.
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