New Mumbai-Set Film 'Starvation' Selected for Writers' Ink Screenwriting Lab
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The feature film 'Starvation', written and directed by FTII graduates Saurav Mahind and Tejas Shende, has been selected for the Writers' Ink Screenwriting Lab 2026. The project marks the first collaboration between producers Neeraj Churi and Daniel Talbott and is currently in development.
Facts First
- Feature film 'Starvation' selected for Writers' Ink Screenwriting Lab 2026
- Written and directed by FTII graduates Saurav Mahind and Tejas Shende
- First collaboration between producers Neeraj Churi and Daniel Talbott
- Plot follows a pickpocket exploiting desires of closeted men
- Casting and financing details will be announced later
What Happened
The Mumbai-set feature film 'Starvation' has been selected for the Writers' Ink Screenwriting Lab 2026. The project is the first collaboration between producer Neeraj Churi's Lotus Visual Prods. and U.S. filmmaker Daniel Talbott's Orphan Andy Films. The film's writers and directors are Saurav Mahind and Tejas Shende, graduates of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII). The film's plot follows a pickpocket who survives by exploiting the desires of closeted men until a mark returns seeking closeness instead of settling scores.
Why this Matters to You
If you are interested in independent cinema, you may see a new film from a promising team of filmmakers enter production. The selection for a prestigious lab suggests the project is likely to receive further development support. The involvement of producers with Sundance and other festival credentials could increase the film's chances of reaching international audiences.
What's Next
The film 'Starvation' is currently in development. Casting and financing details will be announced at a later date.