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TakeTen: The Origin Story

TakeTen is an initiative between Netflix's Fund for Creative Equity and Film Companion. The programme is a collaboration between the two leading patrons of films in India to find, fund, and feature original stories by the next generation of storytellers.

Season 1, which went live in 2022 saw a whopping 1500+ entries from all over the country in a timespan of 3 hours. The season gave 10 upcoming storytellers the opportunity to create short films which were released on Netflix India's YouTube channel.

And now... we're back

TakeTen Season 2 offers 5 creators a chance to shoot their very own web series pilot episode. The programme aims to enable storytellers from all over India to create an impact by telling diverse, inclusive, and authentic stories in their own voice. From workshops with the best in the business to an opportunity to pitch their series to Netflix India, TakeTen Season 2 gives these aspiring series creators a platform to make their mark, and puts them in the driving seat of their own success story.

What is in it for you?

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INR 12 lakhs to make a web series pilot episode

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Exclusive access to workshops by industry experts

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A chance for the pilot to be featured on Netflix India's YouTube channel

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An opportunity to pitch the series to Netflix India

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To apply, you need

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a of an original web series idea, based on this year's theme 'TIME', in less than 150 words.

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a for your pilot episode.

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A 2-min video based on the pilot episode, shot on a phone. Think of this as a creative adaptation which will showcase your storytelling ability, and act as a proof of concept for your pilot.
This video should have English subtitles and must be uploaded as an

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How to apply

(Do this from 5:00pm IST to 8:00pm IST on 21st September)

Who can apply?

Absolutely anyone.

No matter who you are, where you are from, what you do, or what language you speak, as long as you're 18 or above, and an Indian citizen residing in India, you're eligible to apply. Your 2-min video can be in any language with English subtitles.

Where to apply?

Right here.

Right from the comfort of your home, office, classroom, library, cyber cafe, gym, friend's house... you get the gist

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