250+ script submissions in the first 36 hours. The response has been overwhelming.
The lab is open to writers from across India (with at least one credit).
You don’t need to be writing a climate story. Bring your story, the lab helps you discover what’s already within it.
Applications close on May 9, 2026.
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#ClimateScriptwriting #Storytelling
Who can apply?
For writers working with stories for the screen.
You can apply if you:
✔️ Are 18+ years of age
✔️ Have at least one writing credit on a produced feature film, short fiction film, series (screened at a festival, exists online or a platform)
✔️ Are applying with a fiction project in one of the following formats:
Feature film
Short fiction film
✔️ Should be excited about weaving a climate narrative into your script
✔️ Can commit to the whole duration of the lab
Applications are now open. Link in bio
#Climatescriptwriting #netflix #storytelling
For Shridhar Mahapatra and his family, art is not just a profession, it is a way of life passed down through generations.
From his grandparents to his parents, and now his wife and entire household, everyone is part of preserving this traditional papier-mâché craft.
Using old newspapers, waste paper, and glue made from tamarind seeds, these beautiful masks are shaped completely by hand, carrying years of tradition, patience, and skill within them.
An art form practiced for decades, yet still unknown to many.
And maybe that’s exactly why these stories deserve to travel further.
#moodishastory #pluctv #storytelling #odisha
We often admire the final artwork, but rarely think about the hands and generations behind it.
Meet Niranjan Maharana, a stone carving artist carrying forward a craft passed down through his family for generations.
What began inside his home, learning from his father and grandfather, has now grown into something bigger. Teaching others, creating livelihoods, and keeping this intricate art form alive.
Because some traditions survive not just through skill, but through people willing to pass them on.
#moodishastory #pluctv #odisha #storytelling
From the shores of Odisha, where the sea leaves behind its quiet treasures, artisans turn lifeless shells into living stories.
These are the hands that shape silence into beauty, patience into detail, and tradition into timeless art. With every careful cut, polish, and pattern, a simple seashell is reborn with a new life and a new tale.
Meet Jagannath Mahapatra, a master craftsman from Odisha, whose work carries the magic of the ocean and the soul of handmade artistry.
#MoOdishaStory #pluctv #odisha #storytelling
Some of the most powerful climate stories already exist around us.
From changing livelihoods to transforming communities, solar energy is shaping everyday lives in ways that deserve to be seen, heard, and told.
With just 5 days left to apply for the Climate Scriptwriting Lab, we’re inviting writers to bring solar stories through drama, romance, thrillers, coming-of-age stories, or any genre.
Apply now!
Application Deadline: 20th May 2026
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Smoke usually disappears.
But @deepak.biswal333 found a way to preserve it forever through art.
Using smoke from vehicles and burnt discarded wood, the Smoke Artist creates powerful works carrying social messages, turning something fleeting into something permanent.
What makes it even more incredible? It took him nearly two years of experimentation to preserve smoke in his paintings.
This is the story of Deepak Biswal and the art form few can master.
#MoOdishaStory #pluctv #storytelling #odisha
Cuttack is more than one of Odisha’s oldest cities, it is a living archive of history, culture, and craftsmanship. From the timeless beauty of its silver filigree work to the quiet strength of the Mahanadi flowing beside it, every corner of the city carries a story.
Known for its heritage, festivals, food, and old-world charm, Cuttack continues to hold on to its traditions while moving with the rhythm of a changing world. It is a city shaped by memory, resilience, and the people who keep its spirit alive.
In Cuttack, the past is not forgotten. It walks through the lanes, shines through its craft, and lives in the everyday stories of its people.
#pluctv #moodishastory #storytelling #cuttack
Odisha carries its culture in every rhythm, ritual, craft, and coastline, a living legacy shaped by art, devotion, community, and centuries of storytelling.
#pluctv #MOOdishastory #storytelling
Happy 100th Birthday to Sir @davidattenborough whose storytelling helped the world truly see, feel, and fight for nature.
For a century, he has inspired generations with wonder, wisdom, and the powerful reminder that this planet is not ours to own, but to protect.
Thank you for inspiring us on nature and climate and giving a legacy that will continue to shape the way humanity looks at Earth for generations to come.
Footage courtesy: BBC
#davidattenborough #100thbirthday #pluctv
Nagaland: Where life is woven in bamboo.
From the roofs over their heads to the flavors on their plates, the Naga people have turned a simple plant into a centuries-old legacy. It’s more than a resource; it’s a heartbeat, a craft, and a beautiful example of living in harmony with nature.
#nagaland #pluctv #storytelling
