About The Session 

Cinema is being reimagined — not just in how stories are told, but in how they are produced, distributed, and experienced. In this forward-looking session, Sudeep Lahiri explores how emerging technologies are reshaping the entire filmmaking ecosystem. From AI-driven content creation and synthetic storytelling to new-age digital distribution models and platform dynamics, this masterclass bridges the gap between creative vision and technological possibility. Sudeep will share real-world insights from building one of India's most innovative media networks and will challenge participants to think beyond convention — asking not just what tools exist, but what new cinematic languages they make possible.

The session is essential for filmmakers, content creators, and storytellers who want to stay ahead of an industry in rapid transformation.

About The Speaker

Sudeep Lahiri is Head of Channels and Distribution at Collective Media Network — the media powerhouse launched by Collective Artists Network, one of India's most influential new media companies. With nearly two decades of experience in the content industry, Sudeep oversees strategy and distribution across a portfolio of platforms including Terribly Tiny Tales (TTT), Under 25, Big Bang Social, and Galleri5. He has been at the forefront of some of the most exciting developments in India's digital content landscape, including the integration of AI-powered creators and the use of synthetic storytelling tools through Collective's creative tech unit Galleri5. His work spans creator-led shows, digital IPs, live experiences, and culturally resonant content at scale — making him one of the most informed voices on where cinema and content are headed in India's digital-first economy.