Kommune and Netflix India have announced the fifth edition of ‘Voices of Tomorrow’, a writing for localisation programme aimed at identifying and developing the next generation of sub-titlers and adapters.

The initiative will train emerging writers to adapt Indian films and series from Hindi into English for audiences across the world.
After four editions focused on widening access to professional voice performance, the programme is now turning its attention to the writing behind dubbed dialogue and subtitles.

The initiative aims to build a stronger pathway into localisation, an area where linguistic fluency alone is not enough and skilled storytellers play an increasingly important role.
As Indian films and series continue to reach global audiences, the programme will focus on developing writers who can make these stories feel natural and emotionally authentic in English.

A total of 30 participants will be selected for the three-month programme, which will be conducted in Mumbai across November 2026, December 2026 and January 2027.
The curriculum will cover screenwriting fundamentals, dubbing adaptation and subtitling through structured instruction, assignments and exposure to professional studio workflows.
Speaking about the new edition, Roshan Abbas, Founder of Kommune, said, “Voices of Tomorrow has always been about widening access to the people and skills that shape how stories are experienced.

“This edition takes that work into the writing room. Subtitlers and adapters do far more than translate words; they carry humour, emotion, rhythm and cultural context from one audience to another.

“We want to give promising writers the craft, confidence and industry exposure to do that work at a professional level.”
Ashwini Kulkarni, Senior Manager, India, Content Localization at Netflix, added, “As Indian stories find audiences around the world, thoughtful localisation helps ensure that their meaning, emotion and character remain intact.

“Through Voices of Tomorrow, we hope to support writers who understand both language and storytelling, and equip them with the practical skills needed to create adaptations and subtitles that feel authentic to audiences.”
The training will be led by writer, actor and director Dhruv Sehgal, translator, actor and voiceover artist Sahil Vaid and subtitler and creative writer Yooti Bhansali.

The trainers will guide participants through screenwriting, adaptation and subtitling while also providing an understanding of professional localisation workflows.
Actor and voiceover artist Shernaz Patel, Abbas, and subtitler and translator Meera Krishnan will serve as jury members. They will help identify writers with a strong understanding of language, dialogue, storytelling and cultural adaptation.
The programme is open to Indian citizens aged 18 and above who are fluent in Hindi and English, have an interest in writing for localisation and can attend the training programme in Mumbai.