Presented by StoneX, it has been conceived as a long-term storytelling initiative, shifting focus from recognition to process - capturing the routines, environments, and quiet moments that shape a lifetime of work. Each film offers an intimate portrait not just of what is created, but of how it comes into being.

The preview at Sameksha Art Gallery on April 3-4 marks the opening of a multi-city programme ahead of the series' release on OTT platforms.

The event has been conceived as an immersive experience, bringing together archival imagery, multi-screen film environments, and spatial storytelling. The film festival will feature curated film screenings, immersive installations, and a shared celebration of artistic practice.

The festival will open with a private evening featuring a special panel discussion bringing together vocalist Shubha Mudgal, and Anita Ratnam, acclaimed Bharatanatyam and contemporary dancer. The conversation will be moderated by the film's director, Mriidu Khosla, founder of Zcyphher Films.

Following the New Delhi preview, 'Mastery - Season 2' will be introduced through a multi-city preview program across India, traveling to Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Ahmedabad.

"At StoneX, we've always believed that true mastery reveals itself over time - through discipline, patience, and an enduring relationship with one's craft. Mastery is a natural extension of this philosophy, allowing us to engage with voices that have shaped cultural memory through sustained practice, and to document journeys that reflect our commitment to material, process, and legacy," says Sushant Pathak, Chief Marketing Officer of StoneX Global.

The first season of Mastery brought together a dynamic mix of contemporary voices from across disciplines, featuring artists such as Rishab Sharma, Lekha Washington, Benitha Perciyal, Sandeep Narayan, Sarah Todd, Vibha Galhotra, Princess Pea, and more.

Both seasons are directed by Mriidu Khosla, whose approach foregrounds intimacy, observation, and a deep engagement with each subject's process. She reflects, "With Mastery, the intent was to move away from documenting the achievements of the masters and instead spend time with the 'human' behind the art. Each film is built through observation of gestures, silences, routines, and the spaces in which their practice unfolds. Working with these masters was about creating a space where their process could reveal itself."

The new season continues to explore the inner landscape of creative practice, focusing on discipline, repetition, doubt, and the passage of time.

"To speak of mastery is to speak of process - of returning to one's practice again and again, with attention and humility. What I find most meaningful about this initiative is its focus on process: the quieter, often unseen aspects of making that shape both the artist and the work. Offering a rare and thoughtful way of engaging with artistic life, I'm thrilled to share a glimpse of my journey through this project," says Shubha Mudgal, singer and composer.