professional-programme-in-filmmaking

The certified professionals will be well-rounded filmmakers proficient in storytelling, screenwriting, cinematography, editing, and sound design. They will have hands-on experience in producing and directing short films, documentaries, and music videos. With a deep understanding of the filmmaking process and familiarity with industry-standard software like Premiere, FCP, Avid Media Composer, Pro Tools, and Nuendo, the students will be equipped to work across various platforms, emerging trends, and formats, ready to thrive in the film and media industry

Introduction and Basics

• Story analysis, characterisation, and dialogue writing.

• History of cinema and Indian cinema.

• Fundamentals of direction, camera, photography, and lighting.

• Acting basics: speech, monologue, and body language.

• Introduction to editing, sound, and production basics. • Pre-production and case studies.

Screenwriting and Cinematography

• Screenwriting, dialogue, and narrative structure.

• Cinematography techniques and creative camera work.

• Acting: Improvisation, physical, and voice culture.

• Editing: Fiction, non-fiction, and rhythm manipulation.

• Sound recording, ADR, and recording instruments.

• Economics, budgeting, and pre-production planning.

Advanced Techniques and Post-Production

• blocked structuring, character layering, and second draft.

• Casting, shot division, and pre-production.

• Lighting and camera movement practicals.

• Post-production: Editing, Pro Tools, audio, and surround sound.

• Production management, finances, and contracts.

Specialisation and Final Project

• Specialise in screenwriting, direction, cinematography, acting, editing, or sound.

• Work on a final film project with mentorship and creative decision-making.