Intensive Workshops in Filmmaking

LEARN FILMMAKING HANDS-ON
Script • Shoot • Edit • Learn to make your own films


INTENSIVE PROGRAMMES IN FILMMAKING
Starting mid-May and mid-September. Held in Delhi. Regn opens 23 March.

PRIOR EXPERIENCE NOT REQUIRED
WEEKEND OPTIONS FOR WORKING PEOPLE


THE PROGRAMMES ARE:

• The Basic Workshop
( 250+ hrs; full-time programme; mid-May to mid-July)
Introduces participants to the basics of directing, camera, sound and editing. Along with practical training, participants script, storyboard, shoot and edit simple films. Filmmakers guide and mentor the entire process.
Suitable for beginners, esp students.
Admissions closed; will reopen in March 2010.

• Intensive Programme in Documentary
(400+ hrs; largely weekends based; Sep 2009 - Feb 2010)
Helps participants to conceive, direct, shoot and edit short documentaries. Filmmakers mentor the whole process while participants research, script and shoot the docs; followed by editing and extensive post production. Includes practical exercises in shooting people and events; interview skills; sessions in lighting; and sessions on understanding documentaries.
Suitable for beginners. Admissions are currently OPEN.
Application Deadline: 15th August 2009

• Intensive Programme in Fiction
(400+ hrs; weekends based; Sep 2009 - Feb 2010)
Helps participants conceptualise, script, shoot and complete a short fiction film. In the process, they work on aspects of the director's craft - like scriptwriting; shot-taking; narrative construction; storyboarding; etc. Participants also acquire practical skills in camerawork, sound and light basics, NLE editing... Highlights include special sessions in scriptwriting. All the films are mentored by filmmakers at each stage.
Suitable for beginners. Admissions are currently OPEN.
Application Deadline 15th Aug 2009.


These programmes for anyone who'd like to make a film, but doesn't quite know how...

They are not only for students, but also for people testing the waters... for people who work full-time and need weekend options... for NGOs that have video shooting needs... for arts practitioners... and others who are simply passionate about films and filmmaking.

Age is not a restriction. We're open to anyone 17 and upwards.


CONDUCTED BY:
The programmes are principally conducted by Kavita Joshi, an independent filmmaker based in Delhi and an alumnus of FTII Pune. Other filmmakers also provide specialised inputs and training.

LOGISTICS
• Classes are held in South Delhi (near AIIMS)
• Group size is small, from 12 - 16 people.

THE CONTENTS, DURATION AND FEES OF EACH PROGRAMME ARE DIFFERENT.
For details, write to: impulsemail AT gmail DOT com
In the mail, let us know which programme interests you. Do include your
- full name and city
- occupation/organisation,
- a back-up email id and contact nos.
It helps a lot if you tell us a bit about yourself.

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WHAT PARTICIPANTS SAY

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