Weekend and online “Basic Course in Writing Scenes and Dialogues” from 27 June – 05 July 2026
Film and Television
Institute of India (FTII), Pune under ‘Centre for Open Learning’ (CFOL)
program, announces “Basic Course in
Writing Scenes and Dialogues” (Weekend and Online) from 27 June – 05 July 2026.
Following are the
details in this regard;
(1) Name
of the Online Weekend Course:
Basic Course in Writing Scenes and Dialogues (Weekend and Online)
(2) Dates:
27 June – 05 July 2026 (Only on Saturdays
& Sundays, 27-28 June and 05-06
July 2026)
(3) Timings:
10
am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 3 pm (Indian Standard Time – IST) – 04 hrs per day
(4)
Max.
no. of participants: 24
(Course will be conducted only if min. strength of 20 participants is reached)
(5) Age: 18 years & above as on
01st June 2026 (participants born on or before 31st May
2008)
(6) Educational Qualification: HSC
(12th pass). In exceptional cases, 10th pass may be
considered
(7) Nationality:
Indian
(8) Online Platform: Google
Classroom & Google Meet platform
(9) Medium
of Instructions:
English& Hindi
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Per
Participant Course fee:
Rs
7,200/- per participant for participants from India.
Rs.21,600/-
per participant for participants from foreign countries, OCI, PIO, Indians
presently not staying in India
Course
fee of selected participants will be non-refundable, non-transferrable,
non-adjustable, etc. under any circumstances. Course fee of all the non –
selected participants will be returned within 21 working days of the course
commencement.
(11) Mode of payment: Online
through SBI Collect (along with application form).
(12) Due date & time to submit application: 11 June 2026, 6 pm IST. Application submitted after due date & time will not be
considered.
(13) Selection Criteria: On First – Come – First – Served Basis. List of selected participants will be
published on our website and selection emails will also be sent to all the
selected participants.
(14) Online
platform:
FTII will be using “Google Classroom” and participants are requested to get
familiarized with the
same. Steps to join online class including login id & password will be
shared with each selected participant
in the selection email.
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Computer
literacy: It is the participant’s responsibility to be
technologically capable to take an online course. Participants must be computer
literate.
(16) MANDATORY REQUIREMENT:
Since the course is online, participants must have
following facilities;
(i) A Desktop / Laptop having minimum 4
GB RAM, 1.6 GHz or better processor (Intel i3 or i5 or better). (Windows / MAC)
(ii) Operating system: a) Windows 7 or 8
or 10. b) MAC OS Sierra or later
(iii) Audio – Video software: Latest
versions of VLC player, Windows Media Player or Quick Time Player.
(iv) Compatible good quality headphones/
earphones with mic
(v) Compatible HD webcam
(vi) Internet pack of minimum 5 GB per
day exclusively for this course. It is recommended to have fixed wired Internet
connection with minimum speed of 10 Mbps or more.
(vii) Web browser: Latest version of
Google Chrome (Preferred), Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari.
Use
of Mobile Phone (in place of Laptop or Desktop Computer) to attend the classes
is strictly prohibited. Such participants will not be allowed to join the
classes.
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Course Director: Vikas
Sharma
Vikas Sharma
is a professional screenwriter, a freelance script consultant, and a full-time
senior faculty member of Screenwriting at Whistling Woods International for the
last six years. Prior to Whistling Woods, he spent five years teaching
scriptwriting at the Film and TV Institute of India in Pune. He teaches
screenwriting workshops in India and abroad for Film Schools, Media Colleges,
Universities, Film Festivals, Skill India, and other organizations.
Vikas has also served as
a mentor and chief advisor for several script labs and fellowships, including
the Asia Society's New Voices Fellowship for Screenwriters, the 100 Storyteller
Program, the Cinerise Screenwriting Program, and the Cinestaan India Script
Contest, to name a few.
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How to apply:
1.
Click open the link -
2.
Make necessary payment of Rs
7,200/- or Rs. 21,600/- either case may be.
3.
Once payment is done, please
note "SBI collect Reference Number" (mentioned in payment
confirmation receipt). This may be required for future reference.
4.
If possible, digitally store
the receipt of payment. This can be carried out in one of the following ways;
(i)
by taking printout of receipt
of payment, scan & save it
(ii)
by taking screenshot of
payment (if using mobile) or print screen (if using computer)
(iii)
by simply taking a
photograph from mobile
(iv)
check your bank account to
confirm whether money (course fee) has been deducted or not
(v)
After a day or two, once
again check to see whether money (course fee) has been refunded.
(vi)
In case of refund, it is a
transaction failure and if so, once again apply for the course afresh.
5.
No document/ certificate
related to educational qualification, age etc. is to be attached.Participants’
self – declaration in the application form is sufficient.
6.
Terms
& conditions: By agreeing to the terms
& conditions in the application form, participants are confirming that they
have read & understood the website advt. They are eligible to apply and
fulfil all the requirements as stated in the advt. Further, participants agree
that decision of FTII Director regarding admission to the course and its
conduction will be final.
7.
Further to add in this, it is expected of the
participants that during the class they must mute their mics but keep their
cameras on unless otherwise instructed. Keeping camera off throughout the class
or not heeding to instructions to switch on the camera will be seen as an act
of indiscipline and will lead to expulsion from the Course and forfeiture of
the Course fee. Decision of FTII Director regarding conducting the course in
all respects will be final.
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Communication with
participants: All
communications with the participants will be carried out through email only.
List of shortlisted participants may be published on FTII website and selection
email will be sent to the selected participants on their registered email id.
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Certificates: All participants would be
given participation e-certificates on successful completion of the course.
Minimum 90% attendance is mandatory.
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Queries: For any queries please
contact Mr. Milindkumar Joshi, Assistant Outreach Officer, FTII, on
info.cfol@ftii.ac.in OR call on 020 – 2558 0085
Course Details
Mastering the
Art of Scenes and Dialogue
Create memorable scenes and powerful lines that captivate audiences!
A screenplay is a
series of 40-60 engaging scenes brought to life with impactful dialogue. Great
stories are built on these unforgettable scenes and dialogues that stay with us
forever.
Think of iconic lines like:
"Kitne Aadmi The?"
"Mere Paas Maa Hai"
"I’ll make him an offer he can’t refuse."
What makes these
lines unforgettable? What transforms an ordinary scene into a great moment?
This course will unravel the craft behind writing compelling dialogue and
dramatic scenes.
What You’ll
Learn:
Crafting
Great Dialogue:
- What makes dialogue memorable?
- Bad dialogue vs. great dialogue.
- Dialogue vs. Conversation: knowing the
difference.
- Text vs. Subtext: Saying more with less.
- Dialogue as spoken action.
- The impact of the "unsaid."
- Importance of wit and humour in
dialogue.
- Key techniques to write powerful
dialogues.
Creating
Dramatic Scenes:
- Understanding the structure of a good
scene.
- Types of scenes in a screenplay.
- Crafting suspense, tension, and
anticipation.
- Adding humour to your scenes.
- Advancing the plot and revealing
character through scenes.
- Key techniques to write impactful
scenes.
Methodology:
This hands-on
course includes:
- Writing and crafting your own scenes.
- Film viewing and analysis.
- Interactive workshop and exercises.
- Live instruction with practical
guidance.
By the end of the
course, you’ll have the tools and techniques to write dynamic scenes and
unforgettable dialogue that elevate your screenplay.