Basics
of Storytelling in Cinema from 29th June to 03rd
July 2026 in New Delhi
Film and Television Institute of India
(FTII), Pune, under its Centre for Open Learning (CFOL) initiative in
association with Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi,
announces Basics of Storytelling in Cinema from 29th June to 03rd
July 2026 in New Delhi.
Following
are the details in this regard;
(1) Course
Name: Basics of Storytelling in Cinema
(2) Dates:
29th June to 03rd July 2026
(3) Timings: 10.30
am to 5 pm
(4) Total No. of seats: 25 (Course may not be conducted if there are less than 20
participants)
(5) Age: Participants
must be 18 years or above in age as on 01st June. 2026
(6) Educational
Qualification: HSC (12th pass). In exceptional cases,
10th pass may be considered
(7) Nationality: Indian
(8) Venue: Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi
(9)
Course fee: Rs 9,900/-
per participant (excluding meals)
Course
fee is excluding breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea/ coffee, snacks etc.
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 refunded within 21 working days of the course
commencement. Also, due to any other reason, if the course is cancelled by
FTII, course fee will be refunded.
However,
due to any reason, if the course is postponed OR cancelled by FTII, course fee
will be refunded.
(10) Last
date to apply: By 6 pm, 19th June 2026.
(11) Course
Director: Abhay Maheshwari
(12) Medium
of Instructions: English and Hindi.
(13) Selection
Criteria: First – Come – First – Served basis. Selected candidates
would be communicated by email. List of the selected participants will be
published on FTII website.
(14) Certificates: All
participants would be given participation certificate on successful completion
of the course which will carry logos of FTII will be jointly signed by FTII
Director and the Course Director. Minimum 90% attendance is mandatory to get
certificate.
(15) Queries: For
any queries contact
- Mr. Milind Joshi, Asst. Outreach Officer – 020 -
25580085, info(dot)cfol(at)ftii(dot)ac(dot)in
- Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi – Ms Soumya (9958831338)
(16) Communication
with participants: All communications with the participants will be
carried out through email only. List of shortlisted participants will be
published on FTII website and selection email will be sent to the selected
participants on their registered email.
(17) Accommodation: Outstation
participants may please note Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi, may facilitate for
accommodation in New Delhi. Please call Ms Soumya (9958831338) for the same.
(18) Participants
need to assure general decency, decorum etc. on the course campus. Failing to
do so will lead to cancellation of admission without refunding course fee apart
from taking internal disciplinary action and dealing the matter as per law of
the land. All rights in this regard are reserved with FTII.
(19) How
to apply:
1. Click on the following link:
2.
Fill-up the application form with requisite details and proceed for payment.
3.
Make necessary payment of Rs 9,900/-.
4.
Once payment is done, please note "SBI collect Reference Number"
(mentioned in payment confirmation receipt). This may be required for future
reference.
5. 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.
6. No
document/ certificate related to educational qualification, age etc. is to be
attached. Participants’ self – declaration in the application form is
sufficient.
7. 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 fulfill all the
requirements as stated in the advt. Also, it is presumed that participants will
be staying and or attending the course at their own risk & cost and will
not be held responsible for anything or matter of what-so-ever nature. Further,
participants agree that decision of Director, FTII regarding admission to the
course and its conduction in all respect will be final.
(20) About
Course Director: Abhay Maheshwari
Abhay
Maheshwari is a strategy consultant turned storytelling-led learning
strategist, Abhay brings over a decade of experience across operating at a rare
intersection of combining structured business thinking with narrative
intelligence — he helps individuals and organizations break down complex
problems, communicate with clarity, and influence outcomes where it matters
most. • A Content Creator, Keynote Speaker, Strategic Communications and
Corporate L&D Strategist • He is a trailblazer in India’s podcasting and
storytelling landscape, joining a celebrated roster that included top Indian
creators such as Raj Shamani, Nikhil Taneja and Divay Agarwal
(21) Course
Overview
This workshop approaches
storytelling not merely as writing, but as a way of observing, feeling,
structuring, and translating human experiences into narratives. Participants
will explore storytelling through emotional observation, character depth,
visual thinking, and narrative construction - using practical exercises,
breakdowns, and collaborative labs inspired by real-world creative processes.
CORE CONCEPTS AND LEARNING
AREAS
Understanding how
observation, memory, nostalgia, and lived experiences become material for
narrative development
·
Emotional
architecture of stories — conflict, desire, vulnerability, tension, and
emotional payoff
·
Character
psychology — wounds, motivations, contradictions, flaws, and emotional arcs
·
Storytelling
frameworks including Story Spine, Hero’s Journey, Three-Act Structure
·
Writing
emotionally layered dialogue using subtext, implication, conversational
realism, and emotional tension
·
Visual
storytelling grammar — imagery, symbols, motifs, atmosphere, cinematic framing,
and audience engagement
·
Basics
of screenplay thinking — translating prose/emotion into cinematic moments and
visual action
·
Fundamentals
of world-building and creating immersive environments
·
Narrative
rhythm and pacing — how stories emotionally move and sustain attention
·
Building
culturally rooted yet universally resonant stories