Introductory Course in Filmmaking in Goa (09 - 23 Dec 2026)

Fees, application deadline and selection

Per participant course fee

Rs 28,000/-

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 the organisers, course fee will be refunded.

Mode of payment

Online through SBI Collect (along with application form).

Last date to apply

By 5 pm, 30th November 2026.

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.

About Course Directors: Avinash Roy and Jasmine Kaur Roy

Avinash Roy and Jasmine Kaur Roy are National Award winning filmmakers, producing and directing short films and documentaries under their own banner Wanderlust Films. Both are FTII graduates and their final year diploma film ‘Saanjh’ (The Dusk) received the National Award in 2004 as did their documentary film ‘Amoli’ in 2018.

Their focus area of work has been development communication and some of their films have received recognition at various national and international festivals. Both Jasmine and Avinash also work as freelance writers for the Indian television industry and have written screenplay and dialogues for various shows on popular mainstream television channels.

Jasmine was selected as a participant Director for Berlinale Talents 2015 and she has also served on the non-feature juries of the National Film Awards as well as the International Film Festival of India (IFFI).

How to apply:

1. Click open the link: Apply through SBI Collect (opens in a new tab).
2. Fill-up the application form with requisite details and proceed for payment.
3. Make necessary payment of Rs 28,000/-
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;
   • by taking printout of receipt of payment, scan & save it
   • by taking screenshot of payment (if using mobile) or print screen (if using computer)
   • by simply taking a photograph from mobile
   • check your bank account to confirm whether money (course fee) has been deducted or not
   • After a day or two, once again check to see whether money (course fee) has been refunded.
   • 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 FTII 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.

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.

Certificates

All participants would be given participation certificate on successful completion of the course which will carry logo of FTII and will be jointly signed by FTII Director and the Course Director. Minimum 90% attendance is mandatory to get certificate.

Accommodation

Outstation participants may please note The Art House Academy, Goa, will facilitate for accommodation in Goa. Please email thearthouseacademy@gmail.com or call 7676643829 for the same.

Conduct on campus

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.

Queries

For any queries contact

• Mr. Milind Joshi, Asst. Outreach Officer – 020 – 2558 0085, info.cfol@ftii.ac.in
• The Art House Academy – thearthouseacademy@gmail.com, 7676643829

Course Overview

This 15-day introductory course in Filmmaking is designed for participants with little or no prior filmmaking experience. The course aims to provide a foundational understanding of the art, craft and process of filmmaking, offering an introduction to the various creative and technical aspects involved in bringing a film to life. It is an introductory programme and is not intended to be a substitute for longer-term professional courses.

The course aims at developing a basic understanding of the filmmaking process, from conceptualisation to execution, and gaining insight into the creative, aesthetic and technical considerations involved in making a film. The course will help participants understand:

• The fundamentals of visual storytelling and the language of cinema.
• The different stages of filmmaking, from idea development to post-production.
• The roles and responsibilities of various creative and technical departments involved in filmmaking.
• The basic tools, techniques and equipment used in film production.
• The relationship between direction, cinematography, sound, editing and screenplay.
• How creative ideas are translated into visual narratives through collaborative filmmaking.

The course will be conducted through a combination of theoretical sessions, practical demonstrations, discussions, screenings, analysis of film excerpts and hands-on exercises. The contours of the course will broadly be as under:

• Introduction to Cinema and the Art of Filmmaking
• Understanding the Language of Cinema
• Visual Storytelling and Film Narrative
• Idea Development and Story Conceptualisation
• Introduction to Screenwriting and Script Structure
• Fundamentals of Film Direction
• Introduction to Cinematography and Camera Techniques
• Understanding Lighting and Composition
• Introduction to Production Design and Mise-en-scène
• Working with Actors and Performance