Workshop
on Master the Art of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Cinema from
13th to 23rd July 2026 in New Delhi (In Hybrid Mode)
Film and Television Institute of India
(FTII), Pune, under its Centre for Open Learning (CFOL) initiative announces Workshop
(in Hybrid mode) on Master the Art of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Cinema from
13th to 23rd July 2026 in Mumbai.
Following
are the details in this regard;
(1) Workshop
Name: Workshop on Master the Art of Artificial
Intelligence (AI) in Cinema (Hybrid mode)
(2) Dates:
13th to 23rd July 2026 (Sunday Holiday – 19th
July 2026)
Online = 13th to 17th
July 2026 (on Google Classroom and Google Meet) and
Offline = 18th to 23rd
July 2026 (in Mumbai)
(3) Timings: 10.30
am to 4 pm
(4) Total No. of seats: 25 (Course may not be conducted if there are less than 15
participants)
(5) Age: Participants
must be 18 years or above in age as on 01st July 2026
(6) Educational
Qualification: HSC (12th pass). In exceptional cases,
10th pass may be considered
(7) Nationality: Indian
(8) Venue: Online + Hall no. 40, Link Plaza,
Commercial Complex, Oshiwara, Andheri (W), Mumbai
(9)
Course fee: Rs 27,000/-
per participant
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.
(10) Last
date to apply: By 6 pm, 03rd July 2026.
(11) Course
Director: Shri Rajesh Bhatia and Bharat Arora
(12) Medium
of Instructions: English and Hindi.
(13) 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.
(14) Computer
literacy: It is the
participant’s responsibility to be technologically capable to take an
online course. Participants must be computer literate.
(15) MANDATORY
REQUIREMENT:
Since the course is hybrid (online & offline),
participants must have following facilities for online ;
(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.
(16) 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.
(17) Certificates: All
participants would be given participation certificate on successful completion
of the course which will carry logos of FTII and will be jointly signed by FTII
Director and the Course Director. Minimum 90% attendance is mandatory to get
certificate.
(18) Queries: For
any queries contact
- Mr. Milind Joshi, Asst. Outreach Officer – 020 - 25580085, info(dot)cfol(at)ftii(dot)ac(dot)in
- Future Story Cinelabs, Mumbai – Priyansha Singh
(7766967634)
(19) 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.
(20) Accommodation: Outstation
participants may please note Future Story Cinelabs, Mumbai, will facilitate for
accommodation in Mumbai. Please call Priyansha Singh (7766967634) for the same.
(21) Participants
need to assure general decency, decorum etc. on the 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.
(22) 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 27,000/-.
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;
(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.
8. Further to add, during online sessions,
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 regarding conducting the
course in all respects will be final.
(23) About
Course Director: Rajesh Bhatia and Bharat Arora
Rajesh Bhatia:
Rajesh
is a veteran Producer–Director and AI-integrated filmmaking mentor with over
three decades of experience across fiction, documentaries and broadcast media.
Studied at FTII Pune, MA in Theatre, and UGC-NET (JRF) qualified educator who
has trained hundreds of students in film craft, visual storytelling and the
emerging use of AI tools in content creation.
Bharat Arora:
Professional Profile:
Bharat is a Cinematographer
and a visual practitioner with over 25 years of experience across television,
feature films, commercial cinematography, and industrial photography. Trained
under Late Sh. Dharam Chopra at B.R. Films, Mumbai, with strong grounding in
structured studio production workflows and long-format storytelling.
Engineering graduate with formal training in camera and lighting techniques.
Currently working at the intersection of cinema and artificial intelligence,
developing AI-integrated cinematic methodologies that combine traditional film
grammar, lighting principles, and color science with generative visual systems.
Participant in the AI Hackathon at IFFI 56 (International Film Festival of
India). Canon Mentor conducting official workshops focused on
cinematography, camera
systems, and production workflow.
Industry
Experience
• Assistant Cameraman – B.R.
Films, Mumbai (47 Episodes – Main Dilli Hoon; 15 Episodes Mahabharat Katha)
• Cinematographer &
Colorist – Geetiyan (Dogri Feature Film)
• Cinematographer &
Colorist – Khalil (Short Film – International Festival Circuit)
• Cinematographer – Panjoha
(Short Film – In Production)
• 25+ Years – Product &
Industrial Photography
• Visual Collaborations –
Tanishq (Jammu Stores)
• Guest Lecturer – Crown City
Academy of Film & Television
• Canon Mentor – Official
Workshops & Training Sessions
Technical Proficiency
• Camera Systems: ARRI (Alexa
Series), RED Digital Cinema, Blackmagic Design, Canon Cinema Line
• Post-Production: DaVinci
Resolve (Color Grading & Finishing), Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro
• Motion & Compositing:
Adobe After Effects
• Cinematic Workflow: Log
workflows, lens & lighting design
• AI & Generative Tools:
AI-based video generation systems, AI image synthesis platforms, AI voice &
sound design tools, prompt-based visual development workflows.
AI
& Emerging Media Practice
• Development of AI-driven
cinematic short films
• Integration of generative
AI tools within structured filmmaking methodology
• Applications of AI in
pre-visualization, narrative prototyping, and synthetic cinematography
• Focus on maintaining
cinematic discipline within AI-generated environments
Education
• Bachelor of Engineering –
Pune University
• Diploma in Camera &
Lighting Techniques – Asian Academy of Film & Television
(24) Course
Overview
ONLINE
PHASE:
1 The Language of Cinema Why traditional film
grammar is non-negotiable in AI filmmaking. Shot vocabulary, the 180° rule,
screen direction, coverage, eye-line matching. Understanding that AI generates
— directors decide.
2 Cinematography as Emotional Language Lens choice,
depth of field, and lighting as storytelling tools. Hard vs soft light, colour
temperature, motivated sources. The 5 synthetic tells of AI footage and how to
eliminate them through cinematographic thinking.
3 World Building & Character Design Building
consistent, believable universes. Visual bibles, location design, environment
as character. AI cast creation — solving the character consistency problem
across scenes and lighting conditions.
4 Prompting as Direction The full architecture of a
cinematic prompt. Scene → shot → frame → technical hierarchy. Directing
performance, continuity, and style through language. What to exclude matters as
much as what to include.
5 Workflow & Post-Production The complete
pipeline from script to delivery. Editing rhythm, colour grading AI footage,
sound design as the emotional spine. Elevated Realism colour philosophy. Output
formats and platform delivery specs.
6 Pre-Production Lock Each participant develops and
pitches their offline film project. Visual bible, shot list, character cards,
and location design locked before the offline phase begins. No one enters Day 7
without a production-ready brief.
OFFLINE
PHASE DAYS 7–10 · FULL DAY ·
7-8 Production Full AI generation sprint across both
days. All shots produced, continuity checked, reshoots done. Rough assembly at
end of each day with individual instructor reviews.
9 Post-Production Colour grade, sound design, Foley,
final cut locked. Each participant prepares a short workflow presentation for Day
10.
10 Showcase Professional screening of all films.
Each participant presents their workflow — concept to final cut.
Structured critique from instructors and peers. Closing discussion on building
a body of work in AI cinema.