Workshop on AI in Filmmaking from 27th to 31st May 2026 in Lucknow
Film and Television Institute
of India (FTII), Pune under its ‘Centre For Open Learning (CFOL)’ announces
course in “Workshop on AI in Filmmaking”
in Lucknow
Following are the details in this regard;
(1) Workshop
name: Workshop on AI in Filmmaking
(2) Dates:
27th to 31st
May 2026
(3) Timings:
10.30 am to 5 pm
(4) Minimum
no. of participants: 25 (Course may not be conducted if there are less than 15
participants)
(5) Age: 18
years & above as on 01st May 2026
(6) Educational
Qualification: HSC (12th
pass). In exceptional cases, 10th pass may be considered
(7) Nationality: Indian
(8) Medium of Instructions:
English & Hindi
(9) Venue: Directorate, UP Rajya Sainik Kalyan Evam Punarwas,
Cariappa Bhawan, Qaisarbagh, Lucknow
(10) Per Participant
Course fee: Rs 9,000/-
Rs 7,000/- per
participant for Ex Servicemen/ wards/ dependents of Serving / Retired Armed
Forces Personnel / War Widows. All subject to document verification by UP Rajya
Sainik Board.
Course fee is
excluding lunch, tea/ coffee, snacks etc.
Note: 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.
However, due to any reason, if the course is postponed OR
cancelled by the organisers, course fee will be refunded.
(11) Mode
of payment: Online through SBI
Collect (along with application form).
(12) Due
date & time to submit online application: 17th May 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) Certificates: All participants would be given participation certificate on successful completion of the course. Minimum 90% attendance is mandatory to get certificate.
(15) Queries:
For any queries contact
(a) Mr. Milind Joshi, Asst. Outreach Officer – 020 - 25580085,
info(dot)cfol(at)ftii(dot)ac(dot)in
Also, to ATHENEXA ENTERPRISES, reenakumar@athenexaenterprises.com, 9278044344
(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 ATHENEXA ENTERPRISES may suggest accommodation near course in Lucknow. Please contact ATHENEXA ENTERPRISES, reenakumar@athenexaenterprises.com, 9278044344 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) Course Director: Rajesh Bhatia
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.
(20) How to apply:
1. Click on the link given below:
2.
Fill-up the application form with requisite details and proceed for payment.
3.
Make necessary payment of Rs 9,000/- OR
Rs 7,000/- as the case may be.
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
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 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 in all
respect will be final.
(21) Course Contents
– Use AI for ideation, visuals, characters, cinematic look, storyboarding, video, voice and music.
– Create high-quality films, ads, explainers and avatar content faster and at lower cost.
– Improve storytelling, pitches and presentation impact with AI-enhanced workflows.
– Gain a competitive edge with mastery over AI sound, music and lip-sync.
– Receive ready-to-use prompt eBooks and
templates for instant application.