Online Courses

Online Course – Basic Course in Understanding Film Genres from 23-27 February 2026

Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, under its ‘Centre for Open Learning (CFOL)‘ initiative, announces Online Course – Basic Course in Understanding Film Genres.

Following are the details in this regard;

Name of the online Course: Basic Course in Understanding Film Genres
Dates: 23-27 February 2026 (05 days)
Timings:10.30 am to 12.30 pm and 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm (Indian Standard Time – IST), 04 hrs per day
No. of seats available: 40 (Course will be conducted only if min. strength of 32 is reached)
Age:18 years & above as on 01^st February 2026
Educational Qualification: HSC (12^th pass). In exceptional cases, 10^th pass may be considered
Online Platform: Google Classroom & Google Meet platform
Medium of Instructions: English & Hindi
Per Participant Course fee:

For Indian Nationals: Rs 3,900/-
For Foreigners including NRI, OCI etc. and also those Indian Nationals who are presently staying outside India: Rs 11,700/-

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.

Mode of payment: Online through SBI Collect (along with application form).
Due date & time to submit application: 09 February 2026, 6 pm IST. Application submitted after due date & time will not be considered.
Selection Criteria: On First – Come – First – Serve Basis. List of selected participants will be published on our website and selection emails will also be sent to all the selected participants.
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.
Computer literacy: It is the participant’s responsibility to be technologically capable to take an online course. Participants must be computer literate.
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.

Course Director: Aadish Keluskar

Aadish Keluskar studied Film Direction and Advanced Screenwriting (2010–13) at FTII. His award-winning feature films include Kaul – A Calling (Amazon Prime), Jaoon Kahaan Bata Ae Dil (Netflix), and Hunter Among Us (Apple TV/YouTube Movies).

His short films have screened at prestigious international festivals such as Clermont-Ferrand. Alongside his filmmaking practice, he serves as a guest faculty at RSACE, Mumbai University..

How to apply:

1. Click open the link - https://onlinesbi.sbi.bank.in/sbicollect/icollecthome.htm?corpID=807844&categoryName=B01 Basic Course in understanding Film Genres

OR visit www.onlinesbi.sbi and further click on “SB Collect” which is at the top left, vertically 06^th from left to right.

2. Search/Find FTII Fees Account in Educational institutions name and click submit.

3. In the payment category select “B01 Basic Course in Understanding Film Genres”.

4. Fill-up the application form with requisite details and proceed for payment.

5. Make necessary payment of Rs 3,900/- OR Rs 11,700/- as the case may be.

6. Once payment is done, please note "SBcollect Reference Number" (mentioned in payment confirmation receipt). This may be required for future reference.

7. 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 printscreen (if using computer)

(iii) by simply taking a photograph from mobile

10. No document/ certificate related to educational qualification, age etc. is to be attached. Participants’ self – declaration in the application form is sufficient.

8. 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 advertisement.

Further, participants agree that decision of FTII Director regarding admission to the course and its conduction in all respect will be final.

Click here to Apply

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 id
Certificates: All participants would be given participation e-certificates on successful completion of the course. Minimum 90% attendance is mandatory.
Queries: For any queries please contact Mr. Milindkumar Joshi, Assistant Outreach Officer, FTII, on info(dot)cfol(at)ftii(dot)ac(dot)in OR call on 020 – 2558 0085

Course Overview

Introduction to Genre

Genre vs. style, sub-genres & hybrids, Indian vs. global industry approaches, commercial relevance, and common genre misconceptions.

The Seven Genres

Each session includes: brief history & theory, iconic sequence analysis, focused writing drills, peer feedback, and a short take-home task.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the workshop, participants will:

• View stories through the lens of genre and audience expectation

• Identify the core drivers of each genre and how they move audiences

• Apply genre frameworks to shape and evaluate original ideas with clarity

• Break down sequences to see how story, style, and emotion work together on screen

Basic Course in Understanding Film Genres (23-27 February 2026)