Basic Course in Writing Dialogues and Scenes for the Screen (18-26 March 2023 Online)

List of Selected Participants for Weekend Basic Course in Writing Dialogues and Scenes for the Screen from 18-26 March 2023 (Online)

Weekend Basic Course in Writing Dialogues and Scenes for the Screen from 18-26 March 2023 (Online)

Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune under ‘Centre for Open Learning’ (CFOL) program, announces Basic Course in Writing Dialogues and Scenes for the Screen (Weekend and Online).

Following are the details in this regard;

1. Name of the Online Weekend Course: Basic Course in Writing Dialogues and Scenes for the Screen (Weekend)
2. Dates: 18-26 March 2023 (Only on Saturdays & Sundays, 18-19 & 25-26 March 2023)
3. Timings: 11 am to 1 pm and 2 to 4 pm (Indian Standard Time – IST) – 04 hrs per day
4. Max. no. of participants: 24 (Course will be conducted only if min. strength of 20 participants is reached)
5. Age:18 years & above as on 01^st March 2023 (participants born on or before 28^th Feb. 2005)
6. Educational Qualification: HSC (12^th pass). In exceptional cases, 10^th pass may be considered
7. Nationality: Indian
8. Online Platform: Google Classroom & Google Meet platform
9. Medium of Instructions: English& Hindi
10. Per Participant Course fee:

Rs 7,200/- (base fee = Rs 6,102/- and GST = Rs 1,098/-)

Rs. 21,600/- (base fee = Rs 18,306/- and GST = Rs 3,294/-)

(For Foreigners including NRI, OCI etc. and also those Indian Nationals who are presently staying outside India)

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 07 – 10 days of the course commencement.

11. Mode of payment: Online through SBI Collect (along with application form).
12. Due date & time to submit application: 5^th March 2023, 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. 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.
15. Computer literacy: It is the participant’s responsibility to be technologically capable to take an online course. Participants must be computer literate.
16. 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.

17. Course Director: Vikas Sharma

Vikas Sharma is a professional screenwriter, a freelance script consultant, and a full-time senior faculty member of Screenwriting at Whistling Woods International for the last six years. Prior to Whistling Woods, he spent five years teaching scriptwriting at the Film and TV Institute of India in Pune. He teaches screenwriting workshops in India and abroad for Film Schools, Media Colleges, Universities, Film Festivals, Skill India, and other organizations.

Vikas has also served as a mentor and chief advisor for several script labs and fellowships, including the Asia Society's New Voices Fellowship for Screenwriters, the 100 Storyteller Program, the Cinerise Screenwriting Program, and the Cinestaan India Script Contest, to name a few.

Vikas taught Screenplay writing at FTII from 2011-2015

18. How to apply:

1. Click open the link - https://www.onlinesbi.com/sbicollect/icollecthome.htmOR visit www.onlinesbi.com and further click on “SB Collect” which is at the top left, vertically 06^th from left to right.

. In the Search box, search/Find FTII Fees Account and click submit.

2. In the payment category select “B9 Basic C. in Writing Dialogues Scenes for Screen”.

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

4. Make necessary payment of Rs 7,200/- or Rs. 21,600/-

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

6. 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.

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

Further to add in this, 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 Director regarding conducting the course in all respects will be final.

19. Communication with participants: All communications with the participants will be carried out through email only. List of shortlisted participants may be published on FTII website and selection email will be sent to the selected participants on their registered email id.
20. Certificates: All participants would be given participation e-certificates on successful completion of the course. Minimum 90% attendance is mandatory.
21. Queries: For any queries please contact Mr. Milindkumar Joshi, Assistant Outreach Officer, FTII, on info.cfol@ftii.ac.in OR ftiioutreach@gmail.com OR call on 020 – 2558 0085

Course Overview:

A screenplay is simply a collection of 40-60 engaging scenes with powerful dialogue. A story is told in cinema through scenes and dialogues. You're almost there if you can turn your story into interesting scenes with effective dialogue. But how does one go about it? What factors contribute to the effectiveness of a scene? What is it about a line that makes it memorable?

"Kitne Aadmi The?" "Mere Paas Ma Hai," "I'll make him an offer he can’t refuse"! We remember these great lines for years. But what makes the preceding lines so unique? What makes them so memorable?

The course is intended to help participants understand the art and craft of writing dialogue and scenes. Participants will discover:

What makes Dialogue great?

What constitutes poor dialogue?

The distinction between dialogue and conversation

The distinction between Dialogue and Dialogue Baazi

Text vs. Subtext

The Impact of "Unsaid"

The Importance of Wit and Humor

Techniques for Writing Effective Dialogue

Participants will also discover:

How to Create a Dramatic Scene

What is the Structure of an Effective Scene?

What are the different types of scenes in a screenplay?

The most common issues and how to solve them

What is the point of your scene?

Suspense: How to Create It

How to Instill Fear and Excitement

How to Incorporate Humor into Your Scene

Plot Development and Character Reveal

Powerful Scene Writing Techniques

Methodology:

This is a hands-on course where participants will learn how to write dialogue and scenes. The participants will create their own scenes. The classes are a dynamic blend of online classroom instruction, film viewing, analyses, workshops, and writing exercises.