Basic Course in Film Appreciation in Nainital (01 - 05 April 2026 )
Basic Course in Film Appreciation from 01st to 05th April 2026 in Nainital
Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, under its Centre for Open Learning (CFOL) initiative announces “Basic Course in Film Appreciation” from 01st to 05th April 2026 in Nainital
Following are the details in this regard;
(1) Name of the Course: Basic Course in Film Appreciation
(2) Dates: 01st to 05th April 2026
(3) Timings: 10 am to 5 pm
(4) Total No. of seats: 75 (Course may not be conducted if there are less than 50 participants)
(5) Age: Participants must be 18 years or above in age as on 01st March 2026
(6) Educational Qualification: HSC (12th pass). In exceptional cases, 10th pass may be considered
(7) Nationality: Indian
(8) Venue: UGC – MMTTC, Nainital
(9) Course fee: Rs 6,000/- 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, 16th Feb. 2026.
(11) Course Director: Subhamoy Sengupta
(12) Medium of Instructions: English and Hindi.
(13) 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.
(14) Certificates: All participants would be given participation certificate on successful completion of the course which will carry FTII logos and will be jointly signed by FTII Director and the Course Director. Minimum 90% attendance is mandatory to get certificate.
(15) Queries: For any queries contact
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Mr. Milind Joshi, Asst. Outreach Officer – 020 - 25580085, info(dot)cfol(at)ftii(dot)ac(dot)in
- Future Story Cinelabs – Shalini Shah (94113 44136)
(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 Future Story Cinelabs, will facilitate for accommodation in Bhimtal (Nainital). Please call Shalini Shah (94113 44136) 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) How to apply:
1. Click on the following link:
O12 Basic Course in Film Appreciation in Nainital
2. Fill-up the application form with requisite details and proceed for payment.
3. Make necessary payment of Rs 6,000/-.
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.
(20) About Course Director: Subhamoy Sengupta
Subhamoy Sengupta is a Mumbai-based producer and director with over 25 years of experience across feature films, advertising, television and corporate cinema. An alumnus of FTII, Pune, his production house Nitric Films has created award winning work for leading brands including Unilever, Cadbury, Godrej, ICICI, Bajaj, Mahindra, Practo and Tata among others, while also producing feature films and directing acclaimed short works. His practice blends strong cinematic craft with strategic storytelling.
Alongside he is an active educator, having conducted film and advertising workshops for FTII and other institutions across India. He also serves on various academic interview boards and juries maintaining a sustained involvement in film education and professional training.
(21) Course Overview
Open to anyone curious about cinema, the course explores how films work today—tracing their evolution while engaging with storytelling, performance, technique, and visual language. Through curated screenings and guided discussions, participants will develop sharper ways of seeing cinema. Those interested in filmmaking will also be introduced to the basic grammar and tools of the medium.
In an image-saturated, algorithm-driven world, if cinema has stayed with you—lingering as memory, emotion or craft—this course is for you.