Basic Course in Screenplay Writing in Goa (25th to 31st Jan. 2026)
Basic Course in Screenplay Writing from 25th to 31st Jan. 2026
Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, under its Centre for Open Learning (CFOL) initiative and in association with Arthouse Film Academy, Goa, announces Basic Course Screenplay Writing from 25th to 31st Jan. 2026.
Following are the details in this regard;
(1) Course Name: Basic Course in Screenplay Writing
(2) Dates: 25 – 31 January 2026 (07 days)
(3) Timings: 10 am to 5 pm (Lunch Break 01.00 pm to 1.30 pm)
(4) Total No. of participants: 25 (Course will be conducted only if min. strength of 15 is reached)
(5) Age: Participants must be 18 years or above in age as on 01st January 2026
(6) Educational Qualification: HSC (12th pass). In exceptional cases, 10th pass may be considered
(7) Nationality: Indian
(8) Venue: Villa Azavado, Saligao, Goa
(9) Per participant course fee: Rs 12,000/-
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, 05 January 2026
(11) Course Director: Rajesh Bhatia
(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 logo of FTII and The Arthouse Film Academy, Goa and will be jointly signed by FTII Director, The Arthouse Film Academy, Goa Official 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
- Ms. Yogita - 76766 43829 and thearthouseacademy@gmail.com
(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 The Arthouse Film Academy will facilitate for accommodation in Goa. Please contact Ms. Yogita from The Arthouse Film Academy, on 76766 43829 and thearthouseacademy@gmail.com 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 open the link - https://onlinesbi.sbi.bank.in/sbicollect/icollecthome.htm?corpID=807844&categoryName=O8 Basic Course in Screenplay Writing in Goa OR visit https://onlinesbi.sbi.bank.in/ and further click on “SB Collect” which is at the top left, vertically 06th from left to right.
. In the Search box, search/Find FTII Fees Account and click submit.
2. In the payment category select “O8 Basic Course Screenplay Writing in Goa”.
3. Fill-up the application form with requisite details and proceed for payment.
4. Make necessary payment of Rs 12,000/-
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 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: 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.
(21) Course Overview
* Introduction to idea generation and finding strong story concepts
* Basics of story structure, plot development and narrative flow
* Character creation, motivations and conflict building
* Scene design, screenplay formatting and visual writing
* Crafting effective dialogue and shaping dramatic beats
* Guided exercises and analysis of selected scripts
* Outcome: Students develop a complete short-form screenplay with proper structure and clarity