Basic Course in Screenplay Writing in Mumbai (25 - 31 January 2026)
Basic Course in Screenplay Writing from 25th to 31st Jan. 2026 in Mumbai
Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, under its Centre for Open Learning (CFOL) initiative announces Basic Course Screenplay Writing from 25th to 31st Jan. 2026, in Mumbai.
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: Studio-71, 1st floor, above Shreejee’s Restaurant, Link Plaza Commercial Complex, Ground Floor Bhau Tatoba Toraskar Marg, Near Oshiwara Police Station, Andheri West, Mumbai
(9) Per participant course fee: Rs 14,000/-
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, 31 December 2025.
(11) Course Director: Ms Unnati Sethi
(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 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, Mumbai - 9853870107 and hemangifscl@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 Future Story Cinelabs, Mumbai, will facilitate for accommodation in Mumbai. Please call 9853870107 and or email to hemangifscl@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 on the following link:
2. Fill-up the application form with requisite details and proceed for payment.
3. Make necessary payment of Rs 14,000/-
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: Ms Unnati Sethi
Unnati is a Mumbai based screenwriter currently working on a feature film for Tips Films and developing two web series for reputed Producers. She is a screenwriting alumnus of the prestigious Film and Television Institute of India (FTII). Previously, she's written dialogues for and produced the short film, Gair (2022), for National Award winning director Nishant Bombarde, that premiered at NYIFF and Kashish International Film Festival. She's also an author with her writings published as a part of two anthologies.
(21) Course Overview
Jumpstart your journey as a screenwriter with this 7-day intensive course designed for entry-level writers who want to write for film and web series. You’ll learn how to develop story ideas, use the 3-Act structure, build strong characters and worlds, and design powerful scenes — all through real world examples, hands-on guidance, and practical exercises.
Perfect for beginners who want real skills and confidence to start writing stories that work on screen.