Basic Course on Writing for Short Film Fiction
Subhashchandra Bose Film and Television Institute, Lucknow, from 25th to 29th Nov. 2024
Film & Television Institute of India (FTII) under its Centtre for Open Learning (CFOL) initiative, in association with Subhashchandra Bose Film and Television Institute (SCBFTI), Lucknow, announces Basic Course on Writing for Short Film Fiction to be conducted at SCBFTI Campus, Lucknow.
Following are the details in this regard;
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.
Course fee is excluding breakfast, lunch, tea/ coffee, snacks etc.
Mr. Milindkumar Joshi, Assistant Outreach Officer, FTII, on info.cfol@ftii.ac.in OR ftiioutreach@gmail.com OR call on 020 – 2558 0085
Dr. Milind Damle, Associate Professor, FTII, Pune. He is alumnus of FTII from 2004 batch and is having more than 20 years experience in the field of Radio, Cinema & Television. He is a film educator and is full time associated with FTII since 2012. Professionally he edited feature films and also directed & produced no. of short films. His written and produced short films have been a part of many national and international film festivals and have won awards. His doctoral research is based on the song picturization techniques in films directed by Vijay Anand.
18. Lodging and Boarding: Outstation participants need to carry out their own arrangement of lodging and boarding at their own cost.
19. How to apply
1. Click open the link - https://www.onlinesbi.sbi/sbicollect/icollecthome.htmOR visit www.onlinesbi.com 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 “O1 Basic Course on Writing for Short Film Fiction”.
3. Fill-up the application form with requisite details and proceed for payment.
4. Make necessary payment of Rs 9,000/-.
5. Once payment is done, please note "SBcollect 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 printscreen (if using computer)
(iii) by simply taking a photograph from mobile
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. 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.
Course Contents
Brief Film History and Evolution of Cinema
A Brief exploration on the history of Cinema and how it has evolved through the years.
Importance of a writer and his place in Film Direction
Understanding the film production process in brief and understand how and where a screenwriter fits into the process and understand his her role.
What is a Story?
Exploring and understanding the importance of stories and storytelling in our lives.
Who are we? Where does story come from?
How do stories float from our lives, experiences, society and culture!
Fundamentals of Screenwriting
1. Idea
2. Story
3. Plot
4. Character
5. Structure
6. Scenes
7. Dialogues
Screenplay Format
How to write that everyone in the crew understands. Write as per the international norms.
Writing for Films, Web Series, Television and Short films
As the medium changes we’ll have to change the approach in the writing as well. We’ll explore and understand different mediums, their design and our approach as a screenwriter.
Pitching your Concept
Presenting your concept is a very important step to greenlit your project. Participants will prepare a pitch document and pitch their concept in the class.
Watching films and underastanding the writing is a great way of learning alongside exercising the writing itself in daily assignments.
If you want to write, you must write!
