Digital Filmmaking Course for Children in Pune (29th May – 2 June 2023)

List of Selected Participants for Digital Filmmaking Course for Children in Pune from 29^th May – 2 June 2023

Digital Filmmaking Course for Children in Pune from 29^th May – 2 June 2023

Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune under its ‘Centre For Open Learning (CFOL)’ program, announces on-campus Short Courses exclusively for children – Digital Filmmaking Course for Children in Pune, Maharashtra.

Following are the details in this regard;

1. Name of the Course: Digital Filmmaking Course for Children
2. Dates: 29^th May – 2^nd June 2023
3. Timings: 10 am to 5 pm (lunch break from 1 pm to 2 pm)
4. Max. no. of participants: 45 (Course may not be conducted if there are less than 36 participants per batch)
5. Age: From 11 years completed to 18 years running as on 01^st May. 2023
6. Educational Qualification: 06^th std. pass. In exceptional cases, 05^th std. may be considered
7. Nationality: Indian
8. Medium of Instructions: The medium of instruction would be mainly English and partly Hindi. Participants are expected to have adequate knowledge of English and/ or Hindi as regards to reading, writing & speaking.
9. Venue: Vijay Tendulkar Writer’s Academy, Rambaug Colony, Near Doordarshan Kendra, , Kothrud, Pune
10. Per Participant Course fee: Rs 7,000/- (base fee = Rs 5932/- and GST = Rs 1068/-)

     Course fee is excluding breakfast, lunch, 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 07 – 10 days of the course commencement. Also, due to COVID19 or any other reason, if the course is cancelled by FTII, course fee will be refunded.

11. Mode of payment: Online through SBI Collect
12. Due date & time: 15^th May 2023, 6 pm IST. Application submitted after due date & time will not be considered.
13. Selection Criteria: On First – Come – First – Served Basis.
14. Course Director: Mr Ritesh Taksande

Ritesh Taksande is working in the media industry for the past 13 years as Director, Cinematographer, Film-Maker and Media Educator. He has worked on many National and International Film Projects including the famous Disney’s Planes II – Fire and Rescues (Feature Film) as Sequence Producer and Shaktimaan – The Animated (TV – Series Season 1).

He is Director at Myfirstfilm organisation, Pune (A film School for everyone)

An Award winning film maker and mentor for many media schools, universities, and also mentors scientific and documentary films making courses under Govt. of India, CMS New Delhi, Vigyan Prasar to name a few.

15. How to apply:

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

2. Search/Find FTII Fees Account in Educational institutions name and click submit.

3. In the payment category select “O2 Digital Filmmaking for Children”

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

5. Make necessary payment of Rs 7,000/-.

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

7. 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

8. No document/ certificate related to educational qualification, age etc. is to be attached. Participants’ self – declaration in the application form is sufficient.

9. 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 FTII will not be held responsible for anything or matter of what-so-ever nature. Further, participants agree that decision of FTII Director regarding admission to the course and its conduction in all respect will be final.

16. 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.
17. Accommodation: As the course is non – residential, no accommodation would be provided or arranged. Participants need to make their own lodging & boarding arrangements at their own cost.
18. Participants need to assure general decency, decorum etc. on the 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. COVID19 guidelines: All candidates will have to follow COVID19 prevention guidelines like wearing mask, face shield, maintain social distance and regularly sanitize their hands. Apart from this, all instructions/ guidelines as issued by State/ Central Govt., District/ local authorities and Organizers from time to time need to be followed.
20. Certificates: Participants would be given participation certificate on successful completion of the course which will carry logo of FTII & CFOL and will be jointly signed by FTII Director and the Course Director. Minimum 90% attendance is mandatory to get certificate.
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 Contents

            Introduces the fundamental technology, theory, history, techniques and applications of Movie

Making. Includes artistic and aesthetic analysis of films in the simple and easy way to be understood

by kids.

Understanding the creative eye behind the scenes and how to develop the skill of storytelling.

Course Objectives:

1. Understand concept to Film making

2. Understand basic of Film Language & Story Telling

3. Understand basic Cinematography

4. Understand basics of Editing & Post Production

5. Understand proper archive & techniques

Course Content:

Day 01 : Introduction to film making, fundamentals for film making, Concept Development

Structure of story, Understanding Visual Storytelling, Script Writing, How to

develop screenplay. Understanding Drama and Character, Forming a strong

character. How to research for script and visual narrative. Task allocation for

next session.

Day 02 : Process of film making, Understanding Pre-Production, Script breakdown and

planning for shoot. What is Production ? How camera works, Cinematography.

Sequence, Scene, Shot & Take. Practical on Camera and Lighting. Assignment for

keeping pre-production ready for final production of film.

Day 03 : Understanding Production for Screen and Production of short film

Day 04 : Post Production – Editing, Sound Design, Composition, Visual Effect.

Day 05 : Final Editing, VO, Dubbing and Sound Mixing and Screening of Film Final and review.