Film Appreciation Course (Mid-Year 2025) ( 23 June - 11 July 2025)

FILM APPRECIATION COURSE (Mid-Year 2025)

23^rd June to 11^th July 2025

A three-week, full-time Film Appreciation Course will be conducted from 23rd June to 11th July, 2025, in Pune, under the joint auspices of the National Film Development Corporation of India (National Film Archive of India) and the Film & Television Institute of India (FTII).

This is an intensive course designed to promote comprehensive understanding and insights into the nature of cinema and other related forms and practices. These include recent developments like independent films, digital streaming and the OTT media. The course is primarily designed to meet the needs of teachers/scholars interested in introducing film study activities in educational institutions, media practitioners, film society organisers, researchers, Govt. officials handling films and serious cinéphiles.

The curriculum includes theoretical study of the art and history of film and the development of cinema as a medium of art and communication. Conceptual areas of cinema such as time, space, mise-en-scene, genres, movements, image and sound aesthetics will feature prominently in the programme. There will also be a brief introduction to history and aesthetics of documentaries. Participants will engage with a curated selection of Indian and international film classics, short fiction, and non-fiction works for critical analysis and discussion. The programme will be taught by the core faculty, along with eminent guest faculty members of FTII.

*Please Note: This is not a course in film production or scriptwriting. The emphasis is completely on understanding and analysis of films and film history, and there will be no practice-based inputs included in the syllabus.

Details are as follows:

1) Course Dates: 23rd June to 11th July, 2025 (excluding Saturdays and Sundays)

2) Course Timing: 9:30 am to 8:30 pm (including film screenings)

3) Course Venue: FTII- NFDC (NFAI), Phase II, Near Doordarshan Kendra, Rambaug Colony, Kothrud, Pune

4) Medium of Instruction: Primarily English

5) Age Requirement: Applicants must be at least 21 years old as of 01.01.2025

6) Educational Qualification: Minimum of a Graduation degree (in exceptional cases, HSC/12th pass may be considered)

7) Application Form & Fee:

Application form has to be duly filled, with a non-refundable fee of Rs. 1000/- to be paid via Online Transfer details (via SBI Payment Collect Portal).

• The last date for receipt of Applications is 03.06.2025 (6 pm IST). Application submitted after due date & time will not be considered.

• Application Form link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJXSd_n0o7n5CBo6yVVRODFgQEx4AcpqeBeSIM8d1LsOJrcQ/viewform

• Application forms will be screened based on the following parameters:

• Demonstrated interest in the Film & moving images forms
• Documentary evidences of being part of formal education in Film & media studies
• Evidence of doing research at doctoral or post-doctoral in films / media.
• Professionals/official who work with film and media as part of their assigned duty
• Filmmakers & cine technicians working in any part of India
• Cine enthusiasts including film society/ film club members or motivated cinéphiles.

8)  Selection Process:

FTII will review all applications and forward them to a scrutiny committee for evaluation. Shortlisted candidates will also be notified via email at their registered email addresses with details about their selection and the subsequent fee payment process. List of final selected participants will be published within two weeks after the receipt of applications.

9)  Course Fee:

Shortlisted candidates will be informed to pay the non-refundable Course fees Rs. 16,000/- via Online Transfer to FTII account through SBI payment collect portal.

10) Accommodation & Food:

Participants are responsible for arranging their own accommodation and meals. However, limited triple-sharing accommodation (for 30–40 participants) may be available. Priority will be given to differently-abled, female, and outstation participants on a first-come, first-served basis. Separate charges apply. Request for accommodation must be sent within three days of receiving the shortlisting email.

11) Accommodation Fee:

Rs. 6000/- for per candidate on triple-sharing basis.

(Please Note: Check in hostel is 4 pm onward only one day before the course starts & Check out from hostel till 11 am only one day after the course ends) 

12) No. of participants:

The course will have a minimum number of 30 participants and maximum number will be about 60 participants (including out-station and local participants).

The administration reserves the right to decide whether to conduct the course if the number of participants is fewer than 30.

An application will be considered complete only upon receipt of the non-refundable application fee of ₹1000. The fee must be paid online through the SBI Payment Portal to the FTII account at:

https://www.onlinesbi.sbi/sbicollect/icollecthome.htm

13) Please follow the steps for payment-

• Click open the link - https://www.onlinesbi.sbi/sbicollect/icollecthome.htm OR visit www.onlinesbi.com and further click on “SB Collect” which is at the top left, horizontally 6^th tab from left to right (desktop view) /vertically 6^th tab from top to bottom (Mobile view).

• Under ‘select category’, choose Educational Institutions and click go.
• Search/Find FTII Fees Account in Educational institutions name and click submit.
• In the payment category select -

“Application Fee for FAC 2025”

Or

“Course Fee- Film Appreciation Course 2025”

Or

“Accommodation Fee - Film Appreciation Course 2025”

• Fill-up the application form with requisite details and proceed for payment.
• Make necessary payment of Rs. 1000/- or Rs. 16000/- or Rs. 6000 as the case may be.
• Once payment is done, please note "SBI collect Reference Number" (mentioned in payment confirmation receipt). This may be required for future reference. 
• If possible, digitally store the receipt of payment. This can be carried out in one of the following ways;
  • by taking printout of receipt of payment, scan & save it
  • by taking screenshot of payment (if using mobile) or print screen (if using computer)
  • by simply taking a photograph from mobile

14) Certificates: Participants would be given participation certificates on successful completion of the course. Minimum 90% attendance is mandatory for lectures & screening to issue certificate. Decision of FTII, NFDC (NFAI) regarding issuing certificate/s will be final.

Terms & Conditions:

By agreeing to the terms and conditions in the application form, participants confirm that they have read and understood the advertisement published on the FTII website. They declare that they are eligible to apply and meet all the requirements as stated in the advertisement. Furthermore, participants acknowledge that the decision of the FTII Director regarding admission to the course and its conduct will be final.

Participants are also kindly requested to maintain discipline and adhere to the instructions provided by the course coordinator, guest speakers, and the authorities of FTII, NFDC, and NFAI throughout the duration of the course. Cooperation in following the course guidelines is appreciated. Non-compliance or repeated violations may be treated as a breach of conduct, which could result in expulsion from the course and forfeiture of the course fee. The decision of the FTII Director in all such matters will be considered final and binding.

Queries: For any queries please contact Department of Screen Studies & Research, FTII on screen.studies@ftii.ac.in OR call on 020 – 2558 0083/84 between 11am to 4pm except Saturday, Sunday & government holidays.