Foundation Course in Screenplay Writing in Jaipur (14-23 December 2025)

 

List of selected participants for Foundation Course in Screenplay Writing in Jaipur (14-23 December 2025)

 

 

First Name  Middle Name Last Name
Arjun   Saini
Siddharth   Gautam
Jyotsna Raghunath Bapat
Wing Commander Dinesh Kumar Yadav
Nita   Maiitra
Anoop Kumar Goyal
Ashok Nagorao Kadam

 

 

Foundation Course in Screenplay Writing in Jaipur from 14-23 December 2025

 

Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, under its Centre for Open Learning (CFOL) initiative and in association with The Open Space Society, Jaipur announces Foundation Course in Screenplay Writing in Jaipur from 14-23 December 2025.

 

Following are the details in this regard;

(1) Course Name: Foundation Course in Screenplay Writing

(2) Dates: 14-23 December 2025 (10 days, including Saturday and Sunday)

(3) Timings: 10 am to 6 pm (Lunch Break 01.00 pm to 02.00 pm)

(4) Total No. of participants: 24 (Course will be conducted only if min. strength of 20 is reached)

(5) Age: Participants must be 18 years or above in age as on 01st December 2025 (participants born on or before 30th November 2007)

  1. Educational Qualification: HSC (12th pass). In exceptional cases, 10th pass may be considered

(7) Nationality: Indian

(8) Venue: The Open Space Society, 142, Frontier Colony, Adarsh Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan - 302004

(9) Per participant course fee: Rs 17,500/-

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, 14th December 2025.  

(11) Course Director: Vikas Sharma

(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 Open Space Society, Jaipur and will be jointly signed by FTII Director, The Open Space Society, Jaipur Official and the Course Director. Minimum 90% attendance is mandatory to get certificate.

 

(15) Queries: For any queries contact

  1. Mr. Milind Joshi, Asst. Outreach Officer – 020 - 25580085, info(dot)cfol(at)ftii(dot)ac(dot)in
  2.  

Ms Shilpi Batra Advani on theopenspacesociety@gmail.com OR on 9610082222 (between 10 am to 6 pm).

 

(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 need to carry out their own arrangement of lodging and boarding at their own cost.

 

Please contact Ms Shilpi Batra Advani on 9610082222 (between 10 am to 6 pm) for accommodation facilitation.

(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 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 “O7 Foun. C. in Screenplay Writing in Jaipur”.

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

4. Make necessary payment of Rs 17,500/-

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 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.

 

Click here to Apply

 

(20) About Course Director: Vikas Sharma

Vikas Sharma is a professional screenwriter, a freelance script consultant, and a full-time senior faculty member of Screenwriting at Whistling Woods International for the last six years. Prior to Whistling Woods, he spent five years teaching scriptwriting at the Film and TV Institute of India in Pune. He teaches screenwriting workshops in India and abroad for Film Schools, Media Colleges, Universities, Film Festivals, Skill India, and other organizations.

Vikas has also served as a mentor and chief advisor for several script labs and fellowships, including the Asia Society's New Voices Fellowship for Screenwriters, the 100 Storyteller Program, the Cinerise Screenwriting Program, and the Cinestaan India Script Contest, to name a few.

(21) Course Details

This comprehensive course is designed for aspiring writers looking to craft compelling, cinematic stories for a feature film. Through a structured blend of theory, hands-on writing exercises, and expert feedback, participants will gain a deep understanding of storytelling, character development, screenplay structure, and the craft of visual storytelling essential for feature films.

 

What You’ll Learn

Foundations of Cinematic Storytelling

• Understanding why stories matter and how they emotionally engage audiences

• Fundamentals of storytelling in feature films: Premise, Theme, Conflict, Character and Setting

Developing Multi-Dimensional Characters

• Creating believable and emotionally layered protagonists, antagonists, and supporting characters

• Designing compelling character arcs with internal and external conflicts

• Understanding character dynamics and how relationships shape the narrative

Understanding Story Structure & Plot Development

• Exploring screenplay structures: Three-Act Structure, The Hero’s Journey, Linear vs. Non-Linear Narratives

• Essential plotting techniques: outlining, structuring beats, and refining story flow

• Crafting powerful turning points, set-ups, pay-offs, and emotionally rich endings

World-Building & Visual Storytelling

• Designing cinematic worlds that reinforce the story’s mood, themes, and drama

• Writing with visual impact: crafting scenes that translate effectively on screen

• Using subtext, imagery, and atmosphere to enhance storytelling

Writing Authentic & Engaging Dialogue

• Crafting dialogue that feels natural yet purposeful

• Using dialogue to reveal character, advance the plot, and create subtext

• Avoiding exposition-heavy writing and making conversations dynamic and immersive

Hands-On Screenwriting Workshops & Mentor’s Feedback

• Dissecting classic and contemporary screenplays to understand structure, pacing, and style

• Writing and refining a story idea with a well-defined dramatic premise, structured plot, and compelling characters

• Workshop in scene construction, and dialogue writing

• Presenting story concept and receiving constructive feedback from mentors and peers

By the end of the course, participants will have a feature film story, a strong grasp of storytelling techniques, and the confidence to develop their script into a compelling cinematic story.