Workshop on Documentary Aesthetics and the search of truth: a course in documentary filmmaking in New Delhi (07 to 13 March 2026)
Workshop on Documentary Aesthetics and the search of truth: a course in documentary filmmaking from 07 to 13 March 2026 in New Delhi
Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, under its Centre for Open Learning (CFOL) initiative announces Workshop on Documentary Aesthetics and the search of truth: a course in documentary filmmaking from 07 to 13 March 2026, in New Delhi.
Following are the details in this regard;
(1) Course Name: Workshop on Documentary Aesthetics and the search of truth: a course in documentary filmmaking
(2) Dates: 07 – 13 March 2026 (07 days)
(3) Timings: 10 am to 5 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 March 2026
(6) Educational Qualification: HSC (12th pass). In exceptional cases, 10th pass may be considered
(7) Nationality: Indian
(8) Venue: NIV Art Centre and Film Studios, 210 Neb Sarai near IGNOU, New Delhi – 110 068
(9) Per participant course fee: Rs 11,000/-
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, 13 January 2026
(11) Course Director: Ms Divya Sachar
(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
- V-spra Inc. Ms Seema = 9816082448 and or Mr. Balwant Thakur = 8219515274
(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 V-spra Inc. will facilitate for accommodation in New Delhi. Please call Ms Seema = 9816082448 and or Mr. Balwant Thakur = 8219515274 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 11,000/-
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 Divya Sachar
Divya Sachar is a filmmaker, writer and photographer. Her films have traveled to festivals and been screened at prestigious venues in India and internationally, have been aired on national television, cited by academics, and have even had a Masters degree thesis dissertation written on one of them. She is also an educator who has taught filmmaking to university students
(21) Course Overview:
Documentary aesthetics and the search for truth: a course in documentary filmmaking.
The course is meant for those interested in making creative documentaries. Documentaries are not very different from fiction films in terms of craft or aesthetic aspects. Learn how to make creative documentaries while keeping in mind your desire to tell your personal truths and what matters to you the most.