Workshop on Foundations of Mobile Filmmaking in Lonavala (16th to 20th March 2026)
Workshop on Foundations of Mobile Filmmaking from 16th to 20th March 2026 in Lonavala, Maharashtra
Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, under its Centre for Open Learning (CFOL) initiative announces “Workshop on Foundations of Mobile Filmmaking” from 16th to 20th March 2026 in Lonavala, Maharashtra.
Following are the details in this regard;
(1) Workshop Name: Workshop on Foundations of Mobile Filmmaking
(2) Dates: 16th to 20th March 2026
(3) Timings: 10 am to 5 pm
(4) Total No. of seats: 25 (Course may not be conducted if there are less than 15 participants)
(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: Sereniity Resort, Tungarli, Lonavala, Maharashtra
(9) Course fee: Rs 8,000/- per participant
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, 16th Feb. 2026.
(11) Course Director: Satish Bhatia
(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 FTII logos 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
- Future Story Cinelabs, Mumbai – Payal (9607693999)
(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 Future Story Cinelabs, Mumbai, will facilitate for accommodation in Lonavala. Please call Payal (9607693999) 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 8,000/-.
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: Satish Bhatia
Satish Bhatia is an FTII, Pune graduate in Motion Picture Photography (Cinematography) with extensive experience in film, television, sports broadcasting, documentaries, and digital media. He began his career with Doordarshan, leading the camera department and contributing to its programming, technical growth, and expansion. He has produced and directed films and documentaries for national and international organizations, including UNESCO, Transtel (Germany), and Rossellini & Associates (Rome). He has also led the role of Course Head at Xavier Institute of Communication and Head of the Filmmaking Department at St. Pauls Institute of Communication.
(21) Course Overview
DAY 1: Foundations of Visual Storytelling
Topics:
● Introduction to Mobile Filmmaking
● Understanding Film Grammar ○ Shot types & shot sizes
○ Camera angles
○ Composition & rule of thirds
○ Camera movements as visual language
● Framing for emotional impact
● Continuity & basic visual flow
DAY 2: Cinematic Techniques with a Smartphone
Topics:
● Basics of Cinematic Lighting ○ Natural light vs artificial light
○ Direction, intensity & color temperature
● Storytelling through the Mobile Camera
● Blocking for mobile shoots
● Exposure, focus & white balance on smartphones
● Sound recording basics (mobile mics, ambient sound)
DAY 3: Practical
Focus: Hands-on practice
● Script-to-shot breakdown
● Shot list & storyboard
● Practice of camera movement, framing, lighting & sound
● Team-based shooting exercise
DAY 4: Observation Shoot
Focus: Real-world shooting
● Observation-based storytelling: Shooting a short observational sequence
● Screening & Feedback session
DAY 5: Post-Production
Topics:
● Basics of Mobile Editing ○ Cuts, continuity & pacing
● Sound design & background music
● Color correction on mobile apps