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SCRIPTWRITING AND FILM MAKING COURSE
on Saturdays or Sundays
from May to August' 2012
Manjushree
Abhinav, a film-maker, novelist and teacher, is organizing a course in
film and television direction, from concept to screen, with full-day
classes on Sundays over 4 months, in Bengaluru. This course has been
especially designed for people who passionately want to make feature
films, television shows or short films, but can’t spare the time to
learn full-time since they work or go to college on weekdays. Manjushree
has taught at the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune, NID (
National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad), and SRISTI, Bangalore.
This
Sunday course organised by Manjushree Abhinav has a great faculty,
reasonable fees and a convenient location. It gives people the
opportunity to learn film-making without leaving their jobs or studies.
So you can now follow your dreams while taking care of your responsibilities.
COURSE CONTENT
The
course has been designed to teach the students the basics of
film-making. There is a well-worked-out balance of practicals and theory
classes. The topics that would be covered are:
• Creative Writing
: Since this course deals with fiction films, we would first tap the
biggest reservoir of stories : an unblocked storehouse of memories and
emotions. We will also understand the structure of the
conflict-resolution story, and we shall dip into the Navarasas.
Details of the creative
writing syllabus are here:
http://storygram.in/2011/08/06/creative-writing-workshop/http://storygram.in/2011/08/06/creative-writing-workshop/
• Scriptwriting:
Audiovisual Writing & the Format for Writing the Synopsis,
Step-outline, Screenplay and Script for a film or television serial.
The Elements of Scriptwriting: Characterisation, Plot, Setting & Theme.
• Introduction to Screen Grammar:
What is a shot? The editing transitions that can be used to join two
shots: Cut, Dissolve, Fade, Wipe, Bleach. The various elements of
shot-taking: Image Size, Camera Angles, Camera Movements, Lighting,
Camera Speed, Stocks, Graphics, Colour. The Rule of Thirds & the
Golden Points. Lenses. Depth of Field and Selective Focus.
• Shot Breakdown
(All
the writing classes will have ample writing assignments for the
students. These assignments will be either read out in class or feedback
will be given over email.)
• The Elements of Editing :
A film is made on two tables, the writing table and the editing table.
Pace, rhythm, timing, suspense and surprise: all of these are made or
ruined during editing.
• Sound Design
This
will be a practical, hands on course, with screenings of film clips of
international cinema to illustrate the concepts being taught. The
Camera practicals will incorporate the principles of Editing. We will
have a professional cameraperson and a professional editor to
demonstrate the practical aspects of Cinematography and Editing.
- The end result of the course will be a short film made by a group of students, with the help of professionals from the industry.
Manjushree Abhinav’s Film & TV Direction Course is right for you if you are:
• A Newcomer:
The course would equip you to enter the Film and Television Industry as
an assistant director or to make short films independently.
• A Mediaperson who’s learnt on the job: You would benefit from learning the basics formally and getting your fundas clear.
• A Professional who is already working in the Industry in another capacity: It would help you become a full-fledged director.
• From the Corporate Sector: The
course would add to your qualifications since films are a very
important medium of corporate communication & advertising.
• Animators will understand film making, which is an important aspect of animation.
The benefits of joining this Film & TV Direction Course are:
• SUNDAY CLASSES: Full-day classes on Sundays, so you can pursue your dreams without forsaking the responsibilities of your work or studies.
• WELL-DESIGNED SYLLABUS: More
than 50% of class time would be devoted to hands-on film-making, so
that you learn how to transform your ideas into films that light up the
silver screen. While the course is practical-oriented, the theory
portion would help you develop a sound understanding of the basics of
story-telling and film-making. You will also be watching many world
class films to appreciate the different aspects of the teaching.
• STUDENT FILM: You
would write and direct a short film. The cinematography and editing
would be done by professionals from the Industry, which would be a great
learning experience. It would also result in a well-made film which you
can be proud of and use as your show-reel as well as submit to film
festivals.
• CERTIFICATE: You would be given a certificate at the successful completion of the course.
• FILM FESTIVALS: The student films made as part of the course would be sent to film festivals.
• DEMAND FOR FRESH VOICES: The
Indian film and television industry is looking for fresh voices. With
the diminishing appeal of the formula masala film, there is a demand for
out-of-the-box thinking, for directors who understand the art and craft
of film-making. It’s a great time to enter the field
TEACHER'S PROFILE
Manushree Abhinav has authored a novel, 'A Grasshopper's Pilgrimage'.
She
is a film maker. She has studied at FTII, Film and Television Institute
of India, Pune. She has made several documentary films, and taught
various aspects of film making like scriptwriting, making documentary
films, video editing, at FTII, NID (National Institute of Design),
Ahemedabad, Srishti School of Art and Design, Bangalore.
She has also conducted several creative writing workshops at the Times of India Nalanda group, Bangalore, Ahemedabad and Mumbai.
She blogs at www.baktoo.blogspot.com and her website is www.storygram.in.
CONTACT : Please contact manjushree.abhinav@gmail.com for more information.
DURATION : Full-day classes on 12 Sundays and half-day classes on 4 Sundays over 4 months starting from 11th Sept, Sunday.
VENUE : Venue
: PROTOSPACE, No. 6 , 2 cross. M.R.Garden, near Rangabharana Kala
Kendra, Sanjay Nagar, Bangalore 560094. (Five minutes from Mekhri
Circle)
FEE STRUCTURE
:The course fees cover the classes, the cost of making the student
film, and study material like books and cds. A donation of Rs 250 would
be given from every student’s fees to a children’s charity.
There are two plans for paying the fees:
1.
It is preferable if the student pays the full amount at the time of
registration. The total fees would be Rs 24,700 for this plan.
2.
It is also possible for the student to pay in monthly installments, in
the form of post-dated cheques (non-refundable) that would be submitted
at the time of registration. The fees would work out to Rs 29,700 if the
payment is made in installments.
The first installment: Rs 10,700
The second installment: Rs 10,000
The third installment: Rs 9,000
Special discounts for retired, unemployed people and Students is available.
SCRIPTWRITING COURSE : would span across full day classes on six Saturdays or Sundays, from 1st Oct and cost Rs. 6,200/
Creative Writing, The Elements of Scriptwriting: Characterization, Plot, Setting & Theme would
be the topics covered in this course. Each topic will have writing
assignments to bring home the theoretical aspects taught in the class.
Students will learn to write a five minute script in Celtx format.
STUDY MATERIAL :
The students would be given:
• Copies of important books
• Scripts
• Links to useful websites and free scriptwriting software
• CDs & DVDs of some important films
The above fees includes the cost of hiring the shooting equipment, venue rental and faculty remunerations.
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