Six Months Course In Film Making and Direction

Character and Plot

At Mindscreen Film Institute, students find themselves learning to develop their ideas into a properly structured shooting script that can transform a good production into a great one. Students have the unique opportunity to hone their filmmaking skills, developing and bringing a script to life in a finished film, providing each student with extensive experience in going through each step of the filmmaking process as it relates to screenwriting. Our one-of-a-kind curriculum and world-class faculty ensures that students receive an intensive, hands-on education in the theory and practice of Film Making and Direction and becoming well-rounded and versatile in the process.

Subjects Covered

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Assignment Works Involve

Researching & Interviewing Real Life Characters
Non-fiction film
Production Design
From Script to Screen
Camera & Sound Essentials
Scene Exercise
Project Management
Key principles of Editing
Sound - Sound Design & Film Music
Film Genre Study with Movie Screenings
Location Recce
Casting Brief
Dialogue Writing
Writing Step Outline
Understanding & Practicing Film Pitches
Digital Filmmaking & Modern Practices

Course Requirements

The concerned candidates should have creative skills like writing for a short film or doing a short play. Their work should have been appreciated or awarded.

Preference will be given to candidates, who have proven skills publishing their written works at any level or for short films.

Candidates should demonstrate prior knowledge in Indian Cinema as well as International. Candidates should possess high level of communication and writing skills irrespective of language and enthusiasm to convey ideas, ability to absorb and to respond to information quickly.

HDSLR with Tripod
Laptop with
External HD - 500 GB minimum

Application Guide for Filmmaking and Direction (Six Months Course in Filmmaking and Direction - 17th March 2025)

Application form can be downloaded from http://www.mindscreen.co.in/pdf/application-form.pdf

Application received ON FIRST COME FIRST BASIS will be called for a one-to-one interview and if seats are full, your application will be considered for the next batch.
Selection strictly on Merit and Performance in the one to one interview. Seats are limited and students would be shortlisted on first cum first serve basis.
Completed legibly filled-in application form along with a recent passport-size photograph and a DD for Rs.2500/- towards registration fees to be drawn in favour of MINDSCREEN FILM INSTITUTE, Chennai
Filled in Application can be couriered or handed over in person to : MINDSCREEN FILM INSTITUTE (MFi) 4, Ranga Lane, Ranga Road, Mylapore, Chennai - 600004
You have the option to download the application form, complete it, scan the filled form, and send it via email to mindsecreen@mindscreen.co.in. Additionally, you can make the registration fee payment of Rs.2500.00 online and then share a screenshot of the payment reference through WhatsApp to 9841612595.
Those who wish to remit the registration fees online may:

Visit https://www.onlinesbi.sbi/sbicollect/icollecthome.htm
On the SBI COLLECT HOME PAGE select Educational Institutions and type MINDSCREEN FILM INSTITUTE
On the MINDSCREEN FILM INSTITUTE, please choose Payment Category and select COURSE FEE ONLINE PAYMENT or REGISTRATION FEE ONLINE PAYMENT fill in all relevant details in the page
Once you complete the above you will be redirected to Verify Payment Details. Choose you’re your payment method as mentioned in the page and proceed accordingly.
Once the payment is done, kindly WhatsApp the screenshot to 9841612595
Payments: For NEFT / RTGS
MINDSCREEN FILM INSTITUTE
Current Account No.: 67012167471
Bank Name: STATE BANK OF INDIA
Branch: ALWARPET - CHENNAI
Branch code: 70570
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We will not be responsible for any consequence arising due to furnishing incorrect/ incomplete details or failure to provide the required details.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED WITHOUT THE REGISTRATION FEE WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.
Proof of academic credentials (photocopies) and work experience to be enclosed. Originals to be presented during the personal interview stage. Preference will be given to candidates, who have attended at least one International Film Festival in India /Abroad.
A statement of purpose in 200 words indicating reasons for interest in the course & career in Filmmaking & Direction to be enclosed with the application form.

Course Fee, Terms & Conditions

Upon selection, the concerned candidate is expected to pay the following sum as mentioned your Selection/ Admission Letter:

A	Admission Fee*	Rs.50000.00
	Partial Tuition Fee	Rs.150000.00
	TOTAL	Rs.200000.00
	Add GST 18%	Rs.36000.00
	PAYBALE ON or BEFORE.*	Rs.236000.00
B	Balance tution payable	Rs.215000.00
	Add GST 18%	Rs.38700.00
		Rs.253700.00
C	Security Depoist (Refunable)*	Rs.10000.00
	PAYBALE ON or BEFORE.*	Rs.263700.00
	TOTAL FEES PAYABLE (A + B + C)	Rs.499700.00

A) To be paid on or before 10 days from the receipt of Selection letter.

* Balance payable on or before 20 days from the receipt of Selection letter.

*Note: Once the fee is paid by you and in the event of your inability to join the course for any reason then the Admission fee + GST will not be refunded

FILMMAKING AND DIRECTION

NEXT BATCH 17th March 2025

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