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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Project Works Involve

Researching & Interviewing Real Life Characters Non-fiction film
Non-fiction film
Production Design
From Script to Screen
Camera & Sound Essentials
Scene Exercise-Short Film Project
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, making 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
External HD - 500 GB minimum

Application Guide for Filmmaking and Direction (Six Months Course in Filmmaking and Direction - 1st November 2021)

Application received on or before 10^th October 21 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.
Application form can be downloaded from http://www.mindscreen.co.in/pdf/application.pdf
Filled in applications can be scanned and mailed to mindsecreen@mindscreen.co.in
Completed application form along with a recent passport size photograph and a DD for Rs.2500/- towards registration fees to be drawn in favor of MINDSCREEN FILM INSTITUTE, payable at Chennai.
Those who wish to remit the registration fees online may :
1) Visit https://www.onlinesbi.com/
2) On the home page click SB Collect new version.
3) On the SB Collect new version tick I have read and accepted the terms and conditions stated above and proceed.
4) Choose State of Corporate / Institution – and choose Tamilnadu & Type of Corporate / Institution - choose Educational Institutions and GO
5) Educational Institutions choose MINDSCREEN FILM INSTITUTE
6) Select Payment Category –CHOOSE COURSE FEE ONLINE PAYMENT or REGISTRATION FEE ONLINE PAYMENT

Payments: For NEFT / RTGS
MINDSCREEN FILM INSTITUTE
Current Account No.: 67012167471
Bank Name: STATE BANK OF INDIA
Branch: ALWARPET - CHENNAI
Branch code: 70570
IFSC: SBIN0070570
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED WITHOUT THE REGISTRATION FEE WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.
The Application forms can be submitted in person or couriered to MINDSCREEN FILM INSTITUTE, 4, Ranga Lane, Ranga Road, Mylapore, Chennai - 600 004
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 and 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:

Admission Fee*
Rs.30000.00 + 18% GST = Rs.35400.00 (NON REFUNDABLE)

Tuition Fee.
Rs.2,45,500.00 + 18% GST = Rs.289100.00

Assignment Fees
Rs.60,000.00 + 18% GST = Rs.70,800.00

Security Deposit
Rs.20,000 (Refundable)

Total Admission, Tuition, Assignment fees & Security Deposit
Rs.3,35,000.00 + 18% GST = Rs.3,95,300.00 + Rs.20000.00 = Rs.415300.00

*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.