Six Months Course In Film Making and Direction

Six Months Course In Filmmaking 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

  • Film Appreciation
  • Telling a Story through Still Images
  • Understanding Film Stories
  • The Seven basic plots
  • Lab & Assignment - Writing stories around the plots
  • Continuity Exercise Film
  • Understanding Performance - Actors & Acting
  • Scene Exercise Film

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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 - February 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
      IFSC: SBIN0070570
      For Payment Scan the QR CodeMFI sbi QR Code
    • 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:
AAdmission Fee*Rs.50000.00
Partial Tuition FeeRs.150000.00
TOTALRs.200000.00
Add GST 18%Rs.36000.00
PAYBALE ON or BEFORE.*Rs.236000.00
BBalance tution payableRs.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

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