Six Months Course In Filmmaking And Direction

• 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

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 form can be downloaded from http://www.mindscreen.co.in/pdf/application.pdf
• Application received on or before 31 May 24 will be called for a one-to-one interview and if seats are full, your application will be considered for the next batch.
  ONCE SEATS ARE FILLED IN THE FIRST PHASE OF INTERVIEW THE SECOND PHASE INTERVIEW WILL NOT BE HELD.
  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 :
1) Visit https://www.onlinesbi.sbi/sbicollect/icollecthome.htm
2) On the SBI COLLECT HOME PAGE select Educational Institutions and type MINDSCREEN FILM INSTITUTE
3) 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
4) 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.
5) Once the payment is done, kindly WhatsApp the screenshot to 9841612595
6) 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

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7) SEATS WILL BE ALLOTED ON FIRST CUM FIRST SERVE BASIS
8) We will not be responsible for any consequence arising due to furnishing incorrect/ incomplete details or failure to provide the required details.
9) 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.