Basic Course in the Art of Screenwriting 29 September – 10 October 2025 - Online
List of selected participants for Basic Course in the Art of Screenwriting 29 September – 10 October 2025 - Online
Online “Basic Course in the Art of Screenwriting” from 29 September – 10 October 2025
| No. | First Name | Middle Name | Last Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shital | Rahul | Mohile |
| 2 | AMIT | SARAF | |
| 3 | MUKUND | MANOHAR | |
| 4 | Rachana | D | Sippy |
| 5 | Sayan | Basu | Chowdhury |
| 6 | Girish | Gopalakrishnan | Nair |
| 7 | Kripi | Sharma | |
| 8 | Anmol | Goel | |
| 9 | Anaswara | Kumar | |
| 10 | Sakina | Aboojiwala | |
| 11 | Deepak | Vasant | Thokal |
| 12 | Jyoti | Malik | |
| 13 | Snehil | Sharma | |
| 14 | Saagar | Bissen | |
| 15 | RITIK | LAKRA | |
| 16 | Krutika | Nilesh | Shinde |
| 17 | Shivanand | Kokate | |
| 18 | Shrikaran | Beecharaju | |
| 19 | Mrunmayee | Sanjay | Joshi |
| 20 | OMSI | KIRAN | VASARLA |
Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune under ‘Centre for Open Learning’ (CFOL) program, announces “Basic Course in the Art of Screenwriting” (Online) from 29 September – 10 October 2025.
Course Details
- Name of the Online Weekend Course: Basic Course in the Art of Screenwriting (Online)
- Dates: 29 September – 10 October 2025 (Only on Weekdays)
- Timings: 10 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 3 pm (IST) – 04 hrs per day
- Max. no. of participants: 24 (Course will be conducted only if min. strength of 20 participants is reached)
- Age: 18 years & above as on 01st September 2025 (participants born on or before 31st August 2007)
- Educational Qualification: HSC (12th pass). In exceptional cases, 10th pass may be considered.
- Nationality: Indian
- Online Platform: Google Classroom & Google Meet
- Medium of Instructions: English & Hindi
- Per Participant Course fee:
Rs. 14,000/- per participant from India.
Rs. 42,000/- per participant from foreign countries, OCI, PIO, Indians presently not staying in India.
Course fee of selected participants will be non-refundable, non-transferrable, non-adjustable. Course fee of all the non-selected participants will be returned within 21 working days of course commencement.
- 11. Mode of payment:Online through SBI Collect (along with application form).
- 12. Due date & time to submit application: 18th September 2025, 6 pm IST. Application submitted after due date & time will not be considered.
- 13. Selection Criteria: On First – Come – First – Served Basis. List of selected participants will be published on our website and selection emails will also be sent to all the selected participants.
- 14. Online platform: Online platform: FTII will be using “Google Classroom” and participants are requested to get familiarized with the same. Steps to join online class including login id & password will be shared with each selected participant in the selection email.
- 15. Computer literacy: It is the participant’s responsibility to be technologically capable to take an online course. Participants must be computer literate.
- 16. Mandatory Requirement: Participants must have the following facilities:
- A Desktop / Laptop with minimum 4 GB RAM, 1.6 GHz or better processor (Intel i3 / i5 or better).
- OS: Windows 7/8/10 or MAC OS Sierra or later.
- Audio – Video software: Latest versions of VLC player, Windows Media Player or Quick Time Player.
- Compatible good quality headphones/ earphones with mic
- Compatible HD webcam.
- Internet pack of minimum 5 GB per day exclusively for this course. It is recommended to have fixed wired Internet connection with minimum speed of 10 Mbps or more.
- Web browser: Latest version of Google Chrome (Preferred), Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari.
Important: Use of Mobile Phone (in place of Laptop or Desktop Computer) to attend the classes is strictly prohibited. Such participants will not be allowed to join the classes.
17.Course Director
Vikas Sharma
Vikas Sharma is a professional screenwriter, a freelance script consultant, and a full-time senior faculty member of Screenwriting at Whistling Woods International for the last six years. Prior to Whistling Woods, he spent five years teaching scriptwriting at the Film and TV Institute of India in Pune. He teaches screenwriting workshops in India and abroad for Film Schools, Media Colleges, Universities, Film Festivals, Skill India, and other organizations.
Vikas has also served as a mentor and chief advisor for several script labs and fellowships, including the Asia Society's New Voices Fellowship for Screenwriters, the 100 Storyteller Program, the Cinerise Screenwriting Program, and the Cinestaan India Script Contest, to name a few.
18. How to Apply
- Click open the link – SBI Collect
- Search/Find FTII Fees Account in Educational Institutions name and click submit.
- In the payment category select “B04 Basic Course in the Art of Screenwriting”.
- Fill up the application form with requisite details and proceed for payment.
- Make necessary payment of Rs 14,000/- or Rs. 42,000/- as applicable.
- Once payment is done, note the “SBI collect Reference Number” (mentioned in payment confirmation receipt).
- If possible, digitally store the receipt of payment. This can be carried out in one of the following ways;
- (i) by taking printout of receipt of payment, scan & save it
- (ii) by taking screenshot of payment (if using mobile) or print screen (if using computer)
- (iii) by simply taking a photograph from mobile
- (iv) check your bank account to confirm whether money (course fee) has been deducted or not
- Re-checking after 1-2 days to ensure no refund happened
- In case of refund (transaction failure), apply again afresh
- No document/ certificate related to qualification or age is required. Self-declaration in the form is sufficient.
- Terms & Conditions: By agreeing to the terms & conditions in the application form, participants are confirming that they have read & understood the website advt. They are eligible to apply and fulfil all the requirements as stated in the advt. Further, participants agree that decision of FTII Director regarding admission to the course and its conduction will be final. Further to add in this, it is expected of the participants that during the class they must mute their mics but keep their cameras on unless otherwise instructed. Keeping camera off throughout the class or not heeding to instructions to switch on the camera will be seen as an act of indiscipline and will lead to expulsion from the Course and forfeiture of the Course fee. Decision of FTII Director regarding conducting the course in all respects will be final.
Participants must mute microphones but keep cameras on during class (unless instructed otherwise). Keeping cameras off or ignoring instructions may lead to expulsion and forfeiture of fees. Decision of FTII Director is final.
Click Here to Apply - 19. Communication with participants: All communications with the participants will be carried out through email only. List of shortlisted participants may be published on FTII website and selection email will be sent to the selected participants on their registered email id.
- 20. Certificates: All participants would be given participation e-certificates on successful completion of the course. Minimum 90% attendance is mandatory
- 21. Queries: For any queries please contact Mr. Milindkumar Joshi, Assistant Outreach Officer, FTII, on info[dot]cfol[at]ftii[dot]ac[dot]in OR ftiicfol@gmail.com OR call on 020 – 2558 0085
Course Details
This comprehensive course is designed for aspiring writers looking to craft compelling, cinematic stories for a feature film. Through a structured blend of theory, hands-on writing exercises, and expert feedback, participants will gain a deep understanding of storytelling, character development, screenplay structure, and the craft of visual storytelling essential for feature films.
What You’ll Learn
Foundations of Cinematic Storytelling
Foundations of Cinematic Storytelling
- Understanding why stories matter and how they emotionally engage audiences
- Fundamentals of storytelling in feature films: Premise, Theme, Conflict, Character and Setting
Developing Multi-Dimensional Characters
- Creating believable and emotionally layered protagonists, antagonists, and supporting characters
- Designing compelling character arcs with internal and external conflicts
- Understanding character dynamics and how relationships shape the narrative
Understanding Story Structure & Plot Development
- Exploring screenplay structures: Three-Act Structure, The Hero’s Journey, Linear vs. Non-Linear Narratives
- Essential plotting techniques: outlining, structuring beats, and refining story flow
- Crafting powerful turning points, set-ups, pay-offs, and emotionally rich endings
World-Building & Visual Storytelling
- Designing cinematic worlds that reinforce the story’s mood, themes, and drama
- Writing with visual impact: crafting scenes that translate effectively on screen
- Using subtext, imagery, and atmosphere to enhance storytelling
Writing Authentic & Engaging Dialogue
- Crafting dialogue that feels natural yet purposeful
- Using dialogue to reveal character, advance the plot, and create subtext
- Avoiding exposition-heavy writing and making conversations dynamic and immersive
Hands-On Screenwriting Workshops & Mentor’s Feedback
- Dissecting classic and contemporary screenplays to understand structure, pacing, and style
- Writing and refining a story idea with a well-defined dramatic premise, structured plot, and compelling characters
- Workshop in scene construction, and dialogue writing
- Presenting story concept and receiving constructive feedback from mentors and peers
By the end of the course, participants will have a feature film story, a strong grasp of storytelling techniques, and the confidence to develop their script into a compelling cinematic story.