The Open Film School Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing film and media education. Our mission is to empower students in low-income groups with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate and contribute to the rapidly evolving landscape of media.
Through innovative programs and resources, we aim to help students make sense of the pervasive influence of media in their lives and equip them with the tools to critically analyze, create, and engage with various forms of visual storytelling. Whether it’s understanding the power of cinema, mastering digital media production, or exploring the intricacies of storytelling techniques, we strive to cultivate a community of informed and inspired media enthusiasts.

Media education plays a crucial role in achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4), which aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

SDG 16.10 on public access to information and fundamental freedoms cannot be achieved without independent media which can help in achieving all SDGs – whether gender equality, climate change eliminating poverty, reducing inequalities, and sustainable cities.

At the heart of our foundation is a commitment to accessibility and inclusivity. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to explore their passion for film and media regardless of background or socioeconomic status. Through our outreach initiatives, we seek to break down barriers and foster a diverse community of aspiring filmmakers and storytellers.

Donate/Participate

The Open Film School Foundation invites you to participate in our ongoing training Workshops. The workshops are designed and conducted by alumni of New York Film Academy and Film and Television Institute of India.

Programs

You can also Donate to our ongoing Documentary projects and participate in the making gaining Hands-on filmmaking experience and a credit.

Filmmaking Workshops free/donation

Documentary Filmmaking Production & Volunteer program
The Total Filmmaking Conservatory Certificate Program
Film Appreciation & Essential Filmmaking Hands-on
Advanced Screenwriting write a screenplay

The Total Filmmaking

Conservatory Production & Certificate Program

A Donation based 2 month mentorship program offered by The Open Film School Foundation

What’s it about?

The Open Film School brings to you The Total Filmmaking Conservatory Production & Certificate Program is an intensive program that will jump-start your career. Initiate you into the art and set you on the right path to follow your passion. We proudly boast that this is the best short-format filmmaking course one can attend in India.

What will we learn?

The Total Filmmaking Conservatory Production & Certificate Program is designed to create this experience over 2 months. Backed by years of learning and commitment. The Total Filmmaking program will introduce you to the nitty gritty of filmmaking.

The workshop is designed for content creators and Filmmakers who want to build their skills and portfolio in a short time. No prerequisites or prior experience are required to attend. You will be guided by our experienced faculty who have worked for major networks and media outlets. You will also have access to our state-of-the-art facilities and equipment.

When & Where & Duration & Fees

Pune, Koregaon park.. Bangalore, Koramangala.

2 months/ Weekends . Rs. 12500.

What Projects do we work on?

The Total Filmmaking Diploma program is designed by Alumni of NYFA, FTII and SRFTI. Award-winning and practising filmmakers will share insights and experiences that will help you to start working on your first project.

Learning Outcome

  • The ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-pressure creative environment.
  • An in-depth knowledge of digital video cameras and motion picture production.
  • A working knowledge of 16mm cameras and film production.
  • The ability to write and pre-visualize a screenplay.
  • In-depth experience working as a director, producer, assistant director, director of photography, assistant cameraperson, gaffer, grip and sound mixer on student productions.
  • Knowledge of digital editing software.
  • Knowledge of film history and film studies.
  • Knowledge of aesthetic film theory and experience with practical application of the same.
  • Put into practice the fundamentals of directing and visual storytelling.
  • Explore the foundations of High Definition video production and digital editing.
  • Experience full immersion in the craft of screenwriting
  • Serve as an actor, as well as a director, cinematographer, or assistant director on at least one production workshop overseen by instructors.
  • Acquire an introductory knowledge of the history of motion pictures.
  • Write direct and edit short project digital dialogue film.
  • Crew as cinematographer, gaffer, and/or assistant camera on approximately 2 additional projects.
  • Write a complete short film screenplay with dialogue.
  • Collaborate with classmates and instructors in Production Workshop exercises filmed on HD.
  • Develop a professional comprehension of directing, screenwriting, producing, sync-sound production, digital and film cinematography, and digital editing study and exercises.
  • Continued use of collaborative strategies and techniques, while on-set, and in constructive classroom screen and critique sessions.
  • Explore the role of the producer and implement advanced production tasks.
  • Demonstrate a competency of pre- production, shooting, and editing a short narrative film.
  • Apply the fundamentals of sound design.
  • Explore the fundamental elements of visual effects and feature film story development.
  • Create professional quality producing and directing production books.
  • Direct and edit a film of up to 15 minutes.
  • Participate as a principal crew-member on fellow students’ films.

How does this help my career?

The teamwork, research and ability to work on and deliver a project are key skills to any career.

Overview

How to read a film
The visual arts Learning from the masters, Before the films, why film as an art, How film tell stories, Film studies and history.

Production process – The art of delegation The Hierarchy, film-worthy, The vision, The Tribeca reunion

Understanding your characters – Tell me your story
Forrest Gump character analysis,The Hero’s Journey and the act structure, Save the cat, Building a character for film – Make me care.

Screenplay Format – The Blue Print margin for error, minute by minute, Celtx

Writing for the films – The Rosetta stone. Inspiration – James Cameron, who are you – Andrew Stanton, Titanic a case study

3 Acts – A Philosopher’s idea Why the act structure, For the love of films, break the rules
Screenplay Structure – Write write write A novel idea, breaking down creativity, one step at a time

The Writing process Who What and how, The Hare and the Tortoise, plot points (Act culmination) subordinate plot points

Direction – Mise – en- Scene
The rules, Talking heads, walking heads

Story-boarding – First Visuals
Three little pigs, comic strips, beat, incorporating your screenplay

Cinematography 1 – The Canvas
The camera, Film Vs Video, The science

Cinematography 3 – Director’s eye Types of shots, Camera movement and meaning, working with a cinematographer

Actors and casting for the film Finding Talent, Working with an Actor The best part

Editing Techniques and formats – Slaying dragons Making a film, Objectivity, The tools

Short film project Writing, casting, shooting, editing and screening.

A career in Filmmaking – Start your first film. Iceberg Filmmaking, pitching, getting started

Note: This is a paid event and spaces are limited. Early registration is recommended to secure your spot.

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