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

Screenwriting intensive and Storyboarding Certificate

Write a short film

A Donation based 2 day introductory program offered by The Open Film School Foundation

This Workshop covers two major perspectives of Screenwriting:

Screenwriting- The Technique

Screenwriting- An Art

• It all begins with a story

• What is a story and why do we tell them?

• Why are movie stories special?

• The difference between Story and Plot

• How movies handle story

• The three main approaches to Screenplay Structure: Three Act Structure, Sequence Structure & The Hero’s Journey

• Screenplay format and types of scripts

• The Log Line

• Getting started with your Script

includes:

Workshop Material: 1 Study Script, Script Format, Original Story used to Adapt to Script
Certificate of Completion (This will only be issued once all assignments are completed, submitted and approved)
Opportunity to work with/assist Jay on a Short Film
Eligibility to attend Advanced Script writing Courses with The Open Film School

You will be taken through various aspects of creating a technically sound and creatively rich script. By the end of this course you will have an understanding of the basic principles involved with writing a screenplay and the motivation to start your script.

*This course is a pre-requisite to attend other courses with Jay such as “Story Bank & Character Development”, “Script Analysis & Script Doctor”, “Research & Mind-Mapping” , etc. The program will be conducted by Jay Gholap Alumnus New York Film Academy. Currently working as a script consultant , Documentary and corporate filmmaker. Previous experience includes AD to Ram Gopal Verma.

Fees Rs. 4000

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