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SCRIPT WRITING AND CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP
(CERTIFICATE COURSE IN SCREENPLAY WRITING –FILM&TV))
Online Script Writing Certificate Course 14th Aug to 15th Sept 2024
Senseindia Foundation is a ‘Media Research and Education Forum’ established in 2002 a Film production house that endeavors to bring intellectuals, media experts, social activists, and young enthusiastic people on a common
platform. Senseindia wants to promote activities in Art, Culture, and Informal Education in social interest. The main purpose is to generate awareness, appreciation and provide basic knowledge in these fields.
Taking media as the first venture, Senseindia started ‘the one of its kind’ activity called “Film Orientation Workshop” and with perfect facilities provided by the W.R.I.C. and J.P. Naik Bhavan of Mumbai University, Kalina Campus, this developed into a regular program covering all basic and important topics in Film Making, with camera practical and LCD monitoring and clippings to explain the main points. The three-Day syllabus is designed with research and experiments in various Directions and Script Workshops. Usually, at the end of the course, the participants form an interactive group with the organizers that one of Senseindia’s intentions:
Bringing people of common interest together.
In the well design aspirant participants can understand
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The complete process of Film Making
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Understanding the exact genre of Idea they are thinking
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The formation of Ideas for Film
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Easy methods to convert concepts into Script
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Creation of the Characters and situations
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Inner potential Hunt as a creative or technical person
q Understanding ways to achieve success as Film Maker
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Getting Confidence as Professional Script writer
Topics to be covered in
SCRIPTWRITING AND CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP
Scriptwriting Certificate Course - Residential Experience Program
A residential screenwriting workshop in the scenic surroundings of Nature. Key Features of the Course: Indoor and outdoor activities with full
demonstrations during course in a scenic environment. Yoga and meditation practice for physical and mental deepening. Subtle Nuances in Writing Process/ Brainstorming with Co-writers/Classic Film Studies/ Nature Adventures/Healthy Life Practices/Complete Process as a Script Writer in Film. 2) Professional film and web series script writing process from idea to final draft 3) Project proposal preparation of scripts Professional pitching of scripts 5) Intellectual property rights 4) Novel publishing resources 5) Career opportunities Course Benefits:
6) Opportunity to join filmmakers and writers network 7) Completion of professional scripts during the course period 8) Help in pitching your script to the producer.
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UNDERSTANDING THE CONCEPT AND STORY:
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Important principles in Idea to Final Draft
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DEFINING THE GOALS OF STORY
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Characterization to Climax
THREE ACT STRUCTURE
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Creation of a believable structure of The possibilities for SCRIPT WRITER:
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Believable possibilities in content: The idea to the Screenplay - o Pre-production – o Production – o Post-production o Practical Sessions in Scriptwriting: o Concept, Concept Development INDOOR / OUTDOOR Activities in Scene Development of Importance of Logic in Story Development of The Aesthetics in Story development o Story Development of Scene Development of Structure o Synopsis Characterization : o Storyline Screenplay, Dialog o Storyboarding Production Design o Scriptwriter’s commitments.
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Script Registration – Story Protection
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Faculty:
BAPU SARVAGOD : Studied Film Direction and Script Writing at India’s premier Film organization Film and TV Institute of India,(1999) Pune Fine art Painting at the prestigious Sir JJ School of Arts Mumbai (1995) and his studies in Masters of Philosophy and Vippassana at Mumbai University. (2000) and MA(Hon) in Politics. Bapu Sarvagod has Written, Produced and Directed Internationally acclaimed Feature Film “Holy Bastard” (English/Hindi)based on Devdasi Custom in India., that is released on Amazon Prime U and US and was also entered in Cannes and Berlin Film Festival His second feature film “AUDIT” (Hindi Feature Film )is based on Socio-Political 20 years experience in research and teaching story writing and visual language. Bapu Sarvagod has trained more than 20000 Filmmaker and writers are benefited from his knowledge in Cinema and Story Writing since 2023 from various parts of India and abroad. He is a complete Film Maker working on his Feature films as Writer and director as well as a consultant on various National and International Film projects. He is the Founder / Director of Senseindia Foundation Media Research and Education Forum that
is the first governmental organization that is dedicated for the enlightenment of society about Film Media. Senseindia Foundation is a ‘Media Research and Education Forum’ is an organization house that endeavors to create awareness of Film Making Tool among intellectuals, media experts, social activists and young enthusiastic people. Apart from Film Production and Research Mainstream Activity of Senseindia is to promote a True Sense of Indian Philosophy through activities in Art, Culture, and Informal Education in social interest.
Senseindia Foundation is established in 1997 by Filmmaker Bapu Sarvagod while he was studying at Film and TV Institute of India. After seven years of practical experience and research in film education Senseindia Foundation Media Research and Education Forum started functioning since 2002 for the cause of making sensible Filmmakers and writers with social responsibility. As a result of 19 years of Senseindia’s ground work hundreds of its filmmakers have made a feature film and they have got national and International awards for their work.
Bapu Sarvagod is a Member of Mumbai University’s Screenplay Syllabus Draft Committee.
A panel of Film Academics of Times of India -Mumbai
Bhartity Kalaratna Award by Sahayog Foundation –Mumbai
Participation Fee:- Rs 7500/- only
(Inclusive of registration fees, study notes and Certification )
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Testimonials
Its enlightening”
Smita Somane IAS officer
New Producers Must go through the Course of Senseindia.
Rajesh Singh –Film Producer: ANWER , FAREB
It has changed my views for life
Nayantara Pios - Food Technology research
"In European Film workshops I learnt the rules of Direction but with Senseindia Foundation I understood practical reasons to use it ."
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Senseindia is an organization with International standards in Film teaching
Dr. Anne Marie Chomat – Boston
Now I have got confidence that I can Direct Documentary ."
Komal Tolani, Hong Kong
I understand Film making is easy and interesting task ."
Geeta Raju, Australia
Its eye opening ."
Shrikant Rao, TV and Dubbing artist
Now I can write and and Direct feature film on my own ."
Hema Sardeasai, Singer
I found serious effort on film education in India ."
Reena Mehata, Canada
I have understood the craft of Director.
Prakash Bane.Film Producer
Here is that artistic approach for filmmaking..’
Mallika amar Shaikh -poet and writer
I have got concepts cleared about the important rules of Film Making
Devendra Pem - Play Wright
It’s applicable for making advertising Films.
Prachi Jain , Mudra Communications, Ahamadabad





Please answer 10 philosophical questions of your personality test as writers
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The Purpose of Writing: What do you believe is the primary purpose of writing? Is it to convey a message, explore the human condition, or something else entirely?
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Originality vs. Influence: How do you balance the desire for originality in your writing with the influence of literary works and authors who have come before you?
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The Nature of Truth: Do you think writing can ever truly capture objective truth, or is it always a subjective interpretation of reality?
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The Ethics of Fiction: Is it morally responsible for writers to explore dark or controversial themes in their fiction, even if it may be unsettling to readers?
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The Power of Language: What is the relationship between language and reality? Can language shape our understanding of the world, or is it merely a reflection of our thoughts?
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The Self in Writing: How much of your own identity and experiences do you consciously or unconsciously infuse into your writing? Is writing a form of self-discovery?
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The Role of Art: In your view, does art, including literature, have a duty to provoke thought and change, or is it primarily a form of personal expression and entertainment?
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The Quest for Meaning: Do you believe that writing can help individuals find meaning in life, or is it an endeavor that ultimately leaves questions of meaning unanswered?
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The Duality of Creation: Is writing a solitary act of creation, or does it involve a collaboration between the author's conscious and subconscious mind?
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The Legacy of Literature: How do you envision the impact of your writing on future generations? Do you aspire to leave a lasting literary legacy or write primarily for the present?

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