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SCRIPT WRITING AND CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP 

Screen writing session
Senseindia's Script Writing Course
Raykurosawa international Film Foundation

In the annals of Indian Philosophy, lies the cornerstone of Justice permeating every facet of life. Beyond religious paradigms, the societal evolution of cultural ethos finds its mooring in logical constructs. Across Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain philosophies, the Indian sutras delve deep into "ANVEKSHIKI," the science of inquiry in pursuit of truth. Dating back to 1000 BC, Indian literature and philosophy have been enriched by the practice of Darshanshastra. The evolution of Indian "Abhidharana" has been a protracted journey, notably exemplified by "Nyaysutra Abhidharana," painstakingly crafted by Bapu Sarvagod over 25 years of diligent research encompassing Indian Philosophy, Literature, Natya Shastra, Sangeet Ratnakar, History of Indian Logic, Cinema, Art, Architecture, Political Science, Socio-cultural dynamics, Archaeology, Aesthetics, Agriculture, and Cinema.

The epistemological progression of the Indian audience in both Cinema and Literature is currently undergoing a transformative phase. Bapu Sarvagod endeavors to illuminate the profound philosophical underpinnings of genuine Indian Literature, Music, and Natyashastra, serving as the bedrock of Indian cinema. The concept of "Nyaysutra Abhidharana Sanksar" is a testament to Sarvagod's extensive teaching experience in Scriptwriting and Concept Development at W.R.I.C, Mumbai University, facilitated through the Senseindia Foundation Media Research and Education Forum. Engaged in the realms of scriptwriting and film direction, Sarvagod recognized the dire need for guiding creative thinkers with a robust intellectual foundation.

The comprehension of philosophical and spiritual tenets in storytelling emerges as the quintessential asset for filmmakers and writers. Sarvagod has devoted his life to advancing the philosophical acumen of Indian filmmakers grounded in Indian Logic. Every film training course now underscores the essence of Indian Philosophy and Darshanshastra. Despite being a commercial art form, cinema remains one of the most influential platforms necessitating enlightenment for catalyzing social change.

 Script Writing and Concept Development Workshop 

 ( PROFESSIONAL SCRIPT WRITING CERTIFICATE COURSE )

               25-26-27 April 2025 10 am to 6pm  : Mumbai  

                Venue:  IMC - Chamber of Commerce and Industry, IMC marg,

               Churchgate Mumbai 400020

                             2-3-4 May 2025 10 am to 6pm  -Pune 

        Venue : 119,Akshay Complex, Near Madhuban Restuarent, Dhole Patil Road,

                  Pune 411001                       

Venue: Chhattisgarh Film Foundation, Hotel Grand Arjun,GE Road,

                     Near shahid SmaSenseindia Foundation is a ‘Media Research and Education Forum’ 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 since 2002. The main purpose is to generate and 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.PNaik Bhavan of  Mumbai University, Kalina   Campus , this   developed into a regular programme covering all basic and important  topics in Film Making, with  camera practical and LCD monitoring  and clippings to explain the main points.  Usually   at the end of course the participants form an interactive group with the organizers that one of the Senseindia’s intentions: Bringing people of common interest together.

       

The cinema is the most exciting art form to have emerged in the 20th century. At the same time, new modes of cinematic production and delivery are continuing to challenge and expand our understanding of what cinema is in the 21st century.
  Film Studies develops your knowledge of classical and contemporary cinema and of how society is mediated by cinematic and electronic images. It enables us to analyses film and electronic media, as well as understand and appreciate their creative potential. It gives   in-depth knowledge of the intellectual debates that form the discipline of film studies and its relationship with other disciplines, such as literature, art history, philosophy, architecture, music, politics, and new age digital media. Also it provides a background for pursuing careers in the Film media arts and related areas.

Film Media Studies at Senseindia Foundation benefits from a unique geographical position in Mumbai City.  Diploma in film studies at Senseindia taught by a dedicated film studies team in Film Faculties.

                  In the well designed Film related Course aspirant participants can understand

q       The complete process of Film Making

q       Understanding the exact genre of Idea about they are thinking

q        The formation of Idea for Film

q        Easy methods to convert concept into Script

q        Creation of the Characters and situations

  1.  Inner potential Hunt as creative or technical person

          q Understanding ways to achieve success as Writer and Film Maker

CAREERS

Film Students may work in a range of jobs, some directly connected to their studies at Senseindia . Some pursue graduate work in filmmaking, acting and other creative aspects of the film and media industries. Others move on to film studies at graduate level. The study of film can also lead to exciting careers in Film Direction, Production and Television  media journalism, arts and other cultural management positions, film preservation and curating. Recent Senseindia students  have found employment as Film Writer , Director, Broadcast Assistant, a media  , film production company • Producer, production company • Researcher, production company. Numbers of successful candidate Directed Feature Films that got National, International Awards in various international Film festivals. So many participants published their books and Novels after attending Senseindia’s Courses.

 

TEACHING STYLE

Senseindia has made a major commitment to the study of film and related media. This includes building up a significant collection of print and audio-visual  , new facilities for   important information technology resources. All modules are taught in well-equipped room through a combination of screening, lecture and Individual counselling on projects

 

STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMMES & ASSESSMENT

Assessment is through a combination of coursework, in-class presentations, written examinations  

 

Senseindia Foundation Research and Education Forum

 SCRIPT WRITING CERTIFICATE COURES  (  Film)

 

SYLLABUS FOR PROFESSIONAL SCREENPLAY WRITING   COURSE 

 

  1. Principles in Story Development:

 

  1. Literature and Social Reflections in Art

 

  1. Applications of Creativity in Literature  and Cinema

 

  1. World Literature and Cinema

 

  1. History of Indian Story development Process

 

  1. Impact of religions on writing 

 

  1. Novel writing and its screenplay adaptation

 

  1. History of Indian Film Writing

 

  1. Genres in Script Writing 

 

  1. Important principles in Idea to Final Draft 

 

 

  • Creation of content

  • Idea to Screenplay   

 

  • Pre -production  

 

  • Production 

 

  • Post-production

      

Practical Sessions in Script writing: 

 

  1. Concept

  2. Story 

  3. Novel

  4. Lyrics and Poetry

  5. Synopsis 

  6. Characterization 

  7. Story line / Structure

  8. Logic Study

  9. Screenplay / Audio Visual

  10. Dialog / Story-boarding 

  11. Adaptation of Novel for Cinema

  12. Production Design  

  13. Script Registration – Story Protection

  14. Project Pitching

       Outdoor activities

 Study tours

Location Hunting

Research Interviews 

 Situation Realizations 

 

Project Works: 

One Full length Story for  Feature Film

 Research Dissertation: Critical Research and analysis on the subject : 2500 Words

 FACULTY:

BAPU SARVAGOD - Writer / Director ( FTII PUNE): 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 40000 Filmmaker and writers are benefited from his knowledge in Cinema and Story Writing since 2002 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 

 

 

Course fees:  Rs 6500/- 

(Inclusive of study material, stationary , Tea, Certificate etc)

 

  Contact for regisration  9769595860   / 8850033436 

Limited Seats First Come Fisrt serve basis admission

Send your details on WhatsApp no 8850033436  

Script Writing Course Registration

How did you hear about us?

        TESTIMONIAL

 

 I was really blank about how to convert your idea into film. But Mr. Bapu has conducted 3 days session in Pune for people like us who want to enter in film industry. Film & TV media is very strong which having very good impact on society. Many of the people follows Film/Film Hero. During these 3 days session Bapu has given lot of confidance, knowledge, information etc. But there was some special Bapu has given to us that go and find ourselves in society. Try to understand yourself first and then others.
3 days session was amazing experience for me. I am very confident now that I will make movie which will give some message to society.
Really credit goes to Mr. Bapu Sarvagod👍👍

Santosh Malwe  IT professional Pune

Had an enriching 3 Day screenwriting and concept development workshop with Senseindia.
Bapu sir’s ideology focuses on strengthening the roots of a story rather than watering the leaves… his unique approach of teaching writing is something which cannot be found in the young generation’s methods. The first lesson I received itself was a chunk of wisdom : सबसे पहले खुद के प्रकृति को पहचानो , तुम्हारी कहानी वही चुप्पी है ।

From recognising our subconscious to visualising our stories… the theories and activities taught in class will surely stay with me long after. Bapu sir’s philosophy of removing the gatekeepers from the world of Film and making it accessible to anyone who wishes to give back to society using this art form is a powerful take… and one I hope to live upto.

 Vanshika Bhatnagar - Writer / Director - Mumbai

It was an incredibly soul-enriching experience learning scriptwriting from Bapu Sarvagod. We delved into the origins of ideas and concepts rooted in Sanskrit scriptures, while also exploring fascinating discoveries in Hindu mythology. By the end of the third day, I was able to complete my script with great success, and I’m truly happy with my work. The classes were highly interactive, with practical applications and real-life examples that made the learning process even more valuable. Sir has an immense knowledge of philosophy, and I find myself already missing the sessions. I look forward to attending another retreat class in the near future. Thank you, Sir.

Ruchi Achary - Author / Publisher Mumbai

Thank You @⁨Bapu Sarvagod SenseIndia, Bandra⁩ for patiently, calmly and intellectually taking us through three days of brilliant knowledge and experience. It's been so enriching to know and learn so so many new words, meanings and definitions AND also dealing with our questions and sillyness ☺

@⁨Bapu Sarvagod SenseIndia, Bandra⁩
Very well generated and put through training/workshop material 📄 📄

Great and interesting material book 📖

The lovely folder and leaflets 📁 📄

The super awesome Certificate with your crisp and beautiful handwriting is indeed a treasure 🤗 📖

Moreover thanks for helping us create nice memories of these three days and also maybe build great camaraderie with some/all in this class 🤗

On behalf of all I thank YOU for the great experience and sharing ur valuable knowledge and experience with each of us 🙏🏻 

Neeta Wadkar Vaidya - Corporate HR head  - Thane 

 

Script Writing and Concept Development Workshop April 2022, was a gift for myself. First off, Sir, Bapu Sarvagod’s approach was calm and collected; thereby, giving the class a formal yet at the same time informal, comfortable feel, and smooth flow of instruction and learning. Having a conversation with the class to explain the details and nuances of writing and concept development was well appreciated by all. Thanks Sir, for your patience. It was truly a pleasure and honor to be amongst so many creative minds. A motivating experience.

Sawlwha Khanjadha -  Author UAE 

सेन्स इंडिया का अभिनव उपक्रम

स्क्रिप्ट रायटिंग स्क्रीन प्ले के तीन दिवसीय कोर्स का अनुभव उम्मीद से ज्यादा अच्छा रहा
मुंबई युनिव्हर्सिटी के डब्ल्यू ,आर ,आय ,सी बिल्डिंग मे ज्ञान प्राप्त करने का अनुभव परंपरागत शिक्षण पद्धतीसे बिलकुल अलग था माननीय बापू सर्वगोड सर का सिखा ना हम कभी नही भुलेंगे किसी भी विद्यार्थी को रेडिमेट इझी टेबल स्पून फीडिंग से अच्छा ज्ञान जो उसके मन मे गहरा बसे वो कभी नही भुलता वह सदा के लिए रहता है और बापू सर्वगोड सर की यही खासीयत उनके 7000 स्टूडेंट्स को उंचाई पर ले जा सकती है
एक रायटर के मन पर जो संस्कार की जरुरत थी वो बापू सर ने बडी खुबी से हम पर कि
ऑब्झर्वेशन और थिंकर होना रायटर्स के लिये महत्वपूर्ण होता है
प्राचीन साहित्य से नये सिनेमा के साहित्य के सभी सच पहलू बापू सर ने बडी हि निडरता से हमारे सामने रखे
अच्छा गुरु वही होता है जो अपने शिष्य को को जीवन का सत्य बताये
कही सारे शब्द जो हम सिर्फ पहचानते थे लेकिन उनके पीछे के अर्थ हम सही मायने मे नही जानते इस सेशन मे समझ मे आये
फिल्म जगत के साहित्य कलाकृती के ज्ञान से स्टोरी रायटिंग स्क्रीन प्ले स्क्रिप्ट रायटिंग का प्रोसेस हमे नोव्हेल से लेकर फिल्म टेलिव्हिजन और रेडिओ जैसे अलग अलग क्षेत्र के रायटिंग मे बहुत उपयोगी रहेगा इस कोर्स में शामिल हुए सभी पार्टिसिपेट बहुत ही मिलन सार और अच्छे है ज्ञान प्राप्त करणे मे उमर कोई तकाजा नही होता
सभी मे अच्छे साहित्य निर्माण की क्षमता है ये बापू सर ने दिये हुवे एक्सरसाइज से पता चलता है
मेरे पच्चीस साल के फिल्म और टेलिव्हिजन करिअर मे मैने बहुत कुछ सीखा था लेकिन इस सेशन्स का अनुभव बहुत ही निराला था
आनेवाले नये साल मे सभी को अपने प्रतिभा का सर्वोच्च प्रदर्शन करने का मोका ईश्वर दे
सभी अपना नाम साहित्य कलाकृती में उंचा करे
बापू सर्वगोड सर और उनके सभी सहयोगी और मेरे सभी साथियों को ये नया साल मनःशांती आरोग्यमय और सुख-समृद्धीसे भरपूर रहे
यही शुभकामनाये आपका एक त्रिदिवसीय परिचित सहयोगी

मेहबूब मुल्ला  Cinematographer कोल्हापूर

 

तीन दिवसांच्या कार्यशाळेला जाताना काही अपेक्षा घेऊन गेलो होतो. त्या तर पूर्ण झाल्याच परंतू परत येताना खूप समृृध्द झालो. विषय तसा अवघडच परंतू बापू सरांनी इतका सोपा केला की रूची निर्माण झाली.दिलेल्या गृृृहपाठांमुळे एकाच विषयाकडे वेगवेगळ्या कोनातून पाहण्याची दृृष्टी विकसित झाली.इतके दिवसा कथा सांगत होतो किंवा लिहीत होतो,ह्या कार्यशाळेनंतर ती कथा कशी प्रभावीरित्या सादर करावी ह्याचे तंत्र ध्यानात आले.ही तर सुरूवात आहे .बापूसरांनी दिशादर्शकाचे काम केले आहे.आता पुढे कसे जायचे हे प्रत्येकावर आहे.ह्या कार्यशाळेत भाग घेणार्‍यांची संख्या मर्यादित असल्याने परस्पर संवाद छान झाला.विचिरांची देवाणघेवाण उत्तम झाली.बापूसरांच्या शिकवण्यात तंत्राबरोबर तत्वज्ञानाची जोड असल्याने विषयाला खोली प्राप्त झाली.तीन दिवस विषयाला खिळवून ठेवण्याचे सरांचे कसब अचंभित करणारे आहे.ह्यापुढील अशा प्रकारच्या कार्यशाळेला उपस्थित रहावयाला नक्की आवडेल.ह्या ग्रूपबरोबर किंवा इतर ग्रूपबरोबर.पुन्हा एकदा धन्यवाद समृृध्द केल्याबद्दल

Dr Suresh Barpande Dean Aurangabad Dental Hospital 

At the beginning , Course goes into details of script writing philosophy and then its technique . It emphasis more on thinking aspect of screen writing which is essential for writing effective screen play . Bapu sir takes students slowly but interestingly to the journey of a writer from thinker to script writer . Very good course for aspiring writers.

Pravin Bhise  -Fine art Painter - Mumbai

SenseIndia Foundation ने आयोजित केलेल्या script writing (Film &TV) हा तीन दिवसांचा certificate course मी केला. एक वेगळाच आनंददायी अनुभव होता. .श्री. बापू सर्वगोड सरांनी script लिहीताना कोणत्या गोष्टी लक्षात घेतल्या पाहिजेत ते बारकावे आणि तंत्र अगदी सहजपणे सोप्या भाषेत शिकवले . व्याख्याना बरोबर वर्गपाठ गृहपाठ करून घेतल्यामुळे माझा आत्मविश्वास दुणावला. एकाच वेळी मराठी, हिंदी आणि इंग्रजी भाषेत शिकवले हे कौतुकास्पद आहे. बापू सर्वगोड यांच्या सारख्या अनुभवी शिक्षकाबरोबर तीन दिवस नवीन तंत्र शिकण्यात कसे गेले ते कळलेच नाही.
श्रीमती. नयना अजित जोशी. Professor of Marathi Literature  Mumbai

When I joined Senseindia Foundation media n recherche forum Mumbai university that time i even was not knowing that how to write a script but after my three month course I wrote hindi novel mere papa ki love story n i was success n happy by doing this course now i m making two short film n one full length movie in 2019 n all because of Bapu Sarvagod sir

Raju Swami - Author Filmmaker - Deolali  Nasik

It is a really nice course. I especially wanted to Thank Mr Bapu Sarvagod for his excellency, Teaching skill, Course Design and Knowledge. I came here as a new learner but can now assure I am atleast base of a professional Writer level, of course practice will make this level high.
I will surely suggest aspiring Script writers must attend this course
.

Samadhan Tambe - IT professional Amaravati 

Its eye opening teaching by Bapu Sarvagod  in Script Writing with indepth Indian Philosophy course counducted at Raipur Chhattisgarh

Sharada Bhattaachary - Bhilai Chhattisgarh

Senseindia's Script Writing Course at Bangalore is efforts of Bapu Sarvagod to remove the gap between Nrth and South Indian Culture .

Girsh Bellari - Animator Banglore

I can write Screenplay with confidance with the Nyaaysutra Abhidharana Sanskar workshop by Bapu Sarvagod at Bangaore.  have got the concepts clear in Novel and Cinema  

Geetaha Ramesh - Author Banglore 

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 ."

Benjamin. Germany ----

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

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

I like the way Senseindia Works in Film Education

Rekha Bhardwaj – Singer

I Learnt Film Making with Senseindia Foundation

Adv Samruddhi Pore – Marathi Filmmaker - Film Prakash Baba Amte

I have go confidence to write my novel

Shilpa Kamble – Novel Writer   

Its enlightening”

Smita Somane IAS officer

I can write and Direct Movies after attending Bapu Sarvagod'd Film Direction and and Script Writing Course 

Phidalia Toi  - Chair Person Women's Commission - Meghalay

The exlussive traing in the Script Writing Research that I found most interesting aspect in the class of Bapu Sarvagod  at Bangalore As production Designer I have got new insight.

Sudeshana Puntambekar (Ftii-Pune) Production Designer

I can enhance my choreography with Directional skills in my Film projects as Choreoghapher with the perfect guidance from Bapu Sarvagod Sir

Sameer Tannu - Choreoghapher  - Movie Ramleela , Pathan 

 

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