Professional Filmmaking Course
Certificate Course in Professional Filmmaking Course is a 6-Month, full-time course aimed to train budding filmmakers and producers to understand the art and the craft that goes behind creating a film or a series. The course is designed, executed and overseen by veteran industry experts who ensure that the course caters to utmost quality and relevance to the students who aspire to become future storytellers. This makes it one of the best courses for Filmmaking, TV and OTT production in Mumbai.
- A complete course in Professional Filmmaking is equipped to train the participants towards becoming industry professionals, as required by the present media environment
- Designed primarily for those planning a well-rounded career in Films, Television and OTT productions.
Note:
- Online applicants must ensure that they are ready to appear for the exam/interview at the given time slot.
- Personal Interviews are conducted on campus as well.
- In order to partake in the entrance exam on-campus/online please complete and submit the online application form.
- Personal Interview Dates will be informed accordingly.
For any questions or queries contact the counsellor on +91 9833806739 or email: admissions@stpaulsice.com for more information.
IMP NOTICE:
Candidates are advised to contact the admissions counsellor to confirm the dates.
- Individuals who have successfully completed their 12th Standard from any recognized Board are eligible.
- Applicants must be between 18-35 years of age
- As English is the language of instruction at St Pauls Institute of Communication Education, Mumbai, proficiency in speaking, listening to, reading and writing English is essential.
Application Process:
The applicant may use the online mode on the website to fill and submit the course related application form, upload the documents and make an online payment towards the application form.
The documents required are:
- One Passport Size Photograph
- Original photo ID and Address Proof
- Original 12th Standard Marksheet and Passing Certificate
- Application fee is Rs. 200 (Nonrefundable and to be paid online)
Personal Interview Process:
There will be a personal interview with the Course Director.
Selected candidates will be intimated via email, with further instructions on the completion of formalities and joining the programme.
The programme will commence in the month of September.

Satish Bhatia
Satish Bhatia, a veteran filmmaker, director, and freelance producer has been an inspiration in the media industry. From being the Head of the Film and Camera Department of Doordarshan, helping it expand and grow to develop India’s National Broadcast Network, his contributions have been immense.
A recipient of several awards, he has been lauded for his news and current affairs coverage for multiple news channels. He is renowned for his contribution to documentaries for UNESCO, BBC, and Transtel. Mr. Bhatia has 20 years of experience teaching Film and Television courses at prestigious colleges like Xavier’s Institute of Communication and UPG.
Total Amount:
Rs. 2,00,000/-
Government taxes levied on the fees are liable to change.
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1st Installment |
Rs 1,00,000/- inclusive of taxes on acceptance of admission |
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2nd Installment |
Rs 1,00,000/- inclusive of taxes on or before September 14, 2023 |
- All fee payments are to be made online
- For all payments made, you must specify your name and course in the particulars.
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- NOTE:
- Once you have made the payment, please update the course counsellor, by sending an email to admissions@stpaulsice.com confirming the payment details.
- Fees once paid, will not be refunded
COURSE SYLLABUS
| 7. Production planning and Designing |
| 8. Visual Effects |
| 9. Observation Shooting |
| 10. Non-Fiction Programming for Television (with scripting, shooting and post-production) |
| 11. Short Fiction Film (with scripting, shooting and post-production) |
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| 7. Production planning and Designing |
| 8. Visual Effects |
| 9. Observation Shooting |
| 10. Non-Fiction Programming for Television (with scripting, shooting and post-production) |
| 11. Short Fiction Film (with scripting, shooting and post-production) |
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30 sessions (with practicals) / 6 credits
Film and Television Direction skills are taught in this module, which equip a student to acquire leadership and team building qualities, to spearhead projects.
Basics of various types of shots, handling actors, shot breakdown, maintaining continuity, mise-en-scene, dialogue delivery, use of sound and Visual Effects, background score, are covered in this module. Students are prepared in all elements of production, creative as well as administrative aspects.
20 sessions (with practicals) / 4 credits
This Module covers the Aesthetic and Technical aspects of Film and Television productions, with topics like Visual language, Lens language, Optics, Cameras and their various controls, understanding and controlling different parts of the camera.
15 sessions/ 3 credits
This module involves elements of a story, identifying themes as a writer, what is script/ screenplay, formation of a screenplay, scene breakdown, adapting literature into film, nine act structure, point of view (who is the narrator)
15 sessions/ 3 credits
In these sessions, film as an Art form, a brief history of Film and Television,
ways of reading an Image, how to read a film, colour theory , compositions and
framing are taught.
10 sessions/ 2 credits
This module covers fundamental principles of editing and its relevance to the art of visual storytelling, history and evolution of film editing, concept of continuity in editing, principles of time and space, types of transitions and their influence, controlling emotions of the story.
10 sessions/ 2 credits
The sessions on Sound are crucial for understanding the role of sound and its technicalities, different microphones and recording formats, location recording and studio recording, dubbing ADR, the importance of sound effects and ambience sounds, the role of background music, sound mixing and sound as art.
10 sessions/ 2 credits
Here, we learn skills like preparing budgets, making shooting schedules, management of below-the-line and above-the-line crew; responsibilities of creative and technical aspects of production (pre-production, production and post-production for Film, Television and OTT Productions)
5 sessions/ 1 credit
Understanding computer graphics, animation and visual effects, hands-on training on relevant softwares, green screen effects, visual effects using Computer Generated Imagery (CGI) are covered in this module.
10 sessions/ 2 credits
In a non-fiction shoot, based upon actuality, students to pick a topic based on their observation of some event happening around them for a hands-on assignment, which involves a process from ideation to the final product.
15 sessions/ 3 credits
This hands-on project can be a Documentary, an Ad film or a Topical human interest story. From writing script to the final product, every step has to be handled by the students.
20 sessions/ 4 credits
For this project, a short fiction film of 10 minutes duration is entirely developed, scripted, shot, and edited by the students in professional 4K format on a story adopted from literature. Mentoring will be undertaken by the faculty (Script to Screen)
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This is a six month course starting in September 2022. Monday to Saturday from 2 PM to 6 PM
Great infrastructure, constant updating of curriculum based on market needs, faculty from the industry and a willingness to change based on feedback.
Great atmosphere, engaged teachers, a feeling that you have joined a family. Ask our alumni!
This is an offline course. You will need to come to the college
The average starting salary after completing the film, television and OTT proudction course is approxtimately INR 5.5 LPA, which after gaining substantial years of experience can go up to as much as INR 60 LPA.
The Certificate course in Filmmaking, TV and OTT Production Fee is Rs. 1,00,000/-, inclusive of GST.
You can fill in the application form on the website, upload the documents and make an online payment towards the application form.
The documents required are:
- One Passport size photograph
- Original photo ID & address proof
- Application Fee is Rs.200 (Non refundable and to be paid online)
You can also contact us on +91-9769905813 / admissions@stpaulsice.com and our counsellor will get in touch with you and guide you through the process.
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