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A creative bootcamp for aspiring filmmakers, writers, creators, and storytellers where in 10 days we teach you filmmaking hands-on, collaborate and network with 24 filmmakers and in the process create your very own shortfilm.
All accommodation covered
in a creatively stimulating villa or resort perfect for shooting
We Produce, you Create
all equipment and technicians for production is taken care of
Curated Learning Experiences
workshops and practical activities to accelerate your learning
The Forge Film Screening
screen your first cut at the Forge
All Meals covered
good food = good mood
The Ultimate Filmmaker’s Goodie Bag
curated with love.
Airport Transfers
managed at an extra cost
learn
Scene-setting, finding the theme, character development, script-writing, storyboarding and pre-production. These initial learnings lay the foundation
for your short film and your filmmaking dreams.
do
Express your passion through the process of production of your own film. Call your own shots, frame your frames, direct your actors, set up the scene and understand your unique voice as a filmmaker.
Finally, the grand screening - a recognition of your creative storytelling where each film is not just screened, but celebrated; concluding with a farewell that's not an end, but a new beginning in your cinematic journey.
Suraj Suresh
Software Engineer, Hyderabad
Elizabeth D Zoremi
Research Scholar, Mizoram
Shriyansh Jain
Architect, Madhya Pradhesh
FAQ'S
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What Can I Expect to Learn at the Forge?At the Forge, you ofcourse learn the technical skills of filmmaking across all crafts but, what you also understand is what it takes to be a filmmaker in today's industry. You will learn if you're are just a person passionate about filmmaking or really have what it takes to become a filmmaker. You will also learn intangible skills like interacting with your team, building a network and persevering for your dreams. And these are learnings that set the Forge apart from any other workshop out there.
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What is the fee structure for the Forge and what does it include?We understand being a filmmaker can be expensive, hence the total program fee is only INR 65k to 90k. This includes all delicious meals, a beautiful stay, mentorship from practising filmmakers, production and equipment for your shortfilm, and our curation expenses to make this experience the best for you. Basically everything except your travel to the Forge destination.
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Is There Support after the Program Ends?Joining the Forge means you become part of India's largest and fastest-growing filmmaking community. Post-retreat, you'll have access to our alumni network, continued learning resources, and opportunities for collaborative projects to ensure your growth in filmmaking doesn't stop.
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What is the batch size?All Forge edition members are curated and handpicked by the admissions team. The maximum batch size of an edition is 28 only if we get an exemplary bunch of candidates. Usually the average batch size is 20-24 filmmakers.
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Do I Need to Bring My Own Equipment?No, you don't need to bring your own equipment. the Forge provides all the essential filmmaking gear you'll need. This allows you to focus fully on learning and creating without the worry of having the right tools.
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How Do I Apply and What's the Selection Process?the Forge is open to all levels of experience. Request an invite and show us your passion and enthusiasm for filmmaking. We look for passionate individuals who want to tell stories through cinema. To make sure you are invested in the process we charge an application fee to move to the interview round, if you make it past the preliminary screening.
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What is the structure of the Online classes?Before joining us at the Forge offline, we host an online segment which has 3 objectives: 1. Orientation To help you understand what to expect from the program, the schedule and meet your batchmates 2. Theoretical Learning We love practical experiential learning but theory is important too, so we teach you theory in cinematography, Direction and Screenwriting to strengthen your foundation. 3. One to One Script Mentorship A core part of the Forge online segment is writing your short film script. We help you convert your idea into a story and into a screenplay that you will produce at the Forge. This is going to be a 3-4 minute short film which is a 3-4 pages long script. Our writing and creative production mentors will help you through one to one mentorship sessions to finish your script! Note: These sessions will be conducted post working hours before the start of the 7 day offline segment to make sure we don’t disturb your other commitments.
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Are Meals and Accommodations Included?Yes, your stay at the Forge includes all meals, and accommodation designed for creative stimulation. You will be sharing your room with 1 or 2 other batchmates depending on the room size, this is to enable collaboration and for you to make new friends :)
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Will There Be Networking Opportunities?Absolutely. the Forge is designed to connect you with industry professionals and likeminded peers. Networking events, collaborative projects, and social gatherings are built into the program, offering great opportunities to build relationships that could shape your career.
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