Your Mentors
A Bespoke Villa
Stay in a Luxurious and, creatively stimulating Villa ideal for both collaboration, relaxation and a killer shooting spot. Stay is taken care of for all 7 days.
We Produce, you Create
From scripting to post-production, all aspects of film production are covered, including all the equipment you need.
Curated Learning Experiences
It isn't just all about doing, also experience tailor-made learning experiences that help you develop your skills and deepen your understanding of the craft.
The Forge Film Screening
Conclude the bootcamp with a showcase of your short film, celebrating your art.
All Meals covered
Savor the flavors of Indian cuisine, where all meals are taken care of and designed to leave you wanting more.
The Ultimate Filmmaker’s Goodie Bag
A special goodie bag handcrafted and curated with love. Designed to help you create and have fun.
Airport Transfers
Transfers from the Airport can be managed by our team but come at an extra cost, excluded from the program fee.
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Nitin Sharma
Vlogger, Aspiring Filmmaker
the Forge E1 Jaipur
"What you're providing at the Forge is a world class filmmaking learning experience that's unparalleled. You create magic.
One learns more than a filmmaking program over a week long of meeting & collaborating with the best and most experienced people in the industry.
Different people from different walks of life and different places all over India & the world come together for a common cause that's filmmaking & cinema. It's a contemporary approach that's one-of-a-kind.
Like a good sword needs forging first. For a good filmmaker to be born, they must go through "The Forge" program first."
Varala Kireeti
Student
Forge E1 Jaipur
"To me forge is not only about the filmmaking but beyond that.
I met some beautiful people and was surrounded by positive energies. Everyone's heart was throbbing doing the work they love. I just miss that vibe and energy and surrounded by that people.
I wish I experience the whole thing again. The LevelUp team is blessed with this power of making people take their first step toward their passion and then holding their hands in that journey. Theseretreats should keep on happening and people should explore themselves and the world of filmmaking. "
Manvir Singh
Freelancer in Indian Cinema
Forge E1 Jaipur
I learned a lot at forge even the things which I never had thought or expected.
It was an experience of a lifetime and I definitely had a lot of fun. I made some wonderful connections and relations for the life. I brought home some beautiful memories which will travel with me in this wonderful journey of life.
My perspective to watch and to make movies is now one step better than it was. I am deeply thankful to the whole team of the Forge and Levelup learning for everything.I love you guys❤️ and looking forward to meet you all soon.
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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.