Frequently asked questions (Revised on April 29, 2009)
Q: What exactly does the workshop cover?
A. The workshop is targeted at freshers and introduces delegates to all aspects of screenwriting – from idea to story to structure to screenplay. All chapters you would find in a standard screenwriting textbook along with the various approaches to writing but with plenty of practical inputs from guest lecturers – writer-filmmakers from the industry. The workshop will teach you how to translate words into images and how to translate the images in your head into words. The focus of the screenwriting workshop is to empower the writer by teaching him/her the fundamentals on HOW TO go about the writing process and NOT WHAT TO write. An outline of the syllabus will be posted on the website shortly.
Q: I don’t have any background in cinema or any related degree or diploma. Can I apply?
A: Yes, you can apply. As long as you are serious about screenwriting as a career. Selection will be on the basis of potential and interest, not experience. Since the medium of instruction is in English and most of the screenwriting tools today require basic operating knowledge of computers, we are likely to select delegates who can communicate effectively.
Q: Is there an age limit?
A: No. As long as you are serious about screenwriting as a career, you can apply. Selection will be on the basis of potential and interest, not experience. Since the medium of instruction is in English and most of the screenwriting tools today require basic operating knowledge of computers, we are likely to select delegates who can communicate effectively. Since, the idea behind the workshop is to bring fresh blood into the mainstream, the screening committee is likely to choose those who are likely to benefit most from the workshop. If you are looking at this as just an extra-curricular summer camp, chances are you may not make the list.
Q: I have just finished my Standard X/ XII/ Over 50. Can I apply?
Technically, you CAN apply if you’ve just passed out of Std. XII. But the fact of the matter is that the screening committee/faculty may find you too young for this workshop and unless there’s something exceptional about your resume, chances of you making the list are slim since we are looking at candidates who will benefit out of this exercise – writers who would put these skills to use in screenwriting and contribute towards creating quality cinema. This is not the only workshop that will ever happen. If you have just passed out of Std X, remember there will be more of these in the future. Your enthusiasm is commendable but you will have many such opportunities in future.
If you are over 50, we hope your resume reflects your interest in pursuing screenwriting as a career.
Q: How can I apply?
A. To apply, mail the following particulars to admissions@screenwritingindia.com before May 5, 2009.
a. Your resume
b. A 200-word synopsis of your favourite film
c. A list of your five favourite films
d. A passport size photograph
Q: Is there a postal address I can apply to?
A: No, we accept applications only through email.
Q: Can I submit the synopsis in Tamil, Hindi or Malayalam or should it be in English?
A: Since the medium of instruction for this workshop is in English, we would like you to submit your applications in English. Your favourite films could be in any language but the synopsis is a test of your grasp of the story and the ability to condense it within the limited number of words.
Q: Can I send it all in one file? Is there any format that you prefer? Can I send multiple files? Can I send Word/PDF files?
A. We would ideally like you to send us all the details in one PDF file. Or as one Word document. But we understand that not all applicants may be proficient with computers and are okay with the submissions as long as all documents are attached to the same mail. Which means that you cannot send the details in installments. Even if you wish to resend any bit of your application for any reason, please resend all the details and do inform us so that we do not have to process your application twice.
Q: What do you look for in a resume? What do you look for in a synopsis?
A: Your resume must have your personal details, contact information and broadly cover three heads – what you have done (qualification, work experience, body of work etc), what you are doing (current job profile, organisation) and what you are looking to do (Career Objective). What you are looking to do would go a long way in your selection.
Your synopsis is a test of your grasp of storytelling (what you take home from your favourite film) and your ability to retell the story of your favourite film in your own words and within 200 words. We are not that strict about the word limit but given the volume of applications received, make sure you do not ramble and make it boring for our screening committee.
Most importantly, we want you to be original. It is mandatory to write the synopsis in your own words. Synopsis reproduced from the internet will certainly jeopardise your chances of admission.
Your list of favourite films gives the screening committee an idea of your personality, exposure to cinema and your sensibility.
Q: Who is the screening committee?
If we tell you that, we might have to kill you. We plan to keep that information confidential to prevent candidates from approaching them personally.
Q: What is the course fee? Do I have to pay more if I am not a student? I am not employed.
A. The course fee for students with valid ID cards and bonafide certificates from their respective institutions is Rs.2500. The fees for students without ID cards and other non-students, working professionals, unemployed and self-employed is Rs.5000. The fees have to be paid through Demand Draft ONLY on selection. Unless intimated about your selection, do not send any form of payment. If you are not selected, you do not have to pay.
Q: Can you waive the fees for the unemployed and the underprivileged?
A: The fee for the programme is Rs.5000 and we have waived 50 per cent of the fees for bonafide students (holding valid ID cards) as scholarship. The fee includes lunch and refreshments during the breaks on all six days, course material and registration. In spite of this being a sponsor-free event, Raajkamal Films has made this course available at cost. Hence, we are unable to waive the fees any further.
Q: “Dear Mr. Kamal Haasan, I want acting chance. Here are my photographs.”/ “Mr.Kamal Haasan, I want to give you my feedback on your films/ add you on Facebook”
A: Mr. Kamal Haasan does not check email at the Admissions Desk. Unless you want to amuse us, please do not send your portfolio or any other fan-mail addressed to him to our email account.
Q: Can I send you a short film I made or a short story I wrote as a part of my application? Will it help me get selected?
A: No. Please do not send any original content. Any such content is completely unsolicited and may lead to your disqualification. Selection is on the basis of potential and not experience. This workshop is targeted at writers in specific and not filmmakers in general. We would like to keep this workshop controversy free without having to deal with copyright issues. Any application with a story you have written or an idea of a film you want to make will be rejected.
Q: Can I write a synopsis of a film I made or a short story I wrote?
A. No. The synopsis must be of your favourite film (it is for the screening committee to judge your understanding of a story and unless it’s a film the jury has heard about, your application may be at a disadvantage) and should not exceed 200 words. Do not send any original content. We are not responsible for any content that is unsolicited. We would like to keep this workshop controversy free without having to deal with copyright issues. Any application with a story you have written or an idea of a film you want to make will be rejected.
Q: What is the cost of accommodation at the IIT campus during the course of the workshop? Can I avail single room accommodation?
A. Please email hospitality.workshop@gmail.com to get these queries clarified. The tariff depends on your needs. Given the limited number of single AC and non AC rooms, we strongly recommend that you make your reservation at the earliest.
Q: What is the day-wise breakdown of the programme?
A: A detailed schedule of the workshop will be put up on the official website http://screenwritingindia.com shortly.
Q: Can I attend over video-conference?
A: No, this is a strictly instructional classroom-based event with a session or two over video-conference by our VIP speakers. We do not provide video conference facility for our participants.
Q: I have sent in my application but have not got any acknowledgement.
A: Due to high volume of applications, processing of application may take up to 48 hours. We send you an acknowledgement only after going through your application and making sure we have all the details we need. Given Gmail’s strict anti-spamming policy and the generic nature of our acknowledgement mail, we suspect some of our emails must be going to your Junk Folder. To counter this, we will be updating the list of applicants online twice a week. If you haven’t heard from us after 48 hours of sending us your application, it probably means we have not got your application. Do get in touch with us resending your application.
Given that May 5 is the last date of accepting applications, we strongly recommend that you send in your applications well before May 2, so that you have another 72 hours to resend your application in case you have not got any acknowledgement email from us. Don’t leave it till the last date since we will not accept applications after the midnight of May 5, 2009.
For any further questions, email helpdesk@screenwritingindia.com
add me to the mailing list for updates about more workshops!
Also I would like to know about the day wise break up of the screenwriting workshop…
Thanks
Priya
Its good initiative by Kamal Haasan, hope i will get admission for the seminar where i can learn something on the screen writing.
Happy to note such things are happening
at Chennai.
Its great to see legends teaching .. My best wishes guys
i just need the updates regarding the workshop
cheers
Please add me to the mailing list for updates about more workshops on the same lines.
Is this a regular feature? Will many programs like this would be held across the country? Hope the medium of communication in the seminar’s would be english.
just clicking ‘notify for follow-up in email’….
Please keep me in your mailing list. This is a good step towards good cinema.
its a need of the hour,kamal hassan himself hav the great insight about screen writing and all aspect of film making.so i think it wil be a great succes,we can see the result in the near future too.my good wishes to all.
Good initiative, would like to attend the workshop and also receive regular updates.
Perhaps, one session can be conducted in Bangalore
Regards,
Kartik
Interesting workshop. I am certainly interested and I do hope you’ve ways to transcend the geographical boundaries (me being in California).
Cheers!
Krish
Please update me. thanks
Dear Sirs, I am a Professional working as a Music Conductor in films with a renowned composer. I surely am interested in the screen writing workshop. But owing to the professional commitments I may not be able to the same.
[ or may be I can ! I am not sure at this point of time]
So, I request you to notify me regarding any such activity in future.
Warmest regards,
Srinivasamurthy.
Please add me in the mailing list for further updates.
I hope the medium of communication would be English…
Please add me in the mailing list…..
Its heartening to know that at last a person like Kamal Hasan has taken this bold step for others to follow. We hope this will lead to more orientation classes in future, so that even for the regulars, it’ll be updating with the times. Another fervent wish for most of us would be, similar orientation in other crafts, especially make ups, art and props, film designing. The most biggest bottle neck is the availability of reasonable finance and exhibitions anomolies, which I hope such orientations will stablise. I’m sure Indian Films will be Global player very soon. Thanks a ton to allow me to contribute my thoughts.
Well
Please add me in your mailing list. Becos , i am also a writer for the past 8 years. and i want to learn about screer play ( please visit at http://www.idhayadeepa.blogspot.com ) I am very eager to saw your next step for screen writing.
Add me in mailing log.
I am a freelance writer and wish to enroll for the classes. I noticed that the fee is Rs 2.5K for students and Rs 5K for delegates (working professionals). You have not included the non-student, non-regular workers, such as freelance who may be very interested but unable to afford the average working professional attitude… Are you going to specify a new category for such people?
Please keep me informed on updates.
Shubashree
Its really great to see that Great people in dream factory are coming to teach about screenwriting. Keep updated. Would like to know the details.
i really gotta happy wen i heard tat such things r happening at chennai. but at d same time i feel bad also cos of d fees ll pay 4 d seminor . becos i dont hav tatmuch money 2 pay, so im gonna miss d seminor ,,, feel soooo bad
,,,,, so Mr. kamal G should consider abt dis ,,.pls,,.
A superb venture by Padmisree Dr.Kamalhasan…he has proved he lives for cinema!
Please do provide us the pragramme schedule and add me to the mailing list for updates about more workshops
will kamal haasan sir himself handle a session?is there any chances for students who have just completed their +2 this march?
Please add my name to the mailing list for updates.
I wish there can be no limitations for seats, It will be of great help for those who would like to attand and learn from such rare events that happen in the city
Kathiravan
i love to get admision for this seminor for screen writing defenetley
i get memorable purson in everyone heart
Kindly update me on any such workshop in future also. Thanks!!!
its going to be wonderful… i’m proud to be a paramakudikaran like kamal. I’m an asst dir, ‘ve worked 2 films and given screenplay for a kannada serial and ‘ve done a intro doc on kalignar. since i would like to more on screenplay writing I’m willing to participate in this seminar but i’ll not be able to pay 5k. If you can give me an opportunity to participate as a volunteer I’ll happily attend the seminar too..
I would apply. Not too sure whether would get selected or not. How much I wish I would !!
dear may i send the synopes about a tamil film i am very much intrested attend the workshop
good to know such workshops being held here in chennai. i would like receive info on any such workshops in future as well.
Good Initiative.
It’s great to see a opportunity like this . Please add me to the mailing list for updates about more workshops on the same lines.
its great hearing this ,l am esicted now itself and looking forward for my selection
hi,
im very eager to work in tamil film industry, but due to certain reason i can’t work it now…. but one day i wll be working in tamil industry… So as of now u send any update that take place in your organisation
wow
Hi ,
Expecting an oppertunity to get more knowledge from world renowned,CHENNAI INTERNATIONAL SCREEN WRITING WORKSHOP convened by Padmashree Mr.KAMAL HAASAN@ CHENNAI IIT Campus& Its World Renowned Gifted talented FACULTIES & FACILITIES through in which to expose my skill& abilities in the field of Visual Media, And that offers, the diversified personality growth and fame being resourceful, innovative and flexible. Besides, I would like to Develop& Introduce innovative new Themes ,concepts & ideas. Through that way, I am very much interesting in turns of proper implementation and maximum utilization of available resources and as well as how to get maximum benefit To our Society from “My knowledge, my energy and my time as well.
Its good initiative by Kamal Haasan, hope i will get admission for the seminar where i can learn something Extra on the screen writing.
add me to the mailing list for updates about more workshops! AND
Also I would like to know about the day wise break up of the screenwriting workshop…
..Hope to See U All my FRIENDS
Thanks ..By By
– abhay Mohammed Alias Mahammed Musthafa
I would like to join screen writing work shop because of develop my screen writing. i have full fill confident to get admission for the seminar at RAJKAMAL screen writing workshop.
Thanking you,
nice to hear this.. great to see legends teaching… i think i am going to miss this chance…. thanks to Mr. kamalhassan..
please add me to your mailing list updates….
I am interested in script writing and directing,,, but don know the path to take it,, and also not much knowledge in it, At present doing architecture. These seminars and workshops are really usefull for people who are in other fields (like me) who are interested in movie making,
shanmu.
I am looking forward to this. Thanks!
Please add me to your mailing list. If you organize a screenplay writing workshop in Bangalore, do ping me.
In good faith,
Pipson.
Now iam preparing note on My favorite Film; surely looking forward to it. Hope i can attend the workshop.
its great to happening like that in chennai by great genius,
before its done only in hollywood,its first time in india going to done like this by a great kamal,its more useful for feautre directores and screen writers
thank you kamal hasan
Its nice to have such kind of workshop, am looking forward to it.
Please update me about the day wise break up of the screenwriting workshop……
such type of workshops might be useful for fore coming film industry students and help to his achievements.
it is very nice to see this bcoz for every youngerst it is going to give a gud idea and gud platform wat they get f’m the legends and it makes more engery those who very serious abt this………. and i need more information abt this bcoz i also want to attent this i’m doing my final year viscom…….by barath
I wonder, its a nice way to learn the film theories… And also Kamalhaasan? I wonder…!
Its nice to have such workshops, especially legends like kamal sir showing us way……
இந்திய சினிமாவின் விரல் விட்டு எண்ணக்கூடியவர்களுள் ஒருவரான “திரைக்காதலன்”" உலக நாயகனின் முயற்ச்சி மிகவும் பாராட்டுக்குரியது.
தனது கலையார்வத்தையும் அதை தொடர்ந்து எடுத்து செல்ல வேண்டிய கட்டாயத்தையும் உணர்ந்து இது போன்ற பல நிகழ்வுகளை அவர் நடத்த வேண்டும் என்பது என் போன்ற பல நல்ல சினிமா ரசிகர்களின் வேண்டுகோள்.
அனைவரின் ஆதங்கத்தையும் “நம்மவர்” புரிந்துள்ளார் என்பதற்கு இதுவே சாட்சி… முதல் படி…
நன்றி.
தங்கள் பணி தொடர வாழ்த்த்துகள் தலைவா…
Hi,
Please post me updates on the developements.
Regards
Prasath
a new step to World cinema.all the best.
a new step to World Cinema.
it will make World Cinema more beautiful.sure.
Waiting for the detailed schedule of the workshop with the topics handled in each session.
it is rare opportunity for who have skill of script writing and would like to write for films.And i also give thanks to Kamalahasan who really like the film and wish to future film indusrty at good position.He also trying to provide skilled writer for film industry.
Best Wishes
regards deepesh,Kerala
Hey this awesome hats off to kamal sir. He again made a milestone in the indian history of film by organising such splendid workshops. i really pray that i get through and i want to be in the mailing list
Wow!!! Its really a new step in the world of cinema. A fantastic initiative by Padmashree Dr.Kamalhaasan. looking forward for this. Hats off to kamal sir.
I am an ardent fan of Kamal Sir. I love him on the screen for his skills and dedication. It will be a wonderful expereince to learn from Kamal Sir. I look forward to such an experience…
Please keep me posted on the updates….
Thank you…
Some of few guys like kamalji could take our south filmindustries to the good extend(as far he is doing).Please Add me to your mailing list And I hope I get a chance in this seminar .
Please include me in the mailing list.
Cheers,
Jayalakshmi
excellent! but selection could be a tough job. pick out real talents. cinema needs them.
Please update me about the day wise break up of the screenwriting workshop……
i love this ….. am i in chennai……yes i am…. oh… kamal sir….we’ll meet…. hell a lot of doubts i got… praise the shivam…..
Let the supreme power make the workshop great success
Please add me to the mailing list.
I have sent in my application through the email. I am keen to be in the mailing list on updates and ofcourse am keen to see that I am part of this workshop as a participant.
Cheers
Maalolan Anand
Please add me to your mailing list.I have been waiting for such an event to happen.
This is wonderful news. If there is such a workshop in Mumbai I would defintely attend.
I am thrilled to see this news ! Its a dream nurtured for so long in my life that’s been in hibernation suddenly coming true ! I feel like the frog that suddenly turned to a charming prince after being kissed by the princess !
See you all at the workshop !
This is soo very cool! I can’t wait to send in my entry. I do hope I get selected, it would be such an honour.
Please do include me in the mailing list.
Without wax,
R.Kavyyaswarupa.
I would like to receive regular upadates from you on the workshop as I intend to participate post selection. Great initiative – particularly for people like me who are not from the industry but are extremely serious about screen writing. Need to know how to start giving shapes to the clear images and hazy text in my head!
i am a student of animaction collage ,i want to know about fee details, and accamedaction plz can u inform
Fantastic initiative..Hoping to be a part of it soon..
Kiarostami was supposed to come for the workshop, isn’t it?
Best Wishes!
Srinath Ravulapalli
Hi , All.
This is a great initiative.
I would like to be a part of it.
Please send me the updates.
Thank you very much to all in this team for this oppurtunity.
-Aneesh Abraham
Please include me in the mailing list for updates.
-Prince
i meant padmasree.sorry for the spelling error…was too excited…
Please send me updates to this email address. I have another query: One friend of mine wishes to apply, she is deeply into films but is more comfortable with Tamil than English. Will it be a stumbling block to get selected or participate in the workshop?
Best Wishes,
D.Shubashree
Dear “kamal” sir, u have a good heart.God bless you to make more creators.I’m a cinematographer and I want to be one among ur selection.
Congradulations for this pioneering effort.
Writer Sujatha tried it through print.Now a practical workshop is to be organised by the talented Mr.Kamalhaasan.
LET THIS MAKES ERAS ALL THE BEST
Its a great thing that Padmashree Kamal haasan has started this. He is a great inspiration to me. Hope i get a chance to attend this seminar. Plz keep me updated.
Truly A leap towards better Cinema, hats off to all Committee members, Glad to see so many individuals trying to make big difference in Indian Cinema. Hope to see the transition happen…. all the very best for everyone….
this goes splly to padmashri Kamal Hassan. Great going….
hope this continues in other part of filim making too.
Note:
a humble request it will be great if the Committee could post some of the best synopsis tat they choose in the selection process.
Great to see in this modern world that talented person gets opportunity everywhere with the latest it deveploment thanks so much for making us to reach the goal………
Chakde India Jai Hind……..
Nice to Hear screen writng Lecture from a Experimenter & Mentor
Cheers
Vijay
holla sir,
today have a nice day.please your number.
my number 9677686131
let me know the updates too…
i am evey much excited to know about this endeavour…thanks to everyone behind this..i am applying too…if i get selected,its a dream come true!
thank you
Appreciate the initiative..
Great initiative. Hope, I’ll attend the seminar.
I am much interested in participating..
but I have 3 doubts………………………..
1-i am a govt employee..can I ?………..
2-my knowledge in computer is rather poor..can i ?
3-my friend and mysely would like to share a single room -can we ?……………………………………………..
Wonderful venture by Raaj Kamal Films International. There is always a confusion with a story and screenplay. Should learn more about both. Ideas are transformed into words and these words can be transformed into script? I will surely find more in the workshop. I love to be there and fulfill my thirst.
Thank you for such initiatives… We are gifted….
Really good attempt to inspire many people towards screenwriting to bring good films.
Add me in the mailing list.
Thanks and Regards
Juliston
Please let me in on the updates.
Its great to see some of the gretest living film legends come together under one roof for mentoring young and aspiring minds.
Hats off to Mr.Kamal Haasan.
[And by legends i dont mean you are all old sir/sirs.:):)]
The Best way to teach Screenwriting through the best Teacher.
Cinema. God make man. Man make cinema. Cinema make more. But the important one is Revolution which we can make through Cinema other than Entertainment. The good script will make the good things in future. Thanks to the hole team for the great idea!
I am an 18 yr old who has not yet joined any college because I was repeating for my IIT-JEE 2009.Can I also apply?I am really interested in filmmaking.
sir,my heartfelt wishes for the success of the conference.iam a professor and coordinator of the department of communication,srm arts and science college.i assure there will be bunch of my students joining this conference and me too.its an great oppurtunity for all of us.any help u need from my side iam always there for u.please keep me informed about the latest devlopments thro my mail.
Good Initiative by the legend himself….Am sure gonna apply…Wish and hope I get selected and am sure will be a good learning session for amateurs like me who has the passion and thirst for screen writing…
Wanting to explore the opportunities available for an animation student to pursue screenwriting seriously
It is great to hear that a screenwriting workshop is being conducted in Chennai by the imminent personalities of our Indian Film Industry……..I just hope they follow up with more serious workshops……It is high time India start getting very serious about some serious screenwriting.Please do include me in the mailing list
HI,
I’ve just completed my 12th.Can i apply too?
Or is there any age limit for this workshop?
Dear,
Hats off. I am 60. Will submit my resume at the earliest. This workshop may help me a lot in my forthcoming efforts.
But I want to know one information. Is Age a criteria? I request you not to keep it as a criteria. As you have mentioned , Potential and Interest will help this grow as a Screen-movement.
Easwar.
(C.R.EASWARAN)
24TH aPRIL, 2009.
Well, I have been waiting for something like this to enhance my knowledge in film making which is also in concern with the course I have taken up.It will be such an honour if I get selected !
I would request you to include me in the mailing list !
Cheers
Bhuvana Balaji
Hello,
This is a great initiative and I would love to participate. I am employed in TCS, Chennai. I would like to know if I can publish a synopsis/review of one of the films I didn’t like, as I feel it is much easier for me to write on something I like. Nevertheless, I would furnish details of my favourite films. If this is not acceptable, then I would send in something as desired. Just curious to have asked this question.
Regards,
Santosh.
Hats off…Kamal Sir.
Great initiative!!!Surely,the programme is good for Indian cinema.Hope I would make it to the seminar for I would like to meet you and more importantly learn a big deal from you Sir.
I was waiting for such an event to happen for a long time now.Thank you for organizing such an event.
A necessary initiative for good film making. All praises to Kamal Hassan who has always been a step ahead of others and this is no exception.
Just what we need!
Fantastic attempt to put indian cinema to international lavel. Best wishes.
Aishwaryan
This is really a good initiative by Raajkamal Films. This would be a good workshop especially for people who are novice.
Keep up the good work.
Its a great opportunity. Kamal sir is always different, he is never a follower but path maker. Hats off sir.
Indeed a very wonderful effort-a synergy to be beneficial for both the sides, Cinema Industry and the creative heads!!
* Please provide us the itinerary of the workshop.
* Kindly include my e-mail ID in your mailing list.
All the best!!
U.V. Ajoykumar.
Wonderful effort. A synergy for the benefits of both Cinema Industry and Creative Heads.
Pl include my ID in the mailing list and expecting your itinerary of the workshop.
Ajoy.
this kinds of workshop may make the people aware of screen writing
This is a great move …
I was very happy to read about this workshop. I would like to try my luck at this. I hope I shall be selected. I appreciate all those wo are behind this.
ah excited on visiting this website. such a great workshop this would be… that i know, Because the selection process is very keen and wright.my good wishes. Even i like to apply soon.
Hope this is very usefull for the one who is really interested in cinema and its a great chance to get idea’s from such a experienced man Dr. Mr. Kamal Hasan,
Add me to the mailing list for updates about more workshops!
Thanks.
I am waiting for this type of opportunity since thirty years as a Diploma holder in Dramatics. Mr.Kamalhassan needs to be congratulated and appreciated in this endeavour. My number is 093417-43487
Thank you,
T Divakara
See you all there.
Looking forward to be part of it.
Thank you for all who conducting the International screen writing workshop, In future we look back this event as turning point, as a individual and as a whole Industry. Right Initiative to creating Space for screenwriters. Kindly inform future events and updates of screenwritingindia.com. Thanks a lot.
Special Thanks to RAJKAMAL INTERNATIONAL & IIT CHENNAI.
beware guys…m commin
Sounds exciting..somethin 2 cheer about al last…
pls keep me updated
i really happy to here this……..but i see this site , i really disappointed about the fees…[5000] for me.
ok….any way. all the best guys…..i will try to join with u Mr. kamal…….
GREAT GREAT GREAT opportunity for one like me breathing stories everyday…thank you
Kindly add my name in your mailing list.
Its a fantastic news. A long time wait for me…that too from my admirable philosopher Dr.Kamalhasan. Some how i want to make it and never miss this rare oppertunity. Please mail me about the developments. Thank you
IT IS A GREAT NEWS !! I WOULD LIKE TO KEEP MYSELF UPDATED WITH MORE INFORMATIONS ON REGARDS OF THIS WORKSHOP.
THANK YOU.
im excited to learn……interseted to write.
Good initiative guys………..lets hope a bright future for our INDIAN film industry.
Great event.Please mail me updates.
Would like to receive updates reg. the Workshop.
Vinay.
Hi,
Conducting a workshop on screen writing is very good idea and I love to attend though it is difficult for me. I love to write story and screenplay for movies.
But, as I have another good job already, I am curious to know answers about this career. I think, it is a good idea to include some of these questions in your FAQ list.
1) Is it a good career?
2)How the pay is determined for a script writer? Because it seems the famous writers who did screenplay writing in tamil cinema, are not that rich. I might be wrong.
3)What are the duties after writing the script?
Please reply if possible.
Best regards,
KPC.
Please add me on the mailing list.
Thanks.
Though it is late to start but it is latest,I have gone through the
screenplay writing wrote by the veteran writer Sujatha, the best,
now we will get practical expereince like Ulaga nayakan Kamalahasan and Mr.K.Hariharan and Mr.Atul Tiwari and I hope that
Mr.K.Bhagyaraj also invited for this workshop and the yesteryears
writer and screenplay writer twins in Bollywood SALIM-JAVED for
their succssful films like SHOLAY, DEEWAR etc.
Best wishes from
L.Minakshi Surendranath-chennai
great initiative by kamal. He’s done a lot to the industry and this is another effort. Tamil cinema industry owes a lot to Kamal.
Thanks and regards to the team.
Pls add me to your mailing list
keenly awaiting!
sir,
It’s a great opportunity for the students who have interest in screenplay writing but, don’t have guidence.
I want to apply for the workshop.
Please send me updates regarding selection process and workshop.
thank you
Sir,
What a combination? Both are my favourites. Kamal Haasan and Writing. What a rare co-incidence. I’ve just had a stint with Script Writing and here comes a block buster from none other than my favourite.
I await eagerly for a selection call for this workshop.
please include me in the mailing list.
thanks for information.
all d best… may this venture help in bringing up good screenwriters from india……BEST WISHES
Hi,
I have already applied but did not receive an acknowledgment. When is that likely to happen or should I resend just in case? Has anyone else applied here and got an acknowledgment? I would appreciate some response on this.
Cheers,
Jayalakshmi
Pls Update me .
I wish to receive regular updates from the organizing team.
Thanks,
Leena
Hello,
I am happy that such events happening in India. I am also interested. I learned something about films at Neenasam Theatre Institute in Heggodu, Karnataka. when I was student there. Satish bahdur of ftii and Girirsh kasaravali were the directors of ten day film course. Later I had acted in a cinema( gangavva gangamai) direcred by vasant mokashi which won swarna kamal. Then I joined news paper as a reporter. even this day also I dream making a cinema. But poor in money matters i can’t step forward. I had a novel in my hand, which I want make a best screenplay. Pls. inform me about the workshop developements. I had worked with Atul tiwari in Heggodu.
shall I apply for the workshop. I am poor in communication in English writing and speaking, but I understand better.
Vishwanath kulkarni
chief Reporter
Samyukta Karnataka
Hubli, Karnataka
fantastic… its great to see that someone discovers that screenwriting and script are the core aspects for a true and a moving cinema to evolve… i’ll be there for sure… please send me the updates…
“A DAY OF PERFECT SCREENWRITING SAVES TEN DAYS OF SHOOTING”
I’m really happy about the fact that people are being enlightened about the importance of a script and that of screen writing. The fact that, the initiative is being taken up by the skilled artisans of our film industry is very inspiring and encouraging. I’m definitely looking forward to this…
An excellent initiative by Mr. Kamal Hassan for aspiring writers like me. I am from Bangalore and would like to make it to the final selection.
This is good for encouraging the freshers towards the screen writing. Good luck ..
Hi,
Basically I am from Andhra Pradesh. My medium of instruction since my primary education is Telugu. I can able to understand English, I am interested to participation in this course but when it comes to submitting the syspnosis I can submit in Telugu. Is there any provision enabling me to participate in this course. I am very eager to be part of this course. Please note even I can speak Hindi fluently. I will be grateful if I am given a chance to be part of this golden opporunity. My highest regards and wishes to Padmashree Kamalahasan to taking this effort to bring out the talents of the future India.
I would wish to know the boundless power of imagination that goes off in among select candidates and also like to know how far does it reach. Anyways, I hope jury members will exercise great control in picking up worthy potential guys who really desire to take up screenwriting to career. Wishing you good luck guys.
hi padmasree kamal hasan it is very exciting to hear about the work and it is really a brilliant oppurtunity for the fresh and creative screen writers to learn a lot from you………. i started writing the synopsis……… i hope we will meet in the workshop…
anbe sivam…….
that is screenplay…..
this is a chance to learn “KAMAL’S” thoughts ,left in “anbe sivam” screenplay…….
Its great,
I wish all the best to kamal sir and me too.
See you all on that Day.
This seems to be a very pleasant dream…
I’m sorry, if I sound preposterous blame my ignorance.
Atlast cinema seems to be reaching out…
Raring to go….
i am very happy to know that a select few will get a chance to know more about screenwriting. i really wish i could give a try… i would have been happy to meet the man behind wonderful works like virumaandi, anbe sivam,thevar magan…
my ultra thin pocket holds me back… i hope situation changes…
Thanks to the organizers for the initiative. I am planning to apply this morning. All that i am hoping now is to get shortlisted for the course.
Thanks, Vishnusaran.
Hi, i should say this is a great idea by kamal sir….. He is showing the way for young film makers… It is upto the youngsters like us to follow the path, that would take us places… This would be a great step forward for the Indian cinema…..
Thank you kamal sir….
please add me in your mailing list….
this is a golden opportunity and we should make the most from kamal sir and others. i like kamath’s style of movie review in cinema plus .. let’s put our best efforts and hope to meet them all…
Great initiative, I am sure that this would be a great learning experience. I basically work nights so it would be of great help if the workshop schedule is released as soon as possible, this will help me plan my work accordingly.
Thank you,
Tenzin.
I will join this screenwriting workshop. Please send me the updates
plz send me the updates. bye
hi…send me the updates
Please keep me in loop for the updates.
This is workshop is something i have been yearning for long. t is much more joyous to know that someone like Kamal Haasan has taken such a keen interest.
I only hope I am selected for this screenwriting workshop. Do keep me updated on any future events relating to films and its allied fields. Thank you. – Sid M Menon
A great event is in the coming , indeed.
really a big opportunity 4 those who r interstd in film making…….
through this students can learn more about screen writing….
i am so happy to hear this seminar for Screenwriting . i saw ur rules and regulations for this program.i think that most of my freinds in cine field can’t able to participate in this program bcause of launguage eventhough they have talent . my opinion is to organise this type of seminars in tamil in future.
by
kodambakkam ast.directors
I am really delighted, Its sounds like the blossom of kurunji poo… however here we cant predict the forth coming worth program like this… So lets invest(creativity) our most it to get selected….
all the best friends…!!!!
vaaltha vayadhu illadha podhilum…
Valtha thudikiradhu manasu…
Have a long…….. life…
we need you (DR. Kamal Hassan) as a teacher, philosopher and well as an actor…
-Vijay
please add me to ur mailing list…..abt the updates.
Please send me the updates
congratulations… for initiating much needed effort. I am applying soon and hope will be with you people for five days of the workshop.
I wish these efforts will produce some of the best screenwriters in the country….all the best.
Gunjan Kumar, New Delhi
Thank you Kamal!
Hi,
Please add me to the mailing list. I have a question. I am a working professional but I am also studying at Symbiosis (Distance Education). Will I be eligible for the student discount, or will I have to pay the entire amount of Rs. 5000. Thank you.
The initiative by Mr. Kamal Hassan, is truly a responsible one, aiming at the development of cinema and the art of screen writing. Hats off to him. It is my dream to be a part of such a workshop. I am looking for the best to happen.
Really good to see such kind of initiative taken by Dr.Kamal Hassan… It is of good help for those who are interested in learning the same…
pls send me the updates. This is great !!
keep it up Kamal sir….
Hats off….
it is a very intersting programme beind conducted by kamalhasan in association with rajkamal films…..
but i dont have any film background and neither i have interst to work in future….. so can i participate
please add me to the mailing list
Add me to mailing list for updates…
Hi,
I am very committed to work and i take screen writing with the same commitment. I am eager to join the workshop and get benifited.
Hi,
I am very committed to work and i take screen writing with the same commitment. I am eager to join the workshop and get benefited.
hi
synopsis of the mpvie should be tamil movie only, or can be of any languages(hollywood, bollywood, animation).
good initiative for amateurs like us.thanks kamal sir
can u update about more of these confrence.as may b unable to apply as examination dates are clashing………arjun
Good initiative by Kamal
For me this a dream come true. As a woking person, i am delighted that Mr Kamal Hassan has taken this initiative along with IIT madras. I have been trying to find out various courses in screen writing and this opportunity has come to me.
I am definetly applying for this course and hope that i get selected as i am passionate about screen writing and all aspects of cinema.
Please keep me posted on any updates.
Looking forward to this great and exciting and enriching experience (Hopefully i should get selected)
Pooja
I am very interested in this course but i have a doubt which is regarding the 200 word synopsis. sholud i write what i ike about the movie or the story of it in 200 words?
please reply
good effort.congrats.add me to the mailing list for updates about more workshops!
Also I would like to know about the day wise break up of the screenwriting workshop…
Thanks
Dear sir ,
I have one questions ? can i write synopsis in tamil? because i think i can express my thoughts in tamil 100%
but English also i can try but not sure 100% thats why
Please inform me sir
Thanks&Regards
sarveshsenthilkumars
DUBAI
The initiation taken by the renowned and multyfacetat personality the filim word Padmasri KamalHasan to heaighly admirable really iam deeply indedted to him to lanch a workshop on scripwriting at international level. We are raptures and in ecstacy.
Thankyou KAMALHASAN SIR
Love this…….
Great platform and Roadmap for all of us, this could be a ground-braking step in the improvisation and standardization of Indian cinema.
Please notify any events related.
–Srikri.
I would like to be a part of it.
Please send me the updates.
Hi, good luck everyone, i am bit unlucky to be away from
India. No video conferencing, sounds bit disappointment to
me. Lets hope in future i can participate from remote.
cheers
Nithy
revolutionary greetings 4 the officials of this programme and special greetings 2 kamal the LEGEND in indian cinema. best of luck kamal try 2 change the cinema. and get marked in the history i will be with you i am sure lets meet at IIT madras on 29th
with love
ABDUL YOONUS THALASERRY
Hi, It is really a gr8 initiative from Kamal.When do you intend to start the next workshop. Would be very eager to join the course.
The persons who get the chance to learn from Kamal Hasan is like very lucky I wish I would be the one of the lucky few.
i will be at IIT chennai from 29/05/09 to 03/06/09
Kamal is different others in cinema.
I would grab this offer and I should
Add me in the mailinglist. Bliss.
Wish to participate in the event and get an opportunity to learn and share some practical experience with the Don’s of ScreenWriting !!!
Great initiative from Kamal! In this techno era it is disappointing that this program does not cater the needs of people abroad thru video or webconferencing!
Kudos to Kamal and Indian Cinema!
A novel approach in the history of Indian Cinema. I plead to others to come up with such ideas.
Please add me to the mailing list.
Cool..
I am a hard core fan of quality cinema with neat screen play.
im very creative and interested in writing screen play.i also feel sad because there are just a few good screen play writers in the film industry.im glad to hear about this seminar and im sure i will get selected as im confident of my love for cinema and sreenplay writing.this is something i ve been waiting for a long time.
pls keep me updated…once again hats off to Kamal s yet another initiative…
with love
Saravanan
Very good decision by Mr.Haasan.
Hope i get admission. I dont think that the fee is high.
Keep sending regular updates to my mail.
am sure many anna university students wud luv 2 participate in da workshop but arent doin so because of the semesters..kindly consider postponin by about a week..
i am currently doing my engineering and thus my resume is specific to my area, do i need to prepare a different resume,if yes, then what kind of format does it have?
It is an excellant initiative and i also wanted to get more informations about this type of seminors. If possible i will try to attend this or otherwise i will be interested to get more informaiton on this subject. This type of focus will definately bring good results and people with interest and imagination can go to very great hights with little bit of training like this.
THE WORKSHOP IS INTERESTING AND I THINK ITS THE FIRST OF ITS KIND IN INDIA
IS KAMAL TAKING ANY CLASSES OR ONLY OTHERS
great initiative by Kamal… Hope i get selected
please include me also in the mailing list.
thanku
please include me also in the mailing list
thanku.
Happy to hear this and I am very unfortunate that I will not be able to attend this time. Pls, inform me about the next program. thanks.
Great effort Kamal Sir!
May this will expose a lot of unseen talents, and I wish to be there to try my luck.
Shakib Ali A P
Sharjah – UAE
I live in USA. working as software engineer. I want to apply for this and if selected i am ready to travel. Please add me in mailing list.
Thanks,
Sreenivasa Pentela.
once again a innovative step by Dr. Kamal Haasan. this time its going to help a lot of young minds to get into serious screen writing. indian cinema really needs a training like this on screen writing. i can very well understand that its a brilliant idea from Kamal sir. congrats and thank you sir. will join for sure.
A great intiative indeed….keep me posted about the updates… :]
What should be the Max size of the attached passport size photograph?
The passport photo scan I hav is 2.7MB. Should I shrink the photo size?
A great initiative from Dr. Kamal Hasan.
Shall the candidate may get an oppertunity to work with RAJKAMAL FILMS.
Hope i get into this workshop.
Anyway all the best to all the ppl who got selected to this workshop. Atleast let them have a bright future in Cinema.
Hats off to Padmashri Kamal Hasan for his effort.
Should I send just the synopsis or should I write the details about the film also like director, writer, etc.
This is a great opportunity those who are interested to bring radical change in the indian cinema. Hope I see you all at the event.
Thanks to organizers..
R.Bandaru.
I think “your” understanding of the movie.Not directors/writer ’s talent.
great person by Mr.Haasan.
Hope i get admission. I dont think that the fee is high.
Keep sending regular updates to my mail.
This workshop would be help for whoever is wish to express their talent through film world. So I am also very delightful and awaiting for the announcement of selected guys.
Hearty congrats to all honorable reputers….
Advanced all the best for all guys….
anaegha vanakkangaL, paeranbu madhippirkuria “Nammavar”, UyarThiru.Kamalahasan avargaL.
thodarga ungal podhunalam! vetrigal udhiththaaguga!
Writer.Sujatha physical presence irundhirundhaa, mikka magizhchchi adaivaar.
planning to attend the course. if you select me after my ignorant synopsis….
panivudan, Mano Ranjjan (Humanitarian)
we re ready to pay Rs 5000 or more to finish us,then will any body ready to hear us and is any session in this workshop how could marketize a screen play
Good initiative:) Will definitely send in my application. Then wait..of course:)
Great to hear such news,Our Filmmakers needs such things. I feel that this workshop is a blessing for the people who get selected and should get benefited.And also I hope our Indian film industry should reach the heights.
hi
first of all thanks for giving such a great opportunity for freshers. please include me also in the mailing list.
As per the particulars to apply third one is ‘A list of your five favourite films’ can we include the name of the film we narrated in synopsis ?
Please revert
Regards
Srinivasa Reddy
actually by the word synopsis…do u mean the screenplay of the film or about review of what i lik in the film…ie the postives.acting ,negatives etc????…can anyone clarify my doubt???
This was the reply I received from the help desk earlier -
“Dear all,
The synopsis is a test of your grasp of storytelling and your ability to retell that story. It is not a test of filmmaking or film appreciation/criticism or your ability to review a film. It just tries to test what did you take home from the story and how will you retell the same story within 200 words. Hope that clarifies. You can choose any language film as long as you write down the synopsis in English and we insist English because the medium of instruction is English.”
Dear friends,
Its great news that this initiative of a rather unknown facet of cinema “Screenwriting” is taken up by India”s fine
actor and a good gentleman. I had aways been his fan from 1979 and like his film Redrose and Guru and Sagarasangamam very much. Pl keep me listed and would like to attend the worksop God willing.
C. Sriram
Hyderabad
good effort by Kamal, pl keep me in the mailing list.
Sriram
Hyderabad
thank u Ms.shubhashree….. 4m ur reply i infer tat i do hav problems in gettin selected as i mistakenly thought the synopsis as the review of de film….now tat i hav submitted de resume…i cant change it too……hmmm….bad luck…yet hoping 4 de best…..anyways my wishes to u…. :]
Don’t get worried. There is time till 12 May… for all you know others may be worse than you!!! Just a joke… Take things easy – not attending workshop does not mean that you cannot continue to work and study by yourself… isn’t it? I’m just playing the devil’s advocate here – no reason why you don’t stand a chance… Keep your fingers crossed and keep doing what you do best… Read, write, and be creative..!
I don’t know if what I wrote was what they wanted either, but I know it’s readable – rest will be as God ( or the strange coincidences that we will never know why) wills…
hehe….ya….bt cant afford to miss the chance na….so a little bit annoyed….btw…r u working????? u seem to be very matured huh…??
Hi John.
Yes I’m working. You know – chance by definition has a mind of it’s own – so no point worrying about missing a chance. Success will find u if it’s so destined, man!
What’s important is not money and success – what you need will find it’s way to you – what’s important is saying what you wish to say – in art at least. You also keep in mind who you want to say it to and see that there’s no mismatch there – ? -
What are you doing? Student? IIT?
BTW – I don;t mean to imply that getting into this workshop is not important to me… I just mean – don’t worry about what you’ve done after you’ve done it… Now’s the time to wait and see… My tamil friends say – vanda Malai ponaa *** Mudi. Ask someone to translate if you don’t get it first time…!
Good luck!
S