Avid
Learning presents The Art of Filmmaking, a masterclass for independent
filmmakers with Film Director, Writer and Producer Dev Benegal. From concept
to creation to exhibition, Dev will discuss the creative processes involved
in making a film and all stages of its production. Dev’s film, “English,
August”, won National Film Award for Best Feature Film (English) in 1995. It
was the first Indian film to be acquired for distribution by 20th Century
Fox.
Filmmaking involves a number of different and separate stages. In this
masterclass, Dev will explore the entire journey a film takes from an idea to
the development of an initial story through to screenwriting, to casting,
preparing for the production, the production, principal photography also known
as shooting, sound recording, editing, and finally distribution. He will
examine the technical aspects of filmmaking, emphasizing on how decisions
regarding cameras, lenses, light and location etc. affect the tone or style
of a film.
The strength of this masterclass is discovering that part of filmmaking not
taught in film school. What is the journey of a filmmaker and how do they
negotiate that rollercoaster ride? How do they navigate expectations,
struggles and successes? Dev’s strength and unique insights are taking
participants through the real world of filmmaking. He will also examine the
artistic and dramatic aspects involved in visualizing the screenplay and
detail the methods filmmakers use to add to a film’s aesthetic value. How do
the creative visionaries involved in the making of a film, including the
director, the production designer, and the director of photography,
collectively decide how the audience should feel throughout the film? And
what cinematic techniques do they employ to trigger those emotions? He will
also discuss various marketing strategies independent filmmakers use to
promote their films.