Program in Film Making — AI Integrated
Master the complete cinematic filmmaking journey: screenwriting, visual storytelling, directing actors, multi-camera cinematography, lighting setups, location sound recording, film editing, and DaVinci Resolve color grading.
About The Film Making Program
Backed by Reliance Entertainment — one of India's most celebrated film production powerhouses — this comprehensive 12-month program provides an authentic, hands-on filmmaking immersion. You will learn everything required to write, shoot, direct, edit, and finish broadcast-quality short films, music videos, and commercial advertisements.
What You'll Learn:
Screenwriting, three-act story structure, script formatting, dialogue writing, and character development.
Cinematography: camera anatomy, exposure triangle, lens choices, depth of field, and camera movement.
Lighting setups: 3-point lighting, dramatic high-contrast lighting, color temperatures, and grip gear handling.
Directing actors, scene blocking, shot lists, floor plans, and on-set assistant directing protocols.
Location sound recording, boom mic operation, lavaliers, Foley, and multitrack audio mixing in Audition.
Non-linear video editing in Premiere Pro, Hollywood-standard color grading in DaVinci Resolve, and AI pre-viz.
Internship & Placement Support:
Directing Your Own Short Film
Write, shoot, and direct your own graduation short film with complete studio equipment and crew support.
AI Pre-Visualization Workflows
Use Midjourney, Runway ML, and ChatGPT to generate storyboards, moodboards, and pitch decks.
Film Festival Submission
Guidance on packaging and submitting your short film to national and international film festivals.
Industry Placement Connections
Opportunities to assist on real film sets, OTT web series, ad agencies, and media production houses.
Syllabus Overview (2 Semesters)
Our 12-month program is structured into 2 progressive semesters covering pre-production through post-production:
- Screenplay Fundamentals: Premise, Logline, Beat Sheet & Character Arc
- Standard Script Formatting in Final Draft
- Visual Storytelling: Mise-en-scène, Storyboarding & Shot Design
- Camera Operations: 4K Cinema Cameras, Lenses, Focal Length & Composition
- Cinematic Lighting Techniques: 3-Point Lighting, Key, Fill, Backlight & Diffusers
- Location Sound Recording: Shotgun/Boom Mics, Wireless Lavaliers & Field Recorders
- AI Concept Storyboards & Visual Pitch Decks (Midjourney & ChatGPT)
- Directing Actors: Casting, Auditions, Script Breakdown & Blocking Rehearsals
- Assistant Directing & Set Management: Call Sheets & Production Logs
- Film Editing in Premiere Pro: Pacing, Montage, Continuity & Dramatic Tension
- Audio Post-Production in Adobe Audition: Dialogue Clean-up, ADR, SFX & Score
- Professional Color Grading in DaVinci Resolve: Color Wheels, Curves, Nodes & LUTs
- Graduation Short Film Production & Film Festival Showcase
Software & Equipment Covered
Train with industry-standard cinema gear and post-production suites:
DaVinci Resolve
Color Grading & FinishingPremiere Pro
Non-Linear Film EditingFinal Draft
Screenplay & Script FormattingAdobe Audition
Sound Design & Audio MixingRunway ML
AI Pre-Viz & Video GenerationChatGPT & Claude
Screenwriting & Script DoctoringCareer Roles & Opportunities
Graduates of the Film Making Program are equipped to pursue exciting cinematic careers:
Film Director
Guide the artistic, narrative, and visual vision of feature films, shorts, and series.
Cinematographer / DoP
Command camera operations, framing, and lighting to craft the film's visual identity.
Screenwriter
Write compelling narratives, screenplays, dialogue, and story bibles for films and OTT platforms.
Assistant Director (AD)
Manage set operations, production schedules, shot lists, and actor calls on live film sets.
Film Editor
Assemble footage, craft dramatic pacing, cut narrative scenes, and supervise final conforming.
Commercial Ad Filmmaker
Direct and produce high-impact brand commercial films, promotional videos, and music videos.
Why Reliance Academy?
True cinematic heritage with direct studio backing:
Studio Backed
Backed by Reliance Entertainment — leading Indian film & content production company.
Placement Assistance
Dedicated film festival support, portfolio curation, and industry assistant director referrals.
AI Integrated
Leverage cutting-edge generative AI for storyboards, pitch decks, and virtual table reads.
Active Alumni Network
Alumni actively working in Kollywood, Bollywood, and streaming media production houses.