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Film Making Residency

About the Course
Course Highlights & Perks
21-Day Curriculum
Week 1: Story & Script Labs, pitch contest
Week 2: Production drills, location shoots, mentor drop-ins
Week 3: Edit & sound workshops, festival-ready finishing, final showcase
Mentor Sessions
(one marquee guest each week)
Hands-On Gear Library — DSLRs, mirrorless rigs, recorders, lighting kits
Nightly Movie-Night Screenings with group critique
Weekly Filmmaking Contests
Internship Short-List with partner studios and brands
Morning Yoga + Breath-Work on the beach
Community Add-Ons
Pub crawl & street-food hop
Casino night on the Mandovi River
Adventure days
Live-music / open-mic evenings
Accommodation Options
Day-Pass Creator (commuter access)
Crew-House Resident (shared space, all meals)
Pro (private AC suite, all meals)
Batch Deferment & Seat Transfer flexibility (see Roll-Camera Policy)
Global Alumni Network for future crew calls, festival advice and project hookups
Ready to write, shoot, create—and prove cinema is still alive?
Apply now and secure your slate for the Monsoon Edition 2025
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Mentors & Industry Experts

Curated mentors and industry expert coming together to share and develop as a team.
