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About LIFM

Lumiere Institute of Filmmaking – Where Stories Come to Life.

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Masterclass in Direction

Duration : Weekday: 60 sessions - Mon - Fri (10 AM - 1 PM) | Weekend: 24 sessions - Sat & Sun (10 AM - 5 PM)

Theory Sessions : Weekday: 1-2 hours/day Weekend: 3 hours/day This will include celebrity guest faculties from the film industry.

Guided Practical Sessions : Weekday: 2-3 hours/day Weekend: 3-4 hours/day

Outcome : Completion of a short film with importance to story and scriptwriting

Course Fee : Weekday: INR 1,00,000 Weekend: INR 75,000 *Taxes as applicable

Who It's For : Aspiring directors, filmmakers, beginners, college students, aspiring creators, hobbyists, no experience required.

Program Overview

The Direction Masterclass at Lumiere Institute of Filmmaking (LIFM) is a comprehensive 3-month programme designed to train aspiring filmmakers in the art of visual storytelling. Offered in both weekday and weekend formats, the course blends theory with hands-on practice to help students translate scripts into powerful screen experiences.

From understanding narrative structure and visual language to working closely with actors and crew, the course covers both foundational and advanced directing techniques. Students learn how to shape performances, plan scenes visually, and bring emotion, rhythm, and meaning to every frame—ultimately learning how to give life to a script through cinematic vision.

 
 

Final Project

Each student will produce a 3-5 min (weekday) and 1-2 min (weekend) short film using AI assistance in post. Best film will be awarded at the graduation ceremony by a jury of filmmakers and industry professionals.

  • Short film with optional AI-enhancement
  • Best usage of direction techiques will be appreciated
  • Screened at graduation with awards and jury feedback

 

Course Curriculum

1.1 Evolution of World and Indian Cinema

1.2 Classic Cinema Movements - Indian & International

1.3 Technical Fundamentals of Cinema

2.1 Role of a Director

2.2 Understanding Cinematic Space & Time

2.3 Film Language: Shot, Scene & Sequence

2.4 Film Genres

3.1 3 Stages of Film Production

3.2 Blocking & Staging a Scene

3.3 Staging & Handling Actors

3.4 Shot Divisions & Continuity

3.5 Mise-en-Scene & Breakdown

3.6 Camera & Subject Movements

4.1 Director's Vision & Treatment Writing

4.2 Script Analysis from a Director's Perspective

4.3 Visual References, Mood Boards & Look Books

4.4 Story Boarding & Short Listing (manual & digital)

4.5 Casting Process & Audition Techniques

4.6 Location Scouting & Legal Permissions

5.1 Set Etiquette & Director's Set Command

5.2 Rehearsal Techniques for Actors

5.3 Handling Improvisation on Set

5.4 Directing Emotional Beats & Subtext

5.5 Managing Time Pressure & Creative Compromises

5.6 Working with Child Artists & Non-Actors

6.1 Story & Screenplay

6.2 Writing a Script

6.3 One Line - Synopsis

6.4 Classic Three Act Structure 

6.5 Different Screenplay Writing Methods

6.6 Dialogue Writing

6.7 Preparing a Bound Script

7.1 Cinematographer - Finalising Visual Style & Location Recce

7.2 Editor - Cuts, Montage, Rhythm, Pace & Continuity

7.3 Sound - Sync Sound, Foley, Dialgoues, Music Production & Sound Mixing

7.4 Actors - Dialogue Delivery, Script, Accent & Dubbing

8.1 Lenses for Storytelling

8.2 Camera Formats & Aspect Ratios

8.3 Basics of Lighting for Directors

8.4 Directing for Sync vs Non-Sync Sound

8.5 Understanding Editing While Shooting

8.6 Digital Cinema Cameras & Workflows

9.1 Director's Cut vs Final Cut

9.2 Working with Background Score & Sound Design

9.3 Color Grading Basics for Directors

9.4 ADR & Dubbing Supervision

9.5 Test Screenings & Feedback Handling

10.1 Managing a Film Crew

10.2 Call Sheet & Batta

10.3 Film Associations & It's Role

10.4 Budgeting

10.5 Film Production

10.6 Short Filmmaking & Pilot Film

10.7 Film Distribution Method

11.1 Understanding Film Viewing, Appreciation & Criticism

11.2 Iconic Directors & Their Filmography

11.3 Film Festivals

11.4 Exercise: Continuity, Mise-en-Scene, Scene Breakdown

11.5 Project: Making a Short Film

12.1 Directing for OTT Platforms & Web Series

12.2 Short Film vs Feature Film Direction

12.3 Low-Budget & Guerrilla Filmmaking

12.4 AI & Technology in Filmmaking

12.5 Mobile Filmmaking & New Media Storytelling

12.6 Social Media & Film Promotion 

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