Film & TV Direction Course (6 Months)
ZIMA’s Film & TV Direction Course is designed to equip aspiring directors with the core skills
required to
lead a film or television production. This intensive six-month program blends theoretical knowledge
with
extensive hands-on training, ensuring students gain real-world filmmaking experience.
Career Opportunities:
Upon completing the program, students can pursue careers as film or television directors. While many
graduates step directly into directing roles, it is recommended to gain experience as an assistant
director
(AD) to understand industry workflows and enhance career prospects. ZIMA’s rigorous training ensures
that
students become valuable assets to any production team, setting the stage for a successful career in
the
entertainment industry.
Program Highlights:
- Intensive 6-month training covering all aspects of directing.
- Combination of theoretical learning and hands-on practicals.
- Master storytelling, screenplay writing, and cinematic techniques.
- Direct your own documentaries, ad films, and final film projects.
- Learn from experienced Bollywood professionals and industry experts.
- Gain knowledge in cinematography, editing, production, and marketing.
- Develop a deep understanding of film appreciation and analysis.
- Prepare for a career as a director or assistant director in films and television.
- ✓ The evolution and the history of cinema
- ✓ Film analysis and film appreciation
- ✓ The language and the grammar of cinema
- ✓ Who is a director?
- ✓ Techniques of screenplay writing
- ✓ Narrative Formats, Film Genres
- ✓ Staging the scene & Shooting techniques
- ✓ Handling of actors, technicians and other unit members
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✓ Basics & advanced classes in Cinematography, Editing and other relevant areas of
filmmaking
- ✓ Production and marketing management of films and Television shows
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✓ Practicals in documentary filmmaking, ads and promos, song picturization and a final film
project