LevelUp Masterclasses 7 recorded classes
Learn the craft from the people who made Jailer, Vikram, KGF and Enthiran.
Seven recorded masterclasses in direction, film editing, film scoring, art direction and photography. Each is taught by the person who did the work. Pay once, from ₹999, and keep it for life.
- Kolamaavu Kokila
- Doctor
- Beast
- Jailer
- Jailer 2
- Maanagaram
- Kaithi
- Master
- Vikram
- Leo
- Coolie
- Pizza
- Jigarthanda
- Petta
- Jagame Thandhiram
- Mahaan
- Ugramm
- Mufti
- KGF
- Salaar
- Kaakha Kaakha
- Sivaji
- Vaaranam Aayiram
- Enthiran
- I
- Yennai Arindhaal
- 3
- Naanum Rowdy Dhaan
- Thaanaa Serndha Koottam
- Theri
- Vishwaroopam
- 24
- Kadaram Kondan
The seven masterclasses
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Director
Nelson Dilipkumar
How he writes and stages commercial cinema, from the first idea to the set.
Directed Kolamaavu Kokila · Doctor · Beast · Jailer · Jailer 2
- Lessons
- 29
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Language
- Tamil, English subtitles
₹2,499 See the class -
Director
Lokesh Kanagaraj
Writing, directing and building a shared film universe, episode by episode.
Directed Maanagaram · Kaithi · Master · Vikram · Leo · Coolie
- Lessons
- 15
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Language
- Tamil, English subtitles
₹1,499 See the class -
Director
Karthik Subbaraj
Storytelling, editing and working with actors, from his own films.
Directed Pizza · Jigarthanda · Petta · Jagame Thandhiram · Mahaan
- Lessons
- 24
- Runtime
- 3h 4m
- Language
- Tamil, English subtitles
₹2,499 See the class -
Music director
Ravi Basrur
How he scores a film, from the village of Basrur to the KGF soundtrack.
Scored Ugramm · Mufti · KGF · Salaar
- Runtime
- 5h 10m
- Language
- Kannada, English subtitles
₹2,499 See the class -
Film editor
Anthony Gonsalvez
He edits a whole short film on screen and explains each cut as he makes it.
Edited Kaakha Kaakha · Sivaji · Vaaranam Aayiram · Enthiran · I · Yennai Arindhaal
- Lessons
- 19
- Runtime
- 3h 3m
- Language
- English
₹1,999 See the class -
Art director
DRK Kiran
Set design, quick fixes on the shooting floor and miniatures, from his own films.
Art direction for 3 · Naanum Rowdy Dhaan · Thaanaa Serndha Koottam · Doctor · Beast · Jailer
- Lessons
- 20
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Language
- Tamil and English
₹999 See the class -
Photographer
G Venket Ram
Light, location and preparation, worked through his own portrait and film shoots.
Shot stills for Theri · Vishwaroopam · 24 · Kadaram Kondan · the Raja Ravi Varma calendar
- Lessons
- 21
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Language
- Tamil and English
₹2,499 See the class
Doctor, Beast and Jailer appear twice on this wall. Nelson Dilipkumar directed them, and DRK Kiran was their art director.
All seven at a glance
| Masterclass | Craft | Lessons | Runtime | Language | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Dilipkumar | Direction | 29 | 2h 20m | Tamil, English subtitles | ₹2,499 |
| Lokesh Kanagaraj | Direction | 15 | 1h 34m | Tamil, English subtitles | ₹1,499 |
| Karthik Subbaraj | Direction | 24 | 3h 4m | Tamil, English subtitles | ₹2,499 |
| Ravi Basrur | Music scoring | See class page | 5h 10m | Kannada, English subtitles | ₹2,499 |
| Anthony Gonsalvez | Film editing | 19 | 3h 3m | English | ₹1,999 |
| DRK Kiran | Art direction | 20 | 1h 52m | Tamil and English | ₹999 |
| G Venket Ram | Photography | 21 | 2h 19m | Tamil and English | ₹2,499 |
What comes with every masterclass
One payment
No subscription. Each class is a single payment, between ₹999 and ₹2,499.
Yours for life
The class stays in your LevelUp account. Rewatch any lesson as often as you like.
Sign in with your phone
Your account is your phone number. You sign in with a one-time code; there is no password to remember.
7-day refund
Ask within 7 days of buying and before you have watched 25% of the class. Read the refund policy.
Questions people ask
What is a LevelUp masterclass?
A recorded course taught by one working film professional, about their own craft and their own films. You pay once, from ₹999 to ₹2,499, and watch the lessons whenever you like.
Which masterclass should I start with?
Start with the craft you want to work in. For directing, Lokesh Kanagaraj's class is the shortest, at 1h 34m, and Karthik Subbaraj's is the longest, at 3h 4m. Anthony Gonsalvez teaches editing, Ravi Basrur film scoring, DRK Kiran art direction and G Venket Ram photography.
What language are the masterclasses in?
Nelson Dilipkumar, Lokesh Kanagaraj and Karthik Subbaraj teach in Tamil with English subtitles. Ravi Basrur teaches in Kannada with English subtitles. Anthony Gonsalvez teaches in English. DRK Kiran and G Venket Ram teach in Tamil and English.
How long do I keep access?
For life. Once you buy a masterclass it stays in your LevelUp account, and you can rewatch any lesson as often as you like. You sign in with a one-time code sent to your phone.
Can I get a refund?
Yes, within 7 days of buying, as long as you have watched less than 25% of the class. The full terms are in the LevelUp refund policy.