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Each review below was written by a student on the feedback form at the end of their programme between 2022 to 2026, and rated 4 out of 5 or higher. The dates are the day each one was submitted. Nothing here is written by us.
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Real world insight, Impactful and actionable advice, No sugar coating.
A Full Breakdown of things, how things work in an Ad Film from a Client pov as well
Quite an insightful session to begin about ad filmmaking.
the structure and path of becoming AD filmmaker
he was very insightful and made the session interesting
This is the first time I've attended this seminar. I had some prior knowledge about screenwriting, but this seminar cleared up many of my doubts about story structure, themes, and character arcs.
This is my 2nd workshop , really good and use full to me ...and some other are gives the many ideas while the webinar thats makes me feel better
The teaching is engaging, giving real movie examples. the narration of the tutor is emerging.
The depth and clarity for newcomers and beginners was very perfect and easy to understand
Whomever is passionate about Visual filming art this is one right place to start and also I would appreciate if you send me the community link to getting connected to network
The presentation and insights by Praveen
A great, immersive experience which focused on practical-learning, led by action-oriented individuals who are passionate, knowledgeable and easy to approach.
It is a life changing experience, made me so much of self sufficient and productive in my work
The Forge has been a transformative experience for me. It didn't just teach me how to use AI—it changed how I think about solving problems, learning faster, and creating value. What I loved most was the community of builders who openly shared ideas, challenged each other, and celebrated every small win. The Forge gave me the confidence to experiment, build, and share my journey with others. I'm grateful to be part of this incredible community, and I know this is just the beginning.
This was one of the best learning experiences of my life. I had the opportunity to spend time with 17 incredible individuals from diverse backgrounds, functions, and regions, each bringing unique perspectives and experiences. Interacting and collaborating with such a diverse group was one of the most valuable aspects of the residency program. I learned a great deal throughout the program—not only about AI and how it can become an effective teammate, but also many valuable leadership, collaboration, and life lessons. This residency has broadened my perspective, strengthened my problem-solving approach, and inspired me to continue learning and embracing innovation.
It was very enlightening for me to learn how a story is shaped, especially how a film is developed through stages. I loved the part where several examples of films were presented to explain certain topics.
Must have appetizer for a great appetite in film making.
Yes this workshop sill reignite that flame of passion for films and filmmaking. You will feel that rush of emotions to immediately make your first film. Definitely should enroll for the same
I learn the basic of the fillm making and improve my with your work shop and it was helpful for me
The workshop was really informative. The breadth of the content was very engrossing. The workshop really ignited my flame, which I thought went off.
I had an amazing experience in this workshop. The sessions were engaging, and the trainers made every topic easy to understand. I gained practical knowledge and confidence, and I enjoyed learning with everyone. I'm really glad I attended and would recommend it to anyone who wants to learn something new.
I have learn a lot as a beginner. I'm happy to register in this workshop.
Explanations given by the tutor gave a wider knowledge about watching a film and a scene mindfully.
This workshop was a great experience for me. I learned many new things in a simple and interesting way. The trainers were very supportive and always encouraged us to ask questions. I especially liked the hands-on activities because they made learning fun and easy. I would definitely recommend this workshop to other students.
Loved about easy categorization of shots, angles, camera framing, camera movements,and in special about the Mise En Scene.
It was a great experience. A lot of things were taught in just 2 hours which were crisp and interesting to learn. The session had variety. There were scenes from movies shown to us, a short story was given to read and explanation were very detailed. The overall experience was very good.
New learning curve to become a screenwriter
As an aspiring filmmaker, I found this workshop extremely insightful. The practical approach, real-world examples, and clear guidance made learning enjoyable and inspiring. It gave me the confidence to improve my skills and take the next step in my filmmaking journey. Thank you for an amazing experience!
the workshop was a good experience. it was informative as a beginner in the field.
मैं कवि हूँ सौंदर्य, आनंद वह भी सच्चिदानंद की तलाश में सदैव तत्पर।
It is a great experience but sorry I am not able to afford course.
It was precise, informative and easily understandable.
I attended ur film making workshop 6 months ago Today I attended the screenwriting workshop and I lost track of time! It was so interesting and captivating plus I made notes to the point I didn’t over detail them as I was so invested in the session It was a good introduction to the world of screenwriting and I specially loved the section highlighting the difference between story and screenplay
It was informative to me as a beginner. The session was interesting and made me understand screenwriting better.
The information on screenplay writing was precise and easily understandable.
The workshop was incredibly engaging and easy to follow, even for someone with no prior screenwriting experience. What I loved most was how complex storytelling concepts were broken down into simple, practical techniques that I could immediately understand and apply. The sessions on character development, emotional arcs, and the difference between an incident and a story were especially insightful. I left the workshop feeling inspired, more confident in my writing, and excited to explore storytelling in a deeper way. Thank you for creating such a welcoming and enriching learning experience!
It was very well explained and an inspiring session.It has given me the basics of story writing in a very simplified way..thank you so much
It was amazing experience. The way you guys structured and explained, it's awesome. Keep growing 💗
It was good ! 98% basics and 2% advanced information !
I loved the way of teaching and explaining the things
Wild life documentary film making example
The session s topic which helps the humans awareness of nature through cinema
I love he way of explaining the basic and he explained some movie scenes is really impressive and today I learn perspective of movie scenes
Clarity regarding the purpose and the process of Conservation filmmaking. Simplicity in the lecture with inspiring lived examples.
New insights. A different genre altogether
Bringing out the example as animal into a simple and clear understanding of Film making.
Cant say much as joined late. But loved this something new topic, i have never heard of.
The depth of knowledge provided by the mentor as he took us in the world of Ott drama and how we could make our mark in that world.
The insider of how to crack the OTT game, and how it's different from the normal film.
Most apt for those setting out on a journey into OTT
About current ott setups...like...contemporary 5 act ...
The mentor gave real industry insights-honest, no makeover
The content. The precise and effective nature of them. Also the interactive mode with audience.
The step by step guide to create a pitch and how to go ahead with it
The mentor was too friendly and abhishek was supported to know more knowledge
The structure of the presentation and walkthru
It was really good the experience and the explanation of topic were easily understood by the mentor.
Bohut he achaa tha it was very informative, as a beginner it was very confusing for me from where to start but after this session I got a clear roadmap ,thank you , nd thanks to your team for the efforts
The session was fantastic, eye opening and completely reframed how I view non-fiction filmmaking. The session was perfectly paced, deeply insightful, and packed with industry secrets you can't just find in a textbook.
Slow and steady.. Explained with apt examples and with clarity
Good content & way of teaching Very understandable, with good examples & terms
Aayna madam's journey through her three documentary films...the way she taught us via real experience.
The basics on film making was great sessions
Though it was fast pace due to constraints of time but had a great session learning the basics of film making
Lot of things about documentary story telling
You could write: > **What I loved about today's session was the way she shared her own experiences. As a beginner, it made documentary filmmaking feel much easier to understand and encouraged me to create my own documentary. I also liked her advice about watching a lot of documentaries to learn and improve. I've already started watching them, and I really enjoyed the way she explained everything.**
First time learning about documentaries. And it seems soo interesting, now it made me so curious to watch documentaries for the first time ever. And learn more.
The honesty and the fund of experience she shared.
Start what you have never wait for perfect resorces
Breaking down on the whole short film process.
More into the depth,more into the Other side.
Yeah I enjoyed it and get excited about this program.It is very useful for me to learn about new things
PPT and the the way mentor is explaining things..overall good.
I like the section of using things at a cheap level and have maximum results
The attention seeking points to be in Shortfilm
After the workshop, I realized that I need to have a broader vision for screenwriting than storywriting.
I really enjoyed the storytelling and screenplay writing workshop! Honestly, I wasn't sure what to expect going in, but I walked out genuinely happy that I attended. It wasn't too technical which I appreciate, as someone who has zero knowledge about screenplay writing it was really knowledgeable and understand for me. Would definitely recommend it!
The session was very informative. A lot of the concepts of screenplay writing were explained with good examples.
What an amazing workshop, attention to details and such nice way of portraying every step in screenwriting.
It was my first session on screen writing and I enjoyed a lot. There was lot of learning and I am sure that I will apply in my film making. I aspire to achieve the greatest. Thanks a lot.
The workshop made me feel that I need to have a broader vision to be a screenwriter than a storywriter.
The way explain about story writting step by step are very good
Screen writing was very clearly explained with very good slides, very short movie video examples...Movie watching , appreciation is done from a new perspective..Thanks for your excellent session
The Insights on the speciality of the film which made it unconventional for world Cinema and more on its narrative elements.
It was really a great experience I have the thought of joining the cohort will meet you there
The explanation and decoding. The host interacted with everyone very well.
The way of explanation and very well interactive during the session
The depth we went about parasite. I understood soo much more, learnt sooo much how good the director is.
I loved the course! It was a good learning experience and i got basics cleared in just 2 hours. Praveen sir explained everything very well!
The whole seminar was fun. I learned and understood many concepts and as a writer it helped me a lot in gaining clarity to how screenwriting works by watching clips. It was fun and knowledgeable.
Specially I loved the way how you teach the technical ingredients about screen writing and story writing, I'm feeling great to join you.
For me who has zero knowledge about writing a story or a screenplay this class me very beginner friendly insights in that world.
I am trying to write my first script,with this workshop I have gotten a great idea of what I was missing from my scripts.thank you for that,the workshop was wonderful
In short period htr host introduced many topics, my only concern was if he used some hindi sentences it would be great.
I enjoyed the venue and the wide array of writing experiences and perspectives that my colleagues brought to the event. The mentors were incredibly helpful, they guided me and even helped me develop some great plot points through brief but meaningful discussions.
Atleast how one should think how a story can be present to the final product
The orientation was very helpful and the host was really helpful and explained everything very clearly
Hahahaha Virtual love Unseen Unattended
It was certainly a great exposure, but it felt so theoretical; at times, it got really boring.
I had a Great experience as a beginner got lot to from the workshop