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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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I felt that the Scene building session was the best one from the whole session.
Excellent but a short course. Will be definitely joining the Screenwriting Mastery program. Thank you for this workshop.
Techniques of making movie in 360 degree is the best part to understand the basics of making not only movie it can be work's making any video. This session helps to understand the integration of Director, Camera, Soud & Editor It gives clarity on the basic formula of making a video Giving examples are relevant during the session Gone two hours like 2 minutes
It’s an experience every creative person should have in life.
Forge was a lovely experience. I got an opportunity to meet peers and mentors who all share a common love of storytelling. I was instantly able to vibe with every single person, and it helped bring me out of my comfort zone, and gave me that extra push to give my all to writing my book's manuscript. The mentorship sessions with everyone were amazing. I've learnt a lot from Rahul, Praveen, and especially Praveena. The art of bringing more depth to my story, and its characters, is something I'm definitely going to incorporate into my book.
What I didn’t imagine happened. I managed to write synopsis for an entire web series of ten episodes, with well developed characters. All thanks to the space and mentorship provided by Forge. Loved it!
Writing need environment, discipline, focus and mentor for connecting dots ....... and Forge make it that happen for writers.
Ur sincerity of teaching is very touching
So, I came across the post of the direction 101 workshop and by seeing it I didn't hesitate to buy a slot for this workshop because of two factor which are 1) the price and 2) is the content which iam going to learn from this workshop. That's it this my short para on the feedback of the workshop
Instructor Praveen is good. He knows things. As a student i Got a basic idea of things
So, I came across the post of the workshop of Direction 101 workshop and by seeing that I have not hesitate to apply their is two things 1) the price and 2) the content. That's it. This is my short para
It was great intro to screenwriting and storytelling. Looking forward to learn more
The work shop was very good , effective, and included what can be included within the time limit to convey a good awareness about filmmaking.
The fundamentals were explained quite well. Adequate time was given to explain almost each and every aspect of the short filmmaking process. Mentors were well experienced and provided good insight into how a short film can be made on a very tight budget.
Good content delivery, Good pace content, & Good details share for the short movie making, brief discussion and aspects clearing, basic doubt clearing
this class is a new renaissance for me .I have almost given up on things that i used to love like dance ,videography, editing etc and all ..since last 4 years there isn't one time i focus on what i always felt happy doing and satisfied when i show my works to people before and they used to wait for my videos to be uploaded on my channel .After a lot i decided that my past whatever i have been through shouldn't make me a victim of my circumstances but strive through it .If the journey that i will endure from now to reach a level that i envisioned myself takes 10 years then i am glad that i am taking the first step now .Thank you for showing me that you can start anytime in life if you are willing to learn .i am sure i will make myself proud to see myself on the largest of the larger screen that is in the heart of the audience and make a difference in at least 2 lives Thank you i love this workshop looking forward to learn more
Ill see more and thn ill form an opinion.
The workshop successfully explained the key concepts of screenwriting, the difference between a story and screenplay as well as the intricate procedure followed for writing a scene. Overall a wonderful experience though a few more topics could be covered.
First of all thank you to Praveen sir to explaining with examples. I am understanding easily i am happy to joining in this workshop
Absolutely enjoyed the entire session. Especially the structuring of the scene was really good. Got to know about the difference between Story and Screenplay
Loved how taking daily photographs triggered/provided ideas for specific wedding photography. Also, Action, Emotion, and Reaction - the things that we should look out for during wedding photography
I would love to recommend this workshop to every aspiring filmmakers. If you are new or don't know anything about filmmaking but want to start, this can be a great way to level up your knowledge and start your filmmaking journey.
Workshop is very detailed tbh I have learnt a lot of new things about research and micro interaction, wow it's an amazing work shop. Host explanation is amazing i really loved it.
Very informative. Good examples. Used visual teaching tools well. Can’t wait to try more workshops
I liked this initiative for learning with engaging content from online for aspiring filmmakers.
Instructor was very good and the information given was a good starting point.
The workshop is truly amazing and fantastic. The filmmakers who have just started and don't know the basics of Filmmaking. This workshop will be a great help for them. So, I would definitely recommend everyone to attend it. Looking forward to attend other workshop and programs.
The 2-hour session that covered the basics of screenwriting, and I am thoroughly impressed. The session was well-organized and uninterrupted, allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in the material. The presenter demonstrated extensive knowledge of the subject and had a natural ease in teaching, making complex concepts accessible and easy to understand. Their ability to engage the audience and maintain a smooth flow throughout the session was commendable. I now feel more confident in my screenwriting abilities and am eager to apply what I've learned. Overall, it was an incredibly valuable and enjoyable learning experience.
Worth the time. Learned few new things. Need more programs like this on different filmmaking topics and techniques. It would be appreciated.
Great session to understand the basics of screenwriting.
More valuable information which helps to move forward in story writing.
Not much as it was to basic workshop and more of a funnel marketing
Teachers. They communicated everything very precisely and clearly with a good mood
It was a great workshop. At least you get to know the basic knowledge for writing and it will help you in getting out from your writing block.
All teachers explained very precisely. And projection of the clip and their explanation made me understand better
I loved the overall information about the topic as well as the additional tips. The visuals of movies helped to relate to the concept & looking forward to join more sessions.
I would say that, I am an Enthusiast of Cinema for a long time and learning about it in detail was great experience. Thanks
Epic. I learned some new things regarding scripting and structuring a scene.
It was not like an Introduction session, it was way more good and insightful than that. Learnt different aspects.
information given by the mentor in 2hrs workshop is very amazing.
The explanation was excellent and gave a good amount of knowledge
Hey I go through this course it’s really fantastic
HEY I IEXPERIENCED THE COURSE ITS MORE EXCITING AND INFORMATIVE
Thankyou for the basics of Film making workshop.
I just love this webinar I was feeling i just wanted to learn more and not stopped because filmmaking is my life and i didn't feel bored to learn about it . And Thanks to the mentors who make me feel motivated and comfortable during webinar so thanks so much to them ❤️
Scintillating way of explanation and incredible pedagogy.
"I had an amazing experience at the workshop! The hands-on approach, engaging discussions, and expert guidance made learning both fun and insightful. What I loved the most was how practical and interactive the sessions were, making complex concepts easy to understand. The supportive community and knowledgeable mentors truly inspired me, and I highly recommend this workshop to anyone eager to expand their skills. Looking forward to more such enriching experiences!"
It is good to watch, I thought pitchdeck will be discussed in this session. A little sad thing but overall the session is good.
The class was informative and very much essential for beginners yes it was short and crisp expected to be a bit long anyway it was for 2 hours only this much they could cover the topics, Thank You very much for the insights and knowledge.
Loved the simplicity with which the mentor broke down all the components of Screenplay writing process
I loved the part on how we describe things for a screen , considering the sound and visual on what all things we could include to convey how the world looks like.
The Understandable Communication Language
"I had an amazing experience at the workshop! The hands-on approach, engaging discussions, and expert guidance made learning both fun and insightful. What I loved the most was how practical and interactive the sessions were, making complex concepts easy to understand. The supportive community and knowledgeable mentors truly inspired me, and I highly recommend this workshop to anyone eager to expand their skills. Looking forward to more such enriching experiences!"
explaining the way to develop the mindset
Love how everyone with the same interests came together
Knowing different types of editing styles
Great workshop. I have been doing short films I needed technical knowledge. I got a base knowledge.
The workshop was great with really affordable price. i loved it a lot
I came upon this workshop through social media, glad i registered it for it. Was always excited about film-making and now i got the best workshop which covered maximum things with perfect explanation. Thanks to Rahul for putting things in structured manner it was truly amazing
I appreciate the mentors for kick-starting my screenwriting journey. I found this session to be very helpful
So the objective was to inform the participants on screen writing. The objective was achieved in abundance. Excellent job for an introductory session.
It was an eye opener and a no brainer experience..
It was good as it was my first time experience with film making. I got to learn a lot on what not do and what to do.
"Forge is forge " it can't be replaced by anything,one of the best crew of filmmaking experts also the fellow students of my batchmates who purely love film making,when this two comes to one place and there is a nothing more beautiful than that where "Magic happens".
It was informative, good insight and overall great. only thing speaker didn't answer any questions asked by anyone.
Loved it. Good to go for the next session.
I liked the in depth knowledge and making it overly simple at the same time.
It's the best class I ever attended because of getting to know the clear differenciation between Story and Screenplay.
Hi, I have always had a liking to narrate and create a content. But this being first one to do it in a structure. Thanks for that.
its just like i liked your add campaign that made me resgister just by seeing it , hats off to the seo
It's the best platform to learn about film making no doubt why it's getting more popular
Overall, Forge was a nice experience because it gave us a platform to connect with likeminded people to make our own films and it gave us a push to explore more in the world of filmmaking.
Perfect location great people nice vibes and creative environment for levelling up
Great program for aspirants who are looking for on set experience with feature film grade equipment.
The first hesitant step that I took, to another world, to create the world I've always dreamt of . I definitely would take this step again, without hesitations.
Forge indeed helps in making progressive network of people the thing most required in film making.
It was phenomenal experience from day 1 .. the vibes, energy were on next level. Mentorship from industry people itself is a fortunate thing to happen. I loved the way how Forge handled everyone’s request by having one thing in their mind to give memorable experience which they did !! Kudos to the team !!
Circles was the first film networking event that I had attended, and it was a very pleasant learning experience. We were made to feel very comfortable, and the sessions provided us with some valuable insights. Also it was nice to meet some new and like-minded folks! Looking forward for the future sessions...
Good initiative for a aspiring filmmaker and writer
A good starting place for any one getting into film industry
I liked the way he spoke about what could help upgrade our skill in wedding photography. It was informative.
Before this, I thought the story is main part in the film.But this workshop helps me to approach the film making in new way.
The tutor Mr. Pravin is very knowledgeable and helpful to me in this workshop, learnt many new things about how a film is being staged.
way he speck but i now its a recorder one but its use full
I'm happy that I joined the workshop, got to know about many new things. The workshop was also well explained by the mentor.
We can do it way better in terms of topics covered and presentation
All the experiences being shared was wonderful
Sir Im Daeevessh Jaisar an author for Book The Mantra : Mystery on Mayahatti Mountains, genre - Mystery, Thriller, Horror with twisted end, I would like to pitch this story to you, pls allow a suitable time - M - Below is my Feedback Step by Step process explained in detail, movie examples were related and made the process easy to understand, good knowledge gained in short period. Only AOI is the website hangs in between session.
It was an inspiring session to learn about short film making.
It was wonderful workshop...Mentor was truly insightful...want to learn nxt chapter
Worthy workshop , with a small amount got lot of information about screenwriter , filmaking etc..
As my experience it's awesome to learn some depth things of cinema,storytelling breaking down the scenes of particular film.Yeah,it's a great experience.Best wishes for your future projects.
I really loved the crystal clear explanation
really well Usefull workshop,thanks to Praveen , for his effort making me undestarnd easy to undestand
Had a clear idea about the basics of film making .. the things elaborated regarding camera and lens gave clarity of filming .. can explain a little about the practical difficulties and stuffs happen practically
This is a wonderful online platform for all aspiring filmmakers to take their first steps and learn the art of storytelling through cinema. I would highly recommend it if you are pursuing your passion but don't know where to start
The class was super active which just made it more interesting. The teacher's explained everything thoroughly that made it even easier. Very interesting session and I'm happy I signed uup for it.
It is good for the people who are in very initial level to get understand about the short film making.The presenter Rahul delivered well. Overall useful for the beginners.
Best thing was about character arc.The way he explained was outstanding
The detailing about the Photos and lighting