Workshop at IITM 6-10 May Last date for sending applications: April 5

Dear All,
IIT Madras presents
IMAGING CINEMA Emerging Trends in Filmmaking

Workshop at IITM 6-10 May Last date for sending applications: April 5

IIT Madras will be organizing a Workshop “Imaging Cinema: Emerging Trends in Filmmaking” from 6-10 May. At the end of the workshop participants will be equipped with sufficient knowledge and insight into the current trends in filmmaking. Focus will be on recent trends in Direction/Storytelling, and Cinematography.

An IIT Madras certificate of participation will be given at the end of the Workshop.


EXPERTS: Sessions will be conducted by experts in direction, cinematography and editing from India and Canada . Some of the resource people are:

Mr.R.Balki (director of Paa & Cheeni Kum),
Mr Santosh Sivan (director of Ashoka & Terrorist/cinematographer of Raavan, Dil Se & Iruvar),
Mr Dibakar Banerjee ( National Award winning director of Oye Lucky Lucky Oye, Love Sex aur Dhoka & Khosla ka Ghosla),
Mr. Abhishek Chaubey (director of Ishqiya; screenwriter of Kaminey)
Mr. Alphonse Roy (Cinematographer of Aamir),
Mr.Saurabh Shukla (writer of Satya/actor Slumdog Millionaire),
Mr. Sreekar Prasad (7 time National Award Winning Editor of Kaminey, Dil Chahta Hai, Firaaq & Yuva),
Ms. Fowzia Fathima(Cinematographer of Kuchh toh Hai, Mitr My Friend),
Mr. Nasser (Chachi 420 , Quick Gun Murugan, actor),
Mr. Michael Filimowicz (Canadian expert in digital photography & interactive video).

Fees: Rs 3500/ for students. (Rs 5000 for Working people/professionals)

Applications are available on our official site: http://imagingcinema.com

Applications are also available on the official blog: http://imagingcinema.wordpress.com/

Eligibility: All those who are passionate about cinema.

Last date for sending applications: 5 April 2010.


Application processing fee: Rs 100 (Non-Refundable).

A demand draft for Rs. 100 in the name of Imaging Cinema has to be taken and the original(hard copy) must be sent to Dr. Aysha Iqbal, Assistant Professor, department of humanities and social sciences, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. The number of this DD must be entered in the specified space in the application form. Alternatively, the sum of Rs 100 can be submitted by transferring the money through the internet banking facility. Account Name: Imaging Cinema. Account Number: 31088336937. IFSC: SBIn0001055. Branch Name: SBI IIT. Bank: State Bank of India

WORKSHOP FEE: Rs 3500/

Inauguration: 5th May at 5pm Workshop Dates: 6-10 May Venue: IIT Madras

DDs in hard copies should be made in the name “Imaging Cinema” and sent to

DrAysha Iqbal ,
Asst Professor , Dept of Humanities & Social Sciences
IIT Madras , Chennai 6000036

For further details please contact: Dr Aysha Iqbal (Faculty organizer) at essaarester@gmail.com; Cell: 9444766000 / 9551783161

HospitalityThe participants who require accomodation will be given accomadation within the campus. Hostel, which are Non A/C room, rent per day is Rs 150. DD must be drawn out in favour of : Chairman, Council of Wardens IIT Madras.
Guest House, A/C single room for 5-10th may (arrival 5th morning, departure 10th evening) is Rs 1500/- total. DD must be drawn out in favour of Taramani Guest House, IIT Madras.
The DD for the hostel as well as the guest house must be sent to: Dr. Aysha Iqbal Viswamohan, Assistant professor, Room 342, Dept. of Humanities and social sciences, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, Chennai- 600036.
Mid morning Tea, Lunch and evening tea will be provided by the organisers at the venue from 6th may to 10th may

SHORT FILM FEST @MGIT,HYDERABADMAXIMUM LENGTH :15 MINS

SHORT FILM FEST @MGIT,HYDERABADMAXIMUM LENGTH :15 MINS
EVENT DAY : 7TH APRIL,2010
ENTRY FEE : 200/-
LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION.:5TH APRIL,2010
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