Filmmaking Workshop: From Idea to Screen

Prakash Jha shares insights on the art and technique of filmmaking in four modules.

April 13, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Planning a Film
Friend Center 006

This session will discuss origin of ideas for films: what can inspire to tell a story? Prakash Jha will share his journey in the world of cinema, including his progression from a documentary to commercial cinema. He will discuss films that draw upon real world events, such as "Gangaajal" (2003), based on Bhagalpur blinding incidents in Bihar between 1979 to 1980, as well as adapting literary works.

April 14
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Writing a Screenplay
Frist Center 302
What is drama in a story? This workshop will feature practical hands on aspects of screenplay writing. Prakash Jha will discuss the art of writing for the screen, and scenes from his movies will be discussed in class.

April 15
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Shooting a Film
Friend Center Convocation Room

1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Editing a Film
Friend Center Convocation Room

In these two modules, Jha will discuss the process of shooting a film in preproduction, production and postproduction, such as location, cast, lighting, camera, editing, music, sound design, mixing, and more. In addition, he will also screen some of the exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of his acclaimed films to give students an introduction to the entire process of shooting a film.

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Co-hosted with: Princeton Institute for International & Regional Studies, Center for Global India (OWNER)