FILM DIRECTION COURSE

At FACE Academy, Film Direction course is built as a collaborative, hands-on process rooted in real filmmaking practice. Students are trained to take a story from script to screen while working closely with cinematography, production, and post-production students, understanding how each department contributes to the director’s vision.

Along with direction, they are also introduced to the fundamentals of scriptwriting, cinematography, and editing, giving them a well-rounded understanding of how films are structured and executed. The program focuses on essential responsibilities like script breakdown, scene design, working with actors, shot planning, and leading a crew on set.

With access to a working studio environment, students are regularly exposed to live shoots and real production setups, allowing them to observe and participate in the filmmaking process in real time. By the end of the course, they develop the confidence to handle a set and direct their own film on a professional studio setup from start to finish

COURSE STRUCTURE

3 Months Module (Weekend)

Designed as a 3-month module, the Film Direction program takes students through the core aspects of directing-from developing a script and designing scenes to working with actors and executing a film on set. The curriculum also introduces students to the complete filmmaking process, including pre-production, production, and post

Practice & Assignment (Weekdays)

Apart from the weekend sessions, students are given regular assignments and practical exercises to work on during the week. They are encouraged to come in, use the studio space, and apply what they’ve learned, allowing them to practice consistently and gain hands-on experience.

Masterclass

A one-day masterclass is conducted using high-end cinema cameras like Sony Venice or RED, where film direction students lead the shoot under faculty guidance, while cinematography and filmmaking students handle the technical aspects-creating a real, collaborative on-set experience.

+15 Days Portfolio Making

Film direction students are encouraged to collaborate closely with students from other departments, understanding how each role contributes to the filmmaking process. As part of their final project, they get the opportunity to direct their own film, working with a team just like on a real set. For this, they are given exclusive access to 14+ pre-built sets, allowing them to plan, shoot, and execute their film in a professional studio environment.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN IN FILM DIRECTION?

Introduction to Film Direction
The language of Cinema
Script analysis story telling
Dealing with Pages
The process of filmmaking as director
Grammar of direction
Mise-en-scene
Audio Visual Synchronicity
Time & Space
Non- fiction films
Documentary

Elements to design a scene
Collaborators and collaborations
Skills of Narration
Directing Actors
Pre-production
Set & Crew Handling
Leadership as a tool
Director & Post production
What after a film?
Final Test & Review

WHY LEARN FILM DIRECTION AT FACE?

Collaborative Learning Across Departments

Students work closely with scriptwriting, cinematography, and editing teams throughout the process. From developing the story with writers to planning visuals with cinematographers and understanding the final edit, they experience how each department shapes a film. This builds strong communication, clarity of vision, and a real understanding of how a director leads a collaborative set.

Structured Film Direction Syllabus

The syllabus is carefully structured to reflect real filmmaking workflows and how directors work on professional sets, covering script breakdown, visual storytelling, shot planning, working with actors, and on-set execution in a clear, progressive format, supported by hands-on exercises, assignments, and studio-based practice that give students real insight into how decisions are made during actual productions.

Learning Inside a Working Film Studio

Students train in an active studio where live shoots happen regularly, giving them direct behind-the-scenes exposure to real filmmaking. They observe ongoing productions, understand how different departments work together on set, and experience how decisions are made in real time. This continuous on-set involvement helps them connect classroom learning with actual production workflows.

Industry Exposure & Networking

Film direction students interact with technicians, crew members, and production teams during live shoots and studio-based projects. This regular exposure helps them build meaningful industry connections and develop relationships within the filmmaking community.

Industry-Experienced Faculty

Film direction at FACE Academy is guided by FTII -trained faculty with years of professional industry experience. They bring real on-set knowledge into the classroom with a modern, practice-driven approach focused on today’s filmmaking techniques.

Direct Your Film on 14+ Professional Sets

Students get the opportunity to direct their final film on 14+ professionally built sets that are actively used by leading production houses. These are real shooting locations-not practice spaces-ranging from bungalows, hospitals, police stations, offices, cafés, and more, giving directors a wide variety of environments to shape a strong, visually rich portfolio with real industry value.

FILM DIRECTION FACULTY

Jayesh Joshi

Film Direction Faculty

Jayesh Joshi is a filmmaker, director, writer, and creative artist known for translating complex ideas into engaging cinematic experiences. A Post-Graduate in TV Direction from FTII, Pune, with a Bachelor’s in Computer Science, he brings a strong blend of technical precision and narrative craft.

His debut short film Fluck (2020) was the Official Indian Entry for the Student Oscars 2021 and was selected at international festivals in Romania and Russia. His other works, including Nirmalya and the documentary DCRH, have been showcased at platforms like the Kolkata International Short Film Festival and IDFSSK, Kerala.

Jayesh has directed commercials for leading brands such as GROWW, IDFC Bank, and Flipkart Fashion, and has also worked as a show producer for non-fiction live broadcasts. He has written and directed over 40 short films, each crossing 1M+ organic views on YouTube, along with contributions to vertical series and web series projects.

He currently serves as a Film Direction faculty at FACE Academy, Mumbai, mentoring students filmmakers in storytelling and direction. With a strong background in theatre—having worked as a writer, director, and actor in 15+ productions and awarded Best All Rounder Artist of Maharashtra (2018)—Jayesh brings a collaborative, industry-driven approach to filmmaking across genres.

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FEES STRUCTURE

COURSE	TOTAL FEES (GST Included)
FILM DIRECTION FEES	₹ 80,000/-
FEES BREAKUP
On Admission	₹20,000
1st Month Installment	₹20,000
2nd Month Installment	₹20,000
3rd Month Installment	₹20,000