Master classes were held for students of SY & TY – BAMMC & BAFTNMP in the Durgadevi Saraf Hall and the Madhoprasad Saraf Seminar Hall respectively from 13th to 15th June 2024.
These Master classes were conducted by Industry Experts. They educated students on the working of the industry and the skills required to sustain their respective domains.
Mr. Sandip Tarkas
Ms. Geeta Seshu
Ms.Sujata Dwivedi
Ms. Priyanka Shetty
Ms. Urvashi Khona
For SY & TY BAFTNMP Students:
A master class was organised on the topic “Importance of Pitch Deck” by Mr. Sushant Kamble on the 13th June 2024. Mr. Sushant Kamble introduced the core differences and similarities of writing for movies and OTT to the students. He elaborated on the influence of culture, socioeconomic status on the writing of stories with examples like Zindagi na Milegi Dobara vs Madgaon Express. On 14th June 2024, Mr. Baylon Fonseca and Mr. Karan Arjun Singh took a combined session on “Sound & Foley”. The master class aimed to provide students with insights into the world of sound design, Foley artistry, and their significance in various media productions, including films, animations, podcasts, etc. On the same day Mr. Rajat Arora spoke about his journey with the students as a celebrated screenwriter in an enlightening conversation with college faculty member, Prasoon Prabhakar. The session was later opened to a Q&A segment, where Arora generously shared his extensive experiences from the film industry and delved into the intricate technicalities of crafting compelling narratives.
Arora emphasized the crucial role of reading books on writing, underscoring how they provide invaluable insights and techniques essential for honing one’s storytelling skills. The master class provided aspiring writers with a rich blend of theoretical knowledge and practical wisdom, inspiring them to explore and deepen their craft.
On 15th June 2024 Mr. Bishnu Dev Halder took a masterclass on Direction. He started with an introduction to filmmaking and an understanding to different aspects of Direction.
Mr. Bishnu spoke about the plot of film Shukranu and also showed few clips from the film to help students understand direction.