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Thursday, February 26, 2015

(106) MINDSCREEN FILM INSTITUTE

(106) Mfi

Imagine Think Create
Mindscreen Film Institute, founded by Rajiv Menon in 2006, was started as a school for Cinematography and has since evolved into a specialized institute offering courses on Screenplay Writing, Film-Making and Direction. Run by a team of senior industry professionals, Mindscreen Film Institute takes pride in having been the training ground for some of the best talent in the film industry today.
Rajiv Menon, known for his passion in teaching, has mentored award winning cinematographers and directors such as Ravi K. Chandran, Rajasekhar, Ratnavelu and Gautam Menon during their formative years. The Institute draws upon decades of his experience and also the 'Film Productions and Equipment rental company, Mindscreen.
The certificate course on Cinematography started in the year 2006 is a comprehensive program where the students get hands-on learning experience and theoretical knowledge on the latest equipment’s and facilities available in campus.
Mission
To offer high quality professional study programs in the theory & practice of film-making.
To focus on specialized areas of film-making that develops very proficient technicians who are creative artists as well.
Mindscreen Film Institute and its alumni to make a professional impact and significant contribution to the media and entertainment industry.
Philosophy
We believe that a good film-maker, irrespective of his/her role must appreciate all aspects of the process.
From the choices a cinematographer confronts, understanding the director & his script, how sound and music transform a scene to assembling of images in the editing room. And the best way to learn them is to have a real ‘touch-feel-do’ experience.
Mindscreen Film Institute is all about hands-on learning. Our learning environment is designed to move one beyond their current level, expand the vision, enhance technical skills and unleash the potential to IMAGINE, THINK & CREATE in a new way.
COURSES OFFERED
1. Day for Night- SIX MONTHS COURSE ON CINEMATOGRAPHY
ACADEMIC TERM FOR THE 19TH BATCH -AUGUST 2015 - JANUARY 2016
ADMISSION OPEN
2. Character and Plot - SIX MONTHS COURSE ON SCREEN WRITING & FILM MAKING
ACADEMIC TERM FOR THE 11TH BATCH -AUGUST 2015 - JANUARY 2016
ADMISSION OPEN
3. Under the Skin - SIX MONTHS COURSE ON ACTING FOR FILM & TELEVISION
ACADEMIC TERM FOR THE 1ST BATCH -MAY 2015 - OCTOBER 2015
ADMISSION OPEN
WORKSHOP
HERITAGE, STREET & LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP @ PONDICHERRY -2nd to 5th April 2015
REGISTRATION OPEN
OUR STUDENTS
We offer our students a unique and personal training under the guidance of some of the best teachers in the business. Our students come from various walks of life, many different cultures, and many different countries, sharing their diverse life experiences enhancing their emotional growth as well as their educational development.
HOUSING
Mindscreen Film Institute strives to create comfortable living communities that create a seamless learning environment. We recognize that occasionally, students may need accommodation and so we provide housing facilities that includes fully furnished kitchen and all the basic amenities.
International Students
Mindscreen Film Institute strives to create intentional, comfortable, and supportive living communities that create a seamless living and learning environment. We recognize that occasionally, students may need housing accommodation in order to be successful. With reasonable accommodation, our housing facilities includes fully furnished kitchen and all the basic amenities are available to meet the needs of all students and make their stay pleasantly comfortable.
Interview will be conducted on SKYPE (mindscreen.film.institute)
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Mindscreen Film Institute is centrally located with easy access to gym and sports facilities and numerous yoga centers. All Students are medically insured up to Rs.1 lakh.
STUDENTS WORK
Our students explore the field to become avid visual storytellers and performers. There were some truly magic moments that the students captured with all their essence and life, ready and waiting to be shown to the world. Watch our students envision their story to be mesmerized.
ALUMNI
All graduates become lifelong members and are privy to the institute facilities. Mindscreen boasts of the ability of its graduates to remain at the cutting edge and to influence rapid changes in the industry setting benchmarks for the rest.
Mindscreen Film Institute honours alumni who have exemplified the Mindscreen tradition of excellence by their personal and professional achievements making significant contributions to the film industry.
At Mindscreen Film Institute graduates become lifelong members and participate in a very unique tradition. These talented graduates from thousands of cinematographers, screenplay writers, directors and actors become the film industry's most coveted individuals.
The success of the finest vocational training given is measured by the achievements of the institution's graduates, many of whom maintain a life's time career in the industry either behind the screen or on stage, on screen. Mindscreen boasts the ability of its graduates to remain at the cutting edge and to influence rapid changes in the industry setting benchmark for the rest.
MINDSCREEN FILM INSTITUTE.
#4, Ranga Lane, Dr.Ranga Road,
Mylapore, Chennai – 600 004
Ph.: +91 044 4210 8682 / 2499 6417
Mobile: 9841612595
Fax: +91 044 2431 0655
E-mail: mindscreen@mindscreen.co.in
Web: www.mindscreen.co.in

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Acting For Film and Television


Acting For Film and Television
A chance to live
many lifetimes
Actors or performers are the embodiment of a film as they are the ones who appear in the physical form on screen. They interpret the script, bring characters to life and need to be extremely adaptable. They must also have a good voice, a strong sense of expression and be able to transform gestures and emotions. Finally, they should be capable of imitating life and relationships.
While preparing students for films, television, theatre and voice-over, the course teaches script interpretation, characterisation, diction, basic techniques, movement, observation, improvisation, role analysis, technique of make-up and basic ideas about costumes. Students are also guided in auditioning, compiling a portfolio and creating a comprehensive show reel.
This program is designed for individuals who desire to achieve a position in Film & Television, but want to focus exclusively on acting, with a concentration on acting for film. Classes include Scene Study, Meisner Technique, Acting for Film, Voice and Movement, Monologues, Improvisation, Audition Technique and Stage Combat. In addition to the course work, students perform projects, both on-camera and on stage.
A Repertory will be started by Mindscreen Film Institute in which the students of Acting will organize events to showcase their talent on stage regularly among the invitees from Media and public.
Skills learned as a result of successful completion of this program include:

The ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-pressure creative environment
 In-depth knowledge of and experience with the art and craft of acting for film and television
 Experience with multiple modern and classical approaches to performance, script interpretation, and character formation
 Understanding of avenues for exposure using new media
 Ability to act confidently in front of the camera

Objective
·         To impart training and prepare the candidates to perform for Film, Theatre & Television.
·         To provide the confidence to perform and deliver independently and collaboratively in high-pressure creative environment.
·         To provide knowledge and experience with the art & craft of Acting
Subjects covered
·         Study of World and Indian Cinema
·         Performance study
·         Observation & Improvisation Methods
·         Body Language and Movement
·         Dance & Stunts
·         Method Acting for Theatre and Film
·         Understanding Script & Script Analysis
·         Character study and Analysis
·         Study and Performance of Navarasa
·         Reacting to the co-performer
·         Mime
·         Styles of Acting (International & Indian)
·         Expressing through Body Movements
·         Acting in front of Audience
·         Acting in front of Camera & Mic
·         Live Dialogue delivery & Dubbing
·         Study of World and Indian Cinema
·         Performance study
·         Observation & Improvisation Methods
·         Body Language and Movement
·         Dance & Stunts
·         Method Acting for Theatre and Film
·         Understanding Script & Script Analysis
·         Character study and Analysis
·         Study and Performance of Navarasa
·         Reacting to the co-performer
·         Mime
·         Styles of Acting (International & Indian)
·         Expressing through Body Movements
·         Acting in front of Audience
·         Acting in front of Camera & Mic
·         Live Dialogue delivery & Dubbing

Course Requirements
Higher secondary and above;  fluency in any one Indian language and English.



ADMISSIONS OPEN
ACTING FOR FILM & TELEVISION
COURSE COMMENCEMENT DATE : 1st May 2015
Duration : SIX MONTHS
A chance to live many lifetimes
Actors or performers are the embodiment of a film as they are the ones who appear in the physical form on screen. They interpret the script, bring characters to life and need to be extremely adaptable. They must also have a good voice, a strong sense of expression and be able to transform gestures and emotions. Finally, they should be capable of imitating life and relationships.
While preparing students for films, television, theatre and voice-over, the course teaches script interpretation, characterisation, diction, basic techniques, movement, observation, improvisation, role analysis, technique of make-up and basic ideas about costumes. Students are also guided in auditioning, compiling a portfolio and creating a comprehensive show reel.
This program is designed for individuals who desire to achieve a position in Film & Television, but want to focus exclusively on acting, with a concentration on acting for film. Classes include Scene Study, Meisner Technique, Acting for Film, Voice and Movement, Monologues, Improvisation, Audition Technique and Stage Combat. In addition to the course work, students perform projects, both on-camera and on stage.
A Repertory will be started by Mindscreen Film Institute in which the students of Acting will organize events to showcase their talent on stage regularly among the invitees from Media and public.
Skills learned as a result of successful completion of this program include:
The ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-pressure creative environment
• In-depth knowledge of and experience with the art and craft of acting for film and television
• Experience with multiple modern and classical approaches to performance, script interpretation, and character formation
• Understanding of avenues for exposure using new media
• Ability to act confidently in front of the camera
For Admission contact:
MINDSCREEN FILM INSTITUTE
No: 4, Ranga Lane, Off Dr. Ranga Road,
Mylapore, Chennai – 600 004
Ph: +91 044 4210 8682 / 2499 6417
Mobile: +91 9841612595
E-mail: mindscreen@mindscreen.co.in