Author Archives: AVFI

What is CONTINUITY?

Exploring Continuity Principles in Cinema? 30th April 2024,  14:30 to 18:30 IST _Online OVERVIEW:This session would illustrate the historical stages of development of various aspects of Continuity Principles, mainly practiced with great success in classical Hollywood era. These principles got gradually adapted, modified, challenged in other cultures of filmmaking in the world. It would beContinue reading “What is CONTINUITY?”

Hands On – Documentary Film Workshop in Ladakh

24th June to 17th August 2024 (55 Days) OVERVIEW:Context: Located across a trans-Himalayan high-altitude desert, Ladakh today, as the northern frontier of India, balances a popular imagination between a pristine monastic spirituality and international borders. Historically a crossroad between the Tibetan Himalayas and west Asia, Central and sub-continental Asia, Ladakh has been a witness toContinue reading “Hands On – Documentary Film Workshop in Ladakh”

What is a SHOT?

With Deb Kamal Ganguly16th April, 2024 ; 14:30 to 18:30 IST_Online Duration: 4 hours COURSE OVERVIEW:What is a shot?Though the definition of ‘a shot’ may seem quite obvious to most to begin with, the session would contain ideas and examples of various figurative, communicative and aesthetic aspects to ponder over the concept of a shot,Continue reading “What is a SHOT?”

Ecofiction as Epiphany

Introduction to the Cinematic Mise-en-scène A Masterclass with Dr. Soudhamini 10th to 13th May  2024 in Auroville  OVERVIEW:Between climate denial and dystopia lies a fertile space for self-sensitization which this short course facilitates through the grammar of the cinematic mise-en-scène.  If the Japanese haiku is about distilled observation and startling juxtapositions – akin structurally to theContinue reading “Ecofiction as Epiphany”

Sacred Rhythms & Film Philosophy: Deleuze’s Concepts of Movement Images

A 3-day in-situ workshop in Auroville by Dr. Christoph Klütsch(as a part Open Space Documentary Arts Programme)18th to 20th April 2024 OVERVIEW This 3-Day Workshop Exploring Gilles Deleuze’s Film Philosophy will be an immersive journey through the concepts of Gilles Deleuze’s film philosophy, with a connection to the Irumbai Temple and its cinematic parallels. We willContinue reading “Sacred Rhythms & Film Philosophy: Deleuze’s Concepts of Movement Images”

The Documentary Impulse

With Deb Kamal Ganguly25th to 29th March, 2024 ; 14:30 to 18:30 IST_Online Duration: 5 days, 4 hours per day COURSE OVERVIEW:This course is designed primarily for the regular participants as one of the initial modules for the one-year multi space documentary program offered by AVFI. At the same time the course is also offeredContinue reading “The Documentary Impulse”

Macbeth in Spotlight

Theatre & Cinema series 08th to 10th March 2024 _Online.  20:00 to 23:00 IST | 15:30 to 18:30 CET | 09:30 to 12:30 EST | 14:30 to 17:30 GMT OVERVIEW:  “Macbeth in Spotlight” aims to understand why Shakespeare’s voice still echoes through us endlessly across diverse mediums, cultures and minds, stirring something profound within usContinue reading “Macbeth in Spotlight”

3E – Explore, Experiment, Express

3E-Explore, Experiment, ExpressA 5- weeks filmmaking workshopWith R V Ramani ONLINE – ONSITE BLENDED MODALITY SCHEDULE 108th to 10th January 2024 – Online – 10am to 1pm – Interactions, Film Exercises, Reviews11th to 17th January 2024 – Research, Film Exercises, Travel (Participants reach Auroville by 17th Jan) SCHEDULE 2Residential Workshop in Auroville (2 weeks)18th toContinue reading “3E – Explore, Experiment, Express”

The Art of Pitching, Impact & Distribution

Creative Retreat with Irena Taskovski: award-winning producer & distributor; CEO -Taskovski Films.In Auroville3rd to 7th January 2024 OVERVIEW:Auroville Film Institute is delighted to announce a creative retreat with Irena Taskovski – for emerging producers and directors of creative documentaries – for their project development. Emerging filmmakers often have great energy, ideas and access. But, sometimesContinue reading “The Art of Pitching, Impact & Distribution”