Tag Archives: Kamal Swaroop

Craft, Ritual and Cinema: Mani Kaul’s Mati Manas

Specially Curated Sessions of Film Analysis and Film Appreciation as a part of Open Space Documentary Arts Programme. 29th-30th November 2025_ONLINE14:30 to 18:30 IST with Deb Kamal Ganguly COURSE OVERVIEW :Hovering curiously between the spectrums of documentary and fiction in different intensities, Mati Manas (Mind of Clay, 1985, 92 min) by Mani Kaul is a uniqueContinue reading “Craft, Ritual and Cinema: Mani Kaul’s Mati Manas”

Hands On Filmmaking Workshop at Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj

with Kamal Swaroop | From 11th January to 13th February 2025 WORKSHOP OVERVIEW: Context: (What is Maha Kumbh) The Maha Kumbh Mela, is a religious congregation and the world’s largest peaceful gathering, attended by millions. At the heart of this epic festival lies a symbol steeped in cosmic significance — the “Kumbh” or sacred potContinue reading “Hands On Filmmaking Workshop at Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj”

Contemporising – Katha Sarit Sagara

A Creative Reading and Writing Workshop With Kamal Swaroop12 Weekends, Online. Starting 17th February, 2024, onwards14:30 to 18:30 IST. OVERVIEW: In the 11th-century kingdom of Kashmir, the king and his son clashed for the throne, chaos reigned. In desperation, Queen Suryavati handled the crumbling state machinery, her distress deepening.It was then that the court poet andContinue reading “Contemporising – Katha Sarit Sagara”

KNOTS

Make your own film inspired from Laing’s dialogue scenarios…

COLLAB |residency |pitch

TO BE RESCHEDULED 1st Participant and Mentor: KAMAL SWAROOP APPLY HERE IF INTERSETED WHAT IS COLLAB:Collab is a co-creative, collaborative space – for aspiring and emerging filmmakers to come together and to pitch their upcoming projects or ideas for collaboration. The Collab will facilitate a conferential and a social framework – for ideators to connectContinue reading “COLLAB |residency |pitch”

SEPARATION – Analysis and Filmmaking Workshop

Is there a film in you? Find it out with Kamal Swaroop.