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Chandigarh 03rd October:- A three-day long workshop, CineMaestro –
‘shaping future filmmakers’, an inter-school filmmaking competition started
today at Chitkara International School (CIS). The day one witnessed oodles of
fervor for cinematography among the students of tricity at Chitkara International
School. Cinevidya-a path breaking Social Enterprise initiated by Amitabha
Singh, a Cinematographer and Producer of the Indian film industry, in
collaboration with CIS geared for disseminating art of film making to the 250
participants from 14 schools.
Illustrious professionals of film industry accompanied by
their skilled team taught the fundamentals of film making. Amitabha
Singh, known for his work in Khosla ka Ghosla, Chillar Party etc. trained the kids to become filmmakers and
introduced Film Craft to them. Another module, named “Film Choreography” was touched upon by famous choreographer Feroz Khan, notable for choreographing the songs of leading films like Dear
Zindagi, Phillauri, Badrinath ki dulhaniya, Veere Di wedding, Mitron etc and
for judging Zee TV’s Dance India Dance.
The students were also exposed to “Film acting” as a module by Supavitra Babul the eminent
Screenwriter and Director. He explained the basics and nuances of Film acting
and how to express themselves through this medium. Bijit Kundu, renowned
Art Director gave insights on “Animation”, highlighting story boarding as
an integral part of storytelling, character development, story development,
flip books etc. Every module of the workshop was demonstrated by
practical engagement of the participants.
Applauding
Amitabha’s vision of demystifying cinema for children, Dr Madhu Chitkara,
Chairperson, Chitkara International School said that it is phenomenal to engage
youth into art of filmmaking and then to help them craft what interests them.
As the films capture immediate attention of children, this workshop is helping
them capture their own interest and then present them through film making. It is
our constant endeavour to provide avenues to the students that upgrade the
skills and generate awareness in the up-and-coming arts and culture.
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