Documentary film making – Nagrik

I recently completed a short course of documentary film making at OpenSpace. Attended the course for no reason other than learning a new and intersting skill. The course was good fun and I got a lot of info about film making.

Documentary film makers however seemed obsessed with a few things and seem to forget that films esentially are about the viewer liking them and not only about getting critical acclaim.

There was always an attempt to find a deep meaning in every little thing shown on screen. One of the discussions we had in the course was “Why were the tomatoes shown in a film so red. Was there some reason the director chose to show tomatos so red?”. Not much came out of the discussion, but we did eventually named the course googlegroup as ‘redtomato’.

For the practicals we were split into groups of 4-5 people and asked to pick a topic. My team’s documentary was “Nagrik : Documentary on public participation in solving problems faced by a city

Click here to view the documentary. Have lots more to write about documentary making. Hope to do that soon.

105 thoughts on “Documentary film making – Nagrik

  • June 15, 2008 at 6:02 am
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    I am conducting script writing course. write your screenplay within 10 days.
    contact : 9960039961. its a 10 days course. thank you. Ram yadav.

  • June 15, 2008 at 6:02 am
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    I am conducting script writing course. write your screenplay within 10 days.
    contact : 9960039961. its a 10 days course. thank you. Ram yadav.

  • July 9, 2008 at 3:36 pm
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    I’m documentary filmmaker who has worked as a director, producer and cameraman in the UK and the USA – directing for major networks and Production Company’s. I would like to teach documentary film in India – can anyone help?

  • July 9, 2008 at 3:36 pm
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    I’m documentary filmmaker who has worked as a director, producer and cameraman in the UK and the USA – directing for major networks and Production Company’s. I would like to teach documentary film in India – can anyone help?

  • July 15, 2008 at 5:11 pm
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    Hi Jed,

    Can u please give me ur email id.

    Ajison

  • July 15, 2008 at 5:11 pm
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    Hi Jed,

    Can u please give me ur email id.

    Ajison

  • July 25, 2008 at 6:21 am
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    Gangajal Nature Foundation, Mumbai(Regd) Presents on the occasion of “World River Year 2008” 2nd National Documentary and Photography Thematic Competition 2008. Please visit our website- http://www.gangajal.org.in

  • July 25, 2008 at 6:21 am
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    Gangajal Nature Foundation, Mumbai(Regd) Presents on the occasion of “World River Year 2008” 2nd National Documentary and Photography Thematic Competition 2008. Please visit our website- http://www.gangajal.org.in

  • August 26, 2008 at 7:00 pm
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    i am interstted to short film course.i am a drama instrecter in rajshahi university in bangladesh.advice me.

  • August 26, 2008 at 7:00 pm
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    i am interstted to short film course.i am a drama instrecter in rajshahi university in bangladesh.advice me.

  • September 10, 2008 at 4:28 am
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    GGSIP University Delhi is running a certificate course in video production which also includes documentary making. This is a three months course. U can contact Centre for Media Studies, GGSIPU,Delhi.

  • September 10, 2008 at 4:28 am
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    GGSIP University Delhi is running a certificate course in video production which also includes documentary making. This is a three months course. U can contact Centre for Media Studies, GGSIPU,Delhi.

  • September 19, 2008 at 9:00 am
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    I would like to take a short couse in documentary making. I am from Delhi and working fultime. Any suggestion?

  • September 19, 2008 at 9:00 am
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    I would like to take a short couse in documentary making. I am from Delhi and working fultime. Any suggestion?

  • October 10, 2008 at 6:58 am
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    Hi folks,
    i am Vikas, a professional in television production since 16 years. from past 3-4 years i got attached with various media institutes and got into teaching television production across all geners- documentary, fiction etc. It gave me immense satisfaction and joy. Now I am planning to start a weekend course for those who have always wanted to explore the creative side but never had a chance to? my e mail id is vikas@vantagemedia.co.in
    All of you who are interested may get in touch.

  • October 10, 2008 at 6:58 am
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    Hi folks,
    i am Vikas, a professional in television production since 16 years. from past 3-4 years i got attached with various media institutes and got into teaching television production across all geners- documentary, fiction etc. It gave me immense satisfaction and joy. Now I am planning to start a weekend course for those who have always wanted to explore the creative side but never had a chance to? my e mail id is vikas@vantagemedia.co.in
    All of you who are interested may get in touch.

  • December 4, 2008 at 3:39 pm
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    hi,
    am looking for a basic course for film making in pune. please guide me in understanding the institutions details.
    please write to on my mail id.

    thanks in anticipation!! 🙂

  • December 4, 2008 at 3:39 pm
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    hi,
    am looking for a basic course for film making in pune. please guide me in understanding the institutions details.
    please write to on my mail id.

    thanks in anticipation!! 🙂

  • December 8, 2008 at 8:33 am
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    hi,

    vishal Edake – Even am looking for the some institute apart from FTII which has courses in Film making. so do let me knw if you come through any. I hope Jedd can help us with some information.

    jedd thomas – Can you please let us know which location are you in.
    As you said you are a documentary filmmaker who has worked as a director, producer and cameraman in the UK and the USA – directing for major networks and Production Company’s. and would like to teach documentary film in India.

    Please share you email id or you can also drop me a mail on charydeepa@gmail.com.

    Hoping to get in touch with you both soon.

    thanks! 🙂

  • December 8, 2008 at 8:33 am
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    hi,

    vishal Edake – Even am looking for the some institute apart from FTII which has courses in Film making. so do let me knw if you come through any. I hope Jedd can help us with some information.

    jedd thomas – Can you please let us know which location are you in.
    As you said you are a documentary filmmaker who has worked as a director, producer and cameraman in the UK and the USA – directing for major networks and Production Company’s. and would like to teach documentary film in India.

    Please share you email id or you can also drop me a mail on charydeepa@gmail.com.

    Hoping to get in touch with you both soon.

    thanks! 🙂

  • December 24, 2008 at 9:07 am
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    Hi
    Can you please tell me the institute frm which u did this course. And also can you please let me know where can a do a parttime course in pune as I have a full time job that I cant leave 🙁

    Thanks in advance 🙂

  • December 24, 2008 at 9:07 am
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    Hi
    Can you please tell me the institute frm which u did this course. And also can you please let me know where can a do a parttime course in pune as I have a full time job that I cant leave 🙁

    Thanks in advance 🙂

  • December 26, 2008 at 4:25 pm
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    hello.
    my name is Pankaj Sharma. student of mass communication. i am interested in documantry films making. and here i am looking for good documantry film making organisation.

  • December 26, 2008 at 4:25 pm
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    hello.
    my name is Pankaj Sharma. student of mass communication. i am interested in documantry films making. and here i am looking for good documantry film making organisation.

  • January 10, 2009 at 7:58 am
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    Iam doing pg in masscommunication & im interested in learning more about documentary making.

  • January 10, 2009 at 7:58 am
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    Iam doing pg in masscommunication & im interested in learning more about documentary making.

  • January 24, 2009 at 11:12 am
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    hi this is prasanna , I m comercial photographer . And i have two Digital Photo studios
    I have huge intrest in wild life film making but i don’t have any idea how to go about about it. so pls could you help me out with it…..

  • January 24, 2009 at 11:12 am
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    hi this is prasanna , I m comercial photographer . And i have two Digital Photo studios
    I have huge intrest in wild life film making but i don’t have any idea how to go about about it. so pls could you help me out with it…..

  • January 31, 2009 at 1:39 pm
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    hi..
    im pursuing my engg…wanted to do some short courses or attend some workshops on video editing….can u plz help??

  • January 31, 2009 at 1:39 pm
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    hi..
    im pursuing my engg…wanted to do some short courses or attend some workshops on video editing….can u plz help??

  • February 4, 2009 at 6:47 am
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    Hi,
    am very passionate about wildlife and want to persue a carrer in wildlife film making. could you please tell me which institute offers such short term courses? How should i further go in this line with no prior education about film making.?

  • February 4, 2009 at 6:47 am
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    Hi,
    am very passionate about wildlife and want to persue a carrer in wildlife film making. could you please tell me which institute offers such short term courses? How should i further go in this line with no prior education about film making.?

  • February 15, 2009 at 11:26 am
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    hiii prasanna
    i m a student of journalism nd i also want 2 learn wild life film makin ,,,,,c if u gt 2 9 nythin abt it do inform me ..
    i also want 2 join a course for 2 months

  • February 15, 2009 at 11:26 am
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    hiii prasanna
    i m a student of journalism nd i also want 2 learn wild life film makin ,,,,,c if u gt 2 9 nythin abt it do inform me ..
    i also want 2 join a course for 2 months

  • February 25, 2009 at 10:26 am
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    Hi

    I am also interested in taking up a course on documentary film making … can you tell me from where you did it ? What is openspace? Pls reply urgently

    Regards,

  • February 25, 2009 at 10:26 am
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    Hi

    I am also interested in taking up a course on documentary film making … can you tell me from where you did it ? What is openspace? Pls reply urgently

    Regards,

  • March 8, 2009 at 5:10 am
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    hey ppl..
    i am also interested in wildlife film making..
    can anyone here help me by providing contact of any person or org. tat can give tat opportunity..
    i have dont 5 yrs M.Sc. in video production but no experience of wildlife documentary making..
    plz plz let me know if u can help me..
    my email id is taranumarora@gmail.com

    taranum

  • March 8, 2009 at 5:10 am
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    hey ppl..
    i am also interested in wildlife film making..
    can anyone here help me by providing contact of any person or org. tat can give tat opportunity..
    i have dont 5 yrs M.Sc. in video production but no experience of wildlife documentary making..
    plz plz let me know if u can help me..
    my email id is taranumarora@gmail.com

    taranum

  • July 11, 2009 at 6:27 am
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    I have launched a project ‘BISCOPE’ in Pune. I conduct film screening in various schools, colleges and slums followed by open partiipation, talk by experts from various fields, film making workshops, and / or participating in active social work. I would like to have as many short films as possible on all kinds of subjects.
    Please come forward and donate your films for this cause.
    Also please feel free to contact me: smrajamchikar@gmail.com

  • July 11, 2009 at 6:27 am
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    I have launched a project ‘BISCOPE’ in Pune. I conduct film screening in various schools, colleges and slums followed by open partiipation, talk by experts from various fields, film making workshops, and / or participating in active social work. I would like to have as many short films as possible on all kinds of subjects.
    Please come forward and donate your films for this cause.
    Also please feel free to contact me: smrajamchikar@gmail.com

  • November 27, 2009 at 9:22 pm
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    Sure, Keyur, I'd be happy to treat you to this course. In fact, I probably already have!
    ~your sugar mama in Kansas

  • December 1, 2009 at 2:38 am
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    i want making best documentry movie in the world and wone the osscar award i am best director

  • December 1, 2009 at 2:43 am
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    pleaze give me the of registration of documentry . how can i register of my documentry movie banner.
    i am from (kekri) ajmer rajasthan

  • December 1, 2009 at 9:38 am
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    i want making best documentry movie in the world and wone the osscar award i am best director

  • December 1, 2009 at 9:43 am
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    pleaze give me the of registration of documentry . how can i register of my documentry movie banner.
    i am from (kekri) ajmer rajasthan

  • May 5, 2010 at 5:52 am
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    also intrsted to make wild life documentry

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