Story & Screenplay Writing Course in Mumbai
If you have stories, ideas and characters in your mind and want to learn how to develop them into a professional film story and screenplay, Filmit Academy offers a practical Story & Screenplay Writing Course in Mumbai.
The course is designed for aspiring writers, filmmakers, directors and anyone who wants to learn the art and craft of writing stories and screenplays for films, web series, short films, television and digital content.
Story & Screenplay Writing Course
Course Duration: 2 Months
Course Fees: ₹18,000
Online Course Fees: ₹12,000
Mode: Online & Offline
Practical, Industry-Oriented Course
No Hidden Cost
The course focuses on both the creative and technical aspects of storytelling. Students learn how to develop an idea, create characters, structure a story, write scenes and the use of Ai (Artificial Intelligence) to convert a story into a properly structured screenplay.
Learn Story & Screenplay Writing from Experts
A good film begins with a good story. But having an idea is only the beginning. A professional writer needs to understand storytelling, character development, conflict, structure, scenes, dialogue and screenplay format.
Our Story & Screenplay Writing Course teaches you how to transform an idea into a compelling story and then develop that story into a screenplay suitable for films, web series, short films and other screen-based formats.
The course combines theory, examples, discussion, writing exercises and practical assignments. Students get an opportunity to develop their own story and screenplay step by step.
Story & Screenplay Writing Course Mumbai
Screenplay writing is different from simply writing a story. A screenplay is a visual blueprint of a film. It explains what the audience will see and hear while creating a dramatic and emotional journey through scenes.
During the course, students learn how to think visually, create interesting characters, develop conflict, structure a narrative and write effective scenes and dialogues.
We explain the complete process from the initial idea to story development, screenplay structure, scene construction and screenplay writing.
Students also learn how professional writers analyse films and understand the relationship between story, screenplay, direction and editing.
Our aim is not simply to teach screenplay formatting. We focus on developing the writer's understanding of storytelling, imagination, observation and dramatic thinking.
The course is suitable for beginners as well as aspiring filmmakers who want to improve their writing skills.
Online & Offline Training: Students can attend the course either at Filmit Academy in Mumbai or through online classes, depending on their convenience and location.
Course Fees: ₹18,000
Course Duration: 2 Months
Mode: Online & Offline
Who We Are
We are a Film Direction and Film Editing Institute offering practical filmmaking courses in Mumbai. Filmit Academy focuses on creative and practical learning in areas such as Film Direction, Film Editing, Voice Training and Story & Screenplay Writing.
Our approach combines theoretical understanding with practical exercises and guidance. Students are encouraged to develop their own ideas and understand the complete filmmaking process.
Whether you want to become a screenwriter, director or independent filmmaker, understanding story and screenplay writing can provide a strong foundation for your filmmaking journey.
Students who are passionate about films and storytelling can join the course. You do not need to be an experienced writer to start learning. The course is designed to help beginners understand the fundamentals and gradually develop their writing skills.
Faculty
The course is conducted with guidance from experienced filmmaking professionals. Students learn through discussions, film analysis, writing exercises and practical assignments.
What You Learn in Story & Screenplay Writing
Course Overview
- Understanding Story and Screenplay
- What makes a good story?
- Idea generation and story concepts
- Story development
- Theme and central idea
- Character creation and character development
- Protagonist and antagonist
- Character goals, motivation and conflict
- Understanding dramatic conflict
- Beginning, Middle and End
- Story structure
- Three-Act Structure
- Plot and subplots
- Creating engaging scenes
- Visual storytelling
- Writing sequences
- Scene construction
- Writing effective dialogue
- Screenplay format and presentation
- Film language and screenplay terminology
- Film analysis and screenplay analysis
- Developing a story into a screenplay
- Practical writing exercises
Syllabus of Story & Screenplay Writing in Detail
- Introduction to storytelling
- History and evolution of screenwriting
- Understanding cinema as a storytelling medium
- Story, plot and screenplay – understanding the difference
- Idea, concept and premise
- Finding and developing story ideas
- Theme and subject
- Logline and story synopsis
- Creating compelling characters
- Character objectives and motivation
- Character relationships
- Protagonist, antagonist and supporting characters
- Conflict and obstacles
- Internal and external conflict
- Story structure
- Three-Act Structure
- Beginning, Middle and End
- Plot points and turning points
- Inciting incident
- Climax and resolution
- Subplots and parallel stories
- Sequence structure
- Scene structure
- Writing visual action
- Show, don't simply tell
- Writing cinematic scenes
- Scene objectives and dramatic purpose
- Transitions between scenes
- Writing effective dialogue
- Subtext in dialogue
- Natural and dramatic dialogue
- Screenplay formatting
- Slug lines and scene headings
- Action descriptions
- Character names and dialogue format
- Writing a treatment
- Writing a detailed synopsis
- Developing a screenplay from an original idea
- Screenplay analysis of selected films
- Understanding screenplay and direction
- Understanding screenplay and editing
- Common mistakes made by new writers
- Rewriting and improving a screenplay
- Practical writing assignments
- Developing an original story and screenplay
Practical Story & Screenplay Writing Training
The course is designed around practical learning. Students are encouraged to write regularly and develop their own story ideas rather than only studying screenplay theory.
Through practical exercises, students learn how to develop an idea, create characters, structure the story, write scenes and develop the screenplay.
Film examples and screenplay analysis are used to understand how professional storytelling works on screen.
Career Opportunities
Skilled writers can explore opportunities in films, short films, web series, television, digital content, advertising, documentaries, YouTube and other screen-based media.
Possible career paths include:
- Screenwriter
- Story Writer
- Script Writer
- Dialogue Writer
- Web Series Writer
- Short Film Writer
- Assistant Writer
- Content Writer for Video Production
- Independent Filmmaker
- Writer-Director
We do not promise any guarantee of employment. However, we aim to provide practical knowledge, guidance and writing experience that can help students understand the professional filmmaking environment.
Course Details
Course: Story & Screenplay Writing
Duration: 2 Months
Fees: ₹18,000
Mode: Online & Offline
Location: Filmit Academy, Mumbai
If you are serious about learning Story and Screenplay Writing and want to develop your own stories for films, web series or short films, you can contact Filmit Academy for admission and batch details.