About The Event
A screenplay writing workshop that examines the protagonist`s journey. Participants get the opportunity to work on their original ideas and create a screenplay.
Unlock the secrets of storytelling on screen with our upcoming workshop designed to enrich your understanding of screenplay writing. Whether you`re an aspiring writer or a seasoned storyteller, join us for an immersive experience that delves into timeless classics and fundamental theories that shape compelling narratives.
Workshop Highlights:
Exploration of Film Classics: Analyze the iconic storytelling of films like Rocky, Shatranj ke Khiladi, Bicycle Thieves, and Citizen Kane. Understand how these masterpieces have influenced generations of filmmakers and continue to resonate with audiences worldwide.
Theoretical Frameworks: Dive into essential theories including Save the Cat! by Blake Snyder, Freytag’s Pyramid, and Sid Field’s screenplay paradigm.
Create Your Own Screenplay: The identification of conflict in scripts and screenplays, the narrative graph and appreciation of impactful story telling.
Facilitated by Tathagata Chowdhury
Tathagata Chowdhury is an internationally acclaimed thespian with over 25 years of experience. He is an IBDP film examiner, certified by the Royal Shakespeare Company, has directed over 200 plays and over 1000 shows.
He has conducted workshops at National School of Drama, Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute of India. The Theatre Royal Plymouth and The British Council commissioned him to conduct workshops on original script writing involving Science and Theatre. Tathagata has also been a teacher of Film Studies with Pathways World School.
His films have been screened at various international film festivals. Original plays scripted by him were performed at South Asian Theatre Festival in Ohio, U.S.A. He has earned a diploma in film making from National Institute of Film and Fine Arts.
As an actor, Tathagata has worked with Mahesh Bhatt, Alyque Padamsee, Victor Banerjee, Raveena Tandon, Satyadev Dubey, Rebecca Gould and others. He`s the winner of the Kalakranti Best Actor and Best Playwright awards.
