Enroll in a Diploma in Scriptwriting and Direction: Learn to Craft Stories for Screen

Are you ready to explore the fascinating world of the film industry? The Diploma in Direction and Script Writing course provided by Tiju’s Academy will assist you to turn your passion for films into a profession. Learn to write powerful scripts and direct compelling stories for the screen, guided by working industry professionals.

Eligibility: Plus Two (+2) or equivalent
Duration: 4 months
Course type: Offline

Significance of learning direction and script writing

From feature films and web series to documentaries and movies, the global entertainment industry is booming, offering numerous opportunities for creative filmmakers. There is a growing demand for skilled storytellers in today’s content-oriented era. Our Diploma in Film Direction and Script Writing course is specifically designed for passionate filmmakers and storytellers. No matter if you are a complete beginner eager to learn, or a filmmaker with cinematic dreams, or a writer looking to take your story telling to the next level, this direction and script writing diploma course will provide you with the crucial skills you need to thrive in the film world.

Course highlights

• Placement assistance
• Internship opportunity
• Affordable fees
• Flexible payment options
• Experienced faculty
• Well-equipped classrooms and infrastructure
• Assured career growth
• Hands-on training

Why Tiju’s Academy for the script writing and direction diploma?

• Experienced faculty: You can learn from expert instructors and successful filmmakers who are able to equip the classroom with real-world knowledge and up-to-date industry practices. At Tiju’s Academy you learn directly from directors, editors, DOPs and VFX artists who work in the field. You’re not just learning from books here, instead you’re learning from battle-tested warriors of the industry, which will equip you to become successful in the competing film industry.
• Practical training: We provide an 80% practical learning structure to make you understand the technical sides of film making. You can receive real-world training with equipment, sets and software from day one at Tiju’s Academy. The quality of our practical training structure will make you graduate job-ready, with hands-on experience that employers and clients actually care about. There will be numerous chances for you to work on activities, short film projects and group projects, allowing you to develop a solid portfolio that can demonstrate your skills to recruiters.
• Cutting-edge equipment and studios: You will have access to the same equipment used in real productions as you train in state-of-the-art facilities and studios. This means you’ll train like a pro, so you can work like a pro, whether your aspirations are in short films or big-screen dreams.
• Personalized mentorship: You will receive individualised attention under our personalised mentorship, which helps you discover your own creative strengths. This implies that you will develop, grow and be recognised for your unique abilities rather than having your voice lost in a crowd. Our personalised mentorship tracks your weak skills easily and equips you with the necessary training to overcome the obstacles in your film-making journey.
• Industry-relevant curriculum: Our curriculum is updated frequently to take into account the newest developments in the film industry, ensuring that you are ready to enter professional life straight away.
• Real industry projects and internships: We provide an internship opportunity for our students to gain more practical knowledge in script writing and direction. Students gain from priceless chances to work with advertising agencies and production companies. You can also take part in Tiju’s media productions to become well trained. In addition to developing vital skills, this practical experience enables students to develop a strong professional portfolio and genuine industry connections.
• Graduation with a professional portfolio: A professionally produced portfolio showcasing your finest work in a variety of disciplines will be given to you upon graduation. This will give you a big advantage when you start your career, because you will have concrete evidence of your talent ready to show at film festivals or during job interviews.
• Monthly masterclasses by top-tier professionals: Exclusive monthly masterclasses hosted by industry experts, trend-setters and creative legends are part of our program. In addition to offering priceless exposure, these sessions offer direct inspiration and advice from industry leaders, as well as the possibility of scouting opportunities.
• Collaboration across courses: We provide cross-course collaboration, working on real-world projects with students from various disciplines that will give you hands-on experience. This teaches you how to work well as a member of a professional film crew by cultivating critical networking and teamwork skills.
• Committed career support & placement assistance: We offer thorough, committed career and placement assistance, which includes mock interviews, portfolio support and direct access to business opportunities. This guarantees that you are actively assisted in realising your dream of working in film, rather than merely having it as a dream.
• Public screenings and submissions to festivals: There will be chances for you to submit your work to festivals such as film fairs and have it screened in public. This gives your projects vital exposure, enabling audiences, critics and industry scouts to view them, giving you insightful feedback and the opportunity to be found before you graduate.
• Classic movie watching and discussion: Afternoon sessions of each day will be spent watching classic movies followed by peer discussion sessions. Students will have an opportunity to watch almost 100 classic movies by the end of the course.

Career opportunities

On completing the diploma, a wide range of creative careers across film, television, advertising and the booming OTT industry open up to you, including:

• Scriptwriter / Screenwriter
• Film Director / Assistant Director
• Web Series & OTT Content Writer
• Television and Serial Writer
• Story, Screenplay & Dialogue Writer
• Ad Film Director
• Content Creator for digital platforms
• Production Assistant / Floor Director
• Creative Director
• Independent / Short Film Maker

Course curriculum

Semester I

Module 1: Film grammar & visual storytelling

• History and evolution of cinema
• Basics of film language (shots, camera angles, mise-en-scene)
• Principles of composition and visual storytelling
• Practical shot composition exercises

Module 2: Screenwriting essentials — elements of storytelling: character, conflict, theme, structure

• Three-act structure
• Writing dialogue and subtext
• Practical: developing logline and synopsis
• Write a screenplay for a 5–10 minute short film
• In-class script reading and feedback

Semester II

Module 3: Advanced direction techniques & screenplay development

• Directing the screenplay: script breakdown and shot division
• Working with actors and crew
• Blocking and staging
• Directing performance and emotion
• Pre-production planning and shot list
• Practical: directing a scene from a peer’s script and building a director’s vision board

Module 4: Screenplay lab — adapting ideas to form a screenplay

• Writing for short films, web series and feature film
• Polishing, rewriting and revising
• Understanding audience and genre
• Practical: submit a script & pitch deck
• A complete short film of 5–9 minutes duration

Discover your storytelling potential with Tiju’s Academy

If you are dreaming of a career in the film industry and looking for a top institute to study, Tiju’s Academy is your right destination. The goal of our extensive Diploma in Script Writing and Direction is to turn aspiring writers into professionals prepared for the industry. The skills and abilities of both screenplay writing and film direction are thoroughly examined in this curriculum. You will simultaneously acquire practical experience in visual storytelling, acting, direction, cinematography and the full film-making process from script to screen. Tiju’s Academy provides the best script writing and direction education in Kerala, offering a unique combination of theoretical knowledge and practical application. Secure your future in the fascinating world of cinema — join today and start shaping your film-making journey with us.