Film Course · Kerala

Diploma in Scriptwriting and Direction

Turn your passion for films into a profession. Learn to write for the screen and direct your own stories, with hands-on training from working filmmakers.

  • EligibilityClass 10 / +2
  • Duration4 months
  • ModeOffline
  • Training80% practical

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Why Learn It

Why learn scriptwriting and direction?

From feature films and web series to documentaries, the entertainment industry is growing fast, and there is strong demand for skilled storytellers in today’s content-driven world.

Our 4-month diploma is designed for passionate filmmakers and storytellers. Whether you are a complete beginner, a filmmaker with cinematic dreams or a writer who wants to take your storytelling further, this course gives you the skills you need to succeed in film.

Course highlights

  • Placement assistance
  • Internship opportunity
  • Affordable fees
  • Flexible payment options
  • Experienced faculty
  • Well-equipped classrooms and infrastructure
  • Career growth support
  • Hands-on training
Why Tiju’s Academy

Why study film with Tiju’s Academy?

Hands-on training, working filmmakers as mentors and real projects from day one.

01

Experienced faculty

Learn from directors, editors, DOPs and VFX artists who work in the industry. They bring real-world knowledge and current industry practice into every class, so you learn from people who do the work, not just from books.

02

Practical training

80% of the course is practical. You train with real equipment, sets and software from day one, and work on exercises, short films and group projects that build a portfolio you can show recruiters.

03

Equipment and studios

Train in well-equipped studios with the same kind of equipment used on real productions, whether you are aiming for short films or the big screen.

04

Personal mentorship

Mentors give you individual attention, help you find your creative strengths and work with you on the skills you need to improve.

05

Industry-relevant curriculum

The curriculum is updated regularly to follow new developments in the film industry, so you are ready for professional work when you finish.

06

Projects and internships

Get internship opportunities with advertising agencies and production companies, and take part in Tiju’s media productions to build your portfolio and industry connections.

07

Professional showreel

Graduate with a professionally produced showreel of your best work, ready to share at film festivals and job interviews.

08

Monthly masterclasses

Monthly masterclasses with industry experts and creative professionals give you direct advice, inspiration and exposure.

09

Collaboration across courses

Work on real projects with students from other courses and learn how to work as part of a professional film crew.

10

Career support and placement

Placement assistance includes mock interviews, portfolio support and access to industry opportunities.

11

Screenings and festivals

Get the chance to screen your work in public and submit it to film festivals, and receive feedback from audiences and critics.

12

Classic film sessions

Afternoon sessions are spent watching classic films followed by peer discussion. You will watch almost 100 classic films by the end of the course.

Curriculum

Course curriculum

Two semesters, four modules, and a short film of your own by the end.

Semester I
Module I

Film grammar and visual storytelling

  • History and evolution of cinema
  • Basics of film language: shots, camera angles, mise-en-scène
  • Principles of composition and visual storytelling
  • Practical: shot composition exercises
Module II

Screenwriting essentials: character, conflict, theme and structure

  • Three-act structure
  • Writing dialogue and subtext
  • Practical: developing a logline and synopsis
  • Write a screenplay for a 5–6 minute short film
  • In-class script reading and feedback
Semester II
Module III

Advanced direction techniques and 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 lists
  • Practical: direct a scene from a peer’s script and build a director’s vision board
Module IV

Screenplay lab: turning ideas into a screenplay

  • Writing for short films, web series and feature films
  • Polishing, rewriting and pitching
  • Understanding audience and genre
  • Practical: submit a script and pitch deck
  • Make a complete 10-minute short film
Careers

Career opportunities

Roles you can work towards after the diploma, in film, OTT, advertising and digital media.

Screenwriter / scriptwriter
Film director
Assistant or associate director
Web series and OTT writer
Ad film director
Short film and documentary maker
Content creator
Script consultant
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who can join the Diploma in Scriptwriting and Direction?

Students who have completed Class 10 or Plus Two (+2) can join. No previous film experience is needed; the course suits complete beginners, aspiring filmmakers and writers.

How long is the course?

The diploma runs for 4 months over two semesters, with four modules covering film grammar, screenwriting, direction and a screenplay lab.

Is the course online or offline?

It is an offline, classroom-based course at Tiju’s Academy, with around 80% practical training.

Will I make a short film during the course?

Yes. You write a screenplay for a 5–6 minute short film, and by the end of the course you make a complete 10-minute short film.

Is there internship and placement support?

Yes. Students get internship opportunities with advertising agencies and production companies, plus placement assistance including mock interviews and portfolio support.

Discover your storytelling potential

Learn screenplay writing and film direction together, from idea to screen, with practical training in visual storytelling, directing actors and cinematography. Start shaping your filmmaking journey with us.

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