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FTII Powered Short Course · Film Expo India
AI in Filmmaking
Create. Innovate. Storytell with AI.
26–27 August 2026 · Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi · Fee ₹5,000
Artificial intelligence has moved from the fringes of the film industry into its core — the writers’ room, the concept-art board, the edit suite and the colour bay. To help filmmakers meet this shift with craft rather than anxiety, the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) presents a powered short course, “AI in Filmmaking,” at Film Expo India, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
Directed by Rajesh Bhatia and Bharat Arora, this is a two-day, hands-on course that takes you through the art and craft of AI filmmaking — from concept to screen. Over the sessions you’ll explore cutting-edge tools, techniques and workflows to create stunning visuals, compelling stories and immersive films.
Programme at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Course | AI in Filmmaking — FTII Powered Short Course |
| Directors | Rajesh Bhatia & Bharat Arora |
| Venue | Film Expo India, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi |
| Dates | 26 – 27 August 2026 (2 days) |
| Fee | ₹5,000 |
| Format | Hands-on training · Practical workflow · Limited seats |
Inside the Course
This is a course built around doing, not just watching. Across two focused days you’ll learn to move an idea from concept to finished shot using AI — working directly with the tools, understanding where each fits in a real production pipeline, and building a repeatable practical workflow you can carry back into your own films.
The emphasis throughout is craft. AI is treated not as a novelty but as a working discipline: a way to amplify your creative voice, speed up pre-production, generate concept visuals and immersive sequences, and tell stories that would otherwise be out of reach.
Two Batches — Choose Your Slot
To keep groups small and the training genuinely hands-on, the course runs in two separate batches across the same two days. Both cover the identical curriculum — simply pick the slot that fits your schedule at the expo.
| Batch 1 | Batch 2 |
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| 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM 26 & 27 August 2026 · 2 days |
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM 26 & 27 August 2026 · 2 days |
What You’ll Take Away
Knowledge — A clear map of where AI fits across the filmmaking pipeline, and how to judge which tool suits which task.
Skills — Hands-on command of current AI tools for visuals, story and sequence-building, practised live during the sessions.
Output — A repeatable, end-to-end workflow that takes you from concept to screen — ready to use on your next project.
Network — Two days alongside fellow filmmakers and creators at Film Expo India, learning under FTII’s banner.
Course Directors
Rajesh Bhatia
An FTII alumnus with more than 35 years of experience in film and television, Rajesh brings a deep grounding in classical craft to the frontier of AI-assisted filmmaking.
Bharat Arora
A cinematographer, photographer and AI filmmaker, Bharat is an Official Canon India Mentor and an IMDb-listed filmmaker who trained under the late Shri Dharam Chopra at B.R. Films, Mumbai. He works at the intersection of traditional cinematography and emerging AI craft.
“AI won’t replace the filmmaker — it hands the filmmaker who understands it an extraordinary new set of tools.”
Course fee ₹5,000 · Limited seats — register early
Registration Details
Event: AI in Filmmaking — FTII Powered Short Course
Held at: Film Expo India, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
Dates: 26 – 27 August 2026
Batches: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Fee: ₹5,000 per participant
Create. Innovate. Storytell with AI. — We look forward to seeing you at Bharat Mandapam.