Saif Kidwai Indie Filmmaking
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I help film aspirants break barriers and make that first film to start their cinema journey.

Leveraging 25+ years of industry experience and an unwavering passion for storytelling, I believe Film is a powerful to make positive change around us.

I teach filmmaking by introducing some elements of the mindset which are to be or become a professional filmmaker.

I prefer working in small groups as we start the course by starting a short film which will be pitched to investors, produced marketed and released for measurable impact.

With a robust background spanning feature films, documentaries, creative ideation, and branded content production, I have collaborated with top-tier industry professionals on a myriad of successful projects.

- **Earth 1947** by Deepa Mehta
- **Holy Smoke** by Jane Campion
- **Future Cities: How They Are Made** (National Geographic Channel)
- **Sanki Daroga** (Zee5)
- **Taakat Ki Folklore** (Short Film)
- **Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap** (Bollywood Film)
- **Chhupa Rustam** (Star Plus)
-**Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (Zee TV)

At present am working on my next film project which will hit the floor next year Ina March.

Subjects

  • Filmmaking Beginner-Expert

  • Film Beginner-Expert

  • Film Production Beginner-Expert

  • Film direction Beginner-Expert

Experience

  • Director (Sep, 2017–Sep, 2018) at Ravi Kishan Production
    Directed a Bhojpuri feature film Sanki Daroga based on crime against women. It was received well at box office.

    Censored version available on ZEE5.
    Trailer on YOUTUBE
  • Associate Executive Producer (Jan, 2015–Sep, 2017) at TV Today Network
    Production Head, Branded content
  • Senior Producer (Jul, 2005–Jan, 2010) at CNN IBN
    Special Investigation stories and Shows

    Special Projects
  • Producer (May, 2000–Jul, 2005) at NDTV, New Delhi
    Producer Write Director: Chhupa Rustam (StarTV)

    Script Suoervisor: Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (Zee TV)

    Producer: Scope For Improvement NDTV India and NDTV 24X7
  • Location Assistant (Sep, 1998–Oct, 1998) at Holy Smoke
    Lication and Production Management
  • Location Assistant (Nov, 1997–Feb, 1998) at Earth 1947
    Location and Production Managemt

Education

  • BA pass (Jul, 1993–Sep, 1996) from Ramjas college, Delhi University
  • Higher Secondary (Apr, 1980–Jun, 1996) from Don Bosco School Alaknanda

Fee details

    ₹10,000–30,000/week (US$118.92–356.76/week)

    Online courses only.
    Minimum Duration is 4 weeks

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