Socrates

"The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing." 

Friday, 14 March 2025

Indian Documentary Film Festival

 A Journey of Passionlate Gopal Chandra Ghosh has done for the Odia film industry is immeasurable, so it was about time this multi-hyphenate star's story was told in the best way possible and by his own family members. So, Bijay Nishanka directed the 51-minute documentary A Journey of Passion as a hat tip to one of Odia cinema's greatest....

Elements of Proposal

 Synopsis • Subject Bios • Crew Bios • Background Research • Director’s/Visual Treatment • Budget • Financial Plan • Marketing Plan • Two-Column ScriptWhat to include in a film proposal?Title slide: Your film's calling card, combining its name with a logo that sticks in the mind of your audience.Synopsis: A compelling summary that captures the essence of your film's plot, drawing in your reader with its uniqueness and intrigue.Mood...

Basic Structure or Grammar to produce Documentary Film

  John Grierson has called “Documentary film is the creative treatment of actuality” and Mr. Bosil Wright has defined it as the method to impart knowledge ….. All the documentary has some basic structure or grammar to produce it professionally. These are as follows: All the documentary has some basic structure or grammar to produce it professionally. Its...

Thursday, 13 March 2025

Editing and Principles

The foundation of good journalism is editing. Whether you're reading a feature article, investigative report, or breaking news story, the editor's careful work makes sure everything flows together. The basic guidelines known as editing principles help editors create clear, accurate, and interesting content. This blog explores the fundamental editing rules that underpin...