Himalayan Film School

14/04/2025

"Myth, Mind and Meaning" - Unlocking the power of Narrative using the Hero's Journey.

28 April to 2 May. Park Institute, Bir.

Stories shape our understanding of the world, offering us a lens through which we explore human experiences, emotions, and existence. The Hero’s Journey is a timeless narrative structure formulated by Joseph Campbell, identifying common patterns in the ancient myths and folklores from all over the world. It provides storytellers with a powerful framework to craft compelling and meaningful tales.

This workshop explores how jungian archetypes, mythic structures and symbolism, coupled with an understanding of character development - can create stories that resonate across cultures and generations.

Through interactive discussions, creative exercises, and case studies from film and literature, we will uncover the timeless patterns that shape great storytelling.

About the Facilitator :

Gopala Krishna is a film maker based in the Western Himalayas, and is the founder of Himalayan Film School and Founder, Festival Director of Mussoorie International Film Festival, currently in the third edition this year. He studied his Masters in Communications from MICA, Ahmedabad, and has several years of work experience as an Assistant Director in the film industries of Bombay and Hyderabad.

Program Cost :
The Workshop is offered in the spirit of Dana, on a donation basis. However, a registration amount of Rs. 1,000/- shall be sought to cover the workshop expenses

Accommodation
is available at the deer park for registered participants. ( Dormitory @300/- per night, twin sharing @600/- per night and single sharing at 1200/- per night). Participants can also stay outside Deer Park and attend the program if they wish to.
Food at DeerPark Canteen costs 150 Rupees a meal.

To register for the workshop, please fill in the following form.
https://tinyurl.com/MythMindMeaning

Contact :

[email protected]
Instagram:
+91 7895495379 (whatsapp messages only)

24/01/2025

22/10/2024

Documentary Film Workshop
25-30 October, 2024.
Venue : Deer Park Institute, Bir, Himachal Pradesh.

The 6 day workshop will enable aspiring filmmakers to harness the power of social justice documentary filmmaking by introducing them to the basics of telling stories about reality. Focused primarily on perspective development, story identification, documentary narrative techniques, interviewing skills, and the art of shooting and editing, the workshop offers students an opportunity to try their hands at making films for impact, allowing them to not only engage with their passions for filmmaking but also with social issues they care about.

About the Facilitator:

Hossein Martin Fazeli has been an A-list director in North America for many years. He has been producing, directing, and writing fiction and non-fiction television and film for more than two decades and has extensive international experience, having worked on location in a dozen different countries. His films have been broadcast around the world, including on CBC, BBC, ARTE, and Canal+, winning 37 international awards in the process.

Program Cost :

Keeping in spirit of the intent at the Deer Park Institute, the program is offered on a Donation basis. A registration amount of Rs. 1000/- per participant will however be charged to cover the workshop expenses.

Accommodation :

Accommodation can be booked at the Deer Park Institute subject to availability (at actuals). There are also several hostels and guest houses nearby where the participants can avail accommodation. You can reach out to us, in case you need help with the options.

Registration:

To register for the workshop, please fill in the following form.
www.tinyurl.com/docufilmworkshop

Contact:

[email protected]
Instagram:
+91 7895495379 (whatsapp messages only)

For more info, please visit:
www.fazelifilms.com

14/10/2024

lDocumentary Film Workshop
25-30 October, 2024.
Venue : Deer Park Institute, Bir, Himachal Pradesh.

The 6 day workshop will enable aspiring filmmakers to harness the power of social justice documentary filmmaking by introducing them to the basics of telling stories about reality. Focused primarily on perspective development, story identification, documentary narrative techniques, interviewing skills, and the art of shooting and editing, the workshop offers students an opportunity to try their hands at making films for impact, allowing them to not only engage with their passions for filmmaking but also with social issues they care about.

About the Facilitator:

Hossein Martin Fazeli has been an A-list director in North America for many years. He has been producing, directing, and writing fiction and non-fiction television and film for more than two decades and has extensive international experience, having worked on location in a dozen different countries. His films have been broadcast around the world, including on CBC, BBC, ARTE, and Canal+, winning 37 international awards in the process.

Program Cost :

Keeping in spirit of the intent at the Deer Park Institute, the program is offered on a Donation basis. A registration amount of Rs. 1000/- per participant will however be charged to cover the workshop expenses.

Accommodation :

Accommodation can be booked at the Deer Park Institute subject to availability (at actuals). There are also several hostels and guest houses nearby where the participants can avail accommodation. You can reach out to us, in case you need help with the options.

Registration:

To register for the workshop, please fill in the following form.
www.tinyurl.com/docufilmworkshop

Contact:

[email protected]
Instagram:
+91 7895495379 (whatsapp messages only)

For more info, please visit:
www.fazelifilms.com

29/12/2023

29/12/2023

.filmfest

21/12/2023

The curtain raiser edition of the Mussoorie International Film Festival is being organized from 24th – 29th of December by Himalayan Film School with the support of Govt. of Uttarakhand – Department of Information and Public Relations and Uttarakhand Film Development Council. The festival will showcase a wide range of exciting cinema, shorts, features and documentaries, followed by interactive sessions with select film makers.

The venues for the festival are Fern Brentwood (24th & 25th Dec), Town Hall(26th -29th December) and Welcom Hotel by ITC, The Savoy (24th afternoon).

Participation in the film festival is free and open to all, however prior registration is mandatory. For further Details and To Register :
www.tinyurl.com/mussooriefilmfest

CONTACT
7895495379 (whatsapp only)
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18/10/2023

The first of the open air screenings in the run up to the Mussoorie International Film Festival happened this evening at Devdar Woods, and was attended by friends and residents of Landour and Mussorie.

We screened "The Sensualist" directed by Shubhadarshini Singh and based on a Novella by Ruskin Bond.

It was an exceptionally cold evening for October, but we tried to keep it warm with the company and conversations, apart from the heating pillar.