Learn on a working set
The Creative Apprenticeship Programme places emerging storytellers inside live Shabrang Films productions in Srinagar. Real scripts, real call sheets, real shooting days, guided by the people who make the films.
Not in theory
Apprentices learn inside working productions, from preparation through to wrap.
By working crew
Each track is guided by the people running that department on the studio's films.
Rooted in Srinagar
Designed to grow Kashmir's own film workforce, in the city where the stories are made.
Apprenticeship roles
Five tracks
One working set. Choose the department you want to grow in. Every track trains through real production work.
Screenwriting & story
From logline to shooting script, on the studio's micro-shorts and narrative slate.
- Loglines, treatments and beat sheets
- The 100-second structure and long-form scene craft
- Script breakdowns for production
Assistant directing
Run the floor: schedules, call sheets and the rhythm of a shooting day.
- Shooting schedules and call sheets
- Set coordination and continuity
- Working alongside the first AD
Cinematography & lighting
Lensing, shot design and light, from shot breakdown to final frame.
- Lens choice and shot design
- Natural and practical lighting
- Camera department workflow
Sound recording
Capture clean dialogue on location and shape it in post.
- Location sound and boom operation
- Ambience, foley and room tone
- Edit, mix and delivery basics
Line production
Make the film possible: budgets, locations, permissions and people.
- Budgets and scheduling
- Recce, permissions and logistics
- Crew and vendor coordination
Application protocol
Three steps to the set
Inquiry received
Thank you. We'll be in touch.
The Shabrang Films intake desk in Srinagar reads every inquiry and replies by email. For a quicker conversation, message the studio on Instagram at @shabrang_films.