Filmmaking Workshop with DBIMA Paris at DBA
On August 30, 2024, the Stellar Don Bosco Academy in Nerul hosted a workshop on filmmaking, in collaboration with the Don Bosco International Media Academy (DBIMA), Paris. This event saw a team of industry experts who shared their insights and expertise with 65 eager college students, aspiring to make their mark in the world of cinema. The filmmaking team included Fr John Paul Swaminathan, a renowned film director and producer, Mr John Vijay, an accomplished actor-director from South India; Mr Nathan Taieb a skilled cinematographer and film producer; Ms Maeva Ramkalia, an expert screenwriter and narrative designer; Fr Jose Enrique, a communication specialist and digital marketing expert; and Mr Felix, a Da Vinci editing expert. The day’s events included a Masterclass that covered every aspect of filmmaking, from visioning and scriptwriting to filming, editing, and final discussions. The finally shot films were screened the next day at The Nexus Mall, Seawoods with a big crowd in attendance. For many, this marked their first foray into directing and acting, but their creativity and commitment shone through. The topics varied, tackling deep issues such as solutions to depression and unrequited love.
