Category Archives: WWI Student

Relationship of Director and Director of Photography

  One of the most collaborative relationships on any film set is the relationship of a Director and Director of Photography (DOP) . They are the two sides of a coin; a director visualizes the film but a DOP is responsible … Continue reading

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From Comics to Movies

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it used to be just Superman, but now it’s like the whole comic industry is flocking to the movie screens. Not only producing some of the most memorable heroes on-screen but also showing movie-watchers … Continue reading

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An Unfinished Letter…

…written by debutant screenwriter from WWI Ranjan Ghosh is a delight for the senses.. An aging actress,a suicide note,memories and the media glare…does she survive it? Know more on 29th August 2011 when the movie releases at the theatre near … Continue reading

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Subhash Ghai’s 70 mm Plans!

The Show Man on Hindi Cinema – Subhash Ghai plans to transform Entertainment into a much Bigger Experience with his decision to venture into the exhibition business. After Production & Distribution, the Filmmaker decides to make a chain of multiplexes … Continue reading

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Horror – A Pure Play Of Mind

Amongst all the Genres that are prevalent in the industry, horror is that one type which elicit extreme emotions, namely fear, disgust & terror. All it does is make us involved in a ghastly situation which is supernatural & supports … Continue reading

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Jean-Luc Godard – Life Uncut

“I pity the French Cinema because it has no money. I pity the American Cinema because it has no ideas.” A French Filmmaker born in the year 1930, founder of New Wave & the one who challenged the conventions of … Continue reading

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Indian Cinema – Million Stories & One Canvas

Cinema – a word which is not just restricted to mere entertainment but an art of expression which conveys million emotions. It’s a myth that Indian Cinema is just about Bollywood, but there are films which are far beyond commercialization. … Continue reading

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“Abuses, accents and language are mandatory to create the distinction of characters in my movies,” says Sudhir Mishra to the students of Whistling Woods International

The students at Whistling Woods International were thrilled to have a master class with Sudhir Mishra, renowned director, scriptwriter and well known for his critically acclaimed movies like ‘Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi’, ‘Khoya Khoya Chand’ and his latest, ‘Yeh Saali Zindagi’. … Continue reading

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Rajat Sharma on ‘Idealism vs. Commercialism’ in a Master Class at Whistling Woods International

Rajat Sharma, the founder of the Indian news channel, India TV, visited Whistling Woods International (WWI) recently to share his experiences with the excited students of WWI. Rajat Sharma is the Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of India TV and has hosted … Continue reading

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Screenwriting and development Master Class in Los Angeles, New York and London comes to Mumbai –“Beyond Structure“ by David Freeman

David doesn’t teach formulas. Instead, he offers over 200 specific techniques to make your characters, dialogue, plots and scenes both unforgettable and emotionally rich. Many top writers, directors, and important Hollywood and British film and television executives have studied with … Continue reading

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