Srinagar Creative Apprenticeship

Learn cinema
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.

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Programme Overview

Built on set. Rooted in Srinagar.

On set, not in theory

Apprentices learn inside working productions, from preparation through to wrap.

Mentored by working crew

Each track is guided by the people running that department on the studio's films.

Local first

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 Development

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 & On-Set Operations

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 & Audio Finishing

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 & Location Management

Make the film possible: budgets, locations, permissions and people.

  • Budgets and scheduling
  • Recce, permissions and logistics
  • Crew and vendor coordination

Not sure which track fits?

Tell us what draws you to film. We will help you find the department where you will learn the most.

Ask the Studio
Application Protocol

Three steps to the set.

  1. Transmit Inquiry

    Send an inquiry through the studio intake desk, choose Workshop / Internship, and tell us which track you want to join.

    Open the intake form

  2. Share Samples

    Share work that shows how you see: scripts, photographs, reels, sound pieces or production paperwork. Work in progress is welcome.

  3. Direct Conversation

    Shortlisted applicants meet the studio for a direct conversation about their goals, availability and the productions ahead.

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