3 Days. 1 Film. No Excuses.
A hands-on filmmaking residency where you write, shoot, and edit a short film in a small, focused cohort.
This Is Not a Workshop
This is a doing-based residency.
You won’t sit through long lectures.
You won’t leave with just notes.
You will:
Write a film
Shoot it
Edit it
Screen it
All within 3 days.
The focus is simple: finish something real.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Story Structure
Turning ideas into watchable stories
Character & Conflict
What actually drives a film
Visual Storytelling
Thinking in shots, not just words
Editing & Rhythm
Directing Actors
Getting real performances
Cinematography Basics
Light, framing, intention
Sound & Production Reality
Handling real on-set challenges
Finding the film in the footage
Finishing a Film. The most important skill
How the Residency Works
Pre-Residency (Online)
1 week before the residency:
Meet your cohort
Share initial ideas
Learn basics of short film writing
Come prepared with ideas (not perfection)
You’re a filmmaker looking to strengthen your cinematography skills
So when you arrive, you’re ready to make.
The 3-Day Experience
Day 1 — Write & Prepare
Arrival + orientation
Story ideation & writing
Script discussions
Pre-production (locations, shots, roles)
Day 2 — Shoot
Full-day production
Direction, cinematography, sound
Real on-set problem solving
Mentor guidance throughout
This is where most breakthroughs happen.
Day 3 — Edit & Screen
Editing sessions
Feedback (1:1 + group)
Final screening
You leave with a finished film.
WHAT YOU WALK AWAY WITH
A completed short film
Real filmmaking experience
Clarity on your strengths & gaps
A network of serious creators
WHO THIS IS FOR
Actors who want to create their own work
Filmmakers tired of only “learning”
Writers who want to see their stories come alive
Creators ready to take themselves seriously
This is an active room, not an audience.
WHO THIS IS NOT FOR
If you’re looking for a passive workshop
If you’re not comfortable with pressure + collaboration
If you’re not ready to finish something
Creators ready to take themselves seriously
Structure & Commitment
Small cohort
Highly hands-on
Real collaboration
Seats are intentionally limited.
Key Details
Next Cohort Dates: 15th 16th and 17th May
Program Fee: ₹ 25,000
Includes: Stay + Food + Residency Access
Important Information
Seat confirmed on booking payment
Remaining fee payable before residency
Booking amount is non-refundable
Transfers may be accommodated (subject to availability)
Participants retain full rights to their films
Led by Working
Filmmakers
Learn from filmmakers actively writing, directing, and producing films today — not just teaching theory.
Still Thinking About It?
Reading only gets you so far.
If you want to understand whether this is right for you,
we’re happy to jump on a quick call.
👉 Sometimes that’s all it takes.
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About the founder
Aakash Prabhakar is an internationally recognized actor, filmmaker, and theatre director from India, with a body of work that spans over a decade across stage and screen. He is the founder of Here And Now, a production company dedicated to impactful storytelling through independent films and theatre.
A graduate of The Drama School Mumbai and the New York Film Academy, Aakash’s training merges Indian theatrical rigour with global cinematic technique. In 2019, he made his feature film debut with Freddie’s Piano, which he directed and starred in. The film premiered at the New York Indian Film Festival 2021 and was selected at numerous international festivals, earning accolades such as:
Best Director – Indian Film Festival of Cincinnati
Best Feature Film – DC South Asian Film Festival
Best Film (Jury Award) – Indigo Moon Film Festival, North Carolina
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