Documentary is the voice of reality.

Learn how to listen, shape, and share it.

Documentary

Immerse yourself in the world of documentary cinema through a one-of-a-kind bootcamp led by Shrikant Agawane — an award-winning filmmaker, visual artist, and renowned educator, who has taught at FTII, SRFTI, and MIT ADT University.

This is your chance to learn directly from the source — to understand not just how films are made, but why they matter.

This isn’t just a filmmaking workshop. This is a transformational cinematic journey — from the first documentary ever made to your very own.

Why Rishikesh?

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Because the mountains breathe stories.
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Because every face you pass has a tale to tell.
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Because truth feels closer here and documentaries are about truth.

What Makes This Bootcamp Unmissable?

  • Learn directly from Shrikant Agawane, whose documentaries have won national recognition and who has mentored future filmmakers at India’s top institutions.
  • A fully immersive 6-day residential experience in Rishikesh — one of India’s most soulful and visually rich locations.
  • End each day with screenings of landmark national and international documentaries, followed by in-depth discussions.
  • Explore the entire timeline of documentary cinema - from Nanook of the North to Anand Patwardhan’s Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.
  • Create your own documentary from scratch — from research to shoot — and walk away with a finished film.
  • Personal guidance, one-on-one sessions, and hands-on practice.

6-Day Breakdown

The Journey from History to Your Own Film

  • Introduction to documentary as a form
  • History of the genre — from Nanook of the North to the present
  • Exploration of current trends, platforms, and opportunities
  • Understanding different “radii of emphasis” — artistic, journalistic, observational, and activist
  • How to find your subject and define your point of view

  • How to write a compelling documentary script
  • Structuring real-life narratives
  • Thinking about sound: how soundscapes tell their own story
  • Planning production based on story needs

  • Find your own subject within Rishikesh
  • Deep research and ethical storytelling
  • One-on-one mentorship with Shrikant sir to sharpen your story direction
  • Building trust and planning shoots

  • Shoot your documentary film on location
  • Hands-on guidance during production
  • Learn to work with available light, live sound, real-time challenges
  • Post-production guidance, basic editing principles, and final touches

By the End, You Will Have

  • Your own short documentary film footage
  • A deeper understanding of world documentary cinema
  • Certificate of Completion signed by Shrikant Agawane
  • Real experience of researching, writing, shooting, and editing
  • A powerful new perspective as a filmmaker
  • Connections with like-minded creators

What You’ll Do?

  • Find your story through observation, research, and intuition
  • Shoot on location in the streets, ghats, forests, and homes of Rishikesh
  • Capture raw emotion through interviews and vérité style

Who Is This For?

Filmmakers
Journalists
Travelers
Content Creators
Activists
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Anyone who believes stories can change the world.
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No experience needed - just curiosity, grit, and a love for truth..

Seats Are Extremely Limited

To ensure personal attention,
only 20 participants
will be accepted.

Early Bird Ends Soon

Bootcamp starts: 30th May

Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Location: Rishikesh, India

If you’ve been waiting for a program that goes beyond tutorials, this is it. No one in India is offering a learning experience this deep, this real, and this creatively liberating.

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Ready to Discover Your Voice Through Documentary?

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