r/indianFilmmakers

I am an 18 year old aspiring filmmaker.
I made the same post in r/Filmmakers and r/indianFilmmakers a few days ago asking you guys how to get into filmmaking and so many of you (about 80 comments) took the time to guide me, share your experiences and motivate me to just start.
The reason for this talk session is pretty straightforward:-
I am a complete beginner and need actual filmmakers to guide me a little. Its not easy to find filmmakers around you (amateurs or professional) and that's why I am using the only best resource I know- the Internet.
I don't want someone to just spoon-feed me everything but since so many of you took the time to reply under my post I just thought this is the best place to get in touch with people and actually learn a thing or two.

What we'll do during the session?
There would be 4-6 people in the meeting.
Everyone will get about 10-15 minutes to speak .
In that time slot, you will help us understand how you came up with the storyline for any one of your project and why you made certain creative choices.
And then we will take a couple minutes each to speak out thoughts about your film.
You can also talk about any project you are working on and feel like sharing your rough draft or story idea.

Its not compulsory to absolutely stick to the memo, this is just to give you a rough idea what we might do in the session. You can be totally comfortable speaking about whatever you want.

The Session would be tomorrow, 6 July 2026 at 2:30 PM.

Comment or DM if you're interested in a casual conversation about writing, screenplays and much more.
Thank you.

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This might be a long shot, but here goes.

I'm an engineering graduate in Mumbai, but outside of that, I absolutely love storytelling. Short films, cinematic videos, fake trailers, random concepts that make you think, basically anything creative. I haven't made much but I've a lot of ideas.

The problem is, none of my friends are really into making this kind of stuff, and doing everything alone gets exhausting after a point.

if you're someone who has ideas, likes storytelling, enjoys brainstorming concepts that can resonate with people, wants to shoot videos, act, write, direct, or just create for the fun of it, I'd genuinely love to connect.

The dream is to eventually make really good short films and creative videos together, learn along the way, and maybe build something we're proud of.

if you'd be down for it, drop a comment or DM me :)

I've got a semi finished script for a film about 30 mins long, looking for some other minds to help perfect the idea

Hi everyone,

I'm a Bangalore-based filmmaker currently developing my debut feature film and looking to connect with Script Writers and Assistant Directors who are interested in building something from the ground up.

I have a few feature ideas in development across dark comedy, thriller and psychological drama, and I'm looking for collaborators who enjoy brainstorming, challenging ideas, and shaping stories together.

I completed a Diploma in Filmmaking from Tent Cinema, Bangalore, worked as an Assistant Director on a feature film, and have assisted on 10+ short films. One of my short films 'Right Your Wrongs' was shortlisted at the Bengaluru Short Film Festival 2025 which is attached above ^

If you're an aspiring or emerging writer/AD looking to collaborate, I'd love to chat and work together.

Please note that this is a project for building our profiles and will be rewarded as a nice addition to our resumes (hopefully)

You can DM me here or reach out on Instagram: u/super.san_

I’ve been seeing a lot of content from TVF for quite some time now, and their recently launched 18-month programs in Storytelling and Branding & Marketing have really caught my attention.

However, I’m still unsure whether these programs are actually worth the time and investment. I’d love to hear your honest opiniondo you think they offer a meaningful learning experience and good career value, or is there anything I should be cautious about?

Also, if you happen to know anyone who has enrolled in INSTY by TVF or is planning to join, I’d really appreciate it if you could connect me with them. I’d love to hear a first-hand perspective before making a decision.

Hi guys im aspiring to be a film editor in any bollywood, mollywood, tollywood, sandalwood industry to start a career what my path should be which film school should I go, after I graduate how do i get into the industry since it works on favoritism, favourism and reference criteria, and last but not the least whats the base or highest amount a newbie editor makes per film and whats the base and highest amount a seasoned veteran editor makes???

this isn't a paid thing
but I'll make sure to keep the quality as best as I can
so it will be helpful for an actor too to flex their craft

here is the plot of that short film-

After an ordinary morning is interrupted by a mysterious package containing a breathing cuddle toy, a man becomes trapped in a cycle of recurring nightmares

I have mostly done non fiction before
a film of mine is on Amazon prime
this is the first time gonna try fiction

*looking for someone from delhi NCR

Hi, I'm a beginner cinematographer/filmmaker and a recent graduate looking to break into the film industry (mainly cinematography/directing) and explore storytelling through film.

I was wondering if there are any aspiring filmmakers, actors, writers, or anyone interested in making a short film together — Maybe something around 5 minutes or so.

I don't really have much film equipment yet (professional camera, mic, lights, etc.), so if anyone has any gear and is willing to bring it along so we can use it for the shoot, it'd be really appreciated.

If anyone already has a short film idea they've been wanting to make, I'd be happy to help film it for free. For context, this would be my first short film, and I'm mainly doing this to gain experience, build a portfolio, meet people who are into filmmaking, and hopefully start making more films.

I'm based in the Vasai/Virar area, open to travelling for shoots.

Thanks!

I'm putting together a six-episode web series, a crime thriller dark comedy set in Mumbai.

I'm looking for a great team, including a:

* Director of Photography (DOP)

* Assistant Director

* Sound Designer

I also need some gear:

* A good cinema camera

* A studio-level microphone

* A lighting setup

* Data storage

If you know someone who might help then please refer them and together we can make this happen.

Hi everyone,
I have been a cinephile and a lover of behind the scene movie magic for a decade now. I started learning about Filmmaking, screenwriting, visual storytelling, editing, music design, sound design, acting, metaphors and interpretations of the same story and all the aspects of cinema when i was like 9 years old.
I am about to turn 18 next year and I want to seriously get into actual filmmaking.
I know you guys have probably seen so many kids trying to get into filmmaking with no
experience, asking for advices on reddit but hey, we gotta begin somewhere :)

I was always motivated to make my own movie someday or start my own Youtube Sketch channel.
But I never got the exposure or opportunity to even start.

I have been following this Youtube Channel called 'That's a bad idea'.
They make funny skits on youtube with a small crew. They also made a lot of great horror short films and even a full length 1.5 hours found footage horror movie on their channel.
The guy who directed most of these, Curry baker is the same guy who made Obsession recently and we all know how much appreciation it got all around the world. And surely, this movie motivated a lot of kids like me to actually start filmmaking because this is like a living proof that you can do it if you have the talent.

Now about 5-6 months ago, I got very interested in Screenwriting too.
I have been trying to come up with my own stories for a full length movie.
I thought if I come up with a good script and just approach a lot of Production houses relentlessly, I can actually make a movie of my own.
But I also knew that this is a veryyy far fetched plan.

So I started thinking of a more realistic approach.
And SHORT FILMS!
They are the best way to display my potential and put it out there.
My only motivation to make short films is not just to sign a big deal with a production house someday.
My primary goal is to just make stories that originated from the depths of my own mind and collab and coordinate with other more creative and more experienced people.
I want to face the difficulties met during the making of these films because you have to struggle anyway and I don't want to struggle for something I don't even care about.
I would rather lose my sleep to doing what I love than having a shallow life working a job I hate.

The purpose of this post is to share my situation with people who actually care and get advise from people who have been doing this for years.
My plan is to join a small indie production house or film crew and create short films.
We will then post these short films and skits on social media because that is easily the best way in the present era.
I already have 5 drafts ready for short films and would love to work with professionals to convert them to actual content.

Hey everyone!

A Hyderabad-based production house is looking for passionate Associate Directors, Assistant Directors, and Direction Interns for an independent Telugu feature film scheduled to shoot in October 2026.

The film is a coming-of-age folk horror drama with an arthouse sensibility. If your taste leans towards filmmakers like Micheal Haneke, Robert Eggers, Lynne Ramsey, Kiyoshi Kurosawa, or Chaitanya Tamhane, you'll probably connect with what we're making.

Our key Heads of Department are alumni of FTII Pune, and this is a paid opportunity.

We're looking for people who are curious, hardworking, collaborative, and genuinely love cinema.

If you're interested, DM me or reply here with:

A short introduction about yourself

Your location

Any previous experience (if any)

A few of your favourite films and filmmakers

Making a short film in Delhi NCR. Looking for people who want to be part of it.

It's ~4 minutes. One character. No dialogue. Interior only.

The whole film is about a person trying to hang a picture frame straight. That's it. That's the film. (I promise it's more interesting than it sounds — or maybe it isn't, and that's also kind of the point.)

I'm looking for:

• A video editor with a feel for pace and silence
• A sound designer / editor (diegetic audio only — no music, so the sound has real weight)
• Someone interested in acting — specifically someone who can do absolutely nothing, exceptionally well

I am starting this as a hobby project, so there's no monetary incentive included. Possibly some chai or beer (depends on what you prefer) is on the house. The goal is to make something we're all proud of, learn what we don't know, and see where it takes us from there.

If any part of this sounds like your kind of thing, drop a comment or DM. Happy to share more details with people who are genuinely curious.

I have a genuine will to make movies ,films, animations from the childhood but being born in a third world country and not belonging to a dirty rich family have really brought the fire down . I wanna make something extraordinary not just the recent bollywood or hollywood slop ( a hero comes gets a baddie kills the main villan with power of friendship or other shit ) . I wanna make something like obsession,kane pixels backrooms. I wanna make great live action,not disasters like that one dragon ball live action that literally made akira toriyama continue the series 🙏🏻

I know that it's almost impossible for me cause needless to say the level of corruption in both major industries ( hollywood and bollywood) but I have a trust in the audience,movies like obsession proved it to everyone.

I am currently only a teenager and I wanna give it a shot after completing my studies.

If you have any thoughts or advice on it please share

We are looking for a dedicated video editor to join our team on a long-term basis. This is a permanent remote role with monthly pay.

What you'll be doing:

• Editing and clipping short-form and long-form videos for social media
• Working with our content team to maintain consistent output
• Using AI tools to speed up editing workflows and enhance output quality
• Delivering polished edits on time, every time

Requirements:

1. A reliable laptop or desktop
2. Payment via bank transfer, PayPal, or USDT
3. An active portfolio or sample edits (Instagram, YouTube, or Google Drive link)
4. 4–6 hours of availability daily
5. Intermediate to advanced video editing skills (CapCut, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or similar)
6. Experience with AI tools (OpusClip, Descript, RunwayML, ElevenLabs, or similar)
7. Consistent internet connection and reliable communication

What we offer:

• $2,500–$3,500/month (paid monthly)
• 100% remote, work from anywhere
• Permanent, long-term position
• Flexible working hours

How to apply:

Comment "Editor" below and send me a DM — I'll reach out with next steps.

i am 17m i passed 12th few months prior and i dont know what to do now i wanna be a filmmaker and i know i don’t need a college to become one but i need one to satisfy my parents also it’s a great excuse for me to move out of my parent’s place i really need a college but i don’t know what college to join what degree what diploma nothing