Classical Film Grammar Powered by Generative AI
The Art of Cinema.
Directed with AI Assist.
Simplify the setup. Amplify the story. Create festival-grade cinema and high-impact commercials on a lean budget without massive crews. Learn directly from GFTI alumnus Mannar Rakesh, honoring the master lineage of Dadasaheb Phalke awardee V.K. Murthy, Balu Mahendra, G.S. Bhaskar, and Govind Nihalani.
Honoring Cinema Stalwarts: V.K. Murthy, Balu Mahendra, G.S. Bhaskar & Govind Nihalani
Academic Programs & Offerings
Short movies, vertical cinema, and digital brand commercials are the market trend today. Choose the track tailored to your creative timeline and career ambition.
AI Creative Art Workshop
Master the art of modern communication through generative AI across Visuals, Music, and Storytelling.
- Hour 1: Inspiration, cutting-edge demos & global use-cases
- Hour 2: Understanding LLMs & prompt architecture
- Hour 3: Hands-on Visuals, Music & Story generation
- Hour 4: Career integration, live Q&A & project review
Vertical Movies & Commercials
The high-speed format. Micro-dramas for ReelShort and YouTube Shorts plus 30-second broadcast digital ads.
- 9:16 mobile cinematography & 3-second hook mechanics
- Runway Gen-3, Kling AI & synthetic character actors
- High-converting 30-second digital brand commercial scripts
- Deliverable: 1 Vertical Pilot + 1 Brand Ad
Cinematic Short Filmmaking
The complete cinematic masterclass. 35mm classical film grammar, narrative shorts, web series & feature grammar.
- Direct 1-on-1 Co-Direction with Mannar Rakesh
- Classical 35mm lighting, staging, blocking & LoRA identity
- Dolby Atmos soundscapes, ACES color grading & festival DCP
- Deliverable: Festival Short Movie + Theater Premiere
Executive Weekend & Weekday Tracks
In Bengaluru, working professionals, tech leads, agency art directors, and freelancers work Monday to Friday 9-to-6. Our Executive Weekend Track (Saturday & Sunday | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM) gives you full access to the atelier, masterclasses, and mentor critiques with zero interruption to your day job.
Learn Directly from Mannar Rakesh
With over 20 years in Indian cinema, television, and international festival circuits (Noida International Film Festival 2019 Award for Thuthu), Mannar Rakesh brings unmatched discipline to generative AI cinema.
Rather than passive online videos, you work side-by-side with Mannar in the Bengaluru atelier. Every fellow receives direct 1-on-1 directing critique and co-direction on their short film or commercial.
Inaugural Founding Cohort 01
Strictly capped at 15 fellows per batch for personal hands-on guidance. Submit your application below to receive complete syllabus packets and reserve priority review.
Founding Cohort Overview
Direct co-direction by Mannar Rakesh. Capped at 15 fellows per batch to guarantee hands-on screen time.
Send Registration Form
Apply for your preferred program. Strictly capped at 15 fellows per cohort.
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