Question 1

What courses are offered at Bangladesh Film Institute (BFI)?

Accepted Answer

Bangladesh Film Institute (BFI) offers the 87th Online Filmmaking Course (a 3-month two-phase comprehensive program), the Digital Filmmaking Practical Course (Phase 2 practical shooting and post-production), and the Script Writing Workshop supervised by Tanvir Mokammel.

Question 2

What is the fee for the 87th Online Filmmaking Course?

Accepted Answer

The course fee is BDT 4,000 for Phase 1 (6 weeks of live online theory via Zoom) and BDT 4,000 for Phase 2 (practical short film production), totaling BDT 8,000 for the full diploma program.

Question 3

What is the total duration of the filmmaking course?

Accepted Answer

The 87th Online Filmmaking Course spans a total duration of 3 months, divided into 6 weeks of intensive online theory (Phase 1) followed by practical short film creation and post-production (Phase 2).

Question 4

Who is eligible to apply for BFI filmmaking courses?

Accepted Answer

Anyone passionate about cinema, filmmaking, storytelling, or media production is eligible to apply. No prior technical degree is required. Beginners, students, graduates, and working professionals are all welcome.

Question 5

Who directs and teaches the courses at Bangladesh Film Institute?

Accepted Answer

The courses are directed and supervised by Ekushey Padak-winning filmmaker, author, and director Tanvir Mokammel, along with Course Coordinator Sagir Mostafa and industry expert instructors.

Question 6

How can I apply and register for admission?

Accepted Answer

You can apply online by filling out the official Google Registration Form at https://forms.gle/yM5Y7vxJWBajunVFA and paying the course fee via bKash or Nagad to 01927-525364.

Question 7

Do students receive an official certificate after course completion?

Accepted Answer

Yes, students who successfully complete the Phase 1 evaluation exam and produce their short film in Phase 2 receive the official BFI Certificate of Completion.

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