PRACTICAL FILMMAKING
Learn. Plan. Shoot. Create.
A hands-on guide that bridges filmmaking theory and practice through exercises, assignments and real-world production workflows.
What Readers Are Saying
Why ‘Practical Filmmaking’?
Most filmmaking books explain concepts.
Practical Filmmaking combines concepts with exercises, assignments, production activities, and real-world filmmaking scenarios inspired by situations that arise on film sets, encouraging learning by doing.
Whether used independently or in the classroom, the book provides a structured pathway from understanding filmmaking principles to applying them in practice.
What This Book Offers
A practical understanding of filmmaking
Learn filmmaking through practical tips, exercises, assignments, and real-world production scenarios.
A structured creative process
Move from idea to screen through a clear and systematic workflow.
Practical Exercises and Assignments
Apply concepts immediately through activities designed to build confidence and skill.
Professional insights from the field
Benefit from lessons drawn from decades of work across cinema, documentaries, and OTT productions.
Tools for independent growth
Develop the ability to observe, analyse, create, and continue learning beyond the book.
A foundation for lifelong practice
Build habits of reflection and experimentation that support sustained creative development.
Who This Book Is For
Film Students
Build practical filmmaking skills beyond classroom theory.
Independent Creators
Strengthen your craft through exercises and real-world projects.
Film Educators
Bring filmmaking concepts into the classroom through practical activities.
Aspiring Filmmakers
Follow a structured path from idea to screen.
What Readers Are Saying
About the Author
Vivid human stories have come alive in the moving frames of Amitabha Singh that have travelled across the world, earned 4 National Awards, and represented India as an official Oscar entry in 2013.
A 1994 graduate of FTII Pune, Amitabha has spent decades working across cinema, OTT, and documentaries, while also mentoring young learners through Cinevidya.
An acclaimed cinematographer, known for his work in Khosla Ka Ghosla, Chillar Party, The Good Road, Shortcut Safari, and Panchayat.
He treats filmmaking as a way of life, combining art, craft, and the belief that filmmaking should be people’s medium, and that cinema can help us understand life with sensitivity and empathy.
Learn. Plan. Shoot. Create.
‘Practical Filmmaking’ brings together decades of filmmaking experience, practical exercises, and real-world insights to help learners develop their craft through doing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need prior filmmaking experience?
No. The book is designed for beginners as well as learners looking to strengthen their practical understanding of filmmaking.
Is this book suitable for film students?
Yes. It complements classroom learning with exercises, assignments, and real-world production scenarios.
Can independent creators benefit from it?
Absolutely. The book focuses on practical workflows that can be applied to personal and independent projects.
Does the book focus on theory or practice?
Practice balanced with theory. While it introduces key concepts, the emphasis is on applying them through observation, exercises, assignments, and hands-on filmmaking activities.
Is it useful for documentary filmmakers?
Yes. Many of the principles and practices discussed are relevant across fiction, documentary, and digital content creation.
Get in Touch
We would be delighted to hear from you.
Whether you’re a student, educator, filmmaker, institution, or simply curious about the book, feel free to get in touch. We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback.
Please email us on: