Mastering Story Writing: SACAS Hosts Engaging Workshop for Budding Filmmakers.

The Department of Visual Communication, in collaboration with Media Warriors Hub, organized a highly interactive workshop titled “Mastering Story Writing” on 29th August 2025 at S.A. College of Arts & Science. The initiative, guided by Mr. Ziegen, Assistant Professor of Visual Communication, aimed to nurture creative storytelling skills among students. Participants included first-year Visual Communication students, along with interested learners from the second and third years.

The session, held from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., was facilitated by S. Pranav Neerad, an aspiring filmmaker and assistant director who has worked with acclaimed filmmaker Vetri Maaran. With his industry experience, Pranav offered students a unique blend of technical knowledge and creative insight into the world of storytelling and scriptwriting.

Key highlights of the workshop included practical tips on scriptwriting such as character development, plot structuring, and narrative building. Pranav also shed light on digital storytelling, emphasizing the importance of adapting stories for modern digital platforms and meeting the expectations of contemporary audiences. His real-life experiences from film sets gave students an insider’s perspective into the collaborative process of filmmaking and the challenges faced in script development.

The session was highly engaging, with students actively participating in discussions, posing thoughtful questions, and even exploring new script ideas under the speaker’s guidance.

Concluding on an inspiring note, the workshop provided valuable knowledge to aspiring storytellers, leaving students motivated to experiment with scripts and sharpen their creative abilities in filmmaking and digital media.