5th Film Appreciation Course

5th Edition 📅 5th July – 11th July 2026 📍 CKB Commerce College, Jorhat

The Art, Language & Magic of Cinema

"Cinema is more than entertainment—it is art, culture, history, politics, emotion, and a powerful medium of storytelling."

Join us for the 5th Film Appreciation Course, a unique 7-day immersive journey into the art, language, and magic of cinema, designed for students, film enthusiasts, media professionals, researchers, teachers, cultural workers, and anyone curious about understanding films beyond the screen.

Organisers & Institutional Partners

Organised By People’s Alliance for Change and Empowerment (PACE) & Assam Film Society

In Association With Federation of Film Societies of India (FFSI) & CKB Commerce College Film Society, Jorhat

This intensive programme combines film screenings, expert lectures, discussions, critical analysis, and interactive learning experiences.

5th Film Appreciation Course Session Showcase

Interactive Session from the Film Appreciation Course at CKB Commerce College, Jorhat

🎞️ Key Topics Covered

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Cinema of Northeast India

Exploring narrative identities, indigenous voices, and groundbreaking film developments from Northeast India.

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Contemporary Indian Cinema

Examining parallel, indie, and contemporary mainstream film movements across regional Indian industries.

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World Cinema

Studying international cinematic masterworks, auteur theory, European new wave, and global storytelling styles.

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Assamese Cinema

From Jyoti Prasad Agarwala's *Joymoti* to contemporary Assamese auteurs—tracing historical milestones and trends.

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Film Genres & Movements

Deconstructing classic film genres (Neorealism, Expressionism, Documentaries, Avant-Garde, and Noir).

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Documentary & Short Films

Understanding non-fiction storytelling, investigative documentaries, and short format visual narratives.

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Camera, Sound & Editing

Technical crafts of film design—cinematography, lighting composition, soundscapes, and rhythm in editing.

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Scriptwriting Fundamentals

Building screenplays, character arcs, visual beat sheets, and structuring engaging dramatic narratives.

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Film Criticism & Discussion

Writing film reviews, evaluating subtexts, dissecting visual semiotics, and engaging in structured panel debates.

👥 Who Can Participate?

Students • Film Enthusiasts • Teachers • Media Professionals • Researchers • Cultural Workers

Whether you’re a passionate movie lover, an aspiring filmmaker, a media student, or someone who simply wants to understand cinema more deeply, this course offers an opportunity to explore how films are made, interpreted, and appreciated across cultures and generations.