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L V Prasad College of Media Studies, announces WORKSHOP ON INTRODUCTION TO FILMMAKING FOR OTT by Mr. Ramakrishna

Duration

3 Days

Eligibility

This workshop is perfect for:
Aspiring Filmmakers,
Media Students,
Digital Content Creators,
Editors, Cinematographers, and Sound Designers looking to expand into OTT production.

Worshop Date

12th,13th & 14th Dec 2025

TIMING

09:30 AM to 05.00 PM

Fees

INR 11800

TOPIC

Workshop Overview

 

Step into the world of digital entertainment with our 3-Day Intensive Workshop on OTT Filmmaking at L V Prasad College of Media Studies.

This hands-on program is designed to help aspiring filmmakers, storytellers, and content creators understand how to craft, produce, and distribute stories for streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+ Hotstar, and more.

 

Objective

 

This workshop provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of the OTT content ecosystem — from creative storytelling and direction to technical workflows, production strategies, and digital distribution.

 

By the end of this program, participants will gain practical insights into how OTT platforms operate, how audiences engage with content, and how to create stories tailored for the digital age.

 

Day 1: Understanding the OTT Ecosystem & Story Development

 

  • The OTT Revolution: How streaming changed the entertainment landscape
 
  • Storytelling for Digital Platforms: Writing and developing content for binge-worthy experiences
 
  • Directing for OTT: Crafting stories for multiple episodes and formats
 
  • Changing Trends in Viewership: Understanding audience behavior and data-driven content creation
 

 

Day 2: Visuals, Sound, and Post-Production

 

  • Cinematography for Streaming Media: Adapting visuals for digital screens
 
  • Sound Design & Music: Enhancing the home-viewing experience
 
  • Editing & Post-Production Workflow: Creating seamless transitions and a rhythm for binge-watching
 

 

Day 3: Production Management, Marketing & Future Trends

 

  • Production Planning & Budgeting for Episodic Content
 
  • Digital Marketing & OTT Distribution Strategies
 
  • Emerging Technologies: AI, Virtual Production, and the future of OTT Filmmaking
 

 

Key Takeaways

 

By the end of this 3-day workshop, participants will:

 

  • Understand how OTT platforms function and how audiences consume content
 
  • Learn to adapt story ideas for serialized, long-form digital formats
 
  • Explore how cinematography and visual design evolve for streaming platforms
 
  • Gain practical knowledge of post-production techniques that define storytelling rhythm
 
  • Discover the emerging technologies shaping the future of digital filmmaking

Presenter

Mr. Ramakrishna Dhanasekaran

 

Ramakrishna Dhanasekaran – Filmmaker & Mentor

Award-winning filmmaker and creative mentor with over 20 years of experience across film, television, and digital media. His diverse body of work spans feature films, documentaries, advertisements, theatre, and music videos featured on major TV and OTT platforms. Notable credits include Swaasamum Neeye—nominated for MTV India’s Best Music Video—and the documentary Children of the Republic, which earned multiple international awards.

 

Praveen Ellanko – Senior VFX Compositor

Senior VFX compositor with 19+ years of experience across feature films, OTT series, and commercials. His credits include Oscar-winning films 1917 and The Jungle Book, and National Award–winning hits Shivaji and Enthiran. Praveen has collaborated with top studios worldwide—MPC, Rocket Science, Firefly, and Outpost—and contributed to acclaimed series such as Vikings: Valhalla, Gen V, 1923, and Netflix’s Nightbooks.