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Goan Gold: Urrak and Festival
Discover the hidden gem of Goa's rich flora—the cashew apple. Meet the local cultivators and then enjoy eating and "drinking" cashews, all the while filming this cultural phenomenon.
IN-PERSON EXPEDITION STARTS
20 April 2024
IN-PERSON EXPEDITION ENDS
26 April 2024
COURSE DURATION
(INCLUDING ONLINE LESSONS)
30 Days
COHORT SIZE
Max 15 people
Goa, India
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Goan Gold: Urrak and Festival
Discover the hidden gem of Goa's rich flora—the cashew apple. Meet the local cultivators and then enjoy eating and "drinking" cashews, all the while filming this cultural phenomenon.
LET'S TRAVEL TO
Goa, India
DURATION
30 Days
COHORT SIZE
Max 15 people
START DATE
20 April 2024
END DATE
26 April 2024
Hi, I'm Prapti Mittal, a documentary producer and director working globally but specially in India, United Kingdom and Spain. I'm the founder of Studio Blackline and working very hard on making documentary filmmaking accessible to all.
Most of the documentary shoots I do commercially demand me to travel, so I am used to being on the move while working simultaneously. I've also lived and worked in Spain, United Kingdom, United States and now back in my home country, India, so I know a thing or two about adapting to new cultural climates.
I love to travel (I've travelled to more than 20 countries, half of them solo). I think travel and documentary go very well together, and I would love to share that experience with you.
What to expect while going on this expedition with me? Since the expedition is 2 weeks long, you should consider this a fun introduction to documentary, and not a full-fledged course.
I will teach you three things:
(1) what makes a compelling documentary
(2) how to shoot and edit videos professionally
(3) how to tackle the challenges of travelling for documentary
Together, we will produce a character-led documentary which Studio Blackline will try to place in festivals and even on broadcast platforms.
Prapti Mittal
🍏 The Experience:
Explore the world of Urrak—the first distillate of the cashew apple. Different from its famous counterpart, feni, Urrak offers a milder profile with a subtle aroma and a punchy, tropical, fruity essence. "Urrak Unveiled" is your ticket not just to tasting but understanding the roots of Goa's most beloved drink.
🎥 The Documentary:
Our documentary takes a participatory approach, inviting travellers to become integral participants in the filmmaking process. Guided by an industry expert, immerse yourself in the entire journey—from cashew apple cultivation with local farmers to the Urrak-making process. This hands-on experience provides a unique perspective as you witness and contribute to every stage of Urrak production.
🌿 What to Expect:
- Farm-to-Bottle Story: Explore the complete Urrak production chain, gaining insights into the intricacies of this local tradition.
- Local Immersion: Live, learn, and work alongside farmers, experiencing the dedication and skill involved in crafting Goa's favorite beverage.
- Annual Urrak Festival: Join the vibrant Annual Urrak Festival, celebrating the culmination of the Urrak-making process with locals.
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Before the Expedition
1. Introduction to Documentary - Online Workshops
Get started with an informative orientation webinar where you'll learn the fundamentals of documentary filmmaking. Our experienced team will guide you through the essentials, ensuring you're well-prepared for the adventure ahead.
2. Get a Guidebook
Receive a specially curated guidebook to the expedition that will serve as your compass throughout the expedition. It's your key to uncovering the hidden gems and untold stories of this remarkable destination.
3. Understand Your Characters (Pre-decided by Team Studio Blackline)
We've carefully selected intriguing characters and subjects for your documentary, ensuring you have a captivating narrative to tell. Dive into their worlds and get ready to capture their stories.
Week 1
1. Meet and Greet for Fellow Filmmakers
Connect with fellow documentary enthusiasts, share your passions, and build lasting bonds during our Meet and Greet. This is the starting point for your creative journey.
2. Meet Your Expert
Begin your expedition with guidance from an industry expert. Meet your mentor, who will offer invaluable insights and advice throughout your filmmaking journey.
3. Do a Recce and Meet Your Characters
Explore Goa's stunning landscapes, vibrant markets, and picturesque locales during our Recce session. Meet your chosen characters and immerse yourself in their captivating stories.
4. Filming Essentials: Interviews, B-rolls, and Location Shots
Roll the cameras and capture the essence of cashew cultivation of Goa. Conduct interviews, gather compelling B-roll footage, and shoot stunning location shots to breathe life into your documentary.
5. Organize and Log Footage
Understand the significance of organization in filmmaking. Learn to catalog and log your footage for a seamless post-production process. Join us to elevate your documentary filmmaking skills.
Week 2
1. Explore Storytelling Mastery with 'Actuality' Sequences for Compelling Narratives
Film the actuality sequences of your chosen characters as they go about their daily lives in cashew cultivation and then transform the fruit into thei beloved alcohol - Urrak. Learn storytelling techniques that will guide you to make a compelling documentaty film.
2. Ensuring We Have All Sequences to Tell the Narrative
Thoroughly review your footages to ensure you've captured all the vital sequences needed to weave a captivating narrative befitting the importance of Urrak in Goan culture. Elevate your storytelling with a comprehensive review of your material.
3. Attend the Urrak Festival while learning to shoot events
Part-fun. part-learning, attend the Urrak festival where people come from all over the world to celebrate the Goan culture of Urrak making and drinking. This is the culmination of your narrative as well as the expedition.
Expedition Schedule
After the Expedition
1. Film Editing Services at Studio Blackline, Mumbai
Embark on the post-production journey by choosing Studio Blackline for the editing of your film. Our skilled editing team is dedicated to shaping your documentary into a cinematic masterpiece.
2. Online Workshops: Enhancing Storytelling in Post-production
Immerse yourself in three enriching online workshops dedicated to the nuances of storytelling in post-production. Explore cutting-edge editing techniques and unlock the secrets of captivating storytelling.
3. Film Festival Submission and Screenings
Our dedication extends beyond production—let us propel your documentary onto the global stage. We'll submit it to esteemed film festivals and arrange screenings, ensuring your work gains the recognition it deserves.
4. Exclusive Documentary Screening at Studio Blackline, Mumbai
Celebrate your achievement with an official screening of your documentary at Studio Blackline, Mumbai. Extend invitations to your friends and family to witness your cinematic masterpiece on the big screen.
Enjoy the entire expedition in a comfortable twin-sharing room with a fellow participant. Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included. This includes complete 30 days of the course before and after the 7 day on-site expedition in Jaisalmer.
Standard Price
₹1,25,000
(inclusive of all taxes)
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Transfers upon arrival & departure.
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Comfortable accommodations as per your selection.
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Meals as indicated in the pricing options.
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Filming equipment to be used on a sharing basis among the group participants.
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Cost of Production, including transportation to filming locations, location fee, permits, insurance, payment to subjects, etc.
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Cost of editing including edit stations, editing machines, edit softwares. Post-production costs like professional final cut editing, sound design and colour grading.
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Instruction fees of the expert and professional crew leading the course.
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A Wrap Party (of course)!
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Film Festival application fees post-expedition.
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Airfare to and from location, and any internal flights.
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Trip cancellation insurance or any other travel insurance.
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Visa fees, if applicable.
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Tourist location visits, excursions, adventure sports and other touristic activities.
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Meals that are not mentioned in the pricing options.
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Any alcoholic beverages.
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Laptops, mobile phones and personal camera equipment (participants are encouraged to bring their own for an enhanced experience).
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After the Application
Once we review your application, our team will contact you to set up a customised payment plan that suits your needs.
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Flexi-Plan
We offer a flexible payment option, allowing for the payments to be divided into two convenient instalments. The last instalment must be paid 30 days before the expedition Start Date.
Pay in
your currency
You can pay in the following currencies with 0% conversation fee- USD, GBP, EUR and INR.
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Pay by
Bank Tranfers
We accept bank transfers to keep the payment transactions clear, traceable and secure for our customers.
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PRICING AND PAYMENT
EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS
FAQs
A. If the minimum cohort size is not reached then the expedition will not take place. Any person who has booked the expedition will be informed and any payments made will be returned in full.
A. In this case, we will try to book interested and serious applicants in a future expedition.
A. No, filling the application form does not guarantee a spot on the expedition. Since the expedition is a serious commitment, we will screen all applicants and contact them regarding payment plans. Once the payment has gone through, the spot is irrevocably booked for the participant.
A. Flexi Plan allows participants to divide the payments into two (2) instalments with the final payment due 30 days before the expedition Start Date. Failure to fulfil the payment commitments will lead to the loss of first instalment payment and reservation for the expedition.
A. While it is not mandatory to book accommodation with the expedition, we would recommend doing so for a better experience. Some of the expeditions are at unique locations with not too many accommodation options. If you decide not to take the expedition accommodation, please ensure that you can make yourself available at the expedition meeting location on time everyday.
A. 15 days before the start of the expedition.
A. You can find the inclusions and exclusions in the each expedition's page. Please read the information carefully.
A. All participants will be entitled to a password protected link of the finished documentary once the final editing, sound design and colour grading is finished to show family and friends, or future employers. Since we will send the documentary to Film Festivals, we require participants to not put the documentary in the public domain.
A. The copyright of the documentary will be owned by Studio Blackline.
A. Studio Blackline, under the banner of Black Line Productions, is in the business of producing, distributing and publishing audiovisual content across platforms. The documentaries produced will be sent to film festivals and for distribution and licensing, with the aim to achieve more exposure for the films and the participants.
1
After the Application
Once we review your application, our team will contact you to set up a customised payment plan that suits your needs.
2
Flexi-Plan
We offer a flexible payment option, allowing for the payments to be divided into two convenient instalments. The last instalment must be paid 30 days before the expedition Start Date.
Pay in
your currency
You can pay in the following currencies with 0% conversation fee- USD, GBP, EUR and INR.
3
Pay by
Bank Tranfers
We accept bank transfers to keep the payment transactions clear, traceable and secure for our customers.
4
PRICING
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FAQs
A. If the minimum cohort size is not reached then the expedition will not take place. Any person who has booked the expedition will be informed and any payments made will be returned in full.
A. In this case, we will try to book interested and serious applicants in a future expedition.
A. No, filling the application form does not guarantee a spot on the expedition. Since the expedition is a serious commitment, we will screen all applicants and contact them regarding payment plans. Once the payment has gone through, the spot is irrevocably booked for the participant.
Flexi Plan allows participants to divide the payments into two (2) instalments with the final payment due 30 days before the expedition Start Date. Failure to fulfil the payment commitments will lead to the loss of first instalment payment and reservation for the expedition.
APPLICATION AND PAYMENT
TRAVEL AND LOGISTICS
A. While it is not mandatory to book accommodation with the expedition, we would recommend doing so for a better experience. Some of the expeditions are at unique locations with not too many accommodation options. If you decide not to take the expedition accommodation, please ensure that you can make yourself available at the expedition meeting location on time everyday.
A. 15 days before the start of the expedition.
A. You can find the inclusions and exclusions in the each expedition's page. Please read the information carefully.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
A. All participants will be entitled to a password protected link of the finished documentary once the final editing, sound design and colour grading is finished to show family and friends, or future employers. Since we will send the documentary to Film Festivals, we require participants to not put the documentary in the public domain.
A. The copyright of the documentary will be owned by Studio Blackline.
A. Studio Blackline, under the banner of Black Line Productions, is in the business of producing, distributing and publishing audiovisual content across platforms. The documentaries produced will be sent to film festivals and for distribution and licensing, with the aim to achieve more exposure for the films and the participants.
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