But be warned - filmmaking is not only about glamour It entails a lot of hard work as well. It starts at drafting an initial story idea, comprises shooting, editing and distribution. Filmmaking takes place all over the world in a wide range of economic, social, and political contexts, using a variety of technologies and techniques. One can choose to be a producer: a director, a scriptwriter, or be in allied fields: film critics, film archivists or light and sound experts.

The production
Headed by the producer and supported by the production manager and assistant manager, the responsibilities of producing a movie rest on the shoulders of the production team. The producer is the decision-making authority, who obtains legal permission and hires actors and a director. A good producer needs to have directing skills too as production and direction, go hand in hand.

The critics and archivists
A film critic needs to be well read and have adequate knowledge about the field. Only someone who is well read can authoritatively judge and write about a film. Reading significant histories, biographies and un- derstanding the critical theories of films and becoming familiar with the concept of art films is what goes into making it in this line. On the other hand, a film archivist is involved with the collection, arrangement and presentation of archives including official documents, audio-visuals and photographs.

The shoot
Shooting is just one part of the whole process of making a film. The first important step is to decide what kind of story to make - it can either be a thrner: comedy, love story or based on a true-life story Only after the story is decided, are dialogues drafted and finalised, the assistant director after ensuring the proper sets, then decides to start the shoot.

Shooting a film is followed by the post-production phase which is equally if not more important than the production. At this stage, the film is developed and the best shot for each scene is chosen and compiled. Sound is then added, as are special effects.

The Courses and the training
A formal traimng, though not mandatory, is always preferred. A full time course offers a complete understanding of the different aspects of filmmaking and of the technical skills required at various stages. Those interested can join any of the good filmmaking or mass communication institutes and undergo training in a specialised field of their interest. "After graduat- ing horn the institute. it is very knportant fbr aim to wlE k in a In) ductitm house.muler the guidance of an established producer or di- recton:" says Ashok Pundit. Director tor movies like Sheen and Meri Zameen.