Sands of Time: Documentary Filmmaking
Kshitij Sheetak is a filmmaker, photographer, and entrepreneurial innovator who has been at the forefront of creative solutions that challenge tradition. Unafraid to take risks that capture an audience’s attention, Kshitij has earned the respect of his clients and colleagues for his work from corporate films and documentaries to feature films and inspirational travel projects. Kshitij has been trusted by organizations including Swiss Tourism, Incredible India, Panasonic, Realme, Boat, BMW, Harley, Accor Group, IBIS, ITC, PVR Cinemas, to bring their creative vision to the screen. As an independent producer, he has intrigued audiences with his feature film ‘Narayan’ (IMDB) released nationwide) and been honored at the Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival for his work Mystery Man (written and directed by Vibha Singh).
Capturing Culture: A Hands-on Documentary Filmmaking Workshop
• Check-in at the luxury desert camp.
• Orientation session with mentor on the basics of documentary filmmaking, focusing on storytelling, composition, and capturing cultural narratives.
• Evening shoot at the dunes, capturing the first glimpses of the desert life and culture, focusing on framing and storytelling techniques.
• Review and feedback session at camp, focusing on the technicalities of cinematography and storytelling.
• Early morning shoot capturing the desert waking up, focusing on cinematic shots and establishing a documentary narrative.
• Genre-specific workshop on techniques for shooting unscripted moments and raw emotions.
• Midday session with locals, vendors, and artists, focusing on interview techniques and authentic stories.
• Evening shoot focusing on low-light filmmaking and capturing the desert mood under the stars.
• Group critique session with personalized feedback from mentors.
• Sunrise shoot at the dunes, capturing the concluding moments of the fair and desert life.
• Group activity where participants and mentors from all genres reflect on their experiences and share their best footage and stories.
• Final review session with mentor, providing feedback on editing, narrative flow, and post-production tips.
• Departure with an optional exploration of Pushkar or additional documentary filming opportunities.
