Write. Rewrite. Rewrite Again. Repeat.

Here begins your journey to the much-desired world of stories, screens, and to the hearts of millions. Here, you will learn to shape ideas into structured, cinematic language. Here, you will explore guided sessions on story, character, dialogue, elements of screenwriting and format.

Ink up your pen for hands-on writing sessions, artistic support, feedback sessions and collaboration. You will be leaving the workshop with your own short film script and potential ideas for the future.

Facilitator

The workshop is led by Sreeraj Rajeev S, an alumnus of Department of Feature Film Screenplay Writing at the prestigious Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune. His novel ‘Chillukannu/Glass Eye,’ published by H&C as part of their 75th anniversary novel competition reflects his deep interest in literature. His debut short film, ‘Randam Sammanam’ was screened at various national and international film festivals.

​Sreeraj co-wrote the National Award-winning short film ‘Kamuki/Sweetheart,’ and was awarded the Inlaks Foundation scholarship for Screenplay Writing in 2017. His work often delves into themes of power, identity, loneliness, hope and societal taboos surrounding sexuality. His evolving documentary project, ‘Aravan Koothu: The Third Wish’ was part of the NFDC Doc Co-Production Market.

Currently, he is developing multiple projects as a writer and working toward his debut feature film.

Overview

The workshop is designed as three phases for an intensive learning experience.

PHASE I: THE GROUNDWORK (Offline)

2025 Dec 5: Story-The Soul

2025 Dec 6: Characters and The World

2025 Dec 7: Story Architecture

PHASE II: TAKE A BREAK & WEAVE (Online)

2025 Dec 11,12: Screenplay Outline Review 

2025 Dec 16,17: First Draft Review

PHASE III: EXPLORING THE SCREENPLAY (Offline)

2025 Dec 20: Script Reading

2025 Dec 21: From Script to Screen

PACK UP!

Venue

The offline sessions will be held at EvoSpace Interior Architecture Studio, Ulpam Kadav, Vazhakkad. It is 22 kms from Kozhikkode, 15 kms from Kondotty, and 14 kms from Areekode.
The online sessions will be on Google Meet.

Language

Mostly in Malayalam. English, if needed. 

For Whom

For all with stories and seeking a craft to bring them to life. 

The workshop is FREE and accommodates only 10 writers.

This workshop is organised by The Marinade Journal, a space to share stories steeped in memories of tastes. What started as a small experiment in reflective storytelling soon became a community of readers and writers who found meaning in the everyday act of remembering.

Be with us on themarinadejournal.com and instagram.com/themarinadejournal for upcoming stories and events.

For additional information:
Email: themarinadejournal@gmail.com

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