Her Lens: AI Filmmaking Scholarship for Women
In a significant move to bolster female representation in Malayalam cinema and provide mastery over modern technology, the School of Storytelling (SOS) has announced a landmark AI filmmaking scholarship. Titled “Her Lens: AI Filmmaking Scholarship for Women,” the initiative is specifically designed for female college students.
The project is rooted in the realization that Artificial Intelligence is not merely a technical tool but a vast new horizon for creative imagination. By integrating female perspectives in cinema with AI technology, “Her Lens” aims to create a new paradigm in the world of filmmaking.
This initiative is being implemented as part of WAVE 1.0, the AI filmmaking movement which was officially inaugurated by legendary actor Kamal Haasan.
Scholarship Details
The scholarships are offered for the upcoming June batch of the School of Storytelling. Selected candidates will receive the following benefits:
Visionary Grant (3 Recipients): A 100% scholarship for India’s first comprehensive AI Filmmaking Program (valued at ₹1,25,000).
Pioneer Grant (3 Recipients): A 50% scholarship towards the program fee.
Selection Criteria & Eligibility
The program is open to female college students with a passion for cinema, creative design, content creation, short filmmaking, writing, or technology.
Experience: Prior experience is not mandatory.
Age Limit: Applicants must not exceed 35 years of age.
Process: Selection will be based on an evaluation of the candidate’s creative portfolio, a written statement (minimum 300 words) on “Why I want to learn AI Filmmaking,” and a subsequent online interview.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can submit their applications via the link below:
Apply Here: https://forms.gle/W8bA9JsLjLRjcYjAA
Application Deadline: May 15
For Further Information:
Phone: +91 89211 62636