This workshop offers a focused and collaborative space for developing short film, reels or documentaries from initial concepts into clear storytelling directions. Rather than focusing on full scriptwriting, the program emphasizes understanding the fundamentals of storytelling and shaping ideas into strong narrative foundations.
Across two independent sessions, participants will engage in watching short films, discussion, and guided exercises to explore the core elements of storytelling in short filmmaking. Each session can be attended separately, allowing participants to join either one or both without feeling left behind.
The workshop emphasizes collective learning through discussion, film references, and peer feedback, reflecting Minikino’s long-standing practice in building short film culture through community engagement.
Secure your spot by registering through https://minikino.org/reg01 /Limited seats available (10–20 participants per session).
Payment should be made via bank transfer to the Yayasan Kino Media account. Detailed bank information and payment instructions will be provided once you have completed the registration form.
This workshop is suitable for:
- Early-career filmmakers, particularly producers and fiction/non-fiction writers
- Individuals interested in developing story ideas for short films
- Film enthusiasts who want to deepen their understanding and appreciation of short films
- Creatives from any background who want to explore storytelling in a structured and collaborative way
The session is designed with focus on idea development that will be relevant for participants working with narrative concepts, whether in fiction or non-fiction contexts.
Format
- 2 sessions (each session stands alone)
- Duration: 2.5 hours per session
- Participants may join one or both sessions
- Each session is designed as a standalone workshop, while also complementing one another for participants who choose to join both.
Session 1 focuses on understanding the fundamentals of storytelling in short films.
Participants will be guided to recognize key film elements and basic story structures through screening, discussion, and guided exercises. The session emphasizes breaking down stories into core components (character, need, conflict, and resolution) and developing these into concise loglines.
Session 2 builds on this foundation by focusing on development and refinement.
Participants will rewrite and develop their story ideas through a collaborative session where ideas are shared, discussed, and refined collectively.
Participants may join either session independently, or both sessions for a more continuous development process.
Participants
10–20 participants per session
Age: 21+
Fee
For Modern Women Bali community members:
IDR 200,000 – one session
IDR 300,000 – both sessions
For non-members:
IDR 500,000 – two sessions
Payment should be made via bank transfer to the Yayasan Kino Media account. Detailed bank information and payment instructions will be provided once you have completed the registration form.
Date & Venue
Saturday, 30 May 2026, 10:00–12:30 WITA
Venue: MASH Denpasar Art House Cinema (see map)
Facilitator
With experience as a programmer, jury member, speaker and mentor in various international short film festivals, she focuses on guiding participants to develop ideas into clear story directions through discussion, structure, and collaborative learning.
With over 30 years of experience across creative fields, he has been actively involved in community-based film and art initiatives. In this workshop, he supports participants in exploring ideas through sound, atmosphere, and intuitive approaches to storytelling.
About the organizer
Minikino
Minikino is a Denpasar, Bali-based organization focused on short film dissemination, active since 2002, working across exhibition, education, and community engagement. It works with art house cinemas and public spaces transformed into screening venues, as part of shared and inclusive practice, creating spaces for people to watch, discuss, and relate films to their own experiences. Through local and transnational exchanges, Minikino links communities, practitioners, and audiences within a wider short film network. (read more)
Modern Women Bali
Modern Women Bali is an introvert-friendly network of non-commercial online and offline communities. We are a hub for creatives, intellectuals, business women and other modern women living in and travelling to Bali, who aspire for something more substantial in life.
https://modernwomenbali.com/about-us/
Registration
Secure your spot by registering through https://minikino.org/reg01. / Limited seats available (10–20 participants per session).
