Do you dream of becoming a professional podcaster?

Do you want listeners to become addicted to your podcast?

Do you want to take your podcast to the next level through the use of drama and sound effects?

Then this is the perfect workshop for you!

In the Audio Drama Masterclass by Mantra, you will learn - 

• How to script your podcast to create maximum suspense
• Voice acting to hook your listeners and keep them addicted to your voice
• Background Music and Foley to enhance the effect of your podcast
• Direction, casting and production to bring your podcast to life
• Mastering and editing your podcast to add the icing to the cake

The Masterclass will consist of 3 sessions over 2 weeks, including -

• 8 hours’ worth of Masterclasses with Mantra
• Tasks and exercises to implement your learnings
• One peer-to-peer learning & feedback session
• One digital-only pitch fest, where your entry will be judged by a jury including Mantra

At the end of the Masterclass, the most deserving participant will be selected for a special opportunity - the chance to get your podcast incubated by Kommune for 1 month. 

This one-month incubation will include - 

• A 1-on-1 learning and feedback session with Mantra
• A seed fund of Rs. 15,000/- to produce and promote your podcast
• Marketing support from Kommune through social media
• Guidance and support from the Kommune podcast team

Calendar of events - 

• 12th and 13th December(3PM - 7PM): Masterclasses with Mantra
• 14th to 18th December: Daily tasks and exercises to execute what you’ve learnt
• 19th December: Peer-To-Peer Learning Session

About The Facilitator - 

India’s premier podcast producer and voice actor, Mantra is the mind and voice behind some of India’s best podcasts. His state-of-the-art horror audio series "Kaali Awaazein" is hosted by the one and only Mr Amitabh Bachchan and is one of India’s most celebrated podcasts. He is also the creator of India's favourite detective thriller show “Bhaskar Bose” for Spotify India.

Mantra is also well known for playing iconic and applauded characters like Najib-ud-Daulah in Ashutosh Gowariker's Panipat, "Genie" in Disney India's Broadway Musical "Aladdin" on stage, and the Indian voice for Will Smith in 2019 Disney's Aladdin.

About Kommune - 

Kommune is India’s premier platform for great art and great artists, and has built communities of creators across the country. In the last year, Kommune has conducted over 5 bootcamps and pitch fests on podcasting. Kommune has also produced more than 10 podcasts, two of which have reached the Top 100 podcast charts on Spotify.