If you are one of those who can combine artistic ability with technical expertise,
paying attention to detail, have patience, power of concentration, and interest in
colour and design, you could make a career in films.
Many institutions offer short-term training in metros/film centres. While a reputed
professional training school is an asset, it does not guarantee a successful
film/TV career. Talent and training are important but a network of contacts, a feel
of the industry and the audience, practical exposure, visibility and networking are
often crucial. An even-tempered, logical and visually imaginative approach is
necessary.
Prominent Training Institutions
Film & Television Institute of India, Law College, Road, Pune-411004
(Notification in September, admission test in November, session from
February 2000 in the new format).
Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute, EM Bye Pass Road, Calcutta-700094
Film and TV Institute of Tamil Nadu, Chennai-600113 (notification in June)
Xavier Institute of Communications, St Xavier's College, Mumbai-400001
(Film & TV Production, notification in May-June, aptitude testing on campus)
Asian Academy of Film & Television, Marwah Studios Complex, FC -14/15,
Film City, Sector-16A, NOIDA-201301, UP (Short-term courses round the year)
MA in Film Studies at Jadavpur University after Bachelor's degree.
Manipal Institute of Communication, Udayavani Building, Press Corner,
Manipal-576119 (MS)
AJK Mass Communication Research Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia,
New Delhi-110025 (MA)
Symbiosis Institute of Mass Communication (SIMC), Senapati Bapat Road,
Pune-411004 (notified in January for video-programming/ production courses)
Rupam National Institute of Electronic Communication (affiliated to University of
Rajasthan), Village-Kunda (Amber), Jaipur-303101. PG Diploma in Video Production
Centre for Development of Imaging Technology(C-DIT), Thiruvananthapuram
Govt of Kerala). One-year full-time PG Diploma in Science and Development
Communication. Inputs: Scripting, direction and video-programming production
including editing, videography, sound recording, and computer graphics.
Anna University, Audio Visual Research Centre,Chennai-600025 (professional
videography)
Technical Teacher's Training Institute, Sector 26, Chandigarh-160019 (Ph: 0172-
771349,51,54; five-month PG Certificate Course in Video Film Production
Techniques. (Indicative list, not exhaustive)
Film-making
Study Routes
Formal training in dramatics, especially in direction and production work, can
prove to be a good foundation to begin with. Training in singing and dancing i
s useful, especially for aspiring directors, choreographers and music directors.
To learn the technical aspects of film making, one requires a professional
degree from an esteemed film institute.
Class XII (any stream), followed by training at a school of drama/ film institute
for entry into acting/ production.
Graduates (any discipline) can pursue a basic course in films and TV a Film
institute, then do a certificate course in direction, cinematography or editing.
ClassXII (PCM), followed by a graduate degree in Physics/Electronics, for entry
to sound engineering/ transmission.
Class XII (any stream), followed by a degree or diploma in music or dance for
music playback and performing artists.
Class XII (PCM), followed by graduation in science/physics/ electronics, for a
course in cinematography/audiography.
Graduation (any stream), followed by a postgraduate degree in mass communication
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