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Complete list of Top 15 Film Schools in India | Part 1
Is studying in a Film School worthy? No Doubt! Film school is the best place to learn the aesthetic and technical facts happening in the front and back of Filmmaking. You know that there are numerous film schools in India, but when it comes to a question- Which is the best film institute in India? Probably, you might say answer either FTII or SRFTI. But, you know that getting admissions in FTII and SRFTI is not easy as say. In such a situation, students who didn’t get admission in such premier film schools should have to think about the alternate best Film Schools in India. That is explained here.
Top 15 Film Institutes in India
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Film and Television Institute of India, Pune
The Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) is an autonomous institute working under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) Government of India and it is a member of CILECT, an organization of world’s leading Film Schools. FTII is situated in Pune, on the location of erstwhile Prabhat Film Company. Since its inception in 1960, the institute is known for its contribution of technicians and artists to the film industry.
Notable Alumni of FTII: Resul Pookutty, Santosh Sivan, Adoor Gopalakrishnan, Shaji N. Karun, Gurvinder Singh
Admission: Through an Entrance Exam (Click here for details)
Courses Offered
| One Year Courses | Three Year Courses | Two Year Courses
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| Feature film Screenplay writing | Diploma in Art Direction and Production Design | Diploma in Acting |
| Sound Recording and TV Engineering | Post Graduate Diploma in Editing | |
| Certificate Course in Video Editing | Diploma in Sound Recording and Sound Design | |
| Certificate Course in Electronic Cinematography | Diploma in Cinematography | |
| Certificate Course in TV Direction | Diploma in Direction & Screenplay Writing |
Admissions Start Date: 1st week of June Every Year
Contact Info: +91 – 020- 25431817 / 25433016 / 25430017
Email: [email protected]
Related Read: Top 24 Film Production Houses in India
2. Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) Kolkata
As like FTII, SRFTI is also a Film and Television institute working under The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Government of India. The institute has been named after acclaimed film director Satyajit Ray. Due to its excellence in education, SRFTI has received the status ‘Institute of National Importance’ given by the Government of India.
Notable Alumni: Amal Neerad, Sagar Ballary, Vipin Vijay, Kanu Behl, Namrata Rao, Sivakumar Vijayan
Admission: Through an Entrance Exam (Click here for details)
Courses Offered:
3-year (full-time), Postgraduate Programme in Cinema
3-year (full-time), Postgraduate Programme in Animation
Admissions Start Date: 10th April Every year
Contact Info: 033 24328355/53/9300
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://srfti.ac.in/
3. The National Institute of Design (NID) Ahmadabad
The National Institute of Design (NID) is an autonomous status attained Film School based in Ahmadabad, India. In a survey conducted by the Business Week in 2010, the institute has been placed in the category of “Top Design Schools in the world.” Alongside of other design courses, NID is offering 4-year courses in film discipline.
Admission Process: First Come First Serving
Courses Offered:
Bachelor of Design: Animation and Film Design (4-Years)
Bachelor of Design: Film and Video Communication (4-Years)
Admissions Start Date: Second Week of October
Contact Info: 079 2662 9500
Website: http://www.nid.edu/
4. K. R. Narayanan National Institute of Visual Science and Arts (KRNNIVSA)
R. Narayanan National Institute of Visual Science and Arts (KRNNIVSA) is an autonomous Film Institute started by the Government of Kerala for providing admissions to various film studies. The institute, named after the K.R Narayanan, who was served as the President of India during 1992-1997 periods. KRNNIVSA was inaugurated by the Vice- president of India Mr. Hamid Ansari on 11 January 2016.
Admission Process: Based on an Entrance Test
Courses Offered: 3-Year postgraduate diploma courses in- Animation & Visual Effects, Acting, Audiography, Cinematography, Editing, Script Writing & Direction
Admissions Start Date: Fourth week of March Every Year
Contact Info: 0471 2430068
Website: http://www.krnnivsa.edu.in/
5. Biju Pattanaik Film & Television Institute of Odisha
The Biju Pattanaik Film & Television Institute of Odisha (BPFTIO) is an autonomous Film institute started by Government of Odisha under the World Bank assisted scheme to meet the requirements of technicians for the Film industry. BPFTIO offering three courses and each course has an intake of 20 students each year.
Admission Process: Based on the marks in the qualifying exam
Courses Offered: Three-year diploma courses in Cinematography, Sound and TV. Engineering (Audiography) and Film and Video Editing;
Admissions Start Date: 1st week of June
Contact Info: 0671-2413968/2418480
Website: http://www.dtetorissa.gov.in/ http://www.boseorissa.org/ http://as.ori.nic.in/
6. Government Film and Television Institute, Bangalore
The Government Film and Television Institute (GFTI) Bangalore is the first Government Film institute in India. GFTI is located in at Hesaraghatta, Bengaluru in Karnataka. The institute is offering two three-year courses in Cinematography and Sound Recording & Engineering. The intake of students for each course in each year is 33.
Admission Process: Based on the marks in the qualifying exam
Courses Offered: Three-year courses in Cinematography and Sound Engineering.
Admission Start Date: First week of May
Official website: http://www.dte.kar.nic.in/#sthash.6Sk9wD4O.dpuf
7. L.V Prasad Film Institute, Chennai and Trivandrum
L.V Prasad Film Institute is a Private film institute based in Chennai, which was started L. V. Prasad, a well-known person in the arenas Producer, Actor, Director, Cinematographer and Businessman. As compared to other private film institute in India, it offered much extensive features including big indoor studios, library and industry using professional cameras like Red MX Cameras and Panavision Genesis.
Bottom-line: Higher academic fees
Admission Process: Based on the Entrance exam Scores
Courses Offered:
Two-year courses in Film Direction and Cinematography
One-year diploma in Film Editing and Sound Designing
Admission Start Date: First week of March
Contact Details: 096770 44898
Official Website: http://www.prasadacademy.com/
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Sreesanth
July 15, 2016 at 3:35 pm
Okay. I accept this. These are the best Film direction institutes in India. But, there are some institutes name missing from this list like Kerala Film institute, Whistling woods international Film institute Mumbai, etc what is the reason behind that? And, what are the list of best film editing and cinematography schools in india
pooja
October 23, 2016 at 6:23 pm
I have been associated with the best film training institute namely Mumbai Film Academy at Andheri west .The management and the staff members are highly co operative in providing the best faculties from reputed institutions like Film and Television institute of India, National School of Drama and the Bollywood Industry.
Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Regional Government Film and Television Institute
July 17, 2016 at 10:52 am
Please try to look towards North East. There is one of the best Film and Television Institute functioning since 1999. Mr. Amrit Preetom Dutta, Mr. Devajit Chngmai are some of the alumnae of the Institute. For Details please visit http://www.dbhrgfti.ac.in
FMF Resources
July 17, 2016 at 12:45 pm
This is a great Information. Usually, Film aspirants from India are Searching for Film Direction/ Cinematography schools in Mumbai, Chennai and such other big cities
MIT-SFT (@mitsft)
March 8, 2018 at 5:47 am
Review MIT School of Film and Television which is committed to providing advanced training and thus nurturing knowledge-driven visionary film makers and technicians who will have great potential and creative abilities, and who while exhibiting their talent in all departments of film making will make and contribute to the finest films in world cinema.
Asif Khan
August 31, 2016 at 6:35 pm
How about whistling woods? Is it not the best in terms of location, infrastructure, faculty , and most inportant placemets? In 2015 I went to AAFT delhi, CRAFT Delhi, WHistling Woods mumbai and AISFM hyderabad and FTII pune. Based on what I saw and the environment, I could arrange them from best to least good:
1.WHistling Woods Mumbai
2. Aisfm hyderabad
3.AAFT delhi
4.CRAFT(institute in only one big flat, location not god either)
I went to FTII as well but they did not allow to go inside without and before admissions.
Thanks
Asif
FMF Resources
September 1, 2016 at 5:07 pm
AAFT is the cheapest film institute. we are not aware of the facilities providing by them
FMF Resources
September 1, 2016 at 5:07 pm
Among 4, We are suggesting you to choose Aisfm Hyderabad
FMF Resources
September 1, 2016 at 5:08 pm
And why you don’t choose SEFTI fILM sCHOOL? aNY rEASON?
PratimaSayali
December 31, 2016 at 12:23 pm
I feel Mumbai Film Academy is the best film School teaching Cinematography, Direction, Editing, Film Making, Acting, & Music.
Soumya
January 9, 2017 at 9:34 am
Hello sir, I want help from you regarding filming as a career. And I need help from u. Can you just help me in this matter. I would be thankful if u please help me. Kindly provide me your contact so that I can get in touch with you. Waiting for your reply eagerly
Rashmi Rekha Mohapatra
January 12, 2017 at 5:51 am
Mumbai Digital Films Academy is best among all . they used to focus on Practical .highly qualified faculty
kitaabint
January 16, 2017 at 2:48 pm
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Abhi
March 23, 2017 at 10:16 am
I want to start my career in film making please suggest me good institute in Mumbai and I’m also thinking about Mumbai Film Academy please tell me about it nd it’s placement
savan
March 25, 2017 at 8:54 am
Can I get internship programes and placement after studying a film school ?
social puja
July 7, 2017 at 6:35 am
MIT School of Film and Television, Rajbaug, Pune is committed to providing advanced training and thus nurturing knowledge-driven visionary film makers and technicians who will have great potential and creative abilities, and who while exhibiting their talent in all departments of film making will make and contribute to the finest films in world cinema.
For more information visit our website http://www.mitsft.in
Anurag Kumar
February 15, 2018 at 9:26 am
Unlike other institutes at INDIA Film & TV Editing Institue students have an opportunity to learn editing from experienced Mumbai Film industry professionals who have years of experience and in-depth knowledge of the Editing.
Students shall not only receive technical knowledge regarding editing but also vital training in film and television creative editing. Apart from it Institute also plans to open training for VFX, Animation and Graphics Design.
Rohit Sharma
May 24, 2018 at 4:58 pm
What about CRAFT, Delhi? Any thoughts?