FTII is the most respected institute where commercial Indian cinema is concerned. It has played mother to a staggering number of film industry hotshots including Vinod Chopra, Mahesh Bhatt and Nasseeruddin Shah. MCRC is   generally associated with the art film movement in India, among those associated with the institute are master   director M S Sathyu  

Another place that has been considered a breeding ground for cinematic talent,especially in the acting quarters is the National School of Drama (NSD). As acting becomes the domain of trained actors in contrast to the pretty boys of the past, institutes such as the NSD have gained in importance. While it is primarily associated with theatre, NSD has also had many good offerings for the film industry its most recent Ashutosh Rana  who has taken the industry by storm in 1998

Film Education is not just restricted to these, there are several acting and technical institutes all over the   country. While some of them focus on ad film making, several others are more inclined towards acting. Some of   these include Xaviers Institute of Communication and the Sophia College Polytech Institute.

There are three self-contained independent courses of different levels, each of the duration of one academic year (40 weeks). Integration of film and television is an important feature of these course .
 

 
1. Basic Course in Film and Television (80 seats)
This course offers opportunity to a student to learn the basic concepts and skills related to film and television production in the fields of direction, cinematography, audiography and editing. After completing this course, the students will be equipped, technically and conceptually to enter the field of film and television at a junior level.
 

2. Certificate Course in :
Direction (Film and TV)
Cinematography (Film and TV)
Audiography (Film and TV)
Editing (Film and TV)
( 12 seats in each specialization )

The Course enables a student to develop professional skills in his/her chosen field of specialization. The classes, practicals and workshops conducted by in-house and guest faculty offer a student scope for developing a focussed approach in concepts and skills both in film and television. On completion of this course, a student will be able to work in a professional capacity in the field of his/her specialization.
 

This course offers opportunity to the students to showcase the conceptual and technical skills acquired by them in their respective specializations and to work as creative members of a production team.
Some inputs on advanced topics would also be given, specially, in technical areas. Students, during this course work on professional equipment.
 

1. Basic Course in Film and Television (80 seats)
Eligibility : A degree in any discipline from a recognized university or its equivalent.
( A degree in any discipline with Physics as one of the subjects at least at 10+2 level for candidates who wish to specialize in audiography after completing the Basic Course in Film and Television.)
 

 
2. Certificate Course in :
Direction (Film and TV)
Cinematography (Film and TV)
Audiography (Film and TV)
Editing (Film and TV)
( 12 seats in each specialization )

Eligibility : Successful completion of the Basic Course in Film and Television of FTII, Pune. In addition to the above, Physics as one of the subjects at 10+2 level for specialization in Audiography.

 
3. Diploma Course in:
Direction (Film and TV)
Cinematography (Film and TV)
Audiography (Film and TV)
Editing (Film and TV)
( 8 seats in each specialization )
Eligibility : Successful completion of the Certificate Course in the specialization applied for.

 
1. Basic Course in Film and Television (80 seats)
The candidates who fulfill the required qualifications should submit their applications for admission to the Basic Course in Film and Television in the prescribed form, when announced.
Selection will be made on the basis of performance in the Written Test and Interview.
A: Written Test:
Paper I :
a) General Knowledge (Based on Indian Society, Culture and Arts)
b) General Mental Ability (Based on ability for abstract reasoning, analogies and similarities, perception of visual images.)

Paper II :
Specific Area Test ( To test interest in arts in general, film and television in particular and aptitude for the two media)

 
2. Certificate Course in :
Direction (Film and TV)
Cinematography (Film and TV)
Audiography (Film and TV)
Editing (Film and TV)

Selection : The admission to the Certificate Course in specialization will depend on
(a) : The Overall performance of the student during the Basic Course and his aptitude for the specialization of his choice as reflected in his work in that specialization over the year and
(b) : Interview

 
3. Diploma Course in:
Direction (Film and TV)
Cinematography (Film and TV)
Audiography (Film and TV)
Editing (Film and TV)
( 8 seats in each specialization )

Selection : Selection will be made on the basis of the overall performance in the Certificate Course in specialization, the work in the project and his/her suitability to work as a collaborative member of a team.