Located in Kolkata and named after the legendary maestro Satyajit Ray, the Satyajit Ray
Film & Television Institute (SRFTI) is the second national centre for cinema education in India. Established in 1995 by the Government of India as an autonomous academic institution under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the Institute was subsequently registered under the West Bengal Societies Registration Act, 1961.

The first academic session commenced on September 1, 1996. Since then, the Institute has been offering three-year postgraduate programmes in Cinema across six specialisations: Direction and Screenplay Writing, Editing, Cinematography, Sound Recording and Design, Producing for Film & Television, and Animation Cinema.

In 2017, the Institute launched the Electronic & Digital Media (EDM) wing, which offers two-year postgraduate programmes in Electronic and Digital Media in six specialisations: Management, Writing, Direction & Producing, Cinematography, Editing, and Sound.

SRFTI also conducts a variety of short-term courses in film appreciation, acting, library science, digital editing, and other areas. Despite its relatively short existence, the Institute has achieved significant success, prompting the development of new specialized practices and innovative courses. SRFTI’s alumni have consistently earned acclaim for their creative excellence, setting new trends in filmmaking through a fusion of thought, craft, and entrepreneurship.

Their achievements have not only brought distinction to the Institute but have also enhanced the reputation and acceptance of its current students in the highly competitive world of cinema.

On 22nd April-2025, Ministry of Education awarded SRFTI the status of Deemed to be University under distinct category under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956.