About the department

The Department of Producing for Film & Television is one its kind of under Government initiative in the country which provides a Post Graduate Program in Cinema at international standards. The Producing for Film and Television is a perfect combination of business and creativity, where entrepreneurial skills and storytelling expertise are a must. The Creative Producers generate and cultivate projects from the initial idea phase to its completion, with an intense focus on the story but also an understanding of commercial viability. "We don't make movies to make money, we make money to make more movies." - Walt Disney

Course objective

To Understand how to tell a good story and how to reach an audience are basic skills that every good producer possesses — whether for movies or television. For this the entire curriculum is built around the dual focus of development and strategy. The Post Graduate in Cinema program is totally project-oriented. Working under realistic conditions, students from the different disciplines i.e. Scriptwriting & Direction, Cinematography, Sound Recording & Design, Editing and Producing profiles collaborate to create and produce a number of short and documentaries on different formats. The lectures and workshops by industry experts, and particularly in the mentored practical work, they are taught the following subjects: script analysis, pitching, casting, budgeting, financing, production phases, marketing, media law and management. This program provides the aspiring producer with a demanding, yet practical framework to cultivate their business and creative skills in order to become an active and successful member of the film industry.

Faculty & Academic Support Staff

Facilities
  • Dedicated IMAC workstations for students
  • Final Draft Software on Screenwriting
  • Production Softwares - EP Movie Magic for scheduling/budgeting
  • Gorilla for scheduling/budgeting/accounting
  • Premiere Pro Editing Software
  • Digital cameras
  • Class Room Theaters
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