India's Only Complete
Filmmaking Program.
Certified Program by
Rajalakshmi Group of Institutions
Now Accepting Applications, July 2026 Batch
Program
Certificate in Complete Filmmaking
Duration
11 Months, Full-Time
Mode
On-Campus, Chennai
Batch Starts
July 2026
Application Deadline
May 31, 2026
Program
Certificate in Complete Filmmaking
Duration
11 Months, Full-Time
Mode
On-Campus, Chennai
Batch Starts
July 2026
Application Deadline
May 31, 2026
Why QURA
Most aspiring filmmakers don't lack talent. They lack the right training.
QURA is India's only program that trains complete filmmakers. you don't just study filmmaking, you learn how it works on real sets, with real equipment, under real industry mentors.
You love film.
You've watched hundreds. You've imagined your own. You know you want to tell stories. but no one has shown you how to turn that passion into a professional craft.
We train you on real productions.
Over 11 months, you make six films with professional equipment alongside mentors who've worked on Netflix shows, Emmy-nominated projects, and major Indian productions.
You leave with proof.
Not just a certificate. A portfolio of completed films. A network of industry mentors. And the confidence that comes from doing the work, not just studying it.
The QURA Experience
How We Teach Filmmaking
Every morning is theory and film language. Every afternoon is hands-on production. You work with real cameras, real sound equipment, and real editing stations alongside industry-seasoned faculty. Our integrated model mirrors how professional film sets actually operate, so the transition from classroom to industry feels natural. By the end of 11 months, you walk away with a portfolio of 6 completed films and the skills to back them up.
Writing
Story structure, screenwriting, dialogue craft
Direction
Blocking, performance, visual storytelling
Cinematography
Camera, lighting, composition, color
Editing
Assembly, pacing, post-production, DI
THE CURRICULUM
11 Months. 4 Phases.
Theory mornings. Practical afternoons. A structured rhythm that builds knowledge and craft simultaneously.
Foundations
Still photography, composition, framing. Introduction to cinema language and visual grammar. You learn to see like a filmmaker.
Building Blocks
Moving image, continuity, dialogue. Documentary theory, interview techniques. Cameras, sound equipment, and editing software become your daily tools.
Applied Craft
Documentary production, music video, ad filmmaking with AI tools, and advanced post-production. Your highest period of creative output.
The Final Film
Write, shoot, and complete post-production on your 10-minute narrative short film. This is your thesis. the film you take into the world.
LEARN BY DOING
Six Films. One Year.
Progressive projects that build from still images to a complete narrative short film. Every project adds a new layer of craft.
Photo Story
Master composition and visual storytelling through still images.
Continuity Exercise
Learn the grammar of filmmaking. cuts, continuity, and dialogue scenes.
Interview Exercise
Develop documentary skills. framing, lighting, and sound recording.
Documentary Film
Produce a complete non-fiction film from research to final cut.
Music Video / Ad Film
Create commercial content using AI tools and current industry technology.
Final Short Film
Write, direct, shoot, and edit your own 10-minute narrative film.
A TYPICAL WEEK
What's a Week at QURA Like?
Theory mornings. Practical afternoons. Guest lectures, shoots, screenings, and self-directed time. every week moves you closer to becoming a complete filmmaker.
Monday
Film Language & Theory
TheoryCamera Workshop
PracticalTuesday
Screenwriting Lab
TheoryContinuity & Blocking Exercise
PracticalWednesday
Editing Masterclass
TheoryEdit Suite: Project Work
PracticalThursday
Guest Lecture: Industry Pro
MasterclassProduction Planning & Shoots
PracticalFriday
Sound & Color
TheoryCrew Rotations: On-Set Work
PracticalSaturday
Film Screening & Discussion
ScreeningSelf-Directed Project Time
Self-DirectedWhat Sets Us Apart
Built Around Real Productions
You don't sit through months of theory before touching a camera. From week one, you're on set, behind the lens, and in the edit suite. Every concept is taught through the act of making films.
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Photo stories, continuity exercises, interviews, documentaries, music videos, and a final narrative short film. Each project adds a new layer of skill and confidence to your portfolio.
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Faculty Who Are Still in the Industry
Your instructors are Emmy-nominated cinematographers, Netflix editors, and Fulbright scholars. They don't teach from textbooks. They teach from active film sets and current projects.
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AI and Emerging Technology
Ad films and music videos created using AI tools. Training on Avid, Premiere Pro, and DaVinci Resolve. We prepare you for where the industry is going, not just where it's been.
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Equal Access to Equipment and Resources
Production costs are covered from your fees. Every student gets the same access to cameras, studios, and post-production tools. Your films are judged on creative merit alone.
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Enthiran 2.0
2018Sharanya Chander
Cinematography
Gargi
2022Sraiyanti
Director of Photography
Killer Soup
2024Abhishikta Kaila
On-Set Editor
Super Deluxe
2019Sharanya Chander
Cinematography
Auto Queens
2024Sraiyanti
Director of Photography
Enthiran 2.0
2018Sharanya Chander
Cinematography
Gargi
2022Sraiyanti
Director of Photography
Killer Soup
2024Abhishikta Kaila
On-Set Editor
Super Deluxe
2019Sharanya Chander
Cinematography
Auto Queens
2024Sraiyanti
Director of Photography
Sita Ramam
2022Sharanya Chander
Cinematography
The Feast
2024Sraiyanti
Director of Photography
Coke Studio Tamil
2023Sharanya Chander
Director of Photography
India's Forbidden Love
2023Sraiyanti
Cinematography
Baahubali
2015Abhishikta Kaila
Asst. to Sreekar Prasad
RRR
2022Abhishikta Kaila
Asst. to Sreekar Prasad
Sita Ramam
2022Sharanya Chander
Cinematography
The Feast
2024Sraiyanti
Director of Photography
Coke Studio Tamil
2023Sharanya Chander
Director of Photography
India's Forbidden Love
2023Sraiyanti
Cinematography
Baahubali
2015Abhishikta Kaila
Asst. to Sreekar Prasad
RRR
2022Abhishikta Kaila
Asst. to Sreekar Prasad
Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale
2024Sharanya Chander
Director of Photography
Kurukshetra
2024Sharanya Chander
Director of Photography
Guru
2007Abhishikta Kaila
Asst. to Sreekar Prasad
40+ Ad Films
VariousSharanya Chander
Cinematography
Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale
2024Sharanya Chander
Director of Photography
Kurukshetra
2024Sharanya Chander
Director of Photography
Guru
2007Abhishikta Kaila
Asst. to Sreekar Prasad
40+ Ad Films
VariousSharanya Chander
Cinematography
Your Instructors' Body of Work
Learn from Those Who've Shaped the Screen.
Emmy-nominated cinematographers. Netflix editors. Fulbright scholars. Your instructors have worked on films seen by millions.
Enthiran 2.0 · Super Deluxe · Sita Ramam · Gargi · Killer Soup · Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale · Coke Studio Tamil, and many more.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Preparing for the Future of Film & Content
Growing demand for content creators
India's media and entertainment industry is projected to reach $28 billion by 2026, fueled by OTT platforms, regional content, and digital-first studios.
Source: FICCI-EY Media & Entertainment Report 2024
Without structured training
₹1.5–3 LakhsPer Annum · Freelance/assistant roles
With industry-grade filmmaking skills
₹6–12 LakhsPer Annum · Production houses, OTT, ad agencies
4X MOREIndia has over 100 active streaming platforms, each producing original content and creating growing demand for skilled filmmakers.
Of original content commissioned annually across Indian OTT platforms. The industry needs trained professionals who can deliver consistently.
Of India's film workforce is freelance with no formal training. Structured education gives you a career advantage from day one.
FROM THE FOUNDER
Twenty years across three continents, watching the same gap widen.
Lata Murugan
Founder, QURA Film Academy
Former Head of Direction, L.V. Prasad Film & TV Academy
Granddaughter of the founder of AVM Studios
“I’ve spent twenty years teaching filmmaking across India, the United States, and Southern Africa. The pattern is always the same. students graduate knowing one craft, but the industry needs people who understand all of them. That’s why we built QURA.”
“The gap between what the industry needs and what film schools produce has never been wider. India’s content industry is growing at 30% year over year, but there is no program that trains complete filmmakers. This is the moment to build something transformative.”
“I grew up around the studios that built Indian cinema. I’ve spent my life inside film schools watching brilliant students leave with the wrong training for the industry they were about to walk into. QURA is what I would have wanted at twenty-two.”
20+
Years teaching across 3 continents
L.V. Prasad
Former Head of Direction
AVM Studios
Family heritage in Indian cinema
Read the full story of why she came back to start a school in India when she could have stayed teaching anywhere.
Meet the Brain Behind QURA Film Academy
Life at QURA
What to expect when you join.
Small Batch
24 to 30 students per cohort. You're not a number. Your faculty knows your name, your strengths, and your growth areas.
Diverse Cohort
Ages 18 to 45. Fresh graduates sit alongside career-switchers. Different perspectives make better films.
Structured Daily Rhythm
Every day follows the same discipline: theory and film language in the morning, production and practical work in the afternoon.
Two Campuses
A city campus at RMZ Millennium Park for editing and post-production. A 30-acre campus at REC for studios and outdoor shoots.
Industry Connections
Access to internships, guest lectures, and a growing network of professionals across India's film and content industry.
Festival Promotion
The best student films are submitted to national and international film festivals on your behalf.
ACCESSIBLE EXCELLENCE
World-class film education. Without the world-class price tag.
QURA Film Academy
11 Months · Complete Filmmaking
Plus ₹25,000 refundable caution deposit
Flexible installment plans available
+ ₹25,000 refundable caution deposit
What's Included
Everything you need to make films, covered.
- All production costs subsidized from fees
- Unlimited access to cameras, lighting, and sound equipment
- Editing suites with Avid, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve
- Qube Cinema-equipped screening theatre
- 6 completed film projects in your portfolio
- 1:3 faculty ratio with Emmy-nominated mentors
- Dubbing, recording, and DI color suites across QURA facilities
- Festival submission support for your final film
Ages
18–45
Education
High school certificate or equivalent
Portfolio
Creative sample of prior work
Selection
Written exam + interview
Early Intake Registration is Open
QURA is the right fit for you if you are serious about a career in filmmaking and want to learn every craft, not just one.
Duration
11 Months
Learning Mode
On-Campus | Chennai
Application Deadline
May 31, 2026
Batch Starts
July, 2026
INDUSTRY LANDSCAPE
Where Our Filmmakers Work
Students trained through our ecosystem are already working across India's top production houses, OTT platforms, ad agencies, and post-production studios. QURA's curriculum is designed to prepare you for the same opportunities.
PRODUCTION HOUSES
- Qube Cinema
- AVM Productions
- Lyca Productions
- Dream Warrior Pictures
- 2D Entertainment
OTT & BROADCAST
- Netflix India
- Amazon Prime Video
- Disney+ Hotstar
- ZEE5
- SonyLIV
AD AGENCIES & STUDIOS
- Wunderman Thompson
- Leo Burnett
- Ogilvy
- DDB Mudra
- Famous Innovations
POST-PRODUCTION
- Prime Focus
- Prasad Studios
- Real Image
- Qube Cinema Post
- Annapurna Studios
Our training is built around the skills these companies actively look for. You graduate ready to contribute from day one.
Apply NowA POWERHOUSE PARTNERSHIP
Three Partners. One Mission.
Industry. Academia. Technology. United to make world-class film education accessible.
Qube Cinema
Technology & Industry Partner
Pioneer in digital cinema with 7,000+ installations across 48 countries and 4,000 Indian screens. Brings equipment, screening facilities, industry network, and internship access.
7,000+ installations · 48 countries
Rajalakshmi Institutions
Academic & Infrastructure Partner
NAAC A++ accredited institution with a city campus at RMZ Millennium Park and a 30-acre campus at Thandalam. Provides world-class facilities and academic certification.
NAAC A++ · 30-acre campus
LevelUp Learning
Marketing & Curriculum Partner
India's leading filmmaking education platform with 18,000+ learners. Drives admissions, industry engagement, faculty sourcing, and the advisory board.
18,000+ filmmakersStart Your Filmmaking Journey
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