A small, selected cohort. A clear application. And a fee structure built so that talent — not budget — decides who becomes a filmmaker.
Open to anyone 18+. A bachelor's degree is welcomed but not required — we admit on passion and potential, not pedigree.
We look for people who can't stop thinking about film — and have something they want to say with it.
This is a full-time, on-campus programme in Chennai. You'll live and breathe filmmaking for eleven months.
Transparent, all-inclusive of equipment and campus production resources. Installment plans available, and a limited number of scholarships.
| Programme | Duration | Programme Fee* | Installments |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-Year Certified Programme | 11 months | ₹5,50,000 + ₹25,000 refundable deposit | 2 installments |
| Application Fee | — | ₹1,000 | One-time, at apply |
*Fees inclusive of equipment and campus production resources. A limited number of scholarships are available, subject to eligibility.
An advanced Two-Year Programme is in development — register your interest.
No. Many of our strongest applicants come in self-taught — a phone, a DSLR, an obsession. We teach the craft from foundations up.
Yes. It's a full-time, on-campus programme in Chennai across our City Campus and the 30-acre Thandalam film city.
A portfolio of six completed films, a certification by the Rajalakshmi Group (NAAC A++), and a network of industry mentors — plus the all-round command to work on any set.
Because the best cinematographers understand the whole film. Knowing how a scene is written, directed and cut makes you a sharper collaborator and a more employable professional — and it's how the masters on our advisory board began. You specialise deeply, but never in isolation.
A limited number of scholarships are available, subject to eligibility. Please indicate your interest in the application and our team will be in touch.
September 2026. Applications close August 15, 2026, or once the cohort is full — whichever is earlier.