BANGALORE: International School of Film and Media (ISFM) has introduced India’s first international-standard Post Graduate Program in Filmmaking. This course covers each aspect of filmmaking from both theoretical and practical standpoints and is available in two formats — an intensive ten month program in which classes run Monday to Friday for eight months followed by a guaranteed two-month internship; and alternatively, for students who are working or studying full time, there is also a fourteen month part time program on two weekday nights and Sundays with an optional internship.The curriculum integrates intensive study in all the major filmmaking disciplines including screenwriting, direction, production, editing, sound, cinematography and acting. From the day students arrive for their first class at ISFM, they are handed a state-of-the-art Macbook Pro fully loaded with editing, sound-mixing, screenwriting, and producing software. This becomes a critical component of the Post-Graduate Program in Filmmaking as students are expected, virtually from the first day, to start writing, producing, shooting and editing projects. The institute, founded by Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Nagarjuna and the Akkineni family, is located within the sprawling 22 acres of Annapurna Studios, creating the largest campus of any film school in Asia. The campus offers 10 sound stages, permanent sets and cutting-edge post production facilities. ISFM works on the belief that anyone with the drive and ambition to make films should have access to a top quality film school education. The students at the institute provide the talent and ISFM provides excellent facilities, equipment and a well structured curriculum. Kurt Inderbitzin, CEO of ISFM shared his thoughts, “Our students study inside the largest film school campus in Asia, they use the latest technology and they experience a world-class curriculum. We are also building a fantastic alumni network. After a student graduates from ISFM, they remain part of the ISFM family for their entire career. We will have private job boards that are only accessible by our graduates, as well as networking and educational events”. Chris Higgins, Vice P Admissions and Marketing said, "The Akkineni family always insisted that this film school and courses should operate at international standards, and the new PG course is no exception. The students will learn each aspect of filmmaking from the best faculty from India and abroad and they will be fully prepared for their entry into the industry. This is why we are guaranteeing an internship for every student." Admissions are now open for the Post Graduate course in film making which commences in November 2011.
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