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Contents

The Genesis ...... 4

About Annapurna College of Film and Media ...... 5

Founding Team ...... 6

Annapurna College - The Journey ...... 6

The Advisory Board...... 8

Learning Infrastructure and Campus Facilities ...... 10

Academic Team ...... 12

Our Post Graduate Programs ...... 18

MA (Film & Media) – Major in Direction and Script Writing ...... 20

MA (Film & Media) – Major in Direction and Production ...... 22

MA (Film & Media) – Major in Direction and Cinematography ...... 24

MA (Film & Media) – Major in Direction and Editing ...... 26

MA (Film & Media) – Major in Direction and Sound Design ...... 28

Student Support ...... 29

3 The Genesis About Annapurna College of Film and Media. “Textbooks contain information. Classrooms aid understanding. But true learning stems from the experience of the real world.”

Who would know this better than the legendary Late ?

Widely known as ANR, Late Akkineni Nageswara Rao was an Indian film actor and producer, known for his work predominantly in . He starred in many landmark films in his 75-year career becoming one of the most prominent figures in the history of Indian cinema. Annapurna College of Film Global Industry and Media Affiliations and Network When he first entered the in 1939, he had Is ’s Top-Tier Film and Media College situated • Full-time CILECT Member (International not even completed his primary education, let alone within - one of the most advanced Association that governs Film Schools). receiving any formal training in acting or filmmaking. one-stop Film Production Studios in the country. Affiliated to Architecture and He struggled for many years, learning whatever he • Established in 1975, Annapurna Studios has the Fine Arts University (JNAFAU). could from the technicians and artists on his sets. unique advantage of • International Collaborations – Ryerson (Canada), The contributions of Late Akkineni Nageswara Rao to • 4+ decades of Filmmaking. Chapman (USA), Griffith Film School (Australia) the world of cinema cannot be contained within these • 40+ Films Produced. etc. few introductory lines. • 3000+ Films made at the studios. • Global Academic Advisory Board, experts with deep rooted industry experience. He had a much bigger vision. Which was to EMPOWER • 23 Awards and Accolades. DREAMERS TO CREATE LEGENDS. With this as its legacy, the 22-acre Annapurna • 2200+ Placement Offers till date. Studios opened its gates to teaching every gamut • 2000+ Well-placed Alumni. He wanted to share the legacy he had built over of filmmaking in the year 2011 with the launch of the years by creating a place of learning that Annapurna College of Film and Media. would help further advance the blooming Media and Entertainment Industry. That set the stage for Annapurna College of Film and Media. Clearly Chartered Mission • Provide holistic education in an environment that stimulates Inquiry, Critical Thinking, Creativity, and a quest for excellence. • Mentor for aesthetic application of craft, and explore and experiment with entrepreneurial skill and business acumen. • Nurture students to be global citizens who are socially responsible, empathetic, an adaptable encouraging diversity.

New-Age Teaching Methodologies • Interactive and Participatory Approach • In-house mentoring program conducted by International Academic Advisors • Simulated and Experiential Learning • Part-time (weekend and weekday) & Full-time Course Modules and Programs • Development focused Faculty Ratio- 1:10

4 5 Founding Team

Nagarjuna Akkineni

Nagarjuna Akkineni is a celebrated Actor, With a successful career in Indian cinema Producer, Entrepreneur and the Vice- spanning about 50+ films as the leading Chairman of Annapurna Studios. lady in five Indian languages (Tamil, Telugu, , , and ), He has given the Telugu Film Industry several Amala continues to portray select roles in blockbusters and has been honoured with film and Television. She has co-founded three Filmfare Awards and a National Award Blue Cross of , a 25 year old for his commendable work. His pan-India animal welfare organization and serves body of work & continued collaborations on the board of several NGOs and with regional, national & international talent governmental organizations. In recognition spanning 35+ years in the industry brings of her invaluable contribution to social strong insights & industry linkages that shape change and development of the country, the Vision & Mission of Annapurna College. she was presented the Indian government’s Nari Award. As a Society Member & Director at Annapurna College, she has been the executive driving force for its vision and mission.

‘Understanding Moksha’ The Annapurna College Journey won the best document ary at 5 National and Granted a CILECT Membership - The International Film Festivals International Association of Film and including the Dadasaheb Television Schools (Centre International ‘Chachi’s Funeral’ won the best Phalke . de Liaison des Ecoles de Cinéma et de Formation of Film and Media MoU with JNAFA & JNTU University to Offer film silver leaf award at Mumbai Télévision – CILECT) Education Society by Mr. Akkineni Bachelor’s & Master’s Program in Film and Media Internation al Film Festival. Nageswara Rao and his family to Odyssey- The Alumni Network promote education in the field of was formed Film and Media. Launch of first of its kind University and Industry Collaborative MMBA Program.

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Launch of specialised Student Grad Films receive ‘Uyirmei’ won the Best Film/Best Affiliated with JNAFAU Student Grad Films receive National Formation of Annapurna skill 2013 enhancement Opened the doors to National Industry Recognition awards at Rolling Reels Film Festival and 3rd and International Recognition. International School of Film programs for industry Preview Theatre and Annapurna College was recognised as Indian Cine Film festival. and Media professionals. Production Floor within the New Private Unaided Visual Art Design and Studio-Campus. ‘Sort the Spot’ screened at Internation al Degree College by State council Film Festivals in Ukraine and Mexico. for Higher Education

6 7 The Advisory Board ACTING SOUND DESIGN Gulshan Grover Biswadeep Chatterjee Gulshan Grover is an Indian Bishwadeep is an Indian Film Sound DIRECTION Actor who has appeared in over Designer, Sound Editor and Audio 400 films. He is among the first Mixer. He won the National Film Steve Kaplan actors to have made a successful Award for Best Audiography four He has been the entertainment An Indian Filmmaker and transition from to times for the films Madras Cafe in industry’s leading expert on Screenwriter. He is best known Hollywood and international 2013, Bajirao Mastani in 2015, Uri: comedy for more than 15 years. for writing and directing cinema. The Surgical Strike in 2018 and He has taught his Comedy Basanti and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. Children of the Soil in 2018. Intensive Workshop to thousands He is the writer and director of the PRODUCTION of students around the world. His films Aks and Delhi-6. credits include: Co-founder and Shobu Yarlagadda EDITING Artistic Director of Manhattan Punch Line Theatre. Shobu Yarlagadda is an Indian Bina Paul American environmental engineer SCRIPTWRITING – turned Film Producer. He is the Beena is an Indian Film Editor who Kabir Khan co-founder and CEO of Arka Media is well known for her work mainly in Paul Guay Works, a film production company Malayalam-language films. An Indian , Screenwriter Paul Guay’s movies have grossed known for its works exclusively in and Cinematographer. He started over half a billion dollars. Telugu cinema. his career working in documentary He conceived and co-wrote Liar films, and then made his feature Liar, which at the time of its release Shyamal Karmakar film directorial debut in 2006 with CINEMATOGRAPHY was the sixth-highest-grossing Shyamal Karmakar is an Editor and Kabul Express which was followed Comedy in history. The screenplay Assistant Director, known for the by New York, Ek Tha Tiger, Bajrangi P S Vinod received an honourable Mention films Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1994), Bhaijaan, Phantom and Tubelight. in Script magazine’s list of the Best He is an acclaimed top Indian Parinda (1989) and Oye Lucky! Scripts of the Past 10 Years. cinematographer who works in Lucky Oye! (2008). Telugu, Hindi and Tamil films. Mark Travis He debuted as an independent Vijayendra Prasad cinematographer with the 2000 The one who is regarded by Tamil film Rhythm and then went to Hollywood and An Indian film Screenwriter and work for several Hindi and Telugu professionals internationally as Director known for his works in projects. the world’s leading teacher and Telugu cinema and Bollywood. consultant on the art and craft of In 2011, he directed the Telugu Film Directing. He is known as “the Cinema-, which won the Director’s Director.” Nandi Award for Best Feature Film. Santosh is an Indian Cinematographer, Film Director, Anil Sharma Producer and Actor known for his ANIMATION works in , Tamil He is an Indian Film Director and cinema and Hindi cinema. Santosh producer who made his directorial Myrna Gawryn has to date completed 45 feature debut in 1981 with Shradhanjali, films and 41 documentaries. starring Raakhee. He became a Myrna is an American Director producer with Elaan-E-Jung (1989), and Choreographer working in which he also directed. He directed Animation, Film and Theater. She PHOTOGRAPHY films such as Farishtay (1991) and works with Animators, Actors, and Ritam Banerjee Maharaja (1998). He has worked Directors in the area of physical with various artists including behavior, character performance, Ritam Banerjee is one of the best , Jayaprada, acting, and visual storytelling in all Photographers with expertise in , , Karisma mediums. Gawryn has worked with Celebrity, Advertising, Automobile, Kapoor, Govinda and Manisha Dream Works, Disney, and Loyola Product, Photojournalism and lot Koirala. University in Los Angeles. more in Mumbai.

8 9 Learning Infrastructure and Campus Facilities

Experiential and Immersive Learning at the Production and Post-Production Facilities

PRODUCTION AREAS

• 5 Air-Conditioned Sound Stages- Each between 10,200 and 14,800 square feet. • Dozens of Stunning Outdoor Locations and Modular Set Designs. • 2 Studio Floor Spaces equipped with Advanced Cinematography Equipment and Accessories.

STATE-OF-THE-ART SOUND RECORDING STUDIO

• Equipped with high-end digital equipment with PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO the latest version of Pro-Tools and Yamaha Digital Audio Mixer. • Advanced Lights and Equipment. • Dedicated Foley Recording - The finest • Industry Standard studios with 18% grey walls. acoustically treated space with enhanced studio • Top-of-the-line Nikon Mirror and Mirrorless monitoring facility for achieving clarity, richness, cameras and Nikkor lens. detail and depth in sound production. ADVANCED EQUIPMENT FOR • Full line up of Elinchrom light kits, Strobes, Ring • New Age Portable Mixers, Multi-Track Digital HANDS-ON INSTRUCTION Lights, Beauty Dishes, Magmods, C Stands, Boom Audio Recorders from Tascam, Sound Devices, Poles and Various Soft Boxes, Diffusers, Lockers Roland and Microphones from Sennheiser, IN THE ART & CRAFT OF and Backdrops. CINEMATOGRAPHY Sanken and Rhodes. • Huge Top-of-the-line accessories, extensions etc. • Professional Video Cameras ERGONOMICALLY DESIGNED • Industry standard Digital Cinema Cameras (Canon EDIT STUDIOS C300, & RED). ANIMATION • DJI Ronin Gimbal for smaller cameras, Sliders, Calibrated and chosen based on their capability to Professional Studio Lights and Grip Equipment, • 2D labs with Light boxes for Cell Animation. produce accurate visual display for 100% Adobe • Track and Trolley Equipment. • Studio spaces for Clay Modelling and Sculpting. RGB, 100% sRGB (for digital/ new media) as well as 100% REC 709 (for HD visuals) and 98% DCI-P3 • Digital Plug-in space. • Chroma Key Labs for Keying and Compositing. (for theatrical transmission). • Practice Floors. • Acting studio for character pose study.

10 11 Academic Team SCRIPT WRITING Mr. Ashok Jankar Contextual Classroom Learning by Industry Experts Head of Department • Diploma in Film Making from Digital Academy Mumbai DEAN • Over 6 years of experience in teaching screenwriting for Films & TV at the university Dr. Anuradha Rao level and possesses professional screenwriting Academics across TV and Film Formats. • 29 years of experience in the area of Learning • Worked at Design Street / Hema Advertising and Development. Agency, Blue Frog Media Pvt. Ltd. and Real • Worked with various schools in the area of Channel Turner Entertainment Group. Teacher Training Programs that address Emotional Intelligence, Concept Formation and Student Counselling. Dr. B.K. Kiron Kumar • Doctorate in the area of English Literature Member of Faculty for Scriptwriting from the Central Institute of English and Foreign Ashok Jhankar Languages (India). • Directed various films & tele films like Abhi, ACTING Aayudham and Bhadram Koduko. Dr. Vijay Raghava • Directed theatre plays like Gograhanam, Idi Mr. Rajashekaruni Sangathi, Naa Laaga Endaro, Pachani Samsaram International Collaborations Member of faculty for Film Acting etc. • Worked as a dubbing artist in many movies such M.FA. in Screenwriting from the University of • Wide International Experience spanning diverse • as Anaganagaoka Roju, Sindooram, Master and California-Riverside, M.A. in Theater & Cinema actor training dimensions. Hitler. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an • Completed his Doctoral studies in Performing Kiran has acted in the lead role for serials like M.A. in Theater Arts from the Hyderabad Central Arts from Directed over 60 play productions. • University. Veedani Needanu, Pranaya Prabandham, • Worked for CREO Valley School of Film & TV, Aakrandana,and many more. • Over 19 years of experience in teaching in the Bangalore and Department of Theatre Arts, Film & Theater Departments in the United States. Nizam College, Hyderabad. • Written, Produced and Directed award winning • Organizer of three cultural organizations (ART- English language films. Association of Rural Theatre, AREA – Art Related PRODUCTION Experimental Association and DNA – Drama Networks Academy) as a general secretary. Mr. Amit Prasad • He has designed and developed Theatre subject Member of Faculty for Production DIRECTION for Arts Education syllabus for the Telangana and Andhra Pradesh State Councils Educational • Associate of Science in Film (Screenwriting and Mr. Arvind Ranjan Das and Research Institutes (SCERT’s). Direction) from the Los Angeles Film School. Arvind Ranjan Das Head of Department • Worked as a Script Supervisor and Distribution Executive at various Production houses like More • 25+ Years of Industry Experience Mr. Zaid Ali Khan • Media, Los Angeles; Eclectic Pictures, California; • Over a decade in Film Making at Mumbai Film Member of faculty for Film Direction. Mr. Nitin Mane Vuguru Productions, California and Applied Art Academy, Mumbai. Member of Faculty for Acting & Outreach Program Productions, California. • Writer & Director of the Hindi feature films- • Alumnus Central Film School, . • Has established an independent production Ghazab Nagariya produced by Antarang and • Successfully released his first feature film • MFA in Acting from the Louisiana State University company Videlo Pictures, Hollywood where he System produced by Jhamu Sughand Production. “Khwaabb” in 2014 and has worked on several and MTA Theatre from Mumbai University. also worked as a Writer and Producer. • Producer & Director of TV shows ‘Hollywood award-winning documentaries and corporate • Performed at Sangeet Kala Kendra, Mumbai and • Trained under American film industry stalwarts se Bollywood’ on Zee TV, ‘Request Your Best’ and films. Swine Palace, Baton Rouge, USA. like Michael Eisner (ex-Disney President), Darren ‘Sargam Sadabahar’ on . • His recent international collaborations include • Written one-act and short plays; - A Man Without- Lynn Bousman (Director, Saw 2) and Brett Leonard • Arvind was also the Senior Director for Care work with The Economist, UK and a Canadian a solo performance, Incoherence- a one act play (Director, Lawnmower Man) in the art of Story World and ATN Channel. Netflix Documentary. and Jeevan Asha - a short play. Development and ScreenWriting.

12 13 EDITING Ms. Charu Sharma Member of Faculty for Editing Ms. Rima Mazumdar • 11 years of experience working as an Head of Department independent Video Editor. • Master’s Degree in Visual Communication as well • Alumnus Film and Television Institute Of India, as a Post Graduate Diploma in Television Pune (Editing). Production. • Her ‘Chanda ke joote’ as a Co-Writer, • Over 22 years of experience in Editing. Director and Editor with Ektara Collective won • Her work includes editing and post production second place under the National category of 6th content design for television programs, feature International Short Film Festival of India ISFFI films, documentaries, advertising films, online live 2012. concerts, CSR features and a lot more. • One of her films was nominated for the BAFTA awards as well as the 21st International SOUND DESIGN Documentary Film Festival, Amsterdam and won the Audience Prize at the Lucas Children’s Mr. Sayandeb Mukherjee Film Festival, Germany; Dubai International Film Head of Department Festival; Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles, etc. • Alumnus Film and Television Institute. • Over 20 years of experience in the field of audio- Mr. Debakanta Chakrabarti production for film and television as an associate Member of Faculty for Editing Dolby Mix Engineer, Sound Effects Designer and Sound Designer. • Alumnus, Film and Television Institute of India • Worked on 90+ feature films in multiple (Film and Video Editing) languages like Vedam, LBW, Bombaiyer • His film ‘Silence’ was appreciated by painter Bombetey and Yatra by Goutam Ghosh. Sayandeb Mukherjee Maqbul Fida Hussein and was specially screened • Sayandeb was awarded an Independent Research during the 1987 IFFI Indian Panorama section. Fellowship by SARAI under CSDS (Centre for • He has been awarded with the Ujjala Anondoloke the Study of Developing Societies) for his project Mr. Soumen Sarkar Best Editor Award for a Bengali serial called The Space Interlude based on psycho-acoustical ‘Bela Abela’ and Many of his films like ‘Jesus 71’ orientation of Corridor Spaces. Member of Faculty for Sound Design and ‘Krantikaal’ won the prestigious National • Credited as a Sound Designer for the diploma Over 12 years of experience in Teaching and Award in three categories. • film Unmathabudham Jagath recognized by the Sound Designing. Recently he won the ‘ • Oberhausen Film Festival and Munich Soumen has a diploma in Sound Recording and Mahasammanana’ State Recognition Award from • International Film Festival and IFFI. Sound Design from the Ramoji Academy of Film the Ministry on Information & Cultural Affairs, and Television. West for television and film editing.

Mr. Simranjit Singh Sandhu Mr. Sajan Chowdary Member of Faculty for Sound Design Member of Faculty for Editing • Alumnus Vancouver Film School, Canada (Sound • Over 9 years of industry experience in both Live- Design for Visual Media). action and 3D animation as VFX Editor & Editorial • 7 years of experience in Teaching and Sound lead. Designing. • Contributed and credited for 40+ TV shows like • Some of his noteworthy works are National Beware the Batman, Noddy the toy land Award-winning film ‘A Far Afternoon – A Painted detective, Matthatter and Transformers Saga’; ‘Shut Up Sona’ – a journey in the life of cyberverse. acclaimed singer Sona Mohapatra; Disney India’s • Worked independently for ad- commercials and Bindaas Original TV show ‘The Trip 2’; Canadian studio reels. feature films ‘Black Mountain Side’ & ‘When the Ocean Met the Sky’ etc. Rima Mazumdar Amit Prasad

14 15 CINEMATOGRAPHY Mr. M V Raghu Head of Department • Started his film career in 1975 in camera dept of Vijaya Vauhini Studios, . • Worked as a freelancer with Sri V.S.R Swamy and S. GopalReddy. • Contributed over 76+movie ads, documentaries and short films. • His best films include Swathi Mutyam, Sirivennela, Sitaram, Anveshana,Aalala na, Sansar and Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai.

Mr. Raman Iyer Member of Faculty for Cinematography DEPT. OF FILM STUDIES AND • Alumnus FTII, Pune. LIBERAL ARTS • Over 20 years of experience in Television and Film Industry as a Director of Photography for Ms. Padma Ramesh audio-visual productions. Head of Department • Won the Best Cameraman Award (instituted by the KERALA FILM CRITICS ASSOCIATION) • More than 20 years of experience in Media, for shootingTele-Films for the regional television Teaching and Training. channels in Kerala. M.V. Raghu • Served as an Editor of – Opportunities • His repertoire includes documentaries and for 7 years. promotional films like the documentary film on Mr. Srinivas Talapalli • Diploma in Film Appreciation from FTII – Pune. legendary painter K. C. S Panicker. Member of Faculty for Cinematography Dr. Chinmayi Sirsi • Over 13 years of experience in Cinematography, Member of Faculty for Film Studies and Liberal Arts Photography, Content Creation, TVC, VFX • PhD in Literature, University of Southern Production and Feature Films. California. Worked as Content Executive / Cinematographer • • She teaches courses in Visual Culture, Creative at Reliance Big Entertainment (FunOnGo). Writing, Storytelling, Mythology and Hindi • Completed PG Diploma in TV Production with Literature in translation. Distinction from Central University. • Serves on the Graduate Film Committee.

Mr. Milind Mahale Mr. Arun John Member of Faculty for Cinematography Member of Faculty for Film Studies and Liberal Arts

• Alumnus FTII, Pune. • Pursuing his PhD in Communication, Sarojini • Over 17 years of professional Film & TV industry Naidu School of Arts and Communication, experience in all aspects of Film and Television University of Hyderabad. production. • Served as an Assistant Professor at St. Francis • Contributed his skills and knowledge as a faculty College for Women. for Cinematography at Digital Academy – The • Armed with a JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) in Film School, Mumbai, Senior Lecturer in Film and Mass Communication and Journalism. Television Production, in the department of Film • Interned with the United Nations Development & Television, School of Creative Arts etc. Programme, New Delhi. Padma Ramesh

16 17 MA (FILM & MEDIA)

OVERVIEW PROGRAM FLOW

Developed by Annapurna College, this is one of the first Post-Graduate Programs in Film and First Semester Media offered in India. Build Critical Thinking Skills required for an advanced study in the field of Film and The MA (Film & Media) Program offered at Media. Annapurna College is affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University Explore Various Aspects of Filmmaking. (JNAFAU).

Most Film and Media Programs in India are either Learn the craft of the preferred area of Diploma or Certificate Courses. A Master’s Degree specialisation. has a clear advantage over a Diploma Program. It enables the students to apply for Research and Doctoral Qualifications as they advance in their Second & Third Semester academic journey. Delve deeper into the preferred area of Our Master’s Degree combines a rigorous exposure to specialisation. Film Studies along with all practical instructions in varied aspects of Filmmaking. Direction is the Continue with Liberal Arts Education. common core subject for all students and this helps them gain a better understanding of the medium. In addition, the students choose an elective discipline to major in, such as: Fourth Semester • Major in Direction and Script Writing Build Technical Skills. • Major in Direction and Production Our • Major in Direction and Cinematography Project-based experiential learning in the • Major in Direction and Editing area of specialisation. • Major in Direction and Sound Design Gain wider exposure to a wide range of Post-Graduate Programs media.

ELIGIBILITY MA (Film & Media) – Major in Direction and Script Writing MA (Film and Media) • Bachelor’s Degree in any field with 2-3 MA (Film & Media) – Major in Direction and Production years of industry experience or *Students who graduate from the MA (Film & Media) – Major in Direction and Cinematography • Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication, course have the choice of entering MA (Film & Media) – Major in Direction and Editing Visual Communication, Film & Media or the industry though our Placement Office or continuing their further MA (Film & Media) – Major in Direction and Sound Design • A Degree in a related discipline, with minimum marks of 50%. education in India or abroad.

18 19 STUDENT PATHWAYS MA (FILM & MEDIA) Major in Direction and Script Writing • Joined Annapurna Worked as an Assistant College of Film and Media Director / Assistant Writer / • Studied Direction and Actor for multiple TV serials Script Writing of Sun TV, Kalaignar TV, Star Vijay

Give form to your own idea. A screenplay forms the blueprint- it is the stage after which all other aspects of filmmaking come into being. While the script 2013 2016 2017 2020 determines the logical outline, it is the Director who gives it the required form.

This program is best suited for Students who have strong writing skills, are aspiring to be independent Sasindhar His Graduation short film Well-known Actor – Writer in filmmakers and are keen to learn the nuances of ‘Uyirmei’ won the Best Jury Film Tamil Television Industry filmmaking process; specifically the key elements of and the Best Editor at Rolling Pushpalingam Reels International Film Festival impactful scriptwriting required for Films, Television and the Best Script at 3rd Indian and other Media Platforms. Cine Film Festival This learning when blended with formal training in Film & Media Direction helps students to truly write and make a Film of their choice.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS • Key elements of dramatic writing for Films, Television and other Media platforms. • Exploring key principles as expressed in various films, and application of these concepts. • Videos, articles, script analysis, practical exercises and discussion steps offer an opportunity to learn and engage with other learners on key concepts and ideas to become filmmakers with script writing skills.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES • Filmmaker • Script Writer for Films • Assistant Director – Script • Assistant Writer • TV Series Writer • In-house Writer • Webseries Writer (OTT platforms & digital mediums) • Associate writer for production houses • Concept Creator – Film/ TV/ OTT/ Ad Films • Program Ideator • Showrunner

20 2124 STUDENT PATHWAYS MA (FILM & MEDIA) Major in Direction and Production Pratikshya Meher

A Producer is the one who oversees film production. Hui Kilaru He/ she is involved in all stages of the film project – conceptualisation to execution. Typically, producer manages the business side of the film project; while • Joined Annapurna College of Film and Media • Joined Annapurna the director manages the creative side. College of Film and Media 2012 • Studied Direction and 2012 Most Filmmakers today don many hats by working Production • Studied Direction and Production in different departments. For example, it is entirely possible that a person who has specialised in Won Best Film / Silver Leaf Award at Mumbai International Film Production, starts off on a project as an Assistant 2014 Festival for Short Film – “Chachi’s Director. Hence, the learning of skills associated with Funeral” Worked with companies like Radio both Direction and Production – across the gamut of 2015 Mirchi and Gemini Music Film, Television and Digital Media gives our students Worked with companies like MB a strong foundation. 2015 Corps, Firefly Studio, Dreamworks and more. COURSE HIGHLIGHTS Talent Building at an Oscar-winning • Understand the different stages aligned to a Currently working as an Assistant 2020 creative studio - MPC (Moving 2020 Manager Content Programming at film project - pre-production, production, and Picture Company) MX Player post-production. • Learn and implement the key areas integral to Production - Production Management, Accounting and Budgeting & Scheduling.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES • Filmmaker • First AD • Assistant Director – Production Design • Independent Producer • Line Producer • Production In-charge • Production Manager • Executive Producer • Associate Producer • Production Designer • Content Producer • Showrunner • Marketing and Film Promotion Executive • Studio Executive • Content Development Executive • Ad Film Maker/ Producer • Art Director

22 2623 MA (FILM & MEDIA) STUDENT PATHWAYS Major in Direction and Cinematography Naresh Pemmasani Ramadurai Uma

Cinematographers excel in the use of light and movement. They can turn a dull, uninspiring image into a moving piece of art, with the help of perfect • Joined Annapurna College of • Joined Annapurna lighting, composition, framing and digital colour Film and Media College of Film and Media correction in Post-production. 2016 • Studied Direction and 2013 • Studied Direction and Cinematography Cinematography This program teaches students the complete craft of Direction – for varied mediums such as Film, Television, Webseries etc. It additionally hones Worked as DOP for Telugu their knowledge in the area of Cinematography – Webseries - ’Ekkadiki Ee Parugu’, 2017 produced by Clown Network- covering aspects such as range of camera, lighting released on Zee5 and grip equipment as they move from simple Worked for projects with Pavan exercises to increasingly complex projects. 2016 Kalyan Creative works & Eros Int. Worked as DOP for Telugu and Cool Breeze Cinema Webseries- ‘Aham Bramhasmi’, 2019 produced by Moonwalk COURSE HIGHLIGHTS Entertainments- to be released • Worked as DOP for a Telugu Students learn about the wide range of camera, Webseries- ‘Loser’, produced by lighting and grip equipment as they move from Annapurna Studios- released DOP/Cinematographer-Indian simple exercises to increasingly complex projects. 2020 on Zee5 2020 Film Industry/ Member of Telegu Cinematographers Association • Is currently working as an Independent DOP

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES • Filmmaker • Director of Photography • Assistant Cinematographer • Assistant Gaffers • Lighting Chief • Television Cameraman • Cinematographers specialised in genres like Documentary, Advertising, Corporate Films, OTT and New-Media Platforms • Cinematographer and Visualiser for Visual Effects, Live Events Shooting and Online Multi-cam DI Colorist

24 25 STUDENT PATHWAYS MA (FILM & MEDIA) Major In Direction And Editing Abhilash Tanya Reddy Chhabria This program helps students move from simple to complex editing applications including advanced operations for Digital Cinema, Video, Television, • Joined Annapurna College of • Joined Annapurna College of New-Media, Advertising, Documentaries etc. Film and Media Film and Media 2014 2016 Students at Annapurna College opting for the • Studied Direction and Editing • Studied Direction and Editing program in Direction and Editing will not only learn the macro aspects of Directing a Film; but also study complex post-production techniques Directed an Independent one-hour that are being used across the globe- a clear 2017 Short film titled ‘Yathartham’ advantage for any Filmmaker. Worked as an Assistant Editor for well-respected editors in 2019 the industry namely, Jayesh Shikarkhane, Shan Mohammad, Directed Telugu Webseries Ashish Suryavanshi. ‘Ekkadiki Ee Paragu’ Season 1 and COURSE HIGHLIGHTS 2019 Season 2- released on Zee5 (India) • Basic to Advanced Editing Applications and Yupp TV (overseas) including operations for Digital Cinema, Executive Producer for Telugu Video, Television, New-Media, Advertising, Feature Film movie titled ‘Oka Documentaries, etc. Chinna Viramam’ 2020 Is now a Freelance Editor • Equipped to take up positions both as Creative 2020 Director for Telugu Webseries- Editors and Technical Experts. Loser, produced by Annapurna Studios- released on Zee5

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES • Filmmaker • Editor • Associate Editor • Freelance Editor (offline and online for Cinema, Advertising, Documentary, Corporate Films, Events, Television & New-Media, VFX, Animation, VR and Gaming) • Technical Director • DIT Expert • Application Domain Expert • Data Management Specialist

26 2727 MA (FILM & MEDIA) STUDENT PATHWAYS Major In Direction and Sound Design Manicka Uday Prabhu C S Dutt

Sound can evoke emotions at a more primal level and thus, more powerful than images can. Hence, it’s an amazingly useful tool for directors to create a • Joined Annapurna College of Film • Joined Annapurna College of Film and Media and Media specific emotional response through sound design. 2015 2015 • Studied Direction and Sound Design • Studied Direction and Sound Design This program provides students with the skills required to become a filmmaker with excellent understanding of deeper aspects of Direction combined with key principles of Sound Design, Studio and Live Event Recording, Song Recording, His Grad Film “Naan Devru” won Worked with companies like Boxcar Understanding of Mixing, Acoustics, etc. 2019 Multiple awards Caravan, Raasta Studios and Golden 2018 Frame Production Pvt.Ltd

Bagged prestigious assignments- Assistant Sound Editor & Assistant COURSE HIGHLIGHTS Dialogue Editor, working with Award- winning Sound Designer- Biswajeet The Sound specialization provides students with 2020 Chatterjee for Bollywood feature films- the skills required to become a filmmaker with ‘Gulabo Sitabo’ directed by Shoojit Sircar- (yet to be released), ‘Brahmastra’ Sound Designer and Location Sound excellent understanding of Sound Design, Studio directed by Ayan Mukerji- (Yet to be 2020 Recordist and Live Event Recording, Song Recording, released) Understanding of Mixing, Acoustics, etc.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES • Filmmaker • Sound Designer • Location Sound Recordist • Dubbing Recordist • Foley Recordist • Song Recording and Mix Engineer • Song Mastering • Live Sound Recordists • Sound Effects Designer • Surround Re-recording Mixer • Acoustician • Audio Restoration Engineer • Post Production AD–Sound • Sound Studio Owner

28 29 STUDENT SUPPORT

SCHOLARSHIPS & EDUCATIONAL LOANS FROM BANKS

Annapurna College is recognized for its learning programs in the field of Film and Media by the industry. Student loan support is offered to meritorious students having an excellent academic record. Additionally, we offer scholarship to students on the basis of their Academic Results and their performance in the Annapurna College All India Entrance Exam. For our Post-Graduate students who have graduated from any recognised university with 75% or more percentage marks, we offer a flat scholarship of Rs. 40,000/-.

RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT • Centrally located Twin-Sharing Apartments. • Well-Furnished rooms with TV and Wi-Fi Internet Facility. • 24x7 Solar Powered - Hot and Cold Water Supply. • Self Service Cafeteria serving home-cooked Veg and Non-Veg Meals. • Round-the-clock security and video surveillance. • Hospital tie-up for medical facility. • Laundry Facilities. • Daily Housekeeping Assistance. • 24x7 Power Back up (Not for AC).

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