Duration

1 Year

Class Schedule

5 Days a Week

EMI

EMI Available

Placements

100% Assistance

Eligibility

10+2

The AAFT Advantage

At AAFT, we equip you with cutting-edge training and unprecedented opportunities, paving the way for your future success.

INR 12 LPA

Highest CTC offered

250+

Industry Expert Mentor

37000+

Alumni Network

120+

Companies Hire From Us

About the Program

Step into the world of storytelling, lights and action with our 1-year Diploma in Filmmaking, TV Production and Direction. This program blends creativity, technology and practical know-how to turn your passion into cinematic masterpieces. Get to work on real-life projects and graduate with a killer portfolio and short films that scream ‘Hire me’ to the industry. Throughout the program, you will learn to navigate the fast-paced film and TV world with confidence. Are you ready to roll the camera on your filmmaking journey? Enroll now!

World Class Faculty with Real World Experience

Easy EMI Options Available

 

Hands-on- Training with Practical Projects

Masterclasses by Industry Experts

100% Placement Assistance

US-based curriculum and a credit system

Key Takeaways

  • Learn to make short films and documentaries
  • Visit to film shooting sets and production houses
  • Learn from renowned industry experts
  • Build a strong portfolio
  • Participate in national and international film fests
  • Learn the framework of writing and producing a film

Our Top Recruiters

Discover where the success stories began - our alumni thrive at these top-tier organizations!

Program Details

2025

Batch

1 Year / 3 Months

Duration

Offline

Mode

5 Days a Week

Class Schedule

Why Choose AAFT School of Cinema?

12 LPA Highest CTC Offered

40+ Placements Partners

Fully-equipped studios

Mini-film training studio

Screening theatre

Mini TV training studio

Film shooting floor

Post-production lab

Are you ready to roll the camera on your filmmaking journey?

At AAFT, we stress more on practical knowledge and the latest industry trends

Career Prospects

  • Producer
  • Director
  • Assistant Director
  • Production Manager
  • Line Producer
  • Unit Production Manager
  • Cinematographer
  • Sound Designer
  • Production Manager
  • Web Series Director / Producer
  • Voiceover Artist

Placements 2024

DEBOJYOTI

SOC

MH London

YASH

SOC

Dilip Sood Films

TANSHI

SOC

BoomCast

KAJAL SHUKLA

SOC

bel-la-Monde

Abhishek Sharma

SOC

DT Films

Akshay Sunil K

SOC

Shades of India

Learning Objectives

The goal of AAFT Filmmaking Courses is to help students learn about different types and styles of movies, understand the challenges of the modern film world, and develop an artistic and critical way of looking at movies. Our courses are designed by experts in the field and focus on practical skills so that students can learn the most up-to-date information about the field.

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  Diploma in Filmmaking
Trimester I - Acting and Presentation
  • Fundamentals of Acting
  • Method Acting, Character Development
  • Character Development & Analysis
  • Voice Movement
  • Acting for Camera
  • Basics of Cinematography
  • Lighting Techniques
  • Advanced Camera Operations
  • Visual Storytelling
  • Video Editing Fundamental
  • Sound Recording and Design
  • Advanced Editing and Sound Mixing
  • Post-Production Workflow
  • Scriptwriting for Films
  • Direction Techniques
  • Film Production Management
  • The Director’s Craft
  • Film Marketing and Promotion
  Diploma in Film and TV Production
Syllabus
  • Introduction to the elements of screenplay
  • Learn to develop a screenplay
  • Learn about cinematography and lighting techniques
  • Understand the elements of post-production
  • Learn the techniques of editing and sound recording
  • Learn to develop products for film and TV
  Specialization in Film and TV Production
Trimester I - Introduction to the Basics of Screenplay and Film Analysis
  • Introduction to the elements of screenplay
  • Developing a screenplay
  • Film studies and analysis
Trimester II - Introduction to Cinematography in Film & TV
  • Introduction to cinematography
  • Camera, equipment and accessories
  • Lighting techniques
Trimester III - Introduction to Fundamentals of Editing & Sound Recording in Film and TV
  • Introduction to the elements of post-production
  • Techniques of editing in Film and TV
  • Techniques of sound recording in Film and TV
Trimester IV - Pitching and Production for Film and TV Productions
  • Develop Films / TV Projects
  • Producing Film and TV Project ideas / scripts
• Production, Direction and TV Journalism
  • Concepts, theories and elements of mass communication
  • Understanding the mediums of print, film, radio and TV
  • Structure of film, television and news channels
  • Analysis of existing film, TV and news
  • Practices for film and television production
  • Writing for various mediums
  • Learn about the steps involved in pitching a project and producing content
  • Pitching and producing the project
• Screenplay Writing
  • Key elements of screenplay writing
  • Learn to produce complex scenes
  • Understanding of the characters
  • Structure of screenplay writing
  • Learn about plot types, premise and its relationship with the characters
  • Significance of creativity in screenplay writing
  • Presentation of incidents as sequences
  • Importance of timing in a scene and sequence
  • Importance of symbolism, action points, plot points and story perspective
  • Learn to pitch concepts, take feedback and produce and present a screenplay

Master Workshops through Celebrities

Kiara Advani

Film Actress

Tiger Shroff

Film Actor

Vidya Balan

Film Actress

Swara Bhasker

Film Actress

Student Projects

All our courses are specially designed to help students come out as skilled cine artists, break inhibitions, and develop the confidence to present their ideas and work.

Learn from Industry-led Experts

AAFT boasts of a highly qualified and experienced team of professors who hold impeccable industrial acumen after having led successful careers in their respective fields.

Prof. Dr. shivani Daape

Dean

Shivani Daape is a dynamic and visionary leader with over 22 years of extensive experience in academic administration, media communication, production, training and research.

Ankit Saroha

HOD (School of Cinema)

He is a Mass Communication Academician. He has mastered a whole host of skills in News channels, Production houses and Event Management Companies.

Mr. Ashok Dhingra

HOD, Cinematography

P.G Diploma in Screenplay Writing and Direction - Satya Jit Ray Film and Television Institute, Vidhu Vinod Chopra ( Film Mission Kashmir), Binod Pradhan etc.

Ms. Kirti

Assistant Professor

Kirti is a screenplay writer, director and educator, & an alumnus of Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute, Kolkata.

Mr. Anurag Mishra

Assistant Professor

He is a professional actor, has worked in numerous Bollywood films, Television and Web series like URI, Satellite Shankar, Mumbhai and many more.

Mohammad Zorjis

Assistant Professor

Mohammad graduated in Mass Media from Jamia Millia Islamia,New Delhi. He studied Arts & Aesthetics in Masters programme from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.

Chandan Saxena

Assistant Professor

He has 11 years of experience in Media and Entertainment industry and academics. He has several research papers published in National and International Journals.

S. Kishore Mishra

Assistant Professor

Sheshank Kishore Mishra is a versatile filmmaker, educator and content creator with extensive experience in film production, video editing and mass communication. Since December 2022.

Mohini Mishra

Assistant Professor

Mohini Mishra is a media and entertainment professional with a 8-year tenure in Hindi Film Industry, when she has had the privilege of working in various capacities in the industry.

Mahendar Rao Sadanande

Assistant Professor

Mr. Mahendra Rao Sadanande is a seasoned cinematographer, photographer, and visual media educator with extensive experience across film, television, advertising, and academia.

Sawan Tank

Assistant Professor

Sawan Tank is an Indian film actor and model known for his work in Hindi cinema. A trained performer from the prestigious Film and Television Institute of India (FTII).

Infrastructure

AAFT School of Cinema is equipped with high-end editing labs with the latest software and Chroma studios. Our fully-equipped studios with high-end cameras and other equipment provide students an opportunity to face and handle cameras in real-time.

Advanced Acting Studios

  • 5 Chroma Studios
  • 11 Shooting studios
  • Advance Theatre
  • Film Shooting Sets
  • Arri Film Camera
  • High-tech Film Set
  • 2 Sound studios
  • 2 Dubbing studios

Cameras and Recorders

  • SONY A7 R III, EX VIDEO EX3
  • CANON 5D MARK II, MARK III
  • CANON XF, GO PRO 4
  • PANASONIC AG-DVX200, AG-AC-130
  • PANASONIC UX-90
  • SONY PD 170, PD-177
  • SONY NX5, FX1 Camera

Post Production Labs

  • 326 Workstations
  • 64 High End Set Up (Mac Systems)
  • Adobe Premier Pro Video Editing Software
  • FCP (Final Cut Pro)
  • Nuendo Audio Editing Software
  • Sound Track Audio Editing Software

Lighting Equipment

  • Baby lights, Multi 10, Multi 20
  • Solar Lights, KINO light
  • Portable light kits
  • Elinchrom strob lights
  • LED bank cool lights
  • Spot lights, HMI, Dolly with tracks
  • LED KENO day/night
  • Flashgun light, Cranes

Advanced Acting Studios

  • 5 Chroma Studios
  • 11 Shooting studios
  • Advance Theatre
  • Film Shooting Sets
  • Arri Film Camera
  • High-tech Film Set
  • 2 Sound studios
  • 2 Dubbing studios

Cameras and Recorders

  • SONY A7 R III, EX VIDEO EX3
  • CANON 5D MARK II, MARK III
  • CANON XF, GO PRO 4
  • PANASONIC AG-DVX200, AG-AC-130
  • PANASONIC UX-90
  • SONY PD 170, PD-177
  • SONY NX5, FX1 Camera

Post Production Labs

  • 326 Workstations
  • 64 High End Set Up (Mac Systems)
  • Adobe Premier Pro Video Editing Software
  • FCP (Final Cut Pro)
  • Nuendo Audio Editing Software
  • Sound Track Audio Editing Software

Lighting Equipment

  • Baby lights, Multi 10, Multi 20
  • Solar Lights, KINO light
  • Portable light kits
  • Elinchrom strob lights
  • LED bank cool lights
  • Spot lights, HMI, Dolly with tracks
  • LED KENO day/night
  • Flashgun light, Cranes

AAFT Noida

Diploma in Filmmaking, TV Production and Direction

  •  
    85% Placed in 2024
  •  
    12 LPA Highest CTC Offered
  •  
    40+ Placement Partners
  •  
    Fully-equipped studios
  •  
    Mini-film training studio
  •  
    Screening theatre
  •  
    Mini TV training studio

Application Process

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*Admission to the program is subject to document verification

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Application Form

Fill out this inquiry form and our admission counselor will get in touch with you.

Personal Interview

A personal interview will then be conducted to screen your application.

Offer of Admission

Post the admission rounds, the admission letter will be rolled out to the selected candidates.

Who can apply?

We attract exceptional candidates who possess a blend of intellectual curiosity, leadership potential, and a passion for cinema, thereby creating a cohort of promising future leaders.

Eligibility criteria

  • Candidates must have a 10+2 from a recognized university/institution
  • Candidates must have a minimum of 50% marks in 10+2 (45% for reserved categories)
  • Candidates need to clear the AAFT Global Entrance Test (GET)

FAQs

1. Are the cinema students offered career guidance or placement assistance?
  • AAFT offers robust support to students by facilitating connections with recruiters, leveraging a strong alumni network and fostering partnerships with leading firm companies to enhance job placement opportunities. Moreover, AAFT does have a Corporate Resource Cell (CRC) that provides assistance to students helping you become industry-ready with professional portfolios and showreels.
  • Yes, upon completing the course, you will receive a recognized certification approved by NSDL (National Skill Development Corporation). This certification not only validates your skills and knowledge but is also widely respected in the industry, enhancing your credibility and employability.
  • Yes, AAFT School of Cinema provides a Diploma in TV Production and Direction where students get opportunity to direct their short film / project under the guidance of our experienced faculty.
  • During the Post-Production program at AAFT, students get access to various software including Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, Black Magic Design DaVinci Resolve and more.

Below mentioned are some of the career opportunities after completing a Diploma in Post-Production.

  • Video Editor
  • Film Editor
  • Sound Editor
  • Motion Graphics Artist
  • Visual Effects (VFX) Artist
  • Audio Engineer
  • Media Manager
  • Digital Imaging Technician (DIT)
  • Yes, students do get hands-on experience with professional software and camera equipment like DSLR cameras, lenses and lighting kits.

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AAFT Delhi-NCR

Marwah Studios Complex,
FC-14/15, Sector-16A Film City Noida, Uttar Pradesh- 201301, India

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