How to join Film and Television Institute of India (FTII)
Film and Television Institute of India or FTII is the premier organization for education related to art of acting and making movies & television programs and is most sought after film school in India. Film and Television Institute of India or FTII as it is popularly called is been considered as the divine for growth in film and television (www.bollywoodbilli.com) field. If you want to know how to join Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) - read on.
About Film and Television Institute of India (FTII)
FTII is existing and functioning as an independent organization under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Govt. of India. FTII is a member of CILECT (International Liaison Centre of Schools of Cinema and Television), an organization of the world's leading schools of film and television.
Why join FTII?
Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), is for those who want to join film industry or to become a TV personality. By joining this institute any body can become a trained actor, director, editor or screenplay writer. To become an actor, you should have some education or knowledge to develop your core skills. If you don't have knowledge, how you will come to know how to perform or act in front of a camera. Those who got enough resources to directly act in films, may get a chance but its worth your dime to take formal training. In fact many people will go to acting school after finding their mistakes. Without formal training he/she may be loosing his/her chance to get compliments or appreciation from the audience. In better words he/she may be loosing first Impression.
For any new comer to the field 'First Impression' is very important to get more and better opportunities - which FTII will help you create effectively. But here you also to remember, even after certified from the institute, if cannot draw attention of the people on the first attempt. You may have to try for some time - though FTII will give you a nice platform to launch yourself.
From the decades this institute has been able to give a great career to its students. Some of the well known film personalities have been showing exceptional skills in the movies, TV serials. To name a few prominent fiml personalities and alumni of FTII who have made a mark for themseleves are - Subhash Ghai, Mani Kaul, Nasiruddin Shah, Jaya Bhaduri, Raza Murad, Shatrughan Sinha, Mithun Chakraborty, Tom Alter, Kanwarjit Paintal, Adoor Gopal Krishnan, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Raj Kumar Hirani, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, John Abraham, Mahesh Bhatt, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Jaya Bachchan, Om Puri, David Dhawan and many more will come in to picture in future.
When we are saying about education, don't worry, this is not about text books, notes and pens - it is more about practical education. Have you ever acted in any drama in your schools, colleges or any stage show and ever won an award? If you are capable then why you are waiting? That is what the camera and lights needs. Don't waste your valuable time, this institute offering you a golden oppurtunity for your future.
FTII Courses offered
Following are the courses offered by Film and Television Institute of India:
3 year diploma courses in direction, editing, cinematography and audiography. 2 year courses in acting, art direction.
1 and 1/2 year course in computer graphics and animation.
1 year course in feature film scriptwriting.
1 year courses in Television - direction, electronic cinematography, video editing and audiography are also part of the courses
How to join FTII
The number of seats are limited and very few of the candidates who apply get selected. The admission notification is declared on FTII website sometime during March every year with last date of application around Mid May. Film and Television Institute of India - FTII conducts an admission test in July each year across India. The minimum requirement for all the courses is a bachelor's degree. There is no age limit for FTII courses. The session in FTII usually starts in August every year. More information and resource material for the FTII exam can be found on website BollywoodBilli.com (www. BollywoodBilli.com).
Contact details of FTII
Correspondence address for prospectus and submission of completed application form :
Controller of Examinations
Film & Television Institute of India
Law College Road,
Pune 411 004.
For queries related to Admission:
Phone: 020-25425656 (Direct line), 25431817 / Ext. 223
Fax: +91 20 25430416 / 3441
E-mail: tutorial_sec@ftiindia.com
Website : www.ftiindia.com
For queries related to Online Application:
E-mail:helpdesk@ftiindia.com
So what are you waiting for folks - if you have Bollywood dreams then FTII is the place for you. Film and Television Institute of India is the brand you would love to get associated with and put on your resume - very few have that privilege.
This article is written by Shravan Kumar - a noted content writer and who writes regularly on Bollywood and Television industry in India.
