Industry: Fine Arts
What is Film Making?
Film making refers to the multi-step process by which a movie is made. Filmmaking involves numerous complex and discrete stages of production which include the story, idea/commission, screenwriting, casting, shooting, sound recording, pre-production, editing and screening the final film before the audience release. Filmmaking takes place in various different locations worldwide in an expansive range of social, economic and political contexts employing a variety of cinematic techniques and technology.
Job Description
- Responsibilities of a filmmaker include reading and interpreting scripts and deciding upon the narrative style
- Attending casting sessions and selecting actors
- Coordinating actors, costume designers, composers and choreographers to ensure a consistent creative execution
- Making decisions on budgeting, set locations, production schedule, marketing and release of the film
Eligibility and Courses
Class 12
Any stream (Commerce/Science/Humanities)
Under Graduate Courses
- B.A. (Hons.) in Film Making
- B.Sc. in Cinema
- B.P.A. in Film Making
- B.F.A. in Film Making
- Diploma in Film Making | Film & Television Production | Screenplay Writing | Cinematography | Direction | Editing|
- Sound Recording & Designing
Career Profiles
Top Institutes for Film Making courses
1. Ramesh Sippy Academy of Cinema and Entertainment (RSACE), Mumbai
Value for Money- 4.5/5
Bachelor Courses- B.A. in Multimedia-Screen Writing
Tenure- 3 years
Website: https://rsace.edu.in/
2. Whistling Woods International Institute of Film, Communication and Creative Arts, Mumbai
Value for Money- 4.3/5
Bachelor Courses- B.Sc./ B.A. in Film Making
Tenure- 3 years
Website: https://www.whistlingwoods.net/
3. SAGE University, Bhopal
Value for Money- 4.3/5
Bachelor Courses- BPA in Film Making – Computer Graphics/Live Action
Tenure- 3 years
Website: https://sageuniversity.edu.in/
4. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University (BAMU), Aurangabad
Value for Money- 3.8/5
Bachelor Courses- Diploma in TV Production and Basics in Film Making
Tenure- 1 year
Website: http://www.bamu.ac.in/
5. Asian Academy of Film and Television (AAFT), Noida
Value for Money- 3.4/5
Bachelor Courses- B.Sc. in Cinema + Diploma in Cinematography
Tenure- 3 years
Website: https://aaft.com/
Career Progression
Pay
Expert View
“You can be technically strong, and focus all your efforts on elements like casting, music, cinematography and sets, but they are all just add-ons. End of the day, filmmaking is really about how well you tell a story.”
— Vikramaditya Motwane,
Indian film director, producer and screenwriter
— Steven Spielberg,
Influential American film director, producer, and screenwriter
Also read: Career in Cinematography and Film Production