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
“Filmmaking is all about appreciating the talents of the people you surround yourself with and knowing you could never have made any of these films by yourself.”
— Steven Spielberg,
Influential American film director, producer, and screenwriter
Also read: Career in Cinematography and Film Production
