While many of the people who contact AISFM about filmmaking courses are already fully committed to jumping into the industry through a full-time program, many others are looking for something part-time: on weeknights or weekends.

Maybe you are working full-time, or already studying. Maybe you have other responsibilities that keep you busy throughout the week.

Our Practical Filmmaking course might be what you are looking for. Classes run Saturday and Sunday for 5 weekends (10 days total), and each student makes a short film from start to finish.

A common question (one you might be asking right now) is: “Is 10 days really enough to learn about filmmaking?”

The answer is no and yes.

No – this course will not teach you everything about filmmaking. No – this course will not prepare you to work on feature film and television productions. No – we don’t offer internships at the end of the course. No – you won’t shoot on 35mm film and use cranes and fancy lights.

Yes – the course will teach you how to make your own short films from start to finish. The objective of this course is to empower you with the basic knowledge that you require to commence your own journey of discovery in cinema.

You will learn how to write, pre-produce, shoot, edit and distribute your own short film.

Our intention is that you will take this knowledge and build on it, by continuing to make your own short films after the course completes, each time learning more about storytelling and film production.

One of the things that students love about this course, is that it gives you some experience in each aspect of film production. If you are currently studying or working full-time, but you are considering enrolling in one of our degree or master’s programs, you might be confused about which specialisation you should select. Cinematography or direction? Editing or sound? The Practical Filmmaking course gives you a taste of everything, so you can decide which flavour you will fill your plate with in the future!

So who enrolls in a course like this?

The last time that we ran this course, the students ranged from 20 up to 65 years of age. There were students, accountants, business owners, designers, engineers, and IT professionals. What did they all have in common? A love of film and a desire to learn how to make their own international-standard short films.

The course starts soon and admissions are about to close. If you would like more details, please call admissions on 040 4914 1234 or email info@isfm.edu.in.

Extra Details!

As lots of the comments have similar questions:

• The course starts Saturday March 17th.
• Admissions will close as soon as the intake is full
• Fee is Rs.30,000 + tax

 

 

It’s almost the end of January, so how is your new year resolution to “get into shape’ coming along?

Been hitting the gym? Starting taking the stairs instead of the lift?

Don’t worry – you are in good company. Most people give up on resolutions like this, because the solutions that they come up with are not FUN.

Lets face it – if you enjoyed going to the gym, you would already be going.

We have a solution for you that is amazingly fun… AND gets you into amazing shape!!!

Zumba

Zumba is the global fitness craze that combines latin inspired music with easy-to-learn dance moves. The classes are also known as ‘fitness parties’ because of the awesome party atmosphere that you find in the classes. Internationally, Zumba even has nightclub nights and concerts with star performers.

Here is the best bit though – a Zumba class lets you burn 500-900 calories per class.

To help Hyderabad get into great shape in 2012, AISFM is launching Zumba classes at our campus inside Annapurna Studios, Banjara Hills. The classes will be held in our stunning new dance and acting studio.

Classes start from next month. We’ll be beginning with classes from 6:30 – 7:30pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday. No prior dance or fitness experience is necessary – each participant can perform at their own level.

To register for the free trial class (so you know whether Zumba is right for you) just click on the link here:

We are starting with limited places in the class, to ensure personal attention from the instructor, and registrations are first come-first served. Once this batch is full, there might not be openings for a couple of months.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

(P.S. as always, you can call us on 040 4914 1234 for more details)

Our first Acting for Film, TV & Theatre course launched at the end of October.
The students have dived into their coursework of acting drills, fitness, voice and dance, coupled with guest lectures from leading actors and directors.

After the first week, here is what acting student Lukesh Kotti had to say: “I can confidently say that AISFM is the best school for all the aspiring actors. The way the faculty train the students with their best techniques is better than any other school. As an AISFM student, I am enjoying each and every moment in the class….”

The next intake for the acting course will begin early 2012. Stay tuned for more details!

We are very excited to announce that admissions are open for our first post-graduate course.

 This course, the PG Program in Filmmaking, is available in two formats. First, we are offering an intensive ten-month course, in which classes run Monday – Friday for eight months, and students then undertake a two-month internship with a production house or TV channel.

Alternatively, for students who are working or studying full-time, we are offering an executive, part-time program. Students will attend class for two weeknights and a half–day on Sundays each week for fourteen months.

The course covers all core aspects of filmmaking, including directing, writing, editing and cinematography. To allow students to work and learn at their own pace, each student will receive a Macbook Pro, already loaded with filmmaking software.