Information about Career in Film & Television, job prospects and remuneration in india
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Film & Television
Industry overview:

 

Light ! Sound ! Camera ! Action !

  “Are you enterprising?”
 
  “Can you act?”
 
 “Do you have a wonderful voice?”
 
 “Do you own an attractive look, a good physique and a pleasing personality?”
 
If you have any of these qualities, what are you waiting for? Come on, Television and Film industries are offering the most exciting opportunities for people like you. Don’t think twice, just decide. It offers a plethora of opportunities, if you are ready to slog day and night. It gives money, fame and a glamorous lifestyle. This industry is a blend of creativity and technicality not only for entertainment and information, but also for communication TV and film making, involving teamwork, acting, directing, producing, script writing, cinematography, sound recording, visual mixing, editing etc.
Eligibility:

As there is no fixed educational eligibility but having a good academic and educational background is always an advantage. If you check the educational background of many celebrities you will find that they have pretty good academic record. The basic eligibility for technical course is 10+2. For other courses it is graduation. There might be aptitude tests and interviews to assess the candidates’ talents.

Job Prospects & Remuneration:

 The television and film industry is booming-profits, market and viewerships are swelling. There is tremendous activity being witnessed in this sector in terms of expansion and entry of national and international channels and film producers triggering the expansion of the sector. .With plethora of programmes and movies on the floor an explosion of jobs requirement, both behind and off the camera, is realized. Revolution in the industry is something that the country simply cannot ignore.

The field of TV and Film making is highly competitive having a lot of scope for employment opportunities specially in India which releases a large number of films every year and programmes in TV channels. One can find employment with Film Studios, Production Companies, Advertising agencies as a visual mixer, Director, Floor Manager, Script Writer, Editor, Videotape Editor, Music Composer, Camera person, Soundman, Researcher, Lighting Crews, Assistants etc. The money and work with this industry is truly phenomenal. Once a person has been able to prove himself/herself there is no limit to amount he/she can earn. However, earnings in this industry depends on education and experience, type of work , and duration of employment. Salaries for directors vary widely. Producers get a percentage of show’s earnings.
Institutes & Universities:

Some of the Institutes offering courses related to Film and Television Industry are: ---

 
1. J. Kidwai Mass Communication Research Centre (MCRC) Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar , New Delhi 110025 website: www.jmi.nic.in
 
2. Asian Academy of Film & Television , Marwah Studio Complex , Film City Noida, U.P. Website : www.aaft.com
 
3. Indian Institute of Mass Communication , Aruna Asaf Ali Marg , JNU New Campus , New Delhi 110067 Website : www.iimc.nic.in
 
4. Film & Television Institute of India Law College Road , Pune – 411004 Maharashtra, Website : www.ftiindia.com  
 
5. Satayajit Ray Film & Television Institute , E.M. Bye pass Road , Garia , Kolkata 700094 West Bengal
 
6. Film & Television Institute of Tamil Nadu CIT Campus Chennai 600013 Tamil Nadu


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