AISFM

The Annapurna International School of Film and Media (AISFM) is located in Hyderabad and is run by the renowned Akkineni family. This school has been set up with a vision of giving back to the film industry by creating some of the finest filmmakers. The world of films today is big, every second person wants to be a part of it in some or the other way. It is not easy to make a mark in this highly competitive space with several budding filmmakers. You need to have a certain niche to your craft and guidance from experts that will show you the right way giving you the required the time and edge over others. A school where film is the only course taught makes it more enticing since the focus is set. The Akkineni family together over the years created the world’s best film school in Hyderabad. Their main goal is to be the most sought-after global media institution, to mentor talent and produce internationally recognized legends. The campus resides within a 22-acre film studio and the equi...

Want to make a career in film and media? What better way to do it than study a filmmaking course. As one of the top international school, AISFM offers its students a Master’s in Filmmaking in India . While studying at AISFM students learn important filmmaking skills and practice them in a professional working environment. They start with the basics of film and media like storytelling, photography, video, and audio literacy.  However, with all that said, just learning a course is not enough. There are some critical skills a filmmaker needs to have in order to produce some excellent work, such as: He/she should have a good eye for detail. Shots, frames, and locations these matter in making an impact on the audience. Hence, the filmmaker must get them right.  He/she must have good communication skills. Filmmaking is a creative process; your team needs to understand what you hope to portray through your film.  He/she needs to be a quick decision maker and problem so...

A film is much more than just a couple of actors narrating a script. There is a long and thought-out process that makes a great film. The idea, the script, the storyboards, the right cast and crew, the locations, the filming and finally the post-production. All these steps put together make a film. When enrolling in AISFM there are several courses you can choose from both graduate and post-graduate. The school offers Master’s programs in: Film and Media Advertising and Marketing These post-graduate courses come with the option of dual majors such as, direction + editing, direction + sound, direction + cinematography, direction + production. All these courses have specific specializations. Editing teaches students to weave together a great film from several shots taken during the filming stage. Prior to editing the film is still in fragments which makes it the editor’s job to decide the shot he wants to use, when, where and how. It is the editor’s work to decide the start...

With the increase in people pursuing a career in films there are a reasons why a film school is different. Students do not generally join a film school, owing to the internet and free videos, they also hesitate because film schools are expensive. But joining a film school definitely gives you an edge over the others. Film schools may function like any other school but it is still not considered a main stream field and so the work and the experience are entirely different than a normal university. At Annapurna International School of Film and Media, apart from the usual film courses, students are also offered a course in 3D Animation and VFX . We all love Disney movies, superhero movies and movies with special effects, these movies require a special skill to be made. The secret to becoming a successful animation/VFX professional has a lot to do with technology. Unlike making a normal film, animated and VFX movies involve a lot more imagination and understanding. Starting from the...

Filmmaking is a process that requires an eye for detail. A film school should ideally help you hone your skills and strive to make you the best at filmmaking. While every film school claims to provide its students with great infrastructure or faculty there are only a few that make it to the top of that list and the Annapurna International School of Film+ Media is one of them. While considering going to a film school there are several key features that students look at, faculty, infrastructure, cost, location, and job opportunities to name a few. AISFM gives its students all this and more. Run by the head of Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad, this school offers its students opportunities that will open several doors for their future. Being one of the only CILECT members, with a campus inside a film studio, AISFM has plenty to offer. Through their Master’s in Filmmaking course, students are given an opportunity to pursue a dual majors programme. With direction and screenwriting as c...

Filmmaking is an art, direction, photography, script writing, logistics, acting, and a lot more is involved in making a film other than imagination. One can be a good story teller but if the film does not posit the required message it often leaves the audience confused. A film is critiqued by everyone who watches it hence, the need to develop the right skills. The Annapurna International School of Film + Media gives you the opportunity and tools to learn the desired skills in a professional environment with great faculty members. The advantages of learning at AISFM are, face to face interactions with professors and peers, hands-on experience, initial connections in the film industry, and opportunities for work experience. All these make joining this film school the best option to give your career a head start. Another course that is making a fast paced career option is photography. AISFM offers a Bachelor’s in Photography and Digital Imaging and is ranked 88th on the list of B...