The growth in the Media & Entertainment sector, expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.5% in the next five years (FICCI-KPMG Report 2009), has already prompted working professionals from companies like Nortel, Barclays, Kotak Mahindra, GE Money, Bank Of America to make Films and Media their New career choice at WWI. The growth and employment opportunities, this industry offers becomes a natural choice for professionals in these troubled times where other industries such as Banking and IT are facing the effects of the economic downturn.
To provide talent to this burgeoning sector, Whistling Woods International offers practical training which is comparable to the best in the world. The teaching methodology is in line with industry trends and students work on live projects under the guidance of acclaimed filmmakers. Says John Lee Jr.-Dean, WWI, "Globalization is creating new markets for the Indian Film Industry therefore it's a good time to study, especially for those who want to make a career in film and entertainment."
Whistling Woods is also highly committed ensuring, that its students move out of the school into highly creative and rewarding areas of employment in both - India and overseas. The school has tied up with some of the best names in the industry for placements: Mirchi Movies, Mukta Arts, Paprikaas, , SIC , Red Chillies , Fox Films, Endemol, Balaji, Rajkamal Films ,Dharma Productions , BR Films, Viacom, Network 18, Adlabs Media etc. The next intake for the 2 year programme is July 2009 and it will definitely be a class of 'Professionals.' |