
Our industry-oriented course curriculum is a unique hybrid of theoretical and practical aspects that ensures a collaborative learning process through interactive sessions with film industry experts, and hands-on experience of practicing the craft on a regular basis.
Our students also undergo rigorous study in several co-curricular studies like Film Appreciation, International Art Literature Culture, Production Design & Music.
Degree courses in Filmmaking, accredited by the distinguished Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS).
Department Overview

Ashwini Kaul
Head of Department
Cinematography

Krishhnamurthy
Faculty

Chandrashekar Iyer
Faculty

Manoj Peter
Faculty

Venkatesh Pilla
Faculty

Raman Iyer
Faculty

Abhijit Mazumdar
Head of Department
Direction

Paresh Kamdar
Faculty

Sahil Gada
Faculty

Sudipto Acharyya
Faculty | Head of Affiliations & Academics, Short Course Unit

Vedanti Chandrakant Dani
Faculty

Sharad Raj
Faculty

Prashant Naik
Head of Department
Editing

Vivian Pimenta
Faculty

Ashif Ahmed
Faculty

Rajesh Parmar
Visiting Faculty

Rabiya Nazki
Head of Department
Producing

Rahul Puri
Director – Academics

Sumant Abhyankar
Faculty

Anuj Gulati
Faculty

Jasraj Padhye
Visiting Faculty

Sagar Malkar
Visiting Faculty

Sukruth Sudhakar
Visiting Faculty

Vishnu Tenkayala
Visiting Faculty

Vineeja Suresh
Visiting Faculty

Mrinalini Tiwari
Visiting Faculty

Shraddha Thorat
Visiting Faculty

Rashmi Alag
Visiting Faculty

Medha Khanna
Visiting Faculty

Abha Talesara
Visiting Faculty

Nilakshi Sengupta
Visiting Faculty

Yugshrestha Karpatne
Visiting Faculty

Anupama Bose
Visiting Faculty

Sabyasachi Bose
Head of Department
Production Design

Rohit Kumar
Faculty

Santosh Raut
Faculty

Anjum Rajabali
Head of Department
Screenwriting

Ashwini Malik
Faculty

Vikas Sharma
Faculty

Deepanjjan Roy
Faculty

Dinkar Sharma
Faculty

Rakesh Ranjan
Head of Department
Sound Recording & Design

Sudipta Basu
Faculty

Bhaskar Roy
Faculty

Tanmoy Basu
Faculty

Shashank Sahu
Adjunct Faculty

Salim Arif
Head of Department
Culture Studies

Kshitiz Sharma
Head of Department – VFX

Avik Chakraborty
Faculty

Vijay Sawant
Faculty

Chaitanya Chinchlikar
Head of the Department

Vivek Kandasamy
Faculty & Creative Technologist

Sumedh Sawant
Creative Technologist

Karan Taley
VFX Supervisor

Rushikesh Hande
Lab Technical Associate

Rohit Boonlia
Project Coordinator

Deep Kumar Borude
Production and Research Assistant
Alumni Speak

Abhishek Jain
Founder, CineMan Productions Limited

Chahat Sawant
Celebrity Manager, CAA KWAN

Vinay Jogi
Production Assistant, Dharma Productions
FAQs
What are the different programmes offered at the WWI School of Filmmaking?
The WWI School of Filmmaking offers 4 different types of filmmaking courses: BSc in Filmmaking, MA in Filmmaking with Specialisations, MA in Screenwriting, and Diploma in Screenwriting, we provide a comprehensive curriculum for anyone who wants to be part of this industry.
Do I need any filmmaking experience to enrol at the WWI School of Filmmaking?
No, you don’t need to have filmmaking experience to enrol at the WWI School of Filmmaking.
What accreditation does the WWI School of Filmmaking have?
Whistling Woods International is approved by UGC, and recognised by AICTE. Furthermore, all programmes offered are under an agreement with Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS).
Are student loans available for the filmmaking course?
Yes. there are student loans available for fee payment through Financepeer. 6-month EMI option available at low interest and 0 cost. For more information contact 8875718106 or 9653412566.
What is the application procedure for the filmmaking programmes?
You can apply online at Whistling Woods International. There is a Rs. 3500/- application fee followed by an entrance exam. The entrance exam consists of a General Aptitude Test, Creative Ability Test, Statement of Purpose, and a Personal Interview.
What is the duration of the different filmmaking programmes at WWI?
- BSc in Filmmaking | 3 Years
The undergraduate programme is designed to provide aspirant filmmakers with a solid foundation in filmmaking, as well as inculcate in them a deeper understanding of the world around them.
- MA in Screenwriting | 2 Years
The objective of this 2-year, 4-semester course is to help create professional screenwriters. They will develop writing skills that will help them write for a wide range of themes and plots, for cinema as well as for OTT platforms.
- MA in Filmmaking with Specialisations | 2 Years
The programme starts with a foundation course, which immerses students in the craft of filmmaking. Students go on to acquire filmmaking degrees with a specialisation in their specific areas of talent.
- Diploma in Screenwriting | 1 Year
The programme prepares students to become professional screenwriters with a deep understanding of the craft. It empowers them to write on a range of topics in varied genres for Indian as well as international cinema.
Why is WWI considered to be the best film institute in India?
Whistling Woods International is one of the best film institutes in India. We have a proven track record with over 3700+ of our alumni thriving in the media and entertainment industry. Our 5.5-acre campus is located in Mumbai’s Film City with a unique and enthralling environment for growth for all aspirants. Our curriculum, faculty, workshops & masterclasses, internship opportunities and hands-on experience etc., are all part of a concoction of a nurturing environment we promise to deliver.