Film and Media Program

  India

Bombay (Mumbai)

Term: Throughout the year 
Dates: Available Feb to Nov each year

Description: Scholarships Available for February, March and April 2009. Email us for scholarship details and the application form.

ISAC's film and media program is a one of a kind program that is based in the heart of India's film industry popularly known as Bollywood.

The program is a great way to see the industry first hand through its professionals and work environments. The program emphasizes the inner workings and logistics of the film industry in Mumbai and incorporates meetings with film professionals, visits to film shoots, post production studios and hands on student project.

The program is for students of film and media, communication and for those with an interest in Indian cinema. Bollywood is the largest film industry in the world and unique in its sensibilities, presentation and cultural context.

Highlights: What do I do on the program?

- Informational lectures and meetings: Students have one-on-one meetings with directors, cameraman, scriptwriters, producers and actors. They get to interact with industry professionals in their own environment. This gives students an understanding of the processes and people involved in the making of a film, including production, direction, post production, finance, and distribution.

- Attend Shoots: Students spend a few days on a film set to get a behind-the-scenes view into the world of set designers, prop houses,
casting directors, production executives, action directors, stunt masters, make-up artistes, fashion designers, lighting men, spot boys, music directors and other cast and crew.

- Post Production: Students also visit post production studios to see editing, color correction, visual effects, audio post, background music and song recordings.

- Student Project:All students have to work on and submit a project. This project is designed in consultation with the Academic Director keeping in mind the students' individual interests and skills. The project usually takes a week to ten days to complete and ensures that the student is not merely a passive observer but an active participant. This project will deepen the students' learning and help them reflect on their 4 week experience  

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Qualifications: This program is open to all levels of students and individuals with an interest in film and media. Participants must be over 20 years of age, easy going, flexible, independent and willing to take the initiative to learn. Individual or groups of students can apply to the program.

Cost in US$: $2300 for 4 weeks

Experience Required: no

Participants Travel to India Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of 5

Scholarships are Available. ISAC offers partial scholarships twice a year. Please contact our office for scholarship application and deadlines.

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

India Study Abroad Center's Mission Statement: India Study Abroad Center (ISAC) offers a variety of experiential learning programs. These programs are designed with the particular student's interests in mind, allowing the participants to explore and learn about the country with special focus in their area of interest. We strive to ensure that our programs are most affordable to allow people from all walks of life to be able to participate. Our aim is to provide students with an unforgettable learning experience.

Year Founded: 2006