Film and Television Institute of India, Pune - Courses Offered List 2025

Introduction to Professional Sound Recording and Sound Design for Storytelling Course Announcement - The Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, announces a 5-day course titled 'Introduction to Professional Sound Recording and Sound Design for Storytelling (a Journey for Beginners)' scheduled from 13 to 17 October 2025. This course is designed for beginners and will cover the fundamentals of sound design and recording, including practical assignments and an overview of the entire workflow from pre-production to post-production. The course will take place at the TV Sound Department, FTII Main Campus, Pune. The course fee is Rs 5,000, and limited hostel accommodation is available for outstation participants at an additional cost. The last date to apply is 18 September 2025, and participants must be 18 years or older with at least an HSC qualification. For more details and to apply, visit the FTII website.

Basic Course on Writing for Short Film Fiction in Pune - The Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, under its ‘Centre For Open Learning (CFOL)’, announces the 'Basic Course on Writing for Short Film Fiction' from 18-22 August 2025 at Vijay Tendulkar Writer’s Academy, Rambaug Colony, Near Doordarshan Kendra, Kothrud, Pune. The course aims to enhance skills in writing for short films and will run daily from 10 am to 5 pm, with a lunch break from 1 pm to 2 pm. The course has a maximum capacity of 24 participants, with a minimum of 20 required for it to proceed. Participants must be 18 years or older, and the course fee is Rs 9,000, which is non-refundable. Limited hostel accommodation is available for outstation participants at an additional cost. For more details, please contact Mr. Milindkumar Joshi at FTII. (Event Date: 2025-08-18)

FTII and Maharashtra Film, Stage & Cultural Development Corporation Ltd. Sign MoU to Expand Film and Media Training - The Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, and the Maharashtra Film, Stage & Cultural Development Corporation Limited (MFSCDCL), Mumbai, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on July 21, 2025, to advance skill development in the film and media sectors across Maharashtra. This collaboration aims to conduct and promote short-term courses in filmmaking, television production, and allied technical fields, providing structured training and certification programs to talented content creators from across Maharashtra. The initiative is expected to unlock employment opportunities and promote Maharashtra’s iconic filming locations, particularly benefiting students from rural areas. The MoU was signed in the presence of key officials, including the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, and reflects a strategic effort to integrate FTII’s academic expertise with MFSCDCL’s infrastructure and outreach capabilities.