Whistling Woods International Mumbai collaborates with the University of the Arts London

Whistling Woods International (WWI) conducted a five-day Screenwriting Workshop in collaboration with the Screenwriters Association (SWA). Renowned screenwriter Anjum Rajabali, Head of Screenwriting, WWI, led the session. The programme, which took place in a hybrid format to promote participation from throughout India, ran from January 31 to February 4, 2024, and gave participants priceless knowledge and resources to start their storytelling adventures. Participants engaged in a dynamic five-day workshop with a range of screenwriting elements, including character development, story construction, and conversation nuances. In addition to highlighting the workshop's dedication to fostering creativity and teamwork, WWI Founder and Chairman Subhash Ghai said, “Crafting compelling stories requires a deep understanding of human psychology and a relentless pursuit of authenticity.” Every year, the five-day Screenwriting Workshop served as a celebration of the persistent spirit of innovation and teamwork, fostering the next generation of storytellers.

Whistling Woods International Virtual Academy, a premier e-learning platform, and The Designer's Class has entered into an academic partnership to offer 20+ tailored, specialised programmes. These one-of-its-kind programmes will cater to various evolving needs in the field of design.  

WWI VA is a pioneering platform that imparts video-based programmes across multiple areas of film, media, and creative arts. Whistling Woods International Virtual Academy will now expand the range of its offerings through specialised design courses by The Designer's Class. This initiative will enable the platform to provide top-class education remotely and globally.

The high-quality courses will feature academic thinkers in a pre-recorded format coupled with engaging workbooks, demos and quizzes. It will further bring together industry leaders, such as Masaba Gupta, Gauri Khan, Joseph Radhik, and others. The courses include:

• Advanced Certificate Programme in Series Writing
• Certificate Programme in Filmmaking
• The Fashion Design Programme
• The Interior Design Programme
• The Jewellery Design and Business Programme
• The Make-up and Styling Programme 
• The Photography Programme
• The Wedding Décor Programme

The third edition of the ‘Masterclass Marathon’ featuring leaders in the media and entertainment industry was held at the 4-day summit at Whistling Woods International School of Media Communication & Management. Chandana Singh, Clayton Murzello, Abhinav Srivastava, and Thomas Dsouza were among the guests from the media and entertainment sector who gathered for the third ‘Masterclass Marathon’ at the WWI School of Media Communication & Management. 

During the summit, specialists from a variety of fields shared their insights on multiplex programming, public relations, sports journalism, and neurodiversity with the students of Whistling Woods International. A session led by Thomas Dsouza, Senior Vice President of Content Programming at PVR Inox, kicked off the masterclass marathon. He clarified the complexities of content programming by having a lengthy debate about 'The Evolution of Multiplex Programming,' consumer behaviour, and its effect on cinema.

The CEO of Madison Public Relations, Abhinav Srivastava, attended the event on the second day at Whistling Woods International campus. He started a discussion on the topic ‘Integrated Approach to Public Relations.’ According to him, the sector has a promising future because it is developing as a result of expanding marketing fields. The Group Sports Editor of Midday, Clayton Murzello, presented his opinions on 'The Changing Scenario in Sports Journalism in the Digital Age' the day after. When discussing the future of podcasts, he said that it's educational to learn more about the activity, the person hosting the podcast, and the fraternity as a whole. The final session on day four was titled 'Neurodiversity & Creating Inclusive Spaces' featuring Chandana Singh, the founder and consultant of Advocacy for Dyslexia.

On November 2023 in Mumbai, Whistling Woods International paved its path to be recognised as an institute, which offers progressive pedagogy. To match the evolving needs in the domain of education, WWI has entered into an academic partnership with Pace University, New York. It is yet another step towards furthering its agenda of providing students with exceptional global opportunities to enhance their knowledge, skill sets and outcomes. 

Speaking about the partnership, Rahul Puri, Head of Academics, WWI said, “We have always believed that collaboration is the key to development. We are delighted to partner with PACE University and as academic partners, we will facilitate student exchange, faculty collaboration and study abroad programmes. This will enable our students access to technical knowledge, on a global level, to elevate their careers".

Speaking about the alliance Marvin Krislov, President of Pace University, said, “We are excited to collaborate with Whistling Woods International as an Academic Partner. This partnership will give students access to the many opportunities available in the fields of filmmaking, production, business, analytics, and communication in both New York and Mumbai. Pace University has a long tradition of providing hands-on education that prepares our graduates for great careers, and we are confident this partnership will offer countless opportunities for arts and entertainment creation and management to students from both our institutions.”

With over 14+ international partnerships and affiliations with renowned global universities, WWI has always created opportunities to nurture the students to understand the work and culture across the globe. WWI undergraduates looking to pursue their master's degree can choose to enrol for any one of the following courses offered at Pace University:

1. MS in Arts and Entertainment Management
2. MS in Marketing Analytics (STEM: 3-year post-program training)
3. MA in Psychology
4. MS in Social Media and Mobile Marketing Strategies (STEM: 3-year post-program training) 
5. MA in Media and Communication Arts

This academic partnership is expected to bring diverse learning and career opportunities to students from both institutes. Whistling Woods International students enrolling for a semester abroad programme will also experience campus life and the university culture across countries, aimed for their overall professional development.

Whistling Woods International or WWI, committed to the ideology of providing global knowledge to aspirants and students, has partnered with the University of the Arts London (UAL) to initiate various ventures such as student exchange programmes, academic cooperation, and other collaborative activities to strengthen the relationship between the two institutions. For the past 16 years, WWI has been a pioneer in the film, communication, and creative arts education industries and this cooperation adds another feather to their multi-pronged hat.

Regarding the partnership, Rahul Puri, Head of Academics, WWI, said, “We have always believed that collaboration is the key to development. We are delighted to partner with University of the Arts London (UAL) and firmly believe that this association will lead to international benefits from an educational and intellectual perspective. This will give our students access to knowledge on a global level, enabling them to elevate their careers.”

Academic affiliations like these will enable students of both institutions to learn about work and culture worldwide, allowing them to enhance their skills and knowledge. This will facilitate the development of diverse programmes, the exchange of research and expertise, and collaborative or joint research projects.

Roni Brown, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Education at the University of the Arts London (UAL), said, “We at UAL are delighted to be partnering with Whistling Woods International, a respected international provider of film, communication, and creative arts education. The partnership will enable greater collaboration between our institutions, with opportunities for joint student projects and innovative research programmes. We look forward to working with Whistling Woods International – learning and sharing from each other to ensure that UAL continues to offer the very best in creative education with a truly global reach.” 

This partnership complements WWI's existing global educational expansion. WWI has collaborated with 14+ worldwide institutions of excellence across the US, UK, Europe, and Australia, among others. WWI has collaborated with colleges such as the University of Bradford, DePaul University, Syracuse University, and the Chapman University of California. Among the key benefits of worldwide collaboration are joint film projects, active international study groups, student and teacher exchanges, and short-term courses.

Whistling Woods International and University of the Arts London (UAL) have partnered to launch a number of initiatives like student exchange programmes, academic cooperation, and other collaborative activities to strengthen the relationship between the two institutions. Both organisations are committed to the philosophy of providing aspirants and students with access to global knowledge. For the past 16 years, WWI has led the way in the fields of film, communication, and creative arts education, and this partnership is yet another feather in their already impressive cap.

Rahul Puri, Head of Academics at WWI, when speaking about partnership, said, “We have always believed that collaboration is the key to development. We are delighted to partner with University of the Arts London (UAL) and firmly believe that this association will lead to international benefits from an educational and intellectual perspective. This will give our students access to knowledge, on a global level, enabling them to elevate their careers.”

Academic partnerships like this one will advance the WWI students' knowledge of the world of business and culture while honing their talents and expertise. This will make it easier to build different programmes, share research and information, and work on cooperative or joint research projects.

Roni Brown, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Education at University of the Arts London (UAL), said, “We at UAL are delighted to be partnering with Whistling Woods International, a respected international provider of film, communication, and creative arts education. The partnership will enable greater collaboration between our institutions, with opportunities for joint student projects and innovative research programmes. We look forward to working with Whistling Woods International – learning and sharing from each other to ensure that UAL continues to offer the very best in creative education with a truly global reach.” 

The global educational growth of WWI is supplemented by this alliance. WWI has cooperated with more than 14 world-class universities in the US, the UK, Europe, and Australia, among other places. The University of Bradford, DePaul University, Syracuse University, and Chapman University of California are a few of the universities that WWI has collaborated with. Some of the major benefits from the international cooperation are joint film projects, active international study groups, professor and student exchanges, and short-term courses.

Whistling Woods International Mumbai, or WWI, hosted its annual event "Celebrate Cinema 2022". The event was on September 23 and 24, 2022, at Filmcity Complex, Goregaon. The theme for the event was - 'Celebrating Cinema, Celebrating 75 Years of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav through the Journey of Indian Cinema'. This year's event edition focused on portraying patriotism in Indian Cinema and how it unites the nation's audience.

Over the course of three days, on September 22, 23, and 24, 2022, the platform provided insights into the artistic, technical, and commercial facets of the media and entertainment sector.

The cast of the classic film Karma attended the opening ceremony, followed by a panel discussion with Subhash Ghai, Jackie Shroff, Poonam Dhillon, Naseeruddin Shah, and Anjum Rajabali. The team highlighted the value of patriotic fervor and how it should be instilled in pupils during their earliest years of education while reflecting on their career paths and remembering their happy times filming the movie.

Team Shershaah attended the big fest for a masterclass. They were grateful for the initiative to celebrate cinema that allows anyone to experience, discover, and fall in love with the fantastical world of movies.

In addition, WWI held 50+ specially curated workshops on topics like production design, virtual reality, character design, animation, theatre games, influencer marketing, makeup, mobile filmmaking, styling, and more to give attendees a glimpse into the media and entertainment industry's backstage operations.

Subhash Ghai was present at the Celebrate Cinema 2022 closing ceremony, which featured singer, songwriter, and performer Sukhwinder Singh. Live performances by WWI School of Music students also contributed to the celebration. All those in attendance exited with hearts full of happiness, memories, and tremendous learnings as this year's Celebrate Cinema event came to an end.

Whistling Woods International Mumbai, or WWI, is organising its annual event, “Celebrate Cinema 2022,” for anyone who wants to experience the processes related to film and media. The event is to be held on September 23 and 24, 2022, at Filmcity Complex, Goregaon. 

This year, Celebrate Cinema 2022 is the 10th edition of the event. Whistling Woods International Celebrate Cinema 2022 offers insights into the industry's artistic, technical and commercial aspects. The event's entry fee is Rs 150 for one day and Rs 300 for two days. 

Whistling Woods International Celebrate Cinema 2022 is bliss for film lovers and enthusiasts. The attendees can experience celebrity panel discussions and visiting faculty bodies. The event will experience the presence of some noted celebrities such as Sidharth Malhotra, Jackie Shroff, Naseeruddin Shah, Radhika Apte, Aneez Bazmee, Sukhwinder Singh, Poonam Dhillon, Pavel Gulati, Aahana Kumra and many more. 

VFX Compositing, Voiceover, Stop Motion Animation, Basics of Photography (Composition), Comic Book Design, Character Design 2D + Animation, Travel Photography, VFX Compositing, Theatre Games, Audition Techniques, TV Broadcasting, Lensing, Lighting, Film Editing, Color Grading, Game Design, Mobile Filmmaking, Guitar, Hair and Makeup, Flute, Food Photography, and other exciting workshops can be seen at the Whistling Woods International Mumbai event.

Every year on September 10, the world observes ‘World Suicide Prevention Day’. Hundreds of events and campaigns are organised globally by the ‘International Association for Suicide Prevention’, with the support of WHO (World Health Organization) one of such events was organised by Whistling Woods International. 
 

The primary goal of commemorating the day is to raise public awareness and remove the stigma associated with suicides, while also teaching people to recognise the warning signs of a suicidal person, were some of the critical components of the Whistling Woods International awareness campaign. Furthermore, the general awareness campaign is part of how to respond quickly if a suicidal person is spotted.
 

Whistling Woods International, in collaboration with Mpower, planned a specially curated street play experience to raise awareness about suicide prevention on 'World Suicide Prevention Day.' Whistling Woods International students delivered a powerful performance at Churchgate Station, emphasising the link between mental health and the tragic act of suicide.

The scripted play, written and performed by Whistling Woods International students, highlighted the various aspects of suicide, its prevention, and its subsequent impact on youth. The play's goal was to normalise mental health issues, raise awareness about the value of human life, and provide assistance to those in need.
 

Ms Meghna Ghai Puri, Whistling Woods International President, stated, "Our association with Mpower is a conscious step towards bringing a positive change in the way mental health and well-being are perceived. The stigma around mental health will only diminish with consistent and conscientious efforts to raise awareness. Through this association, we hope to promote honest conversations around mental health and well-being through a series of plays curated by Whistling Woods International. We aim to do our bit in creating an ecosystem, where people don't hesitate to seek help for leading a life full of positive self-worth."

Whistling Woods International (WWI) Mumbai has partnered with the University of Arts (UAL), London. The partnership will initiate ventures like student exchange programmes, academic corporations and numerous other collaborative activities. This is another milestone for WWI Mumbai which has been in the film and education industry for 16 years. Further, it extends the college's ideology to bring global knowledge to India.

Sharing his view on the partnership, WWI Mumbai Head of Academics, Rahul Puri said, ‘we believe that collaboration is the pathway to development. We are happy to collaborate with the University of Arts, London and are assured that this partnership will offer international benefits from an intellectual and educational perspective. This collaboration will provide our students with exposure to global level technical knowledge that will help them in evaluating their careers.’

The University of Arts, London’s Deputy Vice Chancellor for Education, Roni Brown said, ‘we are elated to partner with Whistling Woods International Mumbai, a respected and prominent provider of film, creative arts and communication education globally. This partnership will result in significant collaboration between both institutions and allow joint student innovations and projects. We are looking forward to working with Whistling Woods International Mumbai, sharing knowledge and learning from each other to ensure UAL continues to provide the very best creative education to students at the global level.’

This partnership will allow students across borders to better understand each other's work and culture. Better understanding will sharpen their skills and develop expertise. The partnership will also open pathways for programme development, research and knowledge exchange and joint research projects in the future.

WWI Mumbai partnership with the University of Arts, London is an expansion of its global partnership. The institute has collaboration with more than 14 institutions/universities across the US, Europe, Australia etc. A few of the notable global partners of Whistling Woods International Mumbai are the University of Bradford, DePaul University, Syracuse University, Chapman University of California etc.

These global partnerships have allowed WWI Mumbai to work on joint film projects, student and faculty exchanges, active participation in international study groups, short-term courses for students etc. 

Whistling Woods International (WWI) organised the COVID-19 vaccination drive in partnership with KokilabenDhirubhai Ambani Hospital. The vaccination drive was organised for all the staff, faculty, and students, and the dependants of the institute and its holding company, Mukta Arts Ltd. The drive was held at the WWI campus.

 The vaccination drive was also extended to accommodate the employees of all the external agencies, who extend their service to the institute. The purpose of this vaccination drive is to ensure every member and their dependents of the WWI & Mukta family are vaccinated at the earliest.

Meghna Ghai Puri, President of, WWI informed that all mandatory precautions and guidelines laid by the government were followed during the vaccination drive. Also, throughout the pandemic, the institute has been regularly conducting free testing and diagnosis for all its students, staff or faculty visiting the campus, as and when needed.