Kick-start your career in filmmaking: All you need to know

If you are someone who is aspiring to make their career in the film industry then there are certain basics one should always be aware of. One should remember that the job prospects are high but don’t come easily and one has to stick to fighting for it. A degree or a certificate will not be for getting the job but one must have some working experience on field as well. It’s an utterly competitive industry where you have to make a mark for yourself otherwise you will be pushed away for no good. On the other hand, if you make a successful path for yourself, there is no one stopping you to reach heights!

Education and Eligibility

As we mentioned, a degree or certificate is to learn the basic theory of the whole working procedure. At least a graduation degree is must for jobs higher than a basic technical work. One can also opt for the different diploma courses. Some of the courses are certificate course in film direction, production, direction, cinematography and editing, diploma courses in audio or video, screenplay writing, cinematography, film-processing etc. Some other courses are post-graduate courses Film studies, Theatre Arts etc.

Film Making Institutes in India

• Film And Television Institute Of India (FTII), Pune
• Satyajit Ray Films And Television Institute, Kolkata
• Jamia Milla Islamia: A. J. Kidwai Mass Communication Research Centre
• Center For Research In Art Of Film And Television (CRAFT), Delhi
• L V Prasad Film And TV Academy, Chennai
• Whistling Woods International, Mumbai
• National Institute Of Design, Ahmedabad
• Digital Academy The Film School, Mumbai

Employment Opportunities

The nature of jobs in this industry is very different from that of the other sectors. One can opt for film studios, production houses, advertising firms, and other departments in governments. The different types of jobs one can opt for are:

Film direction is one of the most creative jobs and to direct a film properly is to present a piece of creative and informative matter to the audience. Apart from the main director there is an Assistant Director or First Assistant Director, Location Manager, Art Director, Set Designer, Cinematographer or Director of Photography.

In terms of production, there is the main Producer then there is an Associate Producer, Production Manager, Production Assistant, Postproduction Supervisor and a Line Producer. Apart from these there is a camera operator, a dolly grip, key grip, gaffer, best boy, production sound mixer, boom operator, foley artist, an editor, etc.

The editor’s job is in terms of post production since they are responsible for cutting, editing and fixing all the errors that are in a film. They handle the post production department and set the complete film in order.

Salary Packages

The earning range of people working in this industry depends on the level and experience they are working with. However, the packages are hefty enough when compared otherwise.

This gives you an overall image of the total industry situation when assessed in terms of a career making one.