Which is the best film school in kolkata?

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Film institutes in Kolkata are rare. However, the only state university-run film studies is conducted at iLEAD under the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT).

 

iLEAD, also known as the Institute of Leadership, Entrepreneurship And Development, is the only film school in the city of Kolkata that conducts a degree program on filmmaking under MAKAUT. After a decade of conducting undergraduate and post-graduate programs on media science, iLEAD ventured into the course of filmmaking.

 

It is one of the best institutions to study filmmaking in Kolkata as they not only devised the course as per the present industry standards but also have put to good use their decade-long experience of conducting the media science degree course.

 

Here are 10 reasons why iLEAD is one of the best film institutes in Kolkata –

 

1.      iLEAD is regarded as the 4^th best media school in India by KPMG

2.      Their filmmaking course is designed by industry professionals as per the current industry standards. Right from scripting to shooting and marketing of films, the course gives absolute practical training to students.

3.      Guerilla filmmaking is focused upon in the curriculum.

4.      The course structure also aims at producing method filmmakers out of students.

5.      Regular seminars or online webinars are conducted with distinguished filmmakers of the country to provide students a peak into various filmmaking nuances.

6.      iLEAD also has its own chroma studio to shoot. Also an animation studio and sound recording studio are there wherein students not only learn and work on their projects but they also get to intern if interested.

7.      The college also has amazing networking with the media industry owing to its decade-old alumni in the media industry. Students easily get to do internships and also work in various media organizations.

8.      iLEAD also provides opportunities to ‘Earn While You Learn’. The college helps students to work and earn while studying. This unique opportunity is provided only by iLEAD and it helps students to gain necessary skills.

9.      The faculty for the filmmaking course is also amazing. They provide hands down practical training to students. It’s not just theory, you learn everything while doing it.

10.  iLEAD is the only college in Kolkata having its own production house. If a student has an original idea or an engaging script, his or her project can get financed by the iLEAD production house as well. Also, they have their own web platform called ‘iLEAD TV’ wherein the students’ creations can be streamed live.

 

 

From latest software for sound mixing or editing to shooting with latest equipment, the course focuses on every aspect of filmmaking. Their course covers the platforms of television, films and also web series. Hence, if you are interested in film studies and want to learn filmmaking to suit the needs and the technology of the present industry, iLEAD is the best option for you in Kolkata.