Programme Overview
The BA in Filmmaking at Atharva University is an immersive, 360* degree journey into the heart of cinema. Located in the filmmaking capital of India, this program transforms aspiring storytellers into industry ready professionals. We bridge the gap between creative vision and technical execution, covering the entire lifecycle of a film from the initial spark of a script to the final polish in the edit suite. Our students don’t just study film; they contribute to a living media ecosystem, culminating in the opportunity to showcase work on our proprietary OTT platform, Univista India.
Course duration – 3 Years
Last date to apply : To be announced
Programme Highlights
End to End Craft Mastery
Comprehensive training across screenwriting, direction, cinematography, and high end production management.
Integrated OTT Ecosystem
Gain the rare advantage of creating content for Univista India, providing a direct digital pipeline for student films, series, and documentaries to reach a global audience and understand how an OTT platform works, data management, analytics, scheduling, channeling and more.
IndustryStandard Infrastructure
Direct access to professional grade 4K / 6K cameras, advanced lighting rigs, sound stages, and postproduction suites.
Collaborative Studio Culture
A handson curriculum focused on producing a diverse portfolio, including short films, documentaries, TVCs, and digital web content with vertical format.
Creative Project Incubation
At Atharva, we believe a great idea should never be limited by its budget. The university fosters an ecosystem where outstanding student concepts can receive institutional production backing. By providing a platform that encourages creative risk taking and artistic autonomy, we empower our filmmakers to produce high caliber work that serves as a professional grade industry calling card.
RealWorld Internship Track
Robust internship placements with leading production studios, creative agencies, and media broadcasters to gain onset experience.
Career Opportunities
Our graduates are equipped to step into high-impact roles across Cinema, OTT, and Digital Media, including:
Creative Leadership & Narrative Vision | Visual Mastery & Technical Craft | Post-Production & Digital Innovation | Production, Business & New Media |
Film Director / Associate Director | Director of Photography (DoP) / Cinematographer | Film & Digital Video Editor | Executive & Creative Producer |
Assistant Director (Chief AD) / Director’s Assistant (DA) | Production Designer / Art Director | VFX Supervisor & Post-Production Manager | Media Entrepreneur / Studio Owner |
OTT Showrunner & Content Architect | Gaffer & Key Grip | Colorist / DI artist | Digital Content Strategist |
Screenwriter / Script Doctor | Location Manager | Sound Designer | OTT Distribution Specialist |
Continuity Supervisor (Script Supervisor) | Digital Imaging Technician (DIT) | Sync Sound Recordist | |
Mix & Mastering | |||
AI Film Maker / Generalist |
Programme Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Execute Studio-Grade Productions: Independently manage the complex creative and technical workflows of a professional film set.
- Narrative Innovation: Apply advanced storytelling structures to create compelling content tailored for both theatrical and digital distribution.
- Technical Sovereignty: Demonstrate expert command over the software and hardware utilized in the global film and media industry.
- Institutional Production Support: Benefit from an environment that fosters creative autonomy, where outstanding concepts may receive institutional backing and resource allocation to bring ambitious visions to life.
- Global Portfolio & Distribution: Graduate with a professional “Director’s Reel” and a body of work with the unique distinction of potential distribution through the Univista India network.
BA in Film Making (3 Years)
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