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Legendary Indian Directors Every Film Student Must Study
Cinema is not just about storytelling—it is about vision, innovation, and the ability to translate personal expression into a universal language. In India, a country with one of the most diverse cinematic cultures in the world, legendary directors have not only defined genres and aesthetics but also shaped national identity, challenged social norms, and influenced filmmakers across generations.
Kartik Dutta
Jul 154 min read


The Ultimate Guide to Film Schools in India: Which One Is Right for You?
Let’s explore the top institutions, what they offer, how they differ, and how to find the right fit.
Kartik Dutta
Jul 144 min read


Film Editing 101: Tools, Techniques & Top Indian Editors to Follow
As digital platforms expand and Indian cinema embraces a wider range of storytelling formats, the demand for skilled editors has increased across films, web series, documentaries, and branded content. Whether you're a student, an aspiring filmmaker, or someone exploring a creative career path, understanding the basics of editing is a vital step.
Kartik Dutta
Jul 145 min read


How to Become a Cinematographer in India: Skills, Courses & Career Path
As the Indian film industry grows across theatrical, OTT, and digital spaces, demand for skilled cinematographers has never been higher.
Kartik Dutta
Jul 145 min read


Who is a Film Editor? - Career Guide
A Film Editor is responsible for giving face and shape to the visuals in the director's mind and thus constitutes as an extremely...

Kriti Agarwal
Sep 2, 20218 min read


How an Actor turns into a Director: Deepak Tijori shares his Journey
An Actor with 59 credits and a Director with Nine credits and a Producer with 5 credits, Deepak Tijori enters a conversation at Diorama...

Kriti Agarwal
Aug 21, 20211 min read


Advertising aka Cinema of the Sellers: Storytelling in 30 Seconds
Making Advertising Films involves the same in-depth planning and pre-production as a Feature Film. Writer, Director and Advertising Guru,...

Kriti Agarwal
Aug 12, 20211 min read


Masterclass: Costume Design for Films by Anna Singh
From Shahrukh Khan's 'Koyla' to 'Golmaal Unlimited' to Dhoom 2, she has dressed up Film Stars. With an eye on detail and an experience of...

Kriti Agarwal
Aug 7, 20211 min read


Screenwriting Masterclass by Abbas Tyrewala - Indian Screenwriter, Director, Lyricist
'Maqbool' to 'Munnabhai MBBS' to 'Main Hoon Na', 'Bang Bang' and 'War', he has written all. Iconic Screenwriter Abbas Tyrewala talks...

Kriti Agarwal
Jul 8, 20211 min read


Who is a Line Producer? – Career Guide
A line producer is pivotal to any film project. They handle the day-to-day operations and activities right from the pre-production stage....

Kriti Agarwal
Jul 2, 202113 min read


Write and Sell your Screenplay to Hollywood!
Stage 32 is a platform founded by Screenwriter, Richard Botto. It is engaged in helping filmmakers overcome challenges like finding work,...

Kriti Agarwal
Jun 24, 20211 min read


Creating Mind-Blowing Thrillers - Sriram Raghavan, Director (Andhadhun, Badlapur, Raman Raghav)
His film 'Andhadhun' last year had the audience in awe and admiration for his directorial craft. In this intimate conversation with Manoj...

Kriti Agarwal
Jun 12, 20211 min read


Creating Bandish Bandits: Why This Amazon Series Got Success
'Bandish Bandits' an immensely popular Web Series on Prime Video has single-handedly revived the interest of young Indians in Indian...

Kriti Agarwal
May 8, 20211 min read


Manoj Bajpayee's Method of Interpreting Characters
Having worked across Hindi, Tamil, Telugu Cinema as well as Theatre, Manoj Bajpayee is the recipient of several accolades that include...

Kriti Agarwal
May 7, 20211 min read


Actors too Look for Good Scripts: Vinay Pathak
From a small town in Bhojpur, Bihar to the tinsel town, Mumbai, it has been quite a journey for Actor Vinay Pathak. In this Interview,...

Kriti Agarwal
Apr 14, 20211 min read


Finding the Right Actors is always a challenge - Mukesh Chabbra, Director & Casting Director
Casting is often looked down upon but is an essential part of filmmaking. No film big or small can escape this process but casting has a met
Indian Film Institute
Mar 2, 20211 min read


What it takes to become an Actor: Career Guide
An actor is a person who portrays the hard work of every single person behind the camera on screen. An actor gives life to a character by...
Divya Sharma
Sep 16, 20203 min read


Cinematographer - Career Guide
The cinematographer is the person who is responsible for getting the film on-screen visually from papers.
Divya Sharma
Sep 9, 20202 min read


Art Director - Career Guide
An Art Director is the person with an highly creative and imaginative team.The art director creates the look and feel of the project.
Divya Sharma
Aug 29, 20202 min read


Importance of a Script Writer - Career Guide
Script Writer or Screen Writer is a person who writes Scripts of the films.
Divya Sharma
Aug 26, 20203 min read
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