Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute

Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute, Kolkata the premiere centre of cinematic learning
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Government of India established Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute in 1995 as an autonomous academic institution under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.The Institute was subsequently registered under the West Bengal Societies Registration Act, 1961. Located at Kolkata and named after the legendary film maestro Satyajit Ray, the Institute, the second of its kind in the country, is

a National Centre offering post-graduate diploma courses in Film and Television. Besides offering regular full time courses, the Institute has plans to undertake project development, funding and production of fiction and non-fiction films. In addition, research work on film and television related issues are in the offing

🎧 Sound is Shaping the Future of Media💫 A new chapter begins for Deepak Negi, alumnus of the 5th Batch of Sound, Electro...
16/08/2026

🎧 Sound is Shaping the Future of Media

💫 A new chapter begins for Deepak Negi, alumnus of the 5th Batch of Sound, Electronic & Digital Media (EDM), SRFTI, who has started a professional journey as a Sound Designer for an AI filmmaking project at Origin 91 (Piramal Finance).

✨ This opportunity has enabled Deepak to tell stories through sound and has placed his creativity at the exciting intersection of emerging technologies—where creative concepts transform into new forms of media.

🎬 At SRFTI, education goes beyond merely mastering a specific craft; we prepare students to adapt to the rapidly evolving worlds of film, television, and digital media, to experiment with new ideas, and to contribute with confidence.

🎉 Congratulations, Deepak! We look forward to seeing new ideas, new possibilities, and a bright future shaped through the power of sound.

🎬 The Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI), Deemed to be University, Kolkata, celebrated the 80th Independ...
15/08/2026

🎬 The Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI), Deemed to be University, Kolkata, celebrated the 80th Independence Day of India with patriotic spirit and pride.

✨ The National Flag was hoisted by the Vice-Chancellor i/c, Registrar and Dean, in the presence of officials, faculty members, students and staff of the Institute.

🎉 As we celebrate the spirit of freedom, let us continue to uphold the values of unity, creativity, knowledge and service to the nation.

Jai Hind! 🇮🇳

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📝 The Screenwriting Department – OTT Writers’ Room Simulation Workshop concluded after seven days of intensive learning ...
14/08/2026

📝 The Screenwriting Department – OTT Writers’ Room Simulation Workshop concluded after seven days of intensive learning and collaboration, held from 5–11 August 2026 for the 3rd Semester Screenwriting students at FTII, Itanagar.

✨ Led by Anusha Nandakumar and Sandeep Saket, creators, writers, and directors of the Prime Video series Raakh, the workshop introduced students to the collaborative processes of professional OTT writers’ rooms, including concept development, character building, story breaking, season arcs, episode structures, pitching, feedback, and rewriting.

🎉 The Institute extends its sincere gratitude to Anusha Nandakumar and Sandeep Saket for sharing their industry experience and making this an enriching learning experience for our students.

From SRFTI to Italy🇮🇹: A Diploma Film Wins the Fellini Award!🎉 A story that began at SRFTI has travelled all the way to ...
14/08/2026

From SRFTI to Italy🇮🇹: A Diploma Film Wins the Fellini Award!

🎉 A story that began at SRFTI has travelled all the way to Italy—and returned with an honour to celebrate!

📣 We are proud to announce that KOK KOK KOKOOOK, the diploma film by SRFTI alumnus Maharshi Tuhin Kashyap, has won the prestigious Secret Program Fellini Award at Italy’s Lucania Film Festival.

✨ The film was selected for the festival’s Secret Program, curated by acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Mohsen Makhmalbaf, who presented the award.
Maharshi, an alumnus of the 15th Batch, Direction & Screenplay Writing, reminds us that powerful stories can travel far beyond borders.

🎬 At SRFTI, our classroom can be the beginning of a global cinematic journey.

🎬 FTII, Itanagar delighted to welcome Dr. Anjana Puri, an eminent theatre-music practitioner, researcher, educator, and ...
10/08/2026

🎬 FTII, Itanagar delighted to welcome Dr. Anjana Puri, an eminent theatre-music practitioner, researcher, educator, and mentor to generations of actors and theatre practitioners, to FTII Itanagar for a one-week workshop with the MFA Screen Acting students.

🎭 The workshop will explore these interconnected disciplines as creative resources for contemporary acting practice, deepening the actor’s engagement with voice, body, rhythm, presence and expression.
This workshop was initiated by the Department of Screen Acting, FTII Itanagar.

💫 A recipient of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (2016) for Allied Theatre Arts – Music, Dr. Puri holds a PhD for her research titled “Voice, Rhythm and Movement: Towards a Pedagogical Model for Training the Actor with Special Reference to Indian Music Traditions".

🎊 We extend a warm welcome to Dr. Anjana Puri at FTII, Itanagar, and look forward to a week enriched by learning, exploration, and artistic exchange.

🏆 The Script Wins the Crown – SRFTI Alumnus Honoured at the National Film Awards of Bangladesh📝 A powerful story begins ...
04/08/2026

🏆 The Script Wins the Crown – SRFTI Alumnus Honoured at the National Film Awards of Bangladesh

📝 A powerful story begins with a powerful script—SRFTI congratulates a storyteller whose words have crossed borders.

🎉 Heartiest congratulations to Muhammad Tasneemul Hasan (Taj), alumnus of the 18th Batch, Producing for Film & Television at SRFTI, for receiving the Best Screenwriter (2023) award at the National Film Awards of the People's Republic of Bangladesh for Roktojoba, directed by Niamul Mukta.

🎬 This remarkable achievement reflects how SRFTI nurtures storytellers who shape cinema beyond geographical boundaries. Every accolade earned by our alumni inspires future filmmakers to dream bigger, write bolder, and create stories that resonate across cultures.

🎊 Congratulations, Tasneemul! Your success is a proud chapter in the SRFTI legacy.

🎬 Learning from the Best. Growing with the Best.⚡ Opportunity meets talent at SRFTI! The journey from the SRFTI classroo...
03/08/2026

🎬 Learning from the Best. Growing with the Best.

⚡ Opportunity meets talent at SRFTI! The journey from the SRFTI classroom to the cinema industry is built one experience at a time.

💫 As a proud partner of SCREEN Academy, the pioneering not-for-profit initiative by The Indian Express Group, SRFTI continues to create transformative opportunities for its students through postgraduate fellowships and industry engagement.

✨ Our SCREEN Academy Fellows—Aswin Sunil (Cinematography), Saikat Patra (Direction & Screenplay Writing), and Srestha Majumder (Animation Cinema)—recently attended an exclusive masterclass with Ms. Maxima Basu in Mumbai, gaining valuable insights into the creative and professional landscape of filmmaking.

⭐ At SRFTI, our students don't just learn filmmaking—they engage with some of the finest minds in the industry.

🎞️ Dreams deserve mentors. Stories deserve opportunities. These experiences go beyond classrooms, preparing students to think bigger, create bolder, and contribute to the future of cinema.

🎉 Congratulations to our fellows for representing SRFTI with excellence!

📣 Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute (SRFTI), Kolkata, invites applications from eligible Indian Nationals for app...
31/07/2026

📣 Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute (SRFTI), Kolkata, invites applications from eligible Indian Nationals for appointment to the post of Campus Director at the Film & Television Institute of India (FTII), Itanagar, on Deputation (including Short-Term Contract).

Key Highlights:
🔲 Pay Level–13 (7th CPC)
🔲 FTII, Itanagar Campus
🔲 Appointment on Deputation (including Short-Term Contract)
🔲 Last Date for Receipt of Applications: 31 August 2026

✅ For detailed eligibility criteria, application format and other terms & conditions, please visit:
https://srfti.ac.in/vacancy/

🎥 Lighting the Future: Industry Meets Classroom at SRFTI! 💫 Bollywood's rising cinematographer returns to his campus.✨ S...
31/07/2026

🎥 Lighting the Future: Industry Meets Classroom at SRFTI!

💫 Bollywood's rising cinematographer returns to his campus.

✨ SRFTI welcomed back alumnus Debjit Ray (11th Batch, Cinematography) for an intensive five-day workshop on lighting and visual composition. Drawing from his experience on acclaimed projects such as Meenakshi Sundareshwar, Kesari Chapter 2, and Aap Jaisa Koi, he guided students through the practical art of crafting cinematic visuals using real-world lighting techniques.

🎬 At SRFTI, learning extends beyond classrooms. Our alumni return as mentors, sharing industry insights, professional networks, and invaluable hands-on knowledge that prepare students for the evolving world of cinema.

🎞️ Your journey begins here. Your mentors could be the industry's next big names—or the ones already shaping it.

🎥 Every Adventure Has a Story. Every Story Has a Voice.🎙️ Voices: Lecture Series with Screening🎞️ This August starts wit...
30/07/2026

🎥 Every Adventure Has a Story. Every Story Has a Voice.

🎙️ Voices: Lecture Series with Screening

🎞️ This August starts with the journey from the classrooms of SRFTI to the wild landscapes of Patagonia.

📽️ As part of the Voices Lecture Series, organised by the Department of Sound Recording & Design, SRFTI presents a special screening of The Breath of the Andes, followed by a storytelling session with Linda Bortoletto—French explorer, author, humanitarian, and member of the Société des Explorateurs Français.
Join us for the screening of The Breath of the Andes, followed by a live storytelling session with Linda Bortoletto.

🗓️ 3rd August 2026
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 New CRT, SRFTI

🧗🏻‍♀️ Linda is a former captain in the French Gendarmerie; she transformed her life by embarking on solo expeditions across some of the world's most remote landscapes. Her autobiographical documentary chronicles a breathtaking 1,600-km journey through the Chilean Andes—a deeply personal story of resilience, renewal, and rediscovering purpose.

💫 Explore how extraordinary journeys can transform into unforgettable cinema.

✨ Through interactions with distinguished global voices, SRFTI continues to provide students with opportunities to engage with diverse perspectives that enrich cinematic practice and creative thinking.

🎬 The Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute believes that great storytellers' extraordinary life experiences, in addition to cinema, shape great storytellers not only by cinema but also by extraordinary life experiences.
Here is Cinema - Beyond the Map. Beyond the Screen. Into the Heart of Storytelling.

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