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Diploma Programmes

Diploma in Film & Television Direction (DFT–D)

Direction

1 Year
+2 & Above
Mon-Fri 10AM-4PM
Diploma in Film & Television Direction (DFT–D)

Program Overview

This programme offers an in-depth journey into the art and craft of filmmaking and media production, with specialisation in Direction. Students develop skills in storytelling, scriptwriting, shot breakdown, and production management, with a strong focus on creative leadership and translating ideas into finished films.

Industry Ready

Daily practical sessions with structured internship support

Expert Faculty

Mentorship by experienced filmmakers, including FTII & SRFTII graduates

Portfolio Building

Four project films plus a final diploma project

Fee Concession

Available for eligible women and socially and economically backward candidates

Diploma in Film & Television Direction (DFT–D) overview

Core Theory

Screenplay Writing

Structure, character development, dialogue crafting

Visual Storytelling

Shot composition, continuity, mise-en-scène

Production Management

Scheduling, budgeting, and team coordination

Specialized Workshops

1
Screenplay Writing

From concept to final draft

2
Art Direction

Creating visual mood and atmosphere

3
Actor Handling

Direction techniques and performance guidance

4
Documentary Cinema

Real stories and real-world perspectives

5
AI-assisted VFX & Emerging Technologies

Contemporary tools and future workflows in filmmaking

Project Deliverables

Semester 1 Short Film
5 minutes, without dialogues
Semester 2 Short Film
10 minutes, with location sound recording
Faculty-Guided Industry Project
12–15 minutes, with professional production setups
Final Diploma Film
20–25 minutes, produced to industry standards

Evaluation Process

30%
Theory Examinations
45%
Project Assessments
20%
Continuous Evaluation

Industry Internship

Students receive structured internship opportunities through Chetana’s industry network, enabling real-world exposure to production houses, studios, and media organisations. The internship phase focuses on practical experience, professional discipline, and industry interaction.

Meet Your Mentors

Shaji T U
Shaji T U

Scriptwriter/Director

Harold Antony Paulson
Harold Antony Paulson

Scriptwriter/Director

Student Success

250+
Students Trained in Direction & Screenwriting
30+
Industry Mentors & Faculty
3000+
Academic & Workshop Projects Produced
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