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SIIFT film courses
Diploma Programs · 2025

Six programs.
One craft.

NCVTE-affiliated, ISO 9001:2015 certified, government registered. Taught by working directors, DOPs and editors in fully equipped studios in Chennai.

Film Direction
01

Film Direction

Story design, shot breakdown, actor direction, and crew leadership from first draft to final mix.

  • â–¸ Screenplay & story structure
  • â–¸ Shot design & coverage
  • â–¸ Actor direction
  • â–¸ Production management
  • â–¸ Final mix & delivery
12 months Beginner → Advanced NCVTE Diploma Apply →
Cinematography
02

Cinematography

Master RED, ARRI and Sony cinema cameras. Lenses, lighting, color, and the art of visual composition.

  • â–¸ Digital cinema cameras
  • â–¸ Lens selection & control
  • â–¸ Lighting design (3-point, motivated)
  • â–¸ Color science & grading
  • â–¸ On-set operations
12 months Intermediate NCVTE Diploma Apply →
Film Acting
03

Film Acting

Method acting, screen presence, dialogue delivery, camera consciousness, and on-set craft.

  • â–¸ Stanislavski & Meisner
  • â–¸ Dialogue & voice
  • â–¸ Camera & mark-out
  • â–¸ Improv & cold reading
  • â–¸ Audition technique
6 months All levels NCVTE Diploma Apply →
Film Editing
04

Film Editing

Avid, Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve. The rhythm of cuts that shape every great film.

  • â–¸ Non-linear editing (Avid, Premiere)
  • â–¸ Pacing & rhythm
  • â–¸ Sound design & mixing
  • â–¸ Color grading (Resolve)
  • â–¸ Final delivery for OTT & theatrical
9 months Beginner → Pro NCVTE Diploma Apply →
Photography
05

Photography

Still photography fundamentals — lighting, portrait, editorial, fashion, and the business of being a working photographer.

  • â–¸ DSLR & mirrorless craft
  • â–¸ Studio & location lighting
  • â–¸ Portrait & editorial
  • â–¸ Post-production (Lightroom, Photoshop)
  • â–¸ Portfolio & client work
6 months Beginner → Pro NCVTE Diploma Apply →
Visual Effects
06

Visual Effects

Compositing, CGI and post-production pipelines for film, advertising and OTT platforms.

  • â–¸ Compositing (After Effects, Nuke)
  • â–¸ 3D fundamentals (Blender, Maya)
  • â–¸ Rotoscoping & clean-up
  • â–¸ CG integration
  • â–¸ VFX pipeline for OTT
12 months Intermediate NCVTE Diploma Apply →
Eligibility

10+2 / Equivalent

Open to all students who have completed higher secondary. No entrance exam for most programs.

Duration

6–12 months

Each program runs 6 to 12 months with continuous shoots, assignments, and a final diploma film.

Certification

NCVTE + ISO

NCVTE-affiliated diploma on graduation. ISO 9001:2015 certified institution. Government registered.

Apply to SIIFT

Pick a program.
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2025 admissions are open. Walk in to the Valasaravakkam studio any Monday–Saturday between 10 AM and 1 PM.