MFA in Filmmaking (Cinematography) 

at Whistling Woods International, Goregaon East

WWI Mumbai offers different courses in the realm of Creative Arts and Filmmaking. Students can choose from different courses like BDes, BSc, MA, MBA, etc., that are offered by the 8 distinct faculties at Whistling Woods International. The courses are offered by the below mentioned departments:

1. Filmmaking
2. Actors' Studio
3. Media Communication & Management
4. Visual Communication Design
5. Fashion & Costume Design
6. Animation & Game Design
7. Music
8. Short Course Unit

The Whistling Woods International placements are considered good. Refer to the table to know the table to know more: 

The packages offered during the Whistling Woods International placements are given below:

To get admission into the various programmes offered at Whistling Woods International, students are required to satisfy the course-specific admission criteria. Eligible students can proceed with the application process of the institute by applying for the desired course on the institute's website. The next step is to appear for the entrance exam conducted by the institute. WWI releases the results of the exam 8 days later. Shortlisted students need to pay an acceptance fee within 15 days of the result declaration. Students need to pay the semester fee in June and register for the desired course in July. In case of any queries, students may contact the institute's help desk.

The number of students who got placed during the Whistling Woods International placements 2024 from various programmes are given below: 

The application fees for MBA admissions at Whistling Woods International is INR 3500 with the entrance exams required such as:

1. Media and Entertainment Common Aptitude Test (MECAT)
2. Creative Aptitude Test (CAT)

Already included in this fee. Students must pay this fee as well as qualify for admissions according to the requirements set by the institute.

Whistling Woods International was initially famed for its founder or the renowned Filmmaker Subhash Ghai,  it has since earned its own fame being a member of the prestigious International Association of Cinema, Audiovisual and Media Schools or CILECT. The institute has earned accolades from and has been ranked by national and international bodies including FICCI, Forbes and Hollywood Reporter for its education in the Film, Communication, and Creative Arts domain.

Whistling Woods International accepts two entrance tests for admissions but the overall selection process has 4 main components which are highlighted below:

1. Media and Entertainment Common Aptitude Test (MECAT)
2. Creative Aptitude Test (CAT)
3. Statement of Purpose (SOP)
4. Personal Interview (PI)

These 4 components have different weightages but must all be completed for admissions.

Whistling Woods International offers PG, UG, and Diploma courses to students. These courses are provided across the Filmmaking, Screenwriting, and various other streams. At the UG level, the college offers three-year full-time BSc, BA, BBA, and others. At the PG level, the college offers two-year full-time MA and MBA programmes to students. The below-mentioned is the total tuition fee for some courses:

Whistling Woods International is not a government college it is instead a private institute founded in 2006 by the celebrated Filmmaker Subhash Ghai. Students will find his unmissable mark upon the courses, curriculum and methodology adopted by the college throughout its lifetime. Interested students can learn more about the history of Whistling Woods International on its official website.