Direction colleges in Maharashtra

Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) is a good institution for PG Diploma, Certificate courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Major specialisation at Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) are Sound Recording, Camera Handling & Lighting, Direction, Acting, Script Writing.

The MIT School of Film & Television- MIT ADT University is an excellent choice for students who wish to build a career in the fields of Film, Theatre, Showmanship, etc. The institute has had many students who have won accolades for their student films made during their time at the institute.

Further one will find no better institute for hands-on learning in filmmaking or acting than MIT SFT within the State of Pune with top of the line infrastructure, equipment and tools at the access of students.

Zee Institute of Media Arts, Mumbai has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
Certificate	Candidates who have passed 10th std. from recognised board are also eligible.

ICE Balaji Telefilms - Institute of Creative Excellence provides programmes including After 10th Diploma, Certificate in streams such as Business & Management Studies, Mass Communication & Media, Animation, Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ), Beauty & Fitness, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Acting, Modelling, Direction, Film Making, Video Editing (Post Production), Cinematography, Hip-Hop, Sound Recording, Production Design, Script Writing, Makeup & Beautician.

Film Academy of Cinematic Excellence offers courses such as Certificate. The courses are available in full-time mode. Film Academy of Cinematic Excellence has specializations such as Cinematography, Screenplay Writing, Video Editing (Post Production), Makeup & Beautician, Film Making, Direction, Acting.

Bharati Vidyapeeth's School of Photography is a premier institute to learn photography and cinematography. The institute offers UG, PG, Diploma and short-term certificate programmes in photography and cinematography. The university conducts study tours and events such as Albus Atrum Annual Exhibition which helps students build a photography portfolio and showcase their work annually in an exhibition format. Therefore, there are ample opportunities for students to work on their craft as part of the curriculum.

No, you cannot join Ramesh Sippy Academy of Cinema and Entertainment directly. The candidates are required to go through an entrance test to secure a place at Ramesh Sippy Academy of Cinema and Entertainment. Being one of the best film schools in India, RSACE has its entrance test- FMEAT. You can find more about the test on the college's website. The candidates need to qualify for the entrance with sufficient marks and sit for an interview to get admission into RSACE. You can apply through the official RSACE website. 

Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University is highly ranked in pharmacy & general categories featuring 54th rank in Pharmacy & 151-200 range in  University category according to NIRF 2025. Institution holds NAAC 'A' grade & is recognised by UGC.

Shemaroo Institute of Film and Technology offers placement support to its students. Notable organizations that visit the institute for recruitment include Sehgal Industrypvt Ltd, Keito Tech, Pi Square, Mcube Consultants.

For those considering programs at the Global Indian Institute of Filmmaking, the fees are approximately INR 30000 - INR 700000.

Mumbai School of Cinematic and Performing Arts provides programmes including PG Diploma, UG Diploma, B.A, M.A. in streams such as Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ), Animation, Mass Communication & Media, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Screenplay Writing, Cinematography, Editing, Direction, Sound Design, Production Design.

For faculty, Zee Institute of Media Arts, Jaipur has been rated 3 as per reviews.

For those considering programs at the Department of Film Arts, MGM University, the fees are approximately INR 150000 - INR 450000.

Livewires - The Media Institute, Mumbai offers placement support to its students. Notable organizations that visit the institute for recruitment include Value Consulting, Pave Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd, Sts Auto Components, Vedanta Sterlite Copper With Ucs Pvt Ltd, Nm Institute Engineering Technology, Any Field, Geotechnical Engineer, Arrive Technologies Pvt Ltd Pune, Asis Company.

Cinecraft Academy of Film and Television has courses such as UG Diploma, Certificate to offer. These courses are in the stream of Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ), Mass Communication & Media. Cinecraft Academy of Film and Television has specializations such as UG Diploma specializations in Direction, Cinematography, Acting, Video Editing (Post Production), Certificate specializations in Direction, Cinematography, Acting, Video Editing (Post Production).

Digital Academy - The Film School is a good institution for Certificate, PG Diploma courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Major specialization at Digital Academy - The Film School are Acting, Camera Handling & Lighting, Direction.

Indian Film and Media Institute (IFMI) provides programmes including Certificate, UG Diploma in streams such as Mass Communication & Media, Animation, Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ), and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Acting, Modelling, Direction.

National Film Archive of India has courses such as Certificate which are primarily in the stream of Mass Communication & Media. National Film Archive of India has specializations such as Certificate specializations in Direction.

Charlie Media Institute has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
UG Diploma	Candidates must have passed 10+2 from a recognized board.

Talsdo - The Film Institute provides programmes including Certificate in streams such as Mass Communication & Media, Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ), and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Cinematography, Acting, Film Making, Direction.

Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics, Gorepeth offers placement support to its students. Notable organizations that visit the institute for recruitment include Gokul Devarajan, Micraft Solutions, Relive Infrasolutions Pvt Ltd, Mnmhrc Pvt Ltd, Emc Software And Services India Private Limited, Scb Medicalcollege And Hospital, Sehgal Industrypvt Ltd, Grace Toyota, Rswm Ltd, Landmark Immigration Consultants Pvt Ltd.

The fees range for courses offerred by the L.S. Raheja School of Art, Worli is around INR 150000.

MAAC, Aurangabad provides programmes including UG Diploma, Certificate in streams such as Animation, IT & Software, Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ), Design, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in 3DS Max, Game Design.

School of Animation, Digital Asia provides programmes including UG Diploma, Certificate, B.Sc. in streams such as Design, Animation, Mass Communication & Media, IT & Software, Architecture & Planning, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Direction, PHP.