Film & TV

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Yes, students at AAFT School of Cinema/AAFT Noida do get opportunities to be involved with professional film‑making environments and industry‑linked practical exposure, though formal placements on major professional film sets may not be guaranteed for all. Here's how the industry connection typically works:

1. Practical Industry Exposure through Curriculum

AAFT's cinema courses emphasize hands‑on practice with real production workflows — students learn through shooting, directing, editing, and working with professional equipment in studios and on shooting floors provided by the institute. This means much of the film set experience happens within an academic/controlled production context that simulates real world film production. 

2. Industry Workshops, Masterclasses & Guest Sessions

Students participate in guest lectures, workshops and masterclasses by industry professionals (actors, directors, cinematographers etc.), which gives them exposure to film professionals and sometimes leads to networking opportunities that can help them find real set opportunities independently. 

3. Collaborations & Skill Development Partnerships

AAFT has formal collaborations with organisations like the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), aimed at enhancing industry‑related skill development and professional readiness. These partnerships help bridge academic learning with industry expectations, increasing the chances that students can pursue internships or productions externally. 

4. In‑House Live Projects & Student Productions

Students do work on live projects, such as short films, documentaries, and other production assignments that mirror real film set conditions — this helps them build portfolios and gain crew‑level experience before entering actual professional sets. 

5. Placement Support & Industry Networking

AAFT's placement and career support cells (EDGE & CARE) help students find internships and industry roles in film, television, OTT and related media. While this support can lead to opportunities on professional film sets, specific job or set work depends on individual performance, networking, and industry demand.

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Yes, AAFT School of Cinema at AAFT Noida is equipped with industry-relevant, professional-grade film studio infrastructure, including cameras, lighting, sound and production facilities that support hands-on learning and real filmmaking practice: 

Professional Cameras & Production Gear

• The campus has high-definition, broadcast-quality cameras students can use for shooting projects.

• Facilities include cameras with HD and SD compatibility and various cinema-related gear like RED digital cinema cameras, tracks, trolleys and cranes — equipment that is very similar to what's used in industry production setups. 

• DSLR and professional still cameras are also part of the inventory, helpful for both production and cinematography practice. 

Lighting & Studio Setup

• There are indoor and outdoor lighting systems, multiple types of lights suitable for film shoots, chroma (green/blue screen) studios, and fully functional film shooting floors.

• AAFT also offers configurations such as 360° tracks, trolleys, and 22-ft cranes to help students learn camera movement and advanced lighting setups.

Sound & Post-Production Facilities

• Sound recording and post-production labs equipped with professional mixers and editing suites ensure students can work on sound design and polishing their projects using industry-standard tools.

• Multiple studios, including mini training studios and screening theatres, let students simulate real set and post-production environments.

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Yes, students at AAFT School of Cinema do work on real filmmaking projects as part of their academic training, though the nature of this exposure can vary by course and level. Here's how practical film project work is incorporated into the programs:

Student Film Projects

Hands-on filmmaking assignments form a core part of AAFT's cinema degrees and diplomas. Across programs like the M.A. Cinema, B.Sc/Cinema-related degrees, and various Diploma courses, students are required to create short films, documentaries, music videos, ad films, and other motion picture formats as part of their semester-wise project work. These projects are structured into the curriculum and help students apply filmmaking techniques in real production contexts.

• Students work on fiction films, short films, documentaries, ad films, and photo stories as semester projects. 

• These projects are often showcased, for example at events like the Global Film Festival Noida, where student short films are screened to audiences that include industry professionals.

Production-Oriented Curriculum

AAFT's cinema courses emphasize hands-on, practical learning with a strong focus on production skills:

• Students learn scriptwriting, camera operation, lighting, directing, editing, and sound design through practical assignments and workshops. 

• The infrastructure includes film studios, shooting floors, post-production labs, and editing suites, so students can work on complete production workflows.

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Yes, AAFT School of Cinema (part of AAFT University / Marwah Studios in Noida) actively invites guest speakers and industry professionals from Bollywood and the broader Indian film & entertainment world to interact with students through workshops, masterclasses, interactive sessions, and special events.

Examples of Celebrity & Industry Interactions

1. Bollywood Actors & Film Personalities on Campus

• Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Neha Sharma, both well-known Bollywood actors, visited AAFT to share insights and interact with students in inspirational sessions.

• Cast members from the film Kapkapii — including Tusshar Kapoor, Siddhi Idnani, and Sonia Rathee — appeared at a campus event where they engaged with students about the film and the industry.

2. Workshops with Film Industry Veterans

• Renowned actor Puneet Issar and actress Simran Sachdeva conducted a workshop for cinema students, sharing expertise on acting and filmmaking.

• Other industry figures — such as Nimrat Kaur — have been featured in special sessions, enhancing exposure to professional acting and cinema insights.

3. Guest Speakers Across Creative Fields

• Apart from actors and directors, AAFT hosts a range of industry professionals and thought leaders — including film directors, writers, producers, and other creative experts — through masterclasses and symposiums that enrich the learning environment.

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AAFT's Practical Exposure

Industry‑oriented, hands‑on training
AAFT emphasises practical learning across filmmaking disciplines — directing, cinematography, editing, sound, and production — with most courses structured around hands‑on project work, mock shoots, studio exercises and live production labs rather than purely classroom lectures. The curriculum often follows a 70% practical, 30% theory model, meaning a big focus on doing rather than just reading.

Professional infrastructure on campus
AAFT has its own film studios, post‑production labs, shooting floors, cameras, editing suites and sound facilities, enabling students to learn equipment handling, real production workflows and post‑production tasks. 

Guest lectures & workshops
Students frequently get exposure to industry practitioners, masterclasses and expert mentoring sessions, which helps bridge theory and real work.

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Yes — at AAFT School of Cinema, the degree programs in film and television are structured to provide a broad foundation in filmmaking while also offering specialisation options in key areas such as direction, cinematography, editing, and acting. Here's a detailed breakdown:

1. Core Curriculum (Common to All Students)

All students in BA/BFA or MA/MFA in Cinema study foundational subjects like:

Film theory and history

Scriptwriting & storytelling

Film production & direction basics

Visual language and cinematography fundamentals

Editing and post-production techniques

Sound design and music in films

Acting basics & on-screen performance

These courses ensure every student has a holistic understanding of filmmaking before choosing a specialization. 

2. Specialization Options

a) Direction

Focus on film direction, scene blocking, shot composition, and storytelling through visuals

Includes practical projects like directing short films, web series, and advertisements

Covers working with actors, technical crew, and production management

b) Cinematography

In-depth study of camera operation, lighting, framing, and shot design

Hands-on experience with DSLRs, cinema cameras, drones, and lighting equipment

Projects include shooting short films, commercials, and digital content

c) Editing / Post-Production

Covers video editing, color grading, sound editing, and visual effects (VFX)

Training on industry-standard software like Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, After Effects

Practical assignments include editing short films, documentaries, and ad campaigns

d) Acting / Performance

Students learn method acting, improvisation, dialogue delivery, body language, and screen presence

Practice through short films, theatrical performances, and camera workshops

Training often overlaps with direction and production modules for hands-on experience

3. How Specializations Are Integrated

From Year 2 or 3 onwards (UG), students typically choose electives or focus areas according to interest.

PG programs (MA/MFA/PG Diploma) allow deeper specialization, with major projects and thesis films often aligned with chosen streams (e.g., a student specializing in cinematography shoots and edits their own short film).

Many students combine core and specialisation modules to build a professional portfolio ready for the industry.

4. Industry-Oriented Projects

Students create multiple short films, documentaries, ads, and digital content during the program.

Specialization ensures that the final-year or PG capstone project showcases the student's chosen expertise (e.g., a final film entirely directed or edited by the student).

You can become a film or video editor from any stream. There's no strict requirement. Students from Arts, Commerce, or even Science all do well in editing—the real growth comes from practice, not the stream.

What matters is choosing a place where you actually edit regularly, work on real footage, and learn by doing. In that sense, AAFT is a very good choice because the training is completely practical, with students editing short films, news pieces, music videos, and a lot of hands-on projects.

In short: Choose the stream you're comfortable with, and focus on practical training—AAFT's learn-by-doing approach makes it ideal for aspiring editors.