Film & TV

Hi Hitesh!
Educational qualification does not play any role in pursuing a career in acting. You just need to have the right skill-set to be an actor. Some tips for becoming a successful actor:
1. Get the right training: Although acting is a natural skill but it is important to brush up your skills in terms of diction, clarity of voice, voice modulations, emotions etc. An acting course from an acting school like Anupam Kher's Acting Academy, IIFT, AAFT, etc. would help you to polish your skills. You can also pursue theaters for the same.
2. Get your portfolio done: A portfolio is a must to look for roles in Serials, Movies etc. It is one main thing that you need to possess and that will speak for you while you are not physically present with the director.
3. Start building your contacts in the industry by networking through creating and updating of your profile/ page on a regular basis on social sites (Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, etc.), emailing your profile, monologues, your website, and showreel.
4. Register yourself with at least 3 to 4 good coordinators.

Hi Sawstik!
To get into film industry, first and foremost thing is to clear your 10+2 in any stream from a recognised board of education like CBSE, ICSE or equivalent. You can then apply to one of the film making institutes to pursue direction, acting, script writing, editing or cinematography; whichever field of specialisation you want to pursue. The courses can be pursued at UG as well as PG level. Following are some of the great film making colleges in India:
1. Film and Television Institute of India, Pune
2. Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute, Kolkata
3. Whistling Woods International, Mumbai
4. Center for Research in Art of Film and Television, Delhi
5. Asian Academy of Film and Television, Noida

Hi,
While TV correspondents and correspondents for print have many similarities, what makes the TV reporters different from those in print is their confidence in front of the camera. Not only should a TV correspondent be accurate (especially if he/she is LIVE) and have current affairs handy (which the print ones can still sit back and search on the internet before sending their final report), but also ensure excellent speaking skills.
A TV correspondent should be confident enough to face camera and should know the tricks to keep a check on his facial expressions when facing the camera. All of this can be learnt practically - either during internships or during graduation/post-graduation courses in journalism and mass communication. Also, the TV correspondent should have the skills to take in breaking news as and when it comes - especially on live TV.

In order to make a progress and become an art director, you need to enhance your professional profile. Here are few important steps you should follow.
1. Acquire required skills
Here are the most required skills employers are looking for, prioritized by their importance, based on the analysis of thousands of Art Director's job posts:
- Photoshop
- User interface design
- HTML
- Illustrator
- Typography
- InDesign
- Adobe creative suite
- CSS
- Photography
Start with evaluating your current skill set and identify your missing skill.
There are many relevant online and offline learning resource out there, to gain these missing skills.
2. Stay updated with the latest industry updates. Read relevant articles and professional material to gain as much relevant knowledge as you can.
3. Grow your professional network. Get connected with Art directors and with other key players from the industry. Here are few effective ways to do that:
Attend relevant meetups. Attending meetups is a way to get to know people from the industry, grow your network and to ask questions and get advice. You can find relevant meetups here: Art Directors Meetups
Join relevant LinkedIn groups. LinkedIn groups are a great way to meet relevant people from the industry and to create initial connections. Here are few groups that may interest you
Art Director Group
Graphic designer and art director
Get connected with relevant people in LinkedIn.
4. Use your existing network to locate relevant people who can mentor you and give you professional advice and lead you to become an art director.
5. Try to gain relevant experience. Consider taking projects (even for free), or even a short internship.