SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur

SRM Film School (Thane, Mumbai) offers a Direction course aimed at students who want structured, practical exposure to filmmaking and on-set processes. The course focuses on scene construction, camera language, actor direction, script understanding, blocking, and performance continuity, with training conducted in a studio-based environment.

The fee for the Direction course typically ranges from ₹25,000 to ₹1.50 lakh, depending on the duration of the program, level of training, and depth of coursework. Short-term modules are priced at the lower end, while longer and more intensive training programs fall at the higher end of the range. Students are advised to confirm the exact fee and duration directly with the institute.

The training philosophy of SRM Film School is influenced by real industry practices. Well-known filmmaker Padmaraj Rajgopal Nair has often spoken publicly about the level of preparation he undertook for his creative work, including observing real environments, working closely with actors, and understanding character psychology beyond the script. He has also been widely discussed in the industry for undergoing an extreme physical transformation of  53 kilograms for a role, a process that received international attention and is frequently cited as one of the most demanding body transformations undertaken for a character in world cinema. His journey is often referenced to underline the importance of discipline, long-term commitment, and truth in performance and direction, values that are emphasised in structured training environments.

SRM Film School positions itself as a training institute rather than a placement agency, which helps students maintain realistic expectations. The focus remains on skill development, mentorship, and practical exposure,  

Students interested in Acting & Direction course are encouraged to visit the institute, interact with faculty, review the curriculum, and understand the fee structure and duration before enrolling.

LPU provides ample opportunities to each and every one of the eligible students to secure good placement. The university has been ranked highly by foreign agencies also with regard to placements of our students. Several big brands of the industry have visited the LPU campus during the academic session 2016-2017 for campus placements like Cvent, E-litmus, Talwar and Talwar Consultants, Roots Analysis Private Limited, etc. LPU students have also availed opportunities of Placements in government services like the Indian Army, the Indian Navy, Transport Corporation of India, etc., through on-campus/off-campus placement drives and SSB Interviews. Most of the companies have made us the regional hub for joint campuses.

The curriculum taught incorporates specific courses (subjects) under the notion of Professional Enhancement Programmes (PEP) in which the students are prepared to crack the placement processes. PEP classes start right away from the first semester itself in the form of Communication Skills and continue till the final semester covering: Analytical Skills (Logic Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning) Quantitative Aptitude Skills Technical Aptitude Skills Presentations and Soft Skills Mock Exercises (Mock Interviews, GDs, Mock Tests, etc.).
All a student needs to do is to maintain a good academic record and personality to ensure his/her placement. So, definitely, LPU is the best choice.