New batch starts in March 2023
ONE YEAR DIPLOMA IN DIGITAL FILMMAKING (BENGALURU, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM CAMPUSES)
Students are trained in the fundamentals of visual storytelling: screenwriting, producing, directing, cinematography, and editing.
The one-year Digital Filmmaking Program gives students the all-around filmmaking experience necessary to make their own films. Divided into two semesters with one to two weeks of vacation, depending on the start date, students receive over 600 hours of hands-on instruction and actual production experience. The curriculum integrates intensive study in all the major filmmaking disciplines including screenwriting, directing, cinematography, audiography and editing. In the 2nd semester, students can choose to specialize in one of the aspects of filmmaking.
- Eligibility for Digital Filmmaking Course: Pass in Plus two school examination / Equivalent
- The Application fee of Rs.1500/- (Rupees One thousand Five Hundred only) has to be paid online by clicking the button below. After the successful transaction you will be redirected to the Application page and you will get a confirmation email/SMS from PayuMoney.
- You can use Credit Card, Debit Card and also Internet banking for the online transaction
- The date of the online examination will be informed to you through email
- Once selected, the student has to pay 1st Semester course fee within 10 days of receiving the admission letter to confirm his/her admission. 1st Semester Fee will be communicated to the student in the admission letter.
The one-year Digital Filmmaking Program gives students the all-around filmmaking experience necessary to make their own films. Divided into two semesters with one to two weeks of vacation, depending on the start date, students receive over 600 hours of hands-on instruction and actual production experience. The curriculum integrates intensive study in all the major filmmaking disciplines including screenwriting, directing, cinematography, audiography and editing. In the 2nd semester, students can choose to specialize in one of the aspects of filmmaking.
- The Online Entrance Examination for 2023 DFM Courses:
- All applicants will be required to undergo the online examination which will be followed by a personal interview on campus. The dates for the online examination and interview will be communicated in advance to all candidates. Screen Acting students will undergo only Interview and on selection he/she will pay the course fee.
- Graduates in any discipline may apply (including those awaiting their final year results). International students may apply complying with the relevant/ equivalent requirements mentioned above. Where applicable, candidates must complete all arrears before joining LVPCMS.
- Once selected, the student has to pay 1st Semester course fee within 21 days of receiving the admission letter to confirm his/her admission. 1st Semester Fee will be communicated to the student in the admission letter. No Refund for any course registered at LVPCMS.
- Payment has to be done through a demand draft drawn in favor of ‘L V Prasad College of Media Studies’, payable at Chennai or through Bank Transfer. Cash payment will not be accepted.
Minimum Eligibility Criteria
Pass in Plus two school examination or equivalent
Proficiency in English is a prerequisite for success in the selected program or course.

Since I never had the opportunity to educate myself in a formal manner in film making, I envy you! So please make sure that you keep the flag flying high with your films.

Prasad Academy with its eminent faculty teaches cinema holistically that helps the students become visionaries

I know how good this institute is because I have never heard students cheer for their teachers so much! I know they are going to create a lot of filmmakers here.

It is so wonderful to see so much enthusiasm, so much spirit and all I can say is keep this spirit up!