Diploma in Filmmaking In Pune

Why choose a Diploma in Filmmaking?

In today's rapidly evolving entertainment industry, filmmaking is essential to storytelling, creativity, and visual communication. The Diploma in Filmmaking program equips students with the skills needed to excel in various aspects of film production, from scriptwriting and cinematography to editing and sound design. This program combines theoretical foundations with hands-on experience, covering everything from pre-production planning to post-production techniques.
As the demand for compelling visual content continues to grow across industries, there is an increasing need for skilled filmmakers who can craft engaging narratives and impactful visuals. Graduates of this diploma program will be prepared for careers in directing, cinematography, editing, and other areas of film production, with a strong foundation in the tools and techniques necessary to succeed in the dynamic world of filmmaking.

Who should enroll in the Diploma in Filmmaking?
This filmmaking diploma program is ideal for:
  • Aspiring filmmakers who want to explore various aspects of the film production process.
  • Creative individuals passionate about storytelling through visuals, sound, and motion.
  • Students interested in directing, cinematography, editing, or sound design.
  • Those with an eye for detail, a love for collaboration, and a drive to bring ideas to life on screen.
If you’re passionate about storytelling, visual artistry, and creating cinematic experiences, this diploma program offers the perfect foundation for launching your filmmaking career.

Module 1 - Understanding of Visual Storytelling

  • Understanding storytelling
  • Evolution of moving image
  • Understanding Cinema
  • Film Screenings
  • Assignments – Photostory, Case study, 10 shot Continuity (stills)

Module 2 – Fiction Production

  • Cinematography
  • Writing for moving images
  • Production design & Planning
  • Direction – Fiction
  • Post production – introduction to Editing
  • Screenings, Studio time & Practice
  • Assignments – Dialogue exercise, trailer editing, Character sketch, Continuity film

Module 3 – Non Fiction production

  • Cinematography
  • Post production
  • Direction – Non Fiction
  • Studio production
  • Screenings, Studio time & Practice
  • Assignments – Mise – en – scene, Studio Interview, Chroma shoot, Multi cam project.

Module 4 – Media Business

  • Pre & Post production planning & management
  • Resource Management
  • Film & OTT business
  • Screenings, Studio time & Practice.
  • Assignments – Case study of a production house, Docket for a project, Distribution & promotion plan.

Module 5 – Project, assessment & exams

  • Final Projects – Studio Production, Documentary film & Final Short Film- Fiction
  • Project review & discussion
  • Screenings
  • Exam & Vivas

INDIAN STUDENTS

  • Register yourself for Diploma in Filmmaking by clicking here on our Online Application Platform.
  • Fill in all information correctly and accurately as required in the Online Application Platform.
  • Upload the scanned copy of the following documents :
    • Original 10th Mark sheet
    • Original 12th or Equivalent Mark sheet
    • 1 photo Id proof
    • 1 Address proof
    • 1 passport sized photograph
  • Make a payment of Rs. 500 (non-refundable) against STAC (Seamedu Technical Assessment and Counseling) After completing the above steps, you will receive a confirmation of your application being submitted using your registered email ID.

Within 15 days of application of admission, you will be intimated on your selection (if selected) Diploma in Filmmaking by email on your registered email id. On receipt of the email, please complete the following:

  • Please sign in to the Seamedu Online Application Platform using your registered username and password.
  • Please respond to any additional queries that arise.
  • Make payment as described by the counselor.
  • On receipt of the same, Provisional Admission letter will be issued for the course.

Submit the filled-in Final Admission form and copies of the following documents.

  • Two photo copies of 10th Mark sheet
  • Two photo copies of 12th or Equivalent Mark sheet
  • Two photo copies of photo Id proof
  • Two photocopies of Address proof
  • Six passport sized photographs with red background

Note: Please carry the Original documents for Verification. You’ll get all your original documents back.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

  • Register yourself for Diploma in Filmmaking by clicking here on our Online Application Platform.
  • Fill in all information correctly and accurately as required in the Online Application Platform.
  • Upload the scanned copy of the following documents :
    • Valid Passport
    • Marks transcripts of
      • High school
      • Bachelor’s Degree (if applicable)
      • Previous VISA to India if any
  • Make a payment of $50 (non-refundable) against STAC (Seamedu Technical Assessment and Counseling) After completing the above steps, you will receive a confirmation of your application being submitted using your registered email ID.

Within 15 days of your application, you will be intimated about your selection (if selected) Diploma in Filmmaking by email on your registered email ID. On receipt of the email, please complete the following process :

  • Please sign in to the Seamedu Online Application Platform using your registered username and password.
  • Complete the set of steps as prompted
  • Make a payment of $160 as processing and eligibility fees and $350 as admission confirmation fee [We adjust the admission confirmation fee against the total fees.] *Both fee amounts are non-refundable

On receipt of the Provisional Admission Letter, please complete the following process :

  • Have all Marks Transcripts attested by the Ministry of Higher Education in your country
  • Apply for visa at the nearest Indian mission or Indian Embassy in your country (You must take an endorsed Student Visa)
  • Email us a copy of the attested transcripts and the visa issued

On arrival in India, you must report to the International Students’ Cell to take admission in person

Fill in and submit the Final Admission Form along with copies of the following documents :

  • Endorsed Student Visa
  • Medical Fitness Report / Yellow Fever Vaccination Card
  • C-Form and House Agreement
  • 4 Photographs
  • Complete Payment of Fee / Receipts

  • All foreign students must take the English Language Proficiency Test. Clearance of this test is a must for firm admission.
  • You need to report to the FRO for registration. Students must register within 14 days of arrival in India or they may have to pay late fees.

Eligibility: 12th / High School / Equivalent

Campus: Pune

Course Duration: 1 Year

Why choose a Diploma in Filmmaking?

In today's rapidly evolving entertainment industry, filmmaking is essential to storytelling, creativity, and visual communication. The Diploma in Filmmaking program equips students with the skills needed to excel in various aspects of film production, from scriptwriting and cinematography to editing and sound design. This program combines theoretical foundations with hands-on experience, covering everything from pre-production planning to post-production techniques.
As the demand for compelling visual content continues to grow across industries, there is an increasing need for skilled filmmakers who can craft engaging narratives and impactful visuals. Graduates of this diploma program will be prepared for careers in directing, cinematography, editing, and other areas of film production, with a strong foundation in the tools and techniques necessary to succeed in the dynamic world of filmmaking.

Who should enroll in the Diploma in Filmmaking?
This filmmaking diploma program is ideal for:
  • Aspiring filmmakers who want to explore various aspects of the film production process.
  • Creative individuals passionate about storytelling through visuals, sound, and motion.
  • Students interested in directing, cinematography, editing, or sound design.
  • Those with an eye for detail, a love for collaboration, and a drive to bring ideas to life on screen.
If you’re passionate about storytelling, visual artistry, and creating cinematic experiences, this diploma program offers the perfect foundation for launching your filmmaking career.

Module 1 - Understanding of Visual Storytelling

  • Understanding storytelling
  • Evolution of moving image
  • Understanding Cinema
  • Film Screenings
  • Assignments – Photostory, Case study, 10 shot Continuity (stills)

Module 2 – Fiction Production

  • Cinematography
  • Writing for moving images
  • Production design & Planning
  • Direction – Fiction
  • Post production – introduction to Editing
  • Screenings, Studio time & Practice
  • Assignments – Dialogue exercise, trailer editing, Character sketch, Continuity film

Module 3 – Non Fiction production

  • Cinematography
  • Post production
  • Direction – Non Fiction
  • Studio production
  • Screenings, Studio time & Practice
  • Assignments – Mise – en – scene, Studio Interview, Chroma shoot, Multi cam project.

Module 4 – Media Business

  • Pre & Post production planning & management
  • Resource Management
  • Film & OTT business
  • Screenings, Studio time & Practice.
  • Assignments – Case study of a production house, Docket for a project, Distribution & promotion plan.

Module 5 – Project, assessment & exams

  • Final Projects – Studio Production, Documentary film & Final Short Film- Fiction
  • Project review & discussion
  • Screenings
  • Exam & Vivas

INDIAN STUDENTS

  • Register yourself by clicking here on our Online Application Platform.
  • Fill in all information correctly and accurately as required in the Online Application Platform.
  • Upload the scanned copy of the following documents :
    • Original 10th Mark sheet
    • Original 12th or Equivalent Mark sheet
    • 1 photo Id proof
    • 1 Address proof
    • 1 passport sized photograph
  • Make a payment of Rs. 500 (non-refundable) against STAC (Seamedu Technical Assessment and Counseling) After completing the above steps, you will receive a confirmation of your application being submitted using your registered email ID.

Within 15 days of application of admission, you will be intimated on your selection (if selected) by email on your registered email id. On receipt of the email, please complete the following:

  • Please sign in to the Seamedu Online Application Platform using your registered username and password.
  • Please respond to any additional queries that arise.
  • Make payment as described by the counselor.
  • On receipt of the same, Provisional Admission letter will be issued for the course.

Submit the filled-in Final Admission form and copies of the following documents.

  • Two photo copies of 10th Mark sheet
  • Two photo copies of 12th or Equivalent Mark sheet
  • Two photo copies of photo Id proof
  • Two photocopies of Address proof
  • Six passport sized photographs with red background

Note: Please carry the Original documents for Verification. You’ll get all your original documents back.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

It is shown by default, until the Please shortlist the course that you would like to pursue. You may also mail us your queries to intl.student@seamedu.com.

  • Register yourself by clicking here on our Online Application Platform.
  • Fill in all information correctly and accurately as required in the Online Application Platform
  • Upload the scanned copy of the following documents :
    • Valid Passport
    • Marks transcripts of
      • High school
      • Bachelor’s Degree (if applicable)
      • Previous VISA to India if any
  • Make a payment of $50 (non-refundable) against STAC (Seamedu Technical Assessment and Counseling) After completing the above steps, you will receive a confirmation of your application being submitted using your registered email ID.

Within 15 days of your application, you will be intimated about your selection (if selected) by email on your registered email ID. On receipt of the email, please complete the following process :

  • Please sign in to the Seamedu Online Application Platform using your registered username and password.
  • Complete the set of steps as prompted
  • Make a payment of $160 as processing and eligibility fees and $350 as admission confirmation fee [We adjust the admission confirmation fee against the total fees.] *Both fee amounts are non-refundable

On receipt of the Provisional Admission Letter, please complete the following process :

  • Have all Marks Transcripts attested by the Ministry of Higher Education in your country
  • Apply for visa at the nearest Indian mission or Indian Embassy in your country (You must take an endorsed Student Visa)
  • Email us a copy of the attested transcripts and the visa issued

  • On arrival in India, you must report to the International Students’ Cell to take admission in person
  • Fill in and submit the Final Admission Form along with copies of the following documents :
    • Endorsed Student Visa
    • Medical Fitness Report / Yellow Fever Vaccination Card
    • C-Form and House Agreement
    • 4 Photographs
    • Complete Payment of Fee / Receipts

  • All foreign students must take the English Language Proficiency Test. Clearance of this test is a must for firm admission.
  • You need to report to the FRO for registration. Students must register within 14 days of arrival in India or they may have to pay late fees.

Eligibility: 12th / High School / Equivalent

Campus: Pune

Course Duration: 1 Year

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My experience at Seamedu has been very wonderful till now. It has been 3 years since I have joined the college and I have learnt a lot, not just academically but in all other aspects of career development. Most importantly the placement of Seamedu college is very good. I received the opportunity to get selected in one of the leading companies . Faculty members have been supportive throughout. The all-time support and motivation of the faculty members has enlightened me throughout this wonderful journey.

I am extremely grateful and honoured to have been a part of SEAM. They have consistently provided me with a plethora of opportunities that not only enhanced my skills but also enriched my core knowledge. The co-curricular activities which were actively held in SEAM created a vibrant environment that were fun, intuitive and engaging. I am grateful for the placement team in SEAM for their relentless support and encouragement which empowered us to push our boundaries and helped me to utilise my skills in the future at such a reputed organisation.

PLACEMENTS

At Seamedu, we believe that regular interactions with distinguished industry professionals and corporate leaders from the media, management, and technology sectors play a vital role in the holistic development of our students. Our placement department organizes guest lectures, seminars, and workshops, inviting seasoned experts to share their insights and experiences. Additionally, we conduct regular training and placement activities, including soft skills development sessions, to enhance students' personal and professional growth.

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MEET THE TEAM

Aashay Gatade

Adjunct Faculty- Filmmaking

Aashay Gatade is a film editor with over 10 years of professional experience. He has worked on feature films, short films, web series, TVCs etc. These include commercial success as well as critical acclaim. Also he has been teaching film making for more than 3 years.

Shrikrishna Pandey

Senior Faculty - Filmmaking

Shrikrishna Pandey, an alumnus of FTII, is a multifaceted individual renowned as a screenwriter, filmmaker, actor, and film professor.

Harigopal Sasikumar

Assistant Professor- Sound Engineering

Harigopal holds a Master’s in Audio Production and a Bachelor’s in Electronics and Communication Engineering. With over seven years of experience as a sound designer in film, TV, and interactive media, he brings valuable industry insights to his teaching. He also has two years of academic experience, with a published paper in IEEE, contributing to audio research advancements. Harigopal’s expertise in both the creative and technical aspects of sound design makes him an invaluable asset to our faculty, offering students a comprehensive learning experience.

Omkar Athavale

Senior Faculty - Filmmaking

Omkar is a skilled cinematographer with over a decade of experience in the industry. He has collaborated with renowned organizations such as National Geographic, Vice, Indian government agencies, and top brands in automotive, food, and beauty sectors. With a deep passion for visual storytelling, Omkar brings a wealth of expertise to each project.

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