Throughout the course, students participate in a comprehensive film studies programme taught from a filmmaker's perspective. Through regular screenings and lecture discussions of exemplary films, students identify techniques used by filmmakers in their approach to storytelling as well as the historical, political and social importance of film in the last century.

They are taught how to analyse films from India, Europe, Asia and Hollywood in varying critical contexts, but most importantly as the outcome of practical strategies that they can use for framing, criticising and developing their own take on celluloid storytelling.

Weekly sessions with guest lecturers and speakers from a variety of backgrounds enrich the learning experience at Whistling Woods International by offering students the opportunity to round out their education. In addition to noted filmmakers, this program aims to expose students to academics and specialists from diverse fields. With a broad spectrum of invitees, from psychologists, anti-piracy lawyers and sociologists to writers, choreographers and musicians, students are offered a substantial enhancement over and above any regular film programme in order to foster their overall intellectual growth.