No, specific experience in filmmaking is not a prerequisite, but we do look for people who can demonstrate creative aptitude and a love of film or television. A description of any creative work you may have done in the past, be it in theatre, music, art, writing, photography or film will help us in assessing your application.

Students who successfully complete our two-year, full-time programme receive a diploma upon graduation. This diploma will be considered for advanced standing at many universities internationally for students wishing to complete a bachelor’s or master’s degree.

The Career Placement Division of Whistling Woods International will assist graduates with their portfolios, show-reels, auditions and resume. Student films will be displayed to the entire film and television fraternity, introducing new talent and technicians to the employers and decision makers of the industry. Selected student films will be submitted to various national and international film festivals. An online student database will be available to directors and producers. Students who have demonstrated ability and promise may be offered work on Mukta Arts Ltd. and Mukta Tele Media projects

Whistling Woods International is a state-of-the-art facility. We offer students a wide range of industry-standard equipment, hardware and software. For facilities, please visit http://www.whistlingwoods.net/facilities.asp. For technical resources, please visit http://www.whistlingwoods.net/technicalresources.asp.

Business of Film & Television students must own their own Apple laptops.

For each intake, we accept up to 12 students in each of the following specialisations: Business of Film & Television, Cinematography, Direction, Editing, Screenwriting and Sound Recording, Design & Music Production. We accept up to 20 students in the Acting and Art & Technique of Animation specialisations.

Students are busy six days a week. Classes begin at the earliest at 7:30am finish at 9:30pm at the latest, although typical hours are 9:30am-7:00pm. During the shooting of film projects, you can expect twelve-hour days and post-production typically runs late into the evenings.

You will work in teams for most projects. By solving problems similar to those faced by professional units students will learn the importance of collaboration and trust.

Students may avail of the cafeteria and cafe, which offer healthy and nutritious vegetarian and non-vegetarian options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Students purchase their meals with cash.

Limited student accommodation is available in the Whistling Woods International hostel. This is located close to the institute in Goregaon and provides dual-occupancy condo apartments. Please see the Hostel Accommodation page for full information - http://www.whistlingwoods.net/housing.asp.

Mumbai is a modern, vibrant city. Within easy travel distance from the institute is a variety of shopping, dining, and sightseeing options.

Students may apply to change their specialisation at the end of the first semester. Approval for transfer is based on academic performance and the availability of seats.

The application process is composed of a written application followed by a personal interview. Please see the Admissions’ page for more information on preparing your application and the relevant deadline: http://www.whistlingwoods.net/requestbrochure.asp.

Our next intake for all two-year courses is July 2008.
We have 2 rounds of admission for the July 08 intake:

• Early round – for all applications received before April 31, 2008
• Main round – for all applications received by May 30, 2008

All applicants within India whose portfolios are short listed will be required to meet our selection committee. Applicants residing outside India may be contacted via phone.

International students are welcome to enrol in our courses. We currently have full-time students from the U.S., UK, Canada, Europe, Asia and Africa. Please contact your local Indian embassy for details on applying for student visas, as this varies among countries.

Definitely. Due to the limited number of positions available, we will not be able to place many eligible students. We encourage students to use the six months between admissions constructively to develop their skills through study or work and to reapply for the course of their choice.

Please see the Tuition Fees page here - http://www.whistlingwoods.net/tuition.asp.

Please see the Fee Payment policy here - http://www.whistlingwoods.net/tuition.asp.

Educational loans are available for Indian applicants. The process of applying for a loan begins once the applicant has been accepted into Whistling Woods and has received their Offer Letter. More information is provided here: http://www.whistlingwoods.net/education-loan.asp

In the future Whistling Woods International will be offering short courses, seminars and festivals. Information on these courses will be announced on the website. Please subscribe to our newsletter to be kept updated.

We do not offer crash courses. The feedback we typically receive from filmmakers who did not attend a film school is that a two-year intensive programme, such as Whistling Woods, would have reduced their ‘struggle’ period in the industry by 7-10 years. This is based not only on what students actually learn in class, but also on the personal networks that students develop. Stepping out into the industry, already knowing hundreds of talented young writers, directors, producers, cinematographers, editors, sound designers and actors gives Whistling Woods International graduates an enormous advantage over others who have attended short courses.

We will be glad to answer all your questions; please email them to info@whistlingwoods.net or ask the counsellor here