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Mindscreen Film Institute, Chennai:
Mindscreen Film Institute is India’s premier film school specializing in cinematography, screenwriting and film-making, conveniently based in Mylapore in south Chennai in Tamil Nadu. We provide comprehensive learning across all facets of cinematography & acting courses. Imagine, think and create is the Institute’s core philosophy. Mindscreen Film Institute was founded by Rajiv Menon, an acclaimed Indian cinematographer and filmmaker in the Indian Advertising and Movies industry. The film institute draws upon decades of experience and success of Rajiv Menon and his film productions and equipment rental company, Mindscreen. We make use of the latest state-of-the-art of all camera equipments and facilities available on campus.

About Us:

Run by a team of senior professionals, Mindscreen Film Institute takes pride in having been the training ground for some of the best talent in the film industry today.

Award winning cinematographers and directors like Ravi K. Chandran, Rajasekhar, Ratnavelu and Gautam Menon have worked with and trained under Rajiv Menon during their formative years.

Mindscreen Film's equipment company has been in the business for over two decades and provided the film industry with state-of-the-art Arriflex 435 Advanced equipped with Hawk anamorphic and Ziess ultraprime lenses supported by a full complement of lights and grip equipments.

Our Aim:
Established in 2006, our institute aims to train students both on the theoretical and operational aspects of filmmaking with specialization in cinematography making use of the latest state-of-the-art of all camera equipments and facilities available on campus.

Our Philosophy:

We believe that a good film-maker, irrespective of his / her role must appreciate all aspects of the process. From the choices a cinematographer confronts, understanding the director & his script, how sound and music transform a scene to assembling of images in the editing room. We belief the best way to learn them is to have a real ‘touch-feel-do’ experience.

Mindscreen Film Institute is all about hands-on learning. Our learning environment is designed to move one beyond their current level, expand the vision, enhance technical skills and unleash the potential to IMAGINE, THINK & CREATE a new way.

Cinematography, Screenwriting & Film-Making Courses:


Cinematography Course (6 Months)
- Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in science / arts

Screenwriting & Filmmaking Course (6 Months)
- A vocational program of study designed to groom students for the position of Assistant Director

Acting Course (6 Months)
- This 6 month course is suited to students with a strong interest and some experience in the performing arts

Digital Photography Course (3 months)
- Gain a deeper appreciation of Photography

Our Staff: 
The training is vocational and practical and will be taught by a team of extremely distinguished and respected theatre and film professionals, all of whom, as well as being experts in their fields, enjoy successful careers as actors and directors.

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Address: 4 Ranga Lane, Off Dr. Ranga Road,, Chennai, India
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