Professional
Certificate in Integrated Film, AVGC and AI Production from 15 Aug. to 07 Nov. 2026
Film and Television Institute of India
(FTII), Pune, under its Centre for Open Learning (CFOL) initiative in
association with Tron Animation, Pune, announces course – Professional
Certificate in Integrated Film, AVGC and AI Production from 15th Aug.
to 07th Nov. 2026.
The course is at multi-location/ hybrid model.
Following
are the details in this regard;
(1)
Course Name: Professional
Certificate in Integrated Film, AVGC and AI Production
(2) Dates:
15th Aug. to 07th
Nov. 2026 (12 weeks, 05 days per week)
(3) Timings:
03 – 04 hours daily (As per batch – after admission)
(4) Total No. of seats:
Minimum 20, maximum 500
(5) Age: 16
years & above as on 01st Aug. 2026. Participants less than 18
yrs will either be accompanied by a parent OR need to give formal consent from
his/ her parent.
(6) Educational
Qualification: HSC (12th pass). In exceptional cases,
10th pass may be considered
(7) Nationality: No
bar. For Foreign national, no documents/ invitation emails may be provided for
visa etc.
(8) Main Venue: Tron Animation, Deccan
Annex, Opp. Sambhaji Garden, J M Rd., Shivajinagar, Pune
(10) Venue for Induction program and 03 days filmmaking classes: FTII Main
campus/ FTII Extended campus (VTWA) campus, Near Doordarshan Kendra, Next to
MIT WPU University, Kothrud, Pune.
(9 Per participant course fee: Rs 80,000/-
(Note: course fee of the selected participant may be refundable, after 10%
deduction, till 22nd Aug. 2026. Beyond 22nd Aug. 2026,
the course fee may be non–refundable, non–transferable, non – adjustable etc.
under any circumstances)
Course fee is excluding breakfast, lunch, dinner,
tea/ coffee, snacks etc. Course
fee of all the non – selected participants will be refunded within 21 working
days of the course commencement. Also, due to any other reason, if the course
is cancelled by FTII, course fee will be refunded.
(10) Last
date to apply: By 5 pm, 12th Aug. 2026.
(11) Faculty: Multi-faculty (AI/ Animation
Experts)
(12) Medium
of Instructions: English and Hindi.
(13) Selection
Criteria: First – Come – First – Served basis. Selected candidates
would be communicated by email. List of the selected participants will be published
on FTII website.
(14) Certificates: All
participants would be given participation certificates which will carry logos
of FTII and Tron Animation, Pune and
will be signed by FTII Director and authorized signatory of Tron
Animation, Pune. Minimum 90% attendance may be mandatory to get certificate.
(15) Queries: For
any queries contact
- Mr. Milind Joshi, Asst. Outreach Officer – 020 -
25580085, info(dot)cfol(at)ftii(dot)ac(dot)in
- Mr. Gagandeep Bagga (for Course Content/ Admission
related queries) – 9552955281
(16) Communication
with participants: All communications with the participants will be
carried out through email only. List of shortlisted participants will be
published on FTII website and selection email will be sent to the selected
participants on their registered email.
(17) Accommodation: For Outstation
participants, Mr. Gagandeep Bagga may facilitate for accommodation. Please call
him on 9552955281.
(18) Participants
need to assure general decency, decorum etc. on the course campus. Failing to
do so will lead to cancellation of admission without refunding course fee apart
from taking internal disciplinary action and dealing the matter as per law of
the land. All rights in this regard are reserved with FTII.
(19) How
to apply:
1. Click on the following link:
2.
Fill-up the application form with requisite details and proceed for payment.
3.
Make necessary payment of Rs 80,000/-.
4.
Once payment is done, please note "SBI collect Reference Number"
(mentioned in payment confirmation receipt). This may be required for future
reference.
5. If
possible, digitally store the receipt of payment. This can be carried out in
one of the following ways;
(i)
by taking printout of receipt of payment, scan & save it
(ii)
by taking screenshot of payment (if using mobile) or print screen (if using
computer)
(iii)
by simply taking a photograph from mobile
(iv)
check your bank account to confirm whether money (course fee) has been deducted
or not
(v)
After a day or two, once again check to see whether money (course fee) has been
refunded.
(vi)
In case of refund, it is a transaction failure and if so, once again apply for
the course afresh.
6. No
document/ certificate related to educational qualification, age etc. is to be
attached. Participants’ self – declaration in the application form is
sufficient.
7. Terms
& conditions: By agreeing to the terms & conditions in the
application form, participants are confirming that they have read &
understood the website advt. They are eligible to apply and fulfill all the
requirements as stated in the advt. Also, it is presumed that participants will
be staying and or attending the course at their own risk & cost and will
not be held responsible for anything or matter of what-so-ever nature. Further,
participants agree that decision of Director, FTII regarding admission to the
course and its conduction in all respect will be final.
(20) Course
Overview:
The Course focuses on bridging traditional film/TV
with modern AVGC & Generative AI. It highlights the three pillars: FTII’s film
legacy (Film), the creative tech (AVGC), and the future-proof skill (AI).
(A) Open to: Basic AVGC
knowledge, OR relevant certification, OR degree. Working professionals,
graduates, freelancers, and even self-taught editors can apply
(B)
What Makes This Course Unique?
(i) Generative
AI + AVGC (Not just AI theory): Most AI
courses are generic. This one applies AI specifically to post-production
workflows (editing, sound, VFX).
(a) Generative AI Masterclasses
·
Learn Eleven Labs, Lite X, AI-assisted
video/audio tools: Complete tasks 3x faster – AI voiceover, AI upscaling, AI
captions, AI color assist
·
No coding required; purely creative AI
applications: Any editor or designer can adopt it immediately without technical
background
(b)
AVGC
Post-Production Core
·
Foundations in Photoshop, Premiere, After
Effects, Audition, DaVinci Resolve: Participants can edit, grade, mix, and
composite – a full post-production suite skillset
·
Taught by industry practitioners, not
academic theorists: Real-world shortcuts, workflows, and troubleshooting tips
(c)
Practical
Industry Projects
·
One complete project (e.g., AI-enhanced short
film, motion graphic reel, or AVGC trailer): Portfolio piece that demonstrates
both traditional post-production + generative AI skills.
·
Project reviewed by FTII-associated mentors:
Constructive feedback that improves your hireability
(ii) 3-Month
Accelerated Format: Faster than a diploma
(6–12 months), deeper than a workshop (2–5 days). Ideal for working
professionals.
(iii) 6+ Industry-Standard Tools: Covers Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects, Audition),
DaVinci Resolve, Eleven Labs, CapCut – no tool left behind.
(iv) Live Industry Project in Month 3: Portfolio-ready output, not just theory. Work on real-style briefs from
AVGC studios.
(v) No Prior AI
Experience Required: Open to traditional editors, VFX artists,
and filmmakers who want to upskill. Basic AVGC knowledge is sufficient
(vi) FTII Association
(Govt. of India): Only program of its kind with backing from
India's most prestigious film institute under Ministry of I&B for
understanding filmmaking and its use in AVGC & AI.
(C)
Benefits:
(i) AI skills that
save time: Generate voiceovers, captions, and effects in
minutes, not hours.
(ii)
Job-ready in 3 months: No
2-year degree needed. Start freelancing or apply for senior roles sooner.
(iii) One portfolio project: Show don't tell. Prove you can use AI + traditional tools together.
(iv) Workflow efficiency: Learn when to use Premiere vs CapCut, After Effects vs DaVinci Fusion,
Eleven Labs vs traditional recording.
(v) Government-recognized institute backing:
Trust, quality assurance, and industry doors
open faster.