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At SoFMCA, the mission is to provide the best ‘university offered undergraduate film, media and culture education’ in South Asia and beyond by preparing students for existing and emerging careers in filmmaking, media, OTT and the creative industries, along with training in research pathways on the entertainment industry.
We at RVU are committed to provide a dynamic and multidisciplinary learning environment that combines theory and practical to hone students’ creativity and employability. Our faculty hail from the disciplines of Humanities, Film and Media Studies, and comprise of professors-in-practice, filmmakers and visiting industry professionals to ensure that the students receive hands-on training and mentoring to develop the skills needed to succeed in their chosen field of speacialization.
Author, Critic, Curator, Filmmaker and former Editor of Stardust and StarWeek, Dr. Roy has authored over 1000 media articles in leading Indian dailies (The Indian Express, Hindustan Times, The Times of India Speaking Tree, The Asian Age, Screen, The New Indian Express) and Society magazine. Author of five books and two media columns, ‘Sunday Talkies’ (Orissa Post) and ‘Friday Talkies’ (The Hindu), he’s directed three documentaries. His debut film, Pleasures Prejudice & Pride: An Indian Way of Filmmaking, was the focus of a multi-city global tour across the UK in 2019. First Indian author to be commissioned by USA’s ‘FAQ Book Series’, his Bollywood FAQ: All That’s Left to Know About the Greatest Film Story Never Told (2019), is an international bestseller, and latest book, Appreciating Melodrama (2022) is a refered text book in Film Studies. An advisory board member of Global University Film Awards (Hong Kong), and Founder-Festival Director of Edinburgh Festival of Indian Films & Documentaries (2016-17), he’s been teaching at Indian and British universities since 2008.
| Programme Titles | Specialisations | Level | Duration | Selection Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Film Studies, Film Criticism, Media Studies | Ph.D. | 4 Years | Masters in any Discipline |
| M.Sc. (Film Making) | Film Direction, Documentary Making, Screenwriting, Animation | PG | 2 Years | SoP + Portfolio + Interview |
| B.A. Acting (Film, TV and OTT) | Theatre, Film, Television, OTT | UG | 3 Years | SoP + Portfolio + Interview |
| B.A. (Hons.) (Media and Journalism) | Multimedia and AI Productions Advertising, Public Relations | UG | 4 Years | SoP + Interview |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) (Animation, Visual FX and Gaming) | Animation, Visual FX, Gaming | UG | 4 Years | Portfolio + Interview |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) (Filmmaking) | Direction, Cinematography, Editing, Screenwriting | UG | 4 Years | Portfolio + Interview |
Apply online:
https://admissions.rvu.edu.in/
Statement of Purpose (SoP) /
Portfolio + Personal interview
Subject to fulfilment of eligibility
and admission criteria
Payment of fee
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