A Producer is a person who is responsible for arranging the finances and for ensuring the smooth operations of a film or show, The Producer has to oversee all administrative, financial and creative aspects of the film/serials from pre-production right up to launch. She or he is also responsible for pitching the content of the film to production companies.
Personal Competencies
• You have an eye for detail
• You are excellent in communication and leadership skills
• You have knowledge of how a film is made
• You are able to understand finances
Entry Pathway
1.Complete 10 + 2 in any stream
2. Complete Bachelor's degree in Arts (EA.)/Fine Arts (B.F.A.) with majors in Film Making OR
Complete Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (BBA) OR
Complete Bachelor's degree in B.A./B.F.A.in filmmaking or BBA followed by Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) in Finance OR
Complete Bachelor's degree in BA/B.FA. in filmmaking or BBA followed by PG Diploma in Film Making and Media
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
The course is offered by the Department of Film Making/BBA.
This list of institutes is indicative only.
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. film and Television Institute of India, Pune, Maharashtra
2. Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute, Kolkata, West Bengal
3. Biju Patnaik Film and Television Institute, Cuttack, Odisha
4. Dr Bhupen Regional Government Film and Television Institute, Changsari, Assam
5. Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
6. University of Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra
7. Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune, Maharashtra
8. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, New Dehi
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. Amity University, Mumbai, Maharashtra
2. Annapurna International School of Film and Media, Hyderabad, Telangana
3. Whistling Woods Intemational, Mumbai, Maharashtra
4. Asian Academy of Film and Television, New Delhi
5. Ajeenkya DY Patil University, Pune, Maharashtra
6. Techno India University, Kolkata, West Bengal
7. CMR University, Bangaluru, Karnataka
8. Seamedu Institute, Pune, Maharashtra
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 1,000 -3,00,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes themselves based on merit.
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA). Students can view, track the education loan applications on the website.
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Production Houses, Educational Institutes.
Work Environment: It is not a desk job, local travelling is a part of this job. Working hours are flexible. As a producer, you need to handle a team.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
The approx. salary of a Producer ranges between INR 45,000 - INR 50,000* per month.
Source: bit.ly/3IOOeph
*These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change.
Experts from the field
Ekta Kapoor is credited With revamping India's television landscape. She pioneered an entire genre of television content, heralding India's satellite television boom. Balaji's shows have been and continue to be channel drivers for most general entertainment broadcasters. Under her creative guidance, Balaji has won almost every major TV award. The Bombay Scottish School and the Mithibai College is her alma rnater. Most of Kapoor's shows and movies are focused on women going through their ups and downs in life.*
PRODUCER
NCS Code: 2654.07 | AMM044• You have an eye for detail
• You are excellent in communication and leadership skills
• You have knowledge of how a film is made
• You are able to understand finances
1.Complete 10 + 2 in any stream
2. Complete Bachelor's degree in Arts (EA.)/Fine Arts (B.F.A.) with majors in Film Making
OR
Complete Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (BBA)
OR
Complete Bachelor's degree in B.A./B.F.A.in filmmaking or BBA followed by Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) in Finance
OR
Complete Bachelor's degree in BA/B.FA. in filmmaking or BBA followed by PG Diploma in Film Making and Media
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
The course is offered by the Department of Film Making/BBA.
This list of institutes is indicative only.
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. film and Television Institute of India, Pune, Maharashtra
2. Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute, Kolkata, West Bengal
3. Biju Patnaik Film and Television Institute, Cuttack, Odisha
4. Dr Bhupen Regional Government Film and Television Institute, Changsari, Assam
5. Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
6. University of Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra
7. Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune, Maharashtra
8. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, New Dehi
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. Amity University, Mumbai, Maharashtra
2. Annapurna International School of Film and Media, Hyderabad, Telangana
3. Whistling Woods Intemational, Mumbai, Maharashtra
4. Asian Academy of Film and Television, New Delhi
5. Ajeenkya DY Patil University, Pune, Maharashtra
6. Techno India University, Kolkata, West Bengal
7. CMR University, Bangaluru, Karnataka
8. Seamedu Institute, Pune, Maharashtra
Information on Institute rankings is available at - https://www.nirfindia.org/Ranking/2023/Ranking.html
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 1,000 -3,00,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes themselves based on merit.
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA). Students can view, track the education loan applications on the website.
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Places of Work: Production Houses, Educational Institutes.
Work Environment: It is not a desk job, local travelling is a part of this job. Working hours are flexible. As a producer, you need to handle a team.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Assistant Producer → Executive Producer → Producer
The approx. salary of a Producer ranges between INR 45,000 - INR 50,000* per month.
Source: bit.ly/3IOOeph
*These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change.
Experts from the field
Ekta Kapoor is credited With revamping India's television landscape. She pioneered an entire genre of television content, heralding India's satellite television boom. Balaji's shows have been and continue to be channel drivers for most general entertainment broadcasters. Under her creative guidance, Balaji has won almost every major TV award. The Bombay Scottish School and the Mithibai College is her alma rnater. Most of Kapoor's shows and movies are focused on women going through their ups and downs in life.*
Source: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0438471/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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