A Production Manager for a film/tv show is responsible for following budgets and ensuring that the directives of the main producer are followed. In theatre, a Production Manager oversees the stagecraft of the play and ensures that the administrative aspect of a play is taken care of.
Personal Competencies
• You have excellent organizational skills
• You like to work in a team
• You have knowledge of how a film is made
• You have an eye for minute details
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10 + 2 in any stream
2. Complete Bachelor's degree in Arts (BA.)/Fine Arts (B.F.A.) with majors in Filmmaking OR
Complete Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (B.B.A.) OR
Complete 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/B.B.A
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. Kolkata Film and Television Institute, Kolkata, West Bengal
4. Biju Patnaik film and Television Institute, Cuttack, Odisha
5. Dr Bhupen Hazarika Regional Government film and Television Institute, Changsari, Assam
6. Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
7. University of Mumbai, Maharashtra
8. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, New Delhi
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. Whistling Woods International, Mumbai, Maharashtra
2. Asian Academy of Film and Television, New Delhi
3. Ajeenkya DY Patil University, Pune, Maharashtra
4, Techno India University, Kolkata, West Bengal
5. CMR University, Bangaluru, Karnataka
6. Seamedu Institute, Pune, Maharashtra
7. Singhania University, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan
8. Amity University, Mumbai, 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
Work Environment: Your work hours will vary depending upon the organization to organization, typically a 8 to 9 hours per day is standard. Shift system might be applicable. Travelling is part of the job.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Assistant Production Manager → Production Manager
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Production Manager ranges between INR 10,000 -80,000* and more per month.
*These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change.
Experts from the field
Lakshmi Worrier is the only woman production manager in Kerala, Lakshmi Warrier's years at the male-dominated job has been self-admittedly an eventful one. A chance conversation with director Lilo Jose Pellissery changed the entire trajectory of her career shifting her from tourism to production.*
PRODUCTION MANAGER
NCS Code: 2654.08 | AMM045• You have excellent organizational skills
• You like to work in a team
• You have knowledge of how a film is made
• You have an eye for minute details
1. Complete 10 + 2 in any stream
2. Complete Bachelor's degree in Arts (BA.)/Fine Arts (B.F.A.) with majors in Filmmaking
OR
Complete Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (B.B.A.)
OR
Complete 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/B.B.A
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. Kolkata Film and Television Institute, Kolkata, West Bengal
4. Biju Patnaik film and Television Institute, Cuttack, Odisha
5. Dr Bhupen Hazarika Regional Government film and Television Institute, Changsari, Assam
6. Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
7. University of Mumbai, Maharashtra
8. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, New Delhi
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. Whistling Woods International, Mumbai, Maharashtra
2. Asian Academy of Film and Television, New Delhi
3. Ajeenkya DY Patil University, Pune, Maharashtra
4, Techno India University, Kolkata, West Bengal
5. CMR University, Bangaluru, Karnataka
6. Seamedu Institute, Pune, Maharashtra
7. Singhania University, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan
8. Amity University, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Information on the institute rankings can be found 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
Work Environment: Your work hours will vary depending upon the organization to organization, typically a 8 to 9 hours per day is standard. Shift system might be applicable. Travelling is part of the job.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Assistant Production Manager → Production Manager
The approx. salary of a Production Manager ranges between INR 10,000 -80,000* and more per month.
Source - https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Production_Manager%2C_Film%2FTV/Salary
*These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change.
Experts from the field
Lakshmi Worrier is the only woman production manager in Kerala, Lakshmi Warrier's years at the male-dominated job has been self-admittedly an eventful one. A chance conversation with director Lilo Jose Pellissery changed the entire trajectory of her career shifting her from tourism to production.*
Source: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10823560/
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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