The Institute of Moving Images offers a huge creative challenge to any artist. It forces you- the next generation of talent to be self critical, hard working and ambitious in 8 world class programs, spanning from 18 Months full time Specialization to One Year Diploma courses to Short term Certificate Program in Filmmaking Foundation:
Specialization in Film Direction or Cinematography or Film Editing or Screenwriting or Producing
Practical training by industry professionals in all key discipline of Filmmaking process
Admission is purely on basis of merit
Excellent tutor-student ratio
Average 15 students in each discipline
Average age early 20s
Tutor are experienced professionals, currently working in the Film & TV industry
Classroom instructions & Screenings
On location shooting or editing exercise
Each student independently makes close to 12 films projects
Students perform all key roles while crewing in 30 other films
Training on Sony Full HD PXW-FS7 Super 35 Camera, 4K Arri Alexa XT Studio Camera and 5K RED Epic.
Editing experience on non linear AVID Media Composer & FCP X
Professional assessment and feedback
Three months Internship with industry contacts
Each student makes their final Diploma film on 35mm Arri 4K Alexa Camera in Key-role (Director / Cinematographer / Editor / Producer / Screenwriter)
Graduation screenings and showcases to invited guest
An Advanced Diploma & demo-reel of final film are awarded
Selected students films sent to festivals & competitions
Financial & time commitment to gain excellent standard of professional film training
Recommended for those who want to kick start a full time independent career in Film & TV industry
Students also gain fast track entry in Senior positions in creative or technical team of Television Channels
One Year full-time intensive course
Total 1100 hrs of tuition
Vocational multi-disciplinary course
Specialization in narrative Fiction Filmmaking for Television
Documentary Diploma program should appeal to creatively vigilant and social minded
Comprehensive & rigorous education
Fast paced, intensive learning
Small group with excellent tutor-student ratio
Average 15 students
No prior experience of filmmaking required
Practical training by industry professionals in all key discipline of Filmmaking process
Each student independently makes close to 8 film projects and perform all key roles while crewing in 20 other films
Training on broadcast level Canon C500 Camera and Sony Full HD PXW-FS7 Super 35 Camera & Documentary with Sony HD Camcorder
Editing experience on non linear AVID Media Composer
Professional assessment and feedback
The final Diploma film on Sony broadcast level Sony PMW-300 camera and Documentary on HD Camcorder. Post production on Final Cut Pro
On successful completion of course, a Diploma and demo-reel of final film are awarded
Selected films/documentaries submitted to festivals
Work experience opportunities on IMI Advanced Diploma films
Students gain fast track entry for Assistants jobs in the Television industry
Builds a strong foundation for working way up in the Film & TV industry
Opening in TV channels for Fiction Filmmaking students
Documentary students start full time independent career or can join News Channels as assistant producer
Part-time, Short course offers Foundation skills
Two months of intensive, weekend, evening course for working professionals or students who have other time commitments
12 Sessions / Saturdays & Sundays: 3pm to 8pm
Recommended for those curious to know working behind camera or want to test self aptitude
Average 20 students
Admission open for all. No previous experience of film making required
Get the skills to start making your own films
Students write, shoot and edit 4 short films under professional guidance
Final project of 15-20 minutes on broadcast level Full HD Camera and post production on Avid Media Composer
Feedback and informal screening of completed work
Certificate and DVD show reel on successful completion of course
Can make contacts with like-minded professionals who can team for future shoots
Provides sound basis for going on to further education in filmmaking
Great overview for those considering serious move into entertainment industry
Students gain entry level job in Production house/TV Channels
Provides creative and collaborative skills that can be useful in any vocation
Students at IMI
I was so lucky to get admission in IMI, as I found it the best school for beginners who want to make a mark in the film industry. It is because of IMI, I could join the Rajshri Productions as an assistant director. Today if I am able to have Mr. Rajkumar Barjatya's faith in me and able to work confidently, all credit must go to IMI's easy to understand and practical approach in imparting professional training in filmmaking which comes handy in day to day professional world.
