Courses
- 1 Year Diploma in Advanced Screen Acting
- 1 Year Certificate Program in Screen Acting
To empower aspiring screenwriters with the craft, creativity, and industry insights needed to excel in the art and business of storytelling. Our one-year intensive diploma is designed to nurture the next generation of writers, equipping them with the tools to craft compelling narratives that captivate global audiences across film, television, and digital media.
Through a dynamic curriculum blending theory and practice, students master the essentials—from generating original ideas to structuring powerful scripts, developing authentic characters, and creating successful pitches. Whether writing for feature films, TV series, or emerging platforms, the program fosters innovative thinking, technical mastery, and a deep understanding of cinematic storytelling.
Guided by industry professionals, students engage in hands-on training, collaborative workshops, and real-world projects that sharpen their unique voices. Our mission is to cultivate visionary storytellers who not only adapt to the ever-evolving entertainment landscape but also redefine it with bold, original narratives that leave a lasting impact.
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- Our comprehensive training approach prepares you to be industry-ready through a variety of specialized modules, including :
- On-camera training
- Character development and script analysis
- Location-based character study
- Voice and speech scene work
- Acting for virtual production environments
- Self-Taping Audition skills
- Navarasa Sadhana training
- Physical training
- Contemporary dance and movement training
- Combat training, which encompasses martial arts, kalaripayattu, handling guns, saddle riding, swimming and trekking
- Industry insights and career management
- In-house workshops with noted casting directors from across Industries offering you a chance to showcase your work, receive valuable feedback, and leave a lasting impression on industry insiders
- Gain exposure to a multilingual ecosystem that prepares you to break language barriers and pursue opportunities across various film industries
- Acting opportunities in short films and narrative features produced by the Screenwriting, Virtual Production and Animation departments of Ahalia School of Media Studies and Future Technologies, helping you build a diverse and robust showreel during the course period
- By the end of our diploma program, you will portray a fully-realized character in your very own diploma film, showcasing your talent and creativity
You will be directly mentored by noted actors and acting coaches Kumaradas TN and Abhija Sivakala. Additionally, our teaching faculty consists of industry mentors, including screenwriters, directors, cinematographers, editors, art directors, sound designers, animators, immersive reality specialists, AR and VR experts, and AI media practitioners, who will work with you on select projects.
