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We are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) and the Qualcomm Institute at the University of California San Diego.

A rare Tamil classic Ratha Kanneer (1954), directed by Krishnan-Panju & starring theatre legend M.R. Radha, has been added to the National Film Archive of India. Aparna Subramaniam, Film Research Officer at @FTIIOfficial donated 8 jumbo reels (35mm) to @nfdcindia Managing Director Prakash Magdum in Pune, ensuring preservation of this culturally significant film. 📔pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa…

From Marathi and Malayalam to Santali, Haryanvi, Mizo and Nagamese, these films embody a living, plural imagination of Indian cinema. Read the full Indian Express editorial here: indianexpress.com/article/opinio…

In its Express Opinion editorial, The Indian Express reflects on the growing linguistic diversity of student films at FTII, noting a two-decade-long shift away from homogenisation and towards plurality in language, form and voice.

The article traces how student filmmakers are increasingly choosing languages rooted in their lived realities, reflecting broader shifts in representation, accessibility, and contemporary Indian cinema. Read the full article: share.google/fWgVHGnN3V2AE9…

The Indian Express features an in-depth report on the changing linguistic landscape of FTII student films, highlighting the growing presence of regional and indigenous languages alongside Hindi and English.

FTII is proud to see Aparna’s work recognised on this international stage and grateful to AMIA and all conference supporters for making these conversations possible. #AMIA2025 #ArchivalPractice

We are delighted to share that Aparna Subramanian, Film Research Officer contributed to three panels at the annual conference of Association of Moving Image Archivists (AMIA) in Baltimore, MD, USA from December 3-5. Aparna also serves as one of the Board of Directors at AMIA.

As part of the initiation towards future academic collaboration, Shri Dhiraj Mesharam, Dean (Film), FTII, and Ms. Keiko Mitsumatsu exchanged copies of the Letter of Intent (LoI). FTII looks forward to strengthening this international academic partnership ahead.

The delegation was led by Ms. Keiko Mitsumatsu, an acclaimed Production Designer and Professor in the Art Directing Course, known for her long-standing collaboration with director Hirokazu Kore-eda on films such as Monster, Our Little Sister, Nobody Knows and several others.

FTII Pune had the honour of hosting a distinguished delegation from the Graduate School of Film and New Media, Tokyo University of the Arts on 24th November 2025.

The document exchange was carried out by our VC Shri Dhiraj Singh, the Head of Strategy, Shri. Santosh Ojha and CTO, Vishnu Vaibhav Dwivedi the representative from IIT Bhilai. This marks a significant step towards building future-ready creatives.

The partnership aims at combining and developing new-age technology with creative arts, and enabling the use of the latest software and cutting-edge solutions to enhance and assist creative learning and production.

Today at FTII, a new partnership began. FTII Pune and IIT Bhilai came together to sign a landmark MoU, strengthening collaboration in interdisciplinary knowledge exchange, technology, and innovation.

FTII announces ‘Basic Course in AI in Film & Video Generation in Goa’ under the Centre for Open Learning initiative, in association with Arthouse Film Academy, Goa. Apply before: 6 pm, 22 December 2025 Course Link: ftii.ac.in/p/vtwa/basic-c…

FTII announces ‘Basic Course in Screenplay Writing in Goa’ under the Centre for Open Learning initiative, in association with Arthouse Film Academy, Goa. Apply before: 6 pm, 22 December 2025 Course Link: ftii.ac.in/p/vtwa/basic-c…

FTII announces ‘Michael Chekhov Acting Workshop in Goa’ under the CFOL initiative, in association with Arthouse Film Academy, Goa. Apply / More Info: ftii.ac.in/p/vtwa/michael…