WED Bureau
New Delhi
Minister
of State for Information & Broadcasting, Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore has said
that Technology has played a critical role in defining the contours of
professional photography and art of film making. The exposure of budding young
talent to the nuances of technology has a positive impact on their learning
curve. This initiative would ensure the perfect blend of technology and young
talent through the platform of FTII. The Minister stated this on the occasion
of signing of an MoU between Film and Television Institute of India, Pune and
Canon India Private Limited. Mr. Kazutada Kobayashi, President & CEO, Canon
India was also present on the occasion.
The
MoU between Film and Television Institute of India, Pune and Canon India
Private Limited would promote film education through short-term courses across
several towns and cities in the country. Under FTII's unique initiative SKIFT
(Skilling India in Film and Television) several short courses, mostly of
skill-oriented nature have been proposed to be held in collaboration with State
Governments, Universities and Educational institutions.
FTII
Pune, one of Asia's leading and India's foremost institute in film and
television education has been preparing to break new grounds by pushing to
democratise cinematic education by offering quality and affordable training to
general public and practitioners alike at locations where there is a demand for
such courses. FTII is also in the process of aligning some of the short courses
with Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) under National Skill
Development Council.
While
speaking on the occasion Mr. Kazutada Kobayashi said that Film & Television
Institute of India (FTII) was one of the most reputed institution across
the world and Canon was proud to announce the partnership for SKIFT which
has been designed to spread the art of cinematography and film
making, across the length and breadth of the country. As
a technology partner for this initiative, Canon India was delighted
to add value to the program endeavored to scale skill development in film and
television to greater heights.
Canon,
an international brand in digital imaging, as 'Technology Partner' of SKIFT
would be providing high-end cameras and accessories free of cost for the
courses. This support would be a major contributing factor in keeping the
course fees affordable while offering an opportunity to course participants to
use cutting-edge equipment.
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| MoU signed between FTII and Canon to promote short courses in Film & Television |
The
courses are proposed to be held in non-metros such as Guwahati, Jaipur,
Vishakhapatnam, Raipur, Chandigarh, Raipur, Bhopal, Leh and Andaman &
Nicobar Islands to begin with. Initially SKIFT would conduct courses such
as Digital Cinematography, Documentary Film Making, Screenplay Writing, Acting,
Film Criticism & Journalism and Film Appreciation.
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