Course Detail
Filmmaking Course
This course is a complete 12-month training programme covering everything from scriptwriting and direction to cinematography, editing, and sound design.
You will begin with the fundamentals — storytelling, cinema history, camera basics, and production essentials — before moving into advanced techniques used on real film sets.
In the final phase, you will specialise in your chosen area and produce a complete film or documentary with full mentorship support.
Learn to Make Films That Matter — Filmmaking Course in Noida
From Your First Story Idea to a Finished Film on Screen
Filmmaking is not just a career — it's a craft that takes real training, real practice, and real mentorship to master.
The Filmmaking Course in Noida offered here is a structured, 700+ hours programme designed for students who are serious about entering the film and media industry. You will not just study filmmaking — you will do it. Three short films, a final film or documentary, practical assignments, and portfolio development are all built into the curriculum.
Noida sits at the centre of one of India's most active media corridors. Production houses, post studios, ad agencies, and digital content teams are all within reach. Studying here means learning inside an ecosystem where your skills can be immediately applied and noticed.
Whether your goal is direction, cinematography, editing, screenwriting, or sound — this programme gives you a complete foundation and a clear path forward.
Professional Filmmaking Course — 12 Months | 700+ Hours of Training
This 12 Months Filmmaking Program covers both the technical and aesthetic sides of filmmaking — built around classroom learning, hands-on practicals, and independent project work. With 700+ hours of training, students work on 3 short films plus a final film or documentary, while studying classic and contemporary films to develop creative instincts and technical skills side by side. Eligibility is 10+2 or above — no prior experience required.
What Students Will Learn
The curriculum is divided into three progressive phases — each one building on the last.
Phase 1 — Introduction and Basics
This is where the foundation is built. Students develop an understanding of storytelling, cinema history, and essential production skills before touching a camera.
- Story analysis, characterisation, and dialogue writing
- History of cinema and Indian cinema
- Fundamentals of direction, camera, photography, and lighting
- Acting basics — speech, monologue, and body language
- Introduction to editing, sound, and production basics
- Pre-production planning and case studies
Phase 2 — Screenwriting, Cinematography & Core Production
This phase goes deeper into the craft. The Screenwriting Course in Noida and Cinematography Course in Noida modules are both covered here, along with acting, editing, and sound fundamentals.
- Screenwriting — dialogue, narrative structure, and creative development
- Cinematography techniques and creative camera work
- Acting — improvisation, physical performance, and voice culture
- Editing — fiction, non-fiction, and rhythm manipulation
- Sound recording, ADR, and recording instruments
- Economics, budgeting, and pre-production planning
Phase 3 — Advanced Techniques and Post Production
This is where students start working at a professional level. The Film Direction Course in Noida and Post Production Course in Noida modules come together here, alongside specialisation work.
- Script structuring, character layering, and second draft development
- Casting, shot division, and full pre-production workflow
- Lighting and camera movement practicals
- Post-production — editing, Pro Tools, audio, and surround sound
- Production management, finances, and contracts
Specialisation and Final Project
In the final stage, students choose a specialisation — screenwriting, direction, cinematography, acting, editing, or sound — and work on a final film project with mentorship and full creative decision-making authority.
This is the Film Production Course in Noida module in its most complete form — a real production, managed and executed by the student.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this Professional Filmmaking Course are trained to work across multiple roles and platforms — film, OTT, advertising, documentary, and digital content.
Certified professionals coming out of this programme are proficient in storytelling, screenwriting, cinematography, editing, and sound design. They have hands-on experience producing and directing short films, documentaries, and music videos.
Career paths available to graduates include:
- Film Director / Assistant Director
- Cinematographer / DOP
- Screenwriter / Story Developer
- Video Editor and Colorist
- Sound Designer / Audio Engineer
- Production Manager / Line Producer
- Documentary Filmmaker
- Content Creator for OTT and Digital Platforms
With familiarity in tools like Premiere, FCP, Avid, Pro Tools, and Nuendo, graduates are equipped to work across emerging formats, platforms, and industry trends from day one.
Why Choose This Institute
700+ hours of hands-on learning Not lecture-heavy. The majority of your time is spent doing — shooting, editing, writing, and producing.
Real projects in your portfolio You graduate with three short films and a final film or documentary — work you can actually show to industry professionals.
Specialisation built in You don't just get a general degree. You develop depth in the area — direction, cinematography, editing, sound, or screenwriting — that matches your career goal.
Faculty who work in the industry Your instructors bring current industry knowledge into every session, not just textbook techniques.
Placement support that works This Filmmaking Course with Placement assistance includes portfolio guidance, industry networking, and career preparation — so you're not on your own after graduation.
Zima Noida is recognised as one of the leading institutions for professional media training in the region, with a track record of producing graduates who are ready to work from day one.
The next batch is now forming. Seats are limited.
If you are ready to stop watching films and start making them, this is your moment. Get in touch today to receive the complete course brochure, fee structure, and batch schedule.
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One decision. One year. A career you actually want.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who can apply for this Filmmaking Course in Noida?
Anyone who has completed 10+2 or above can apply. No prior filmmaking experience is required — just a genuine interest in storytelling and film.
Can I specialise in one area of filmmaking?
Yes. In the final phase, students choose a specialisation — direction, cinematography, editing, screenwriting, or sound.
What software will I learn?
You will train on Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer, Pro Tools, Nuendo, and Cubase.
