Aptech Limited partners with FTII to launch filmmaking workshops, joint certification courses and immersive training programmes for creative students across India.
New Delhi: Aptech Limited has announced a strategic partnership with the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) to make professional filmmaking and creative education more accessible to aspiring filmmakers, content creators, animators and visual effects professionals across India. The collaboration aims to combine FTII’s cinematic expertise and academic legacy with Aptech’s extensive vocational training network and industry-oriented education programmes.
The partnership is expected to create new opportunities for students pursuing careers in India's rapidly expanding Media and Entertainment and Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR) sectors. By integrating classroom instruction, specialised workshops, professional certification and practical filmmaking experience, the two institutions intend to develop a comprehensive learning ecosystem that bridges the gap between creative education and industry requirements.
Under the agreement, Aptech and FTII will introduce three distinct learning models designed to cater to students at different stages of their professional development. These will include FTII-led workshops and micro-credentials, joint certification programmes and an immersive filmmaking course developed collaboratively by both institutions.
The first model will make selected FTII workshops available to eligible students studying at Aptech centres. These workshops will focus on specialised aspects of filmmaking and cinematic storytelling, allowing students to gain additional knowledge from FTII experts while continuing their existing courses. Participants who fulfil the eligibility and certification requirements will receive applicable FTII certificates or micro-credentials, strengthening their professional qualifications.
The second model will introduce an Aptech–FTII Joint Certification Programme, incorporating a two-month FTII module into Aptech's existing VFX and 3D training programmes. The initiative will combine technical training with advanced filmmaking concepts and cinematic applications. Students successfully completing the programme and meeting the prescribed requirements will receive joint certification from the two institutions.
The third and most extensive initiative will involve a jointly developed filmmaking programme featuring a two-month immersive learning experience at the FTII campus in Pune. Initially, the programme is planned to be introduced through Aptech's own centres in Mumbai, Pune and Bengaluru. Students will undergo structured training at Aptech centres before participating in intensive academic sessions and mentorship programmes at FTII.
A major highlight of the immersive programme will be the opportunity for students to produce a short film under the guidance of FTII mentors. The practical exercise is intended to help learners apply their technical knowledge and creative understanding to actual filmmaking projects. The programme will also provide exposure to industry associations and potential internships, enabling participants to develop professional portfolios and gain experience relevant to future employment.
Speaking about the collaboration, Sandip Weling, Whole-time Director and Chief Business Officer, Global Retail, Aptech Limited, said the future of creative education would depend on combining academic knowledge, industry-oriented skills and experiential learning opportunities.
He observed that FTII's cinematic legacy and Aptech's vocational education expertise would complement each other, allowing aspiring creative professionals to access specialised knowledge, mentorship and practical training. According to Weling, the three learning models are intended to strengthen students' capabilities, professional portfolios and career opportunities in the Media and Entertainment and AVGC-XR industries.
Santosh Ojha, Head of Strategy at FTII, emphasised the importance of taking the institute's academic and cinematic expertise beyond its Pune campus. He said the partnership would allow FTII to reach a larger number of aspiring filmmakers and creative professionals through Aptech's established network of training centres.
Ojha also highlighted that filmmaking requires more than technical proficiency, with storytelling, imagination and creative expression playing equally important roles. The collaboration, he said, would introduce these essential dimensions of cinema to more learners through workshops, specialised programmes and practical experiences.
Abir Aich, Executive Vice President of Aptech Limited, said the initiative was designed to bring professional filmmaking education closer to students preparing for careers in the creative industry. He explained that combining Aptech's technology-driven training with FTII's expertise in cinema and storytelling would enable learners to understand the entire process of creating films and visual content.
Aich further stated that the opportunities would be available to both new and existing students, offering them access to specialised training, professional mentorship and potential internship experiences. He expressed confidence that the partnership could help develop a pool of industry-ready creative professionals equipped with technical skills, cinematic understanding and practical production experience.
The collaboration comes amid growing demand for trained professionals in filmmaking, digital content creation, animation, visual effects and emerging immersive media technologies. As India's creative economy continues to evolve, industry-focused education and hands-on production experience are becoming increasingly important for students seeking employment in these sectors.
Through the partnership, Aptech and FTII aim to move beyond conventional classroom-based skill development by placing greater emphasis on experiential learning, creative problem-solving and professional exposure. The initiative is also expected to strengthen connections between educational institutions and the entertainment industry, with potential internship opportunities for outstanding participants.
By introducing progressive learning opportunities ranging from short workshops to comprehensive filmmaking programmes, the two institutions hope to expand access to quality creative education and nurture a new generation of filmmakers, storytellers and digital media professionals capable of contributing to India's growing creative economy.
New Delhi: Aptech Limited has announced a strategic partnership with the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) to make professional filmmaking and creative education more accessible to aspiring filmmakers, content creators, animators and visual effects professionals across India. The collaboration aims to combine FTII’s cinematic expertise and academic legacy with Aptech’s extensive vocational training network and industry-oriented education programmes.
The partnership is expected to create new opportunities for students pursuing careers in India's rapidly expanding Media and Entertainment and Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR) sectors. By integrating classroom instruction, specialised workshops, professional certification and practical filmmaking experience, the two institutions intend to develop a comprehensive learning ecosystem that bridges the gap between creative education and industry requirements.
Under the agreement, Aptech and FTII will introduce three distinct learning models designed to cater to students at different stages of their professional development. These will include FTII-led workshops and micro-credentials, joint certification programmes and an immersive filmmaking course developed collaboratively by both institutions.
The first model will make selected FTII workshops available to eligible students studying at Aptech centres. These workshops will focus on specialised aspects of filmmaking and cinematic storytelling, allowing students to gain additional knowledge from FTII experts while continuing their existing courses. Participants who fulfil the eligibility and certification requirements will receive applicable FTII certificates or micro-credentials, strengthening their professional qualifications.
The second model will introduce an Aptech–FTII Joint Certification Programme, incorporating a two-month FTII module into Aptech's existing VFX and 3D training programmes. The initiative will combine technical training with advanced filmmaking concepts and cinematic applications. Students successfully completing the programme and meeting the prescribed requirements will receive joint certification from the two institutions.
The third and most extensive initiative will involve a jointly developed filmmaking programme featuring a two-month immersive learning experience at the FTII campus in Pune. Initially, the programme is planned to be introduced through Aptech's own centres in Mumbai, Pune and Bengaluru. Students will undergo structured training at Aptech centres before participating in intensive academic sessions and mentorship programmes at FTII.
A major highlight of the immersive programme will be the opportunity for students to produce a short film under the guidance of FTII mentors. The practical exercise is intended to help learners apply their technical knowledge and creative understanding to actual filmmaking projects. The programme will also provide exposure to industry associations and potential internships, enabling participants to develop professional portfolios and gain experience relevant to future employment.
Speaking about the collaboration, Sandip Weling, Whole-time Director and Chief Business Officer, Global Retail, Aptech Limited, said the future of creative education would depend on combining academic knowledge, industry-oriented skills and experiential learning opportunities.
He observed that FTII's cinematic legacy and Aptech's vocational education expertise would complement each other, allowing aspiring creative professionals to access specialised knowledge, mentorship and practical training. According to Weling, the three learning models are intended to strengthen students' capabilities, professional portfolios and career opportunities in the Media and Entertainment and AVGC-XR industries.
Santosh Ojha, Head of Strategy at FTII, emphasised the importance of taking the institute's academic and cinematic expertise beyond its Pune campus. He said the partnership would allow FTII to reach a larger number of aspiring filmmakers and creative professionals through Aptech's established network of training centres.
Ojha also highlighted that filmmaking requires more than technical proficiency, with storytelling, imagination and creative expression playing equally important roles. The collaboration, he said, would introduce these essential dimensions of cinema to more learners through workshops, specialised programmes and practical experiences.
Abir Aich, Executive Vice President of Aptech Limited, said the initiative was designed to bring professional filmmaking education closer to students preparing for careers in the creative industry. He explained that combining Aptech's technology-driven training with FTII's expertise in cinema and storytelling would enable learners to understand the entire process of creating films and visual content.
Aich further stated that the opportunities would be available to both new and existing students, offering them access to specialised training, professional mentorship and potential internship experiences. He expressed confidence that the partnership could help develop a pool of industry-ready creative professionals equipped with technical skills, cinematic understanding and practical production experience.
The collaboration comes amid growing demand for trained professionals in filmmaking, digital content creation, animation, visual effects and emerging immersive media technologies. As India's creative economy continues to evolve, industry-focused education and hands-on production experience are becoming increasingly important for students seeking employment in these sectors.
Through the partnership, Aptech and FTII aim to move beyond conventional classroom-based skill development by placing greater emphasis on experiential learning, creative problem-solving and professional exposure. The initiative is also expected to strengthen connections between educational institutions and the entertainment industry, with potential internship opportunities for outstanding participants.
By introducing progressive learning opportunities ranging from short workshops to comprehensive filmmaking programmes, the two institutions hope to expand access to quality creative education and nurture a new generation of filmmakers, storytellers and digital media professionals capable of contributing to India's growing creative economy.
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