Admission The triple-star dynamicss

The triple-star dynamics in selecting and forming students, the primary stakeholders, sets IIFC stand apart:

1. The morning star phase – identifying raw and original talents across the districts of Thamizh Nadu, with an unequivocal commitment to privileging the economically and socially underprivileged;

2. The guiding star phase– providing a conducive ambience to nurture and refine their cine-tech and life-skills;

3. The super star phase – making them emerge eventually as ‘serious entertainers’ technically, creatively, ethically empowered to produce wholesome and healthy, commercially viable and aesthetically appealing entertainment.

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Prepare for the Entrance Examination

Applicants preparing for the IIFC PG Diploma entrance examination are advised to begin their preparation early. The entrance examination is conducted once a year, typically in the month of May or June.

The following books are recommended by acclaimed filmmaker Mr. Vetri Maaran:

Recommended Books
  1. The Five C’s of Cinematography — Joseph V. Mascelli
  2. Theory of the Film — Béla Balázs Tamil translation: சினிமா கோட்பாடு — ம. சிவகுமார்
  3. Sculpting in Time — Andrei Tarkovsky
  4. Hitchcock/Truffaut: The 1962 Conversations
  5. The Hero’s Journey

These books offer essential insights into cinematography, film theory, filmmaking, storytelling, and character development. Candidates are encouraged to read them thoroughly as part of their entrance examination preparation.

Please begin your preparation early and regularly visit the official IIFC website for announcements regarding the entrance examination.

The eligibility criteria

  • Educational Qualification: Candidates who have completed 12th Standard and belong to any group in science or commerce can apply. (Students who have completed diplomas after the 10th are not eligible)
  • Age Limit: Should have completed 12th in 2024 or must be pursuing 12th. No Gap year allowed. 16 - 19 years.
  • Geo-Cultural Background: Thamizh-speaking + from Thamizh Nadu (preferably one per district)
  • Socio-Economic Preferability: socially, economically underprivileged; first generation learners
  • Five-Step Selection for 100% Grants: Initial Scrutiny, Written Test, Academic Interview, Professional Interview, and Home Visit
  • Total Intake: 35-40 Students (one from each district)

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