Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute

📽️ Stories That Flow Beyond the Frame

💫 What happens when cinema becomes a conversation between memory, identity, community, and the land we inhabit?

🎬 SRFTI invites film enthusiasts, students, and storytellers to "In the Manner of a River – Screening + Q&A with Pranami Koch", presented as part of the Emami Art Experimental Film Festival (EAEFF) Satellite Programmes.

✨ Join us for screenings of Boi Thaka (The Flow of Resilience) and Koro Gochongni (Echoes Within), followed by an engaging discussion with acclaimed q***r Indigenous multimedia artist and filmmaker Pranami Koch.

🗓️ 25 June 2026
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 New CRT, SRFTI

🎉 At SRFTI, we celebrate diverse voices and cinematic practices that challenge, inspire, and transform perspectives.

🎉 A Visionary Visit: Shri Chanchal Kumar at SRFTI!

💫 The Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (Deemed to be University) jubilant to share that the Hon'ble Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, Shri Chanchal Kumar visited SRFTI on 20th June '26!

✨ During his visit, Shri Chanchal Kumar had a detailed discussion with our VC, Registrar, Professors, and other officials about our future work plans and initiatives.

🌟 Listening to students' concerns firsthand, Shri Kumar directed immediate action on key issues to facilitate their resolution.

🎬 The visit also included a campus tour and screening of student films.

🎊 This visit is a testament to our commitment to excellence in cinematic education! We're grateful for his guidance and excited to have had a productive discussion with him about our future initiatives.

Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India | Ministry of Education | Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India | NFDC India | Film and Television Institute of India Pune | Indian Institute of Mass Communication | Doordarshan National (DD1) | All India Radio - Akashvani | Suressh Gopi

🧘‍♀️ FTII Itanagar celebrated International Day of Yoga 2026 with enthusiastic participation from the campus community.

Aligned with the nationwide celebrations, the programme highlighted this year’s theme, “Yoga for Healthy Ageing”, promoting holistic well-being, mindfulness and a balanced lifestyle.

Yoga continues to inspire healthier and more balanced living.

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🧘‍♀️ The Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (Deemed to be University) observed the International Day of Yoga, bringing together officials, faculty members, staff, and students in a collective celebration of wellness, mindfulness, and healthy living.

Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India | Ministry of Education | Ministry of Ayush, Government of India | Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India | Doordarshan National (DD1) | All India Radio - Akashvani

📝 The Screenwriting Department at Film and Television Institute of India Itanagar conducted an Additional Academic Input workshop, “Developing an Idea of a Short Film to Script,” from 2nd to 8th June 2026, led by filmmaker Umesh Kulkarni.

✨ The workshop focused on the process of developing a short film idea into a screenplay, covering story development, structure, and scriptwriting practices. Students engaged with the core aspects of screenwriting through discussions, writing exercises, and feedback sessions.

💫 We thank Umesh Kulkarni for sharing his insights and experience with our students throughout the workshop.

💫 From SRFTI to Best Debutant Director Award!

🎉 A proud moment for the SRFTI family!
Our alumnus Sharan Venugopal, from the 13th batch of the Direction & Screenplay Writing department at SRFTI, has been honoured with the Best Debutant Director Award at the 49th Kerala Film Critics Awards for his acclaimed film Narayaneente Moonnaanmakkal.

✨ This journey inspires future storytellers to dream fearlessly and create boldly.

🎊 Congratulations, Sharan, on this remarkable milestone. Your success inspires the next generation of storytellers to dream bigger and create boldly.

💫 Building Bridges Between Creativity, Culture, and Management

Cinematic education and management excellence converge in this programme.

Professor Sudipta Bhowmick from SRFTI was recently invited to the orientation programme of IIM Calcutta's new batch, sharing fascinating insights into the culture of Bengal and the rich history of Kolkata.

During the session, he introduced students to the cultural heritage of Bengal and the historical evolution of Kolkata, highlighting the importance of contextual and cultural understanding in leadership and communication.

✨ This initiative reflects how premier institutions can collaborate to create holistic educational experiences that extend beyond disciplinary boundaries. The heritage of culture through cinematic education and management excellence converges in this lecture.

🎉 Nikhilesh Mishra, a student of the 'Direction & Screenplay Writing' department at SRFTI, was selected as a member of India's official delegation to the 2026 Cannes Film Festival under the 'WAVES Bazaar Global Outreach Programme', an initiative of the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India.

✨ Beyond representing India on this prestigious global stage, Nikhilesh joined creators, industry leaders, and filmmakers from around the world to explore collaboration and co-production opportunities across the globe.

💫 Nikhilesh’s acclaimed short films have already been screened at various domestic and international film festivals. His recent work, 'Nabina Sundara Ghanashyama He', serves as a tribute to 'Daskathia'—an endangered traditional storytelling art form from Odisha.

🎬 At SRFTI, stories begin in the classroom and find their voice on the global stage.

🎊 Congratulations, Nikhilesh!

💫 From SRFTI to Barcelona: Animation Beyond Borders

🎉 A proud moment for the Animation Cinema department of the Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute community!
Ansh Sirohi, a student of Animation Cinema at SRFTI, has been selected for the prestigious Barcelona Arts Summer School — an intensive international programme dedicated to interdisciplinary and experimental arts.

✨ This opportunity will allow Ansh to engage with global artistic voices, exchange ideas with creative professionals, and deepen their understanding of the evolving animation and cinematic ecosystems.

🎬 At SRFTI, we believe storytelling has no borders. Through global exposure and industry-driven learning, our students are empowered to shape the future of visual storytelling.

🎊 Congratulations, Ansh! The world is your canvas.