Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) Pune boasts a distinguished faculty blending academic rigor, industry expertise, and creative practice, drawn largely from its alumni and film professionals. These educators, many with National Awards and decades of experience, mentor students in specialized departments like Direction, Cinematography, and Sound Engineering.
Faculty typically hold postgraduate diplomas from FTII or equivalent, master's degrees in relevant fields (e.g., electronics, mass communication, fine arts), and PhDs in specialized areas like wireless communication or visual aesthetics. Most have 10-30 years of professional experience in filmmaking, including National Award-winning films, documentaries, and industry roles at production houses or as freelancers. For instance, many are alumni who transitioned from directing acclaimed features to teaching, with publications in Scopus-indexed journals and international conference presentations.
FTII maintains an intimate ratio of approximately 1:10-15 across courses, enabling personalized mentorship in practical workshops and projects. This low ratio supports hands-on training in small cohorts (20-30 students per course), fostering close guidance in film production and critique sessions.
Instruction emphasizes practical immersion: multi-camera shoots, editing suites, sound design labs, and live projects simulating industry workflows. Methods include workshops by adjunct experts, guest lectures from filmmakers, AI-integrated tools for cinematography, and interdisciplinary collaborations like virtual production. Faculty employ innovative blends of online/offline modes, research papers for theory, and portfolio-building exercises, with alumni networks facilitating real-world exposure.
Below is a comprehensive table of prominent faculty, deans, and adjuncts, highlighting roles, qualifications, and notable achievements (as listed on the official site).
Name
Position/Department
Key Qualifications & Experience
Prof. Sandeep Shahare
Dean (Television), TV Technical Ops
Diploma/BE/ME in Electronics & Telecom (Pune Univ/COEP); 29+ yrs teaching/professional; ISTE Life Member; SKIFT Coordinator.
Shri Dhiraj A. Meshram
Dean (Films), Film Direction
BA, FTII Diploma (2004), MFA Drama (Nagpur Univ); Teaching since 2006.
Wasimbarry Maner
Assoc. Prof., ETV Film Production
Cinematographer/director/writer since 2003; Oscar-qualifying film; Workshops nationally/internationally.
Dr. Alwin Anuse
Assoc. Prof., TV Engineering (Recording)
PhD E&TC (SPPU), PG Diploma Film Studies; AI/photography research (Springer/Elsevier).
Dr. Bishwa B. Behura
Assoc. Prof., TV Technical Mgmt
Diploma Cinematography (BPFTI), MA JMC, PhD on Santosh Sivan; Mumbai productions.
Shri Sandeep Chatterjee
Professor, Direction
FTII alumnus; Taught SRFTI since 1997; National Award for "Sundar Jeebon"; 25+ yrs teaching.
Shri Jijoy P R
Assoc. Prof., Acting
BA Economics, BTA/MA/MPhil Drama (Pondicherry Univ); 55 films, 400 intl. shows.
Shri M. D. Negi
Professor, TV Production
Extensive TV production experience (details in official profiles).
Shri Harish K M
Professor, Sound Engineering
MA JMC, Diploma Audio Engg., BSc Math; Southern film industry recordings.
Shri Sumit Kumar
Professor, Editing
FTII Diploma (2014); Natl. Award mentions, Cannes Lions Silver; VFX/graphics background.
Kaamod L Kharade (Adjunct)
Assoc. Prof., Sound Engg. Films
FTII (2002), Natl. Film Award (Ishqiya), Filmfare (Thappad); 38 films, acoustician.
Alphons Joseph (Adjunct)
Professor of Music
MCA, MA Carnatic Music, AVID Certified; 28+ films, 800 concerts, awards.
Additional Faculty Insights
The roster includes 20+ core faculty and 15+ adjuncts/mentors like Benjamin Gilani (acting mentor, FTII 1972 alumnus) and Suchitra Sathe (Asst. Prof. Editing, Silver Bear winner). Many juggle teaching with ongoing projects, e.g., Dr. Ranjit Sadakale (40+ research papers) or Swapnil Vasant Kapure (Natl. Award for "Bhar Dupari"). Faculty recruitment follows strict norms: PG/diploma in cinema + 8-10 yrs experience, prioritizing industry repute. This blend ensures students gain from pioneers shaping Indian cinema, with emphasis on emerging tech like AI in VP and Dolby Atmos labs.
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