Mumbai Film Academy

What Mumbai Film Academy does

Mumbai Film Academy is a privately held, for-profit film and media education institution founded in 2001 and headquartered in Andheri West, Mumbai. It delivers certificate and diploma programs across 15 specializations, including film making, cinematography, film and video editing, VFX, audio and sound engineering, music production, classical and playback singing, acting, voicing and anchoring, and dance. The core pedagogy is hands-on, running students through end-to-end production of 8-12 films per course using industry-standard equipment such as film cameras, a fully equipped chroma studio, post-production systems, and professional audio workstations. Faculty are predominantly FTII and NSD alumni with 30-45 years of working experience in the Indian film and television industry, including award-winning cinematographers, sound engineers, and directors.

The business model is tuition-driven, with revenue generated from one-time registration fees (Rs 12,000 for national students, USD 600 for international students) plus course fees for programs ranging from three to twelve months, offered in full-time, part-time, and weekend formats. EMI and installment payment options broaden accessibility. The academy markets a 100% placement assistance guarantee supported by reported tie-ups with 1,600+ production houses, including Yash Raj Films, Dharma Productions, Red Chillies, Star TV, Sony, and Zee TV, and operates an in-house production entity (MFA Motion Pictures) that has cast its own students in feature film roles.

The institution is founder-led by Brajesh Pandey (Chairman) and Anil Chorasiya (Managing Director), with no external funding or parent company, and has cumulatively trained 6,800+ students and reported 8,500+ placements across 25+ countries over 25+ years of operation. Go-to-market relies on direct enrollment through the website and on-site admissions, supplemented by digital channels (Facebook with 45,820+ likes, LinkedIn, Twitter), alumni referrals, and industry-led master classes.

Name

Mumbai Film Academy

Legal name

Mumbai Film Academy

Website

https://mumbaifilmacademy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mumbai Film Academy is a private Mumbai-based film and media education institution founded in 2001, offering 15 certificate and diploma courses in filmmaking, cinematography, editing, VFX, sound, music, and acting to national and international students, with claimed 100% placement assistance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Film & Media Education

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (611610), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Allied To Motion Picture Production (7819)

akta.pro primary industry

Film, Television & Media Arts Colleges (EDAHAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Animation, Game Art & Digital Arts Colleges (EDAHAJAI), Performing Arts Colleges (Theatre, Dance, Musical Theatre) (EDAHAJAD), Theater & Drama Education (Acting, Improvisation, Musical Theater) (EDAMAAAG), Performing Arts (Acting, Improv, Theater) (EDAAAGAE), Multimedia Learning Production (Video, Animation, Interactive) (EDAGAKAG)

Keywords

• Film education services
• Acting training programs
• Cinematography courses
• Audio engineering training
• Media production education

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Course Fees: Primary revenue from course fees for certificate and diploma programs in filmmaking, cinematography, editing, VFX, audio engineering, music production, singing, acting, voicing, anchoring, and dance. Programs range from 3 months to 12 months with flexible weekday, weekend, full-time and part-time options.
2. Registration Fees: One-time registration fees of Rs 12,000 for national students and USD 600 for international students charged at admission
3. EMI & Installments Facility: Provides EMI and installment payment options for course fees, enabling broader student accessibility

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mumbai Film Academy is a film and media education institution delivering certificate and diploma courses covering filmmaking, direction, cinematography, editing, VFX, audio engineering, music production, acting, voicing, anchoring, and dance. Programs run 3-12 months with full-time, part-time, and weekend formats and include hands-on practical training on industry-standard equipment, a fully equipped professional chroma studio, and 8-12 student-produced films per course. The academy also provides 100% placement assistance through tie-ups with 1,600+ production houses in India and abroad.

Product overview

Mumbai Film Academy is an education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of film and media training courses. The academy provides 15 distinct course offerings organized into technical courses (Film Making & Direction, Cinematography & Lighting, Film & Video Editing, VFX), creative courses (Film & TV Direction, Film Production & Distribution, Script & Screenplay Writing), audio & sound courses (Audio & Sound Engineering, Film Sound Recording & Audio Post Production, Electronic Music Production, Studio Sound Recording), and arts & music courses (Classical & Playback Singing, Acting & Presentation, Voicing & Anchoring, Dance & Aerobics). The academy offers certificate and diploma programs ranging from 3 to 12 months, with 100% placement assistance and internship options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Film Making & Direction Comprehensive film making and direction course covering all stages from initial story development through screenwriting, casting, cinematography, shooting, sound recording, editing, distribution, and exhibition. Designed for aspiring film makers and directors seeking end-to-end training.
• Cinematography & Lighting Training in motion picture photography, camera operations, lighting techniques, and visual storytelling for film and television production. Targeted at aspiring Directors of Photography and cinematographers.
• Film & Video Editing Post-production course covering linear and non-linear editing techniques using Final Cut Pro and Avid systems, including color correction and visual effects integration. Targeted at aspiring film and video editors.
• VFX (Visual Effects) Visual effects course covering digital painting, compositing, matte painting, rotoscoping, motion graphics, tracking, and 3D layer work for film and media production. Targeted at aspiring VFX artists and compositors.
• Film & TV Direction Specialized direction course for film and television focusing on artistic and dramatic aspects, screenplay visualization, and guidance of technical crew and actors. Designed for aspiring film and TV directors.
• Film Production & Film Distribution Course covering film production management and distribution processes including theatrical release, exhibitor relationships, and revenue sharing models. Targeted at aspiring film producers and distributors.
• Script & Screenplay Writing Screenwriting course covering story development, script formatting, dialogue writing, and genre-specific script writing for films, TV serials, web series, and reality shows. Targeted at aspiring screenwriters and scriptwriters.
• Audio & Sound Engineering Comprehensive sound engineering course covering recording, mixing, mastering, acoustics, digital audio workstations, Pro Tools, MIDI, and live sound reinforcement. Targeted at aspiring audio engineers.
• Film Sound Recording & Audio Post Production Course focusing on production dialogue editing, ADR, sound effects design, foley, music composition, and re-recording mixing for film and television. Targeted at aspiring film sound designers and post-production sound engineers.
• Electronic Music Production Music production course covering electronic music creation, digital audio workstations, synthesis, sampling, and production techniques for Bollywood and media industry. Targeted at aspiring electronic music producers.
• Studio Sound Recording Technical course on studio sound recording, digital audio workstations, mixing console operations, microphone techniques, and Dolby/DTS format preparation. Targeted at aspiring studio sound engineers and recordists.
• Classical & Playback Singing Playback singing and classical music training covering Hindustani classical, playback techniques, studio recording, microphone techniques, and reality show preparation. Targeted at aspiring playback and classical singers.
• Acting & Presentation Acting course covering stage and camera techniques, character development, script analysis, voice modulation, diction, and practical film production experience. Targeted at aspiring actors and presenters.
• Voicing & Anchoring Voice training course covering diction, voice modulation, radio jockeying, voice-over, dubbing, anchoring, and professional presentation skills for media. Targeted at aspiring radio jockeys, anchors, and voice-over artists.
• Dance & Aerobics Bollywood dance course covering various styles including classical Indian, folk, western, hip-hop, salsa, and choreography for film productions. Targeted at aspiring dancers and choreographers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% Placement Assistance with tie-ups to 1600+ production houses
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Yashraj FilmscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Bollywood production house that has provided placements and internship opportunities to Mumbai Film Academy students in various roles including filmmakers, directors, cinematographers, editors, and actors.
• Dharma ProductionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKaran Johar's production company providing placement opportunities to MFA students in film production and direction roles.
• Red Chillies EntertainmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShah Rukh Khan's production house providing internship and job placement opportunities for MFA students.
• Prime FocuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading post-production and VFX company providing placement opportunities for editing and VFX trained students.
• Star TVmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor television network providing placement opportunities for MFA students in TV production, direction, and editing roles.
• Sony Entertainment TelevisionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading Indian TV channel providing placement and internship opportunities for MFA students.
• Zee TVmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Indian television network providing placement opportunities for students trained in direction, editing, and production.
• Eros InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading international film distribution company providing placement opportunities for film production and distribution students.
• Anurag Kashyap FilmscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnurag Kashyap's production house providing placement opportunities for MFA students in independent filmmaking and direction.
• UTV Motion PicturesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDisney India subsidiary providing placement opportunities for MFA students in film production.
• Viacom18majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedia and entertainment company providing placement opportunities across MTV, Vh1, and film productions.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• MasterClass: Online education platform featuring film courses from industry luminaries. Not a direct placement-focused school, but represents the broader shift toward self-paced digital film education that could erode MFA's traditional classroom value proposition.

Direct peers

• Zee Institute of Media Arts (ZIMA): Mumbai-based media training institute owned by Zee Media. Directly comparable to MFA for film, TV, and journalism training with strong media-industry placement connections through the Zee network.
• Asian Academy of Film and Television (AAFT): Noida-based film and media training institution offering certificate, diploma, and degree programs in filmmaking, acting, journalism, and performing arts. Direct competitor to MFA across multiple specializations.
• National School of Drama (NSD): India's premier drama/theatre training institution in Delhi. Comparable to MFA's acting and presentation courses as well as its classical singing offerings, though NSD focuses on theatre rather than film acting.
• Film and Television Institute of India (FTII): India's premier government-run film school based in Pune. Directly comparable as a film and television training institution with strong industry recognition, though FTII offers accredited diplomas rather than the certificate/diploma format of MFA.
• Annapurna International School of Film and Media: Hyderabad-based film school offering practical film education across multiple specializations. Comparable to MFA in curriculum structure (direction, cinematography, editing, VFX) and serves aspiring Indian film professionals.
• L.V. Prasad Film & TV Academy: Chennai-based film academy affiliated with the LV Prasad Studios legacy. Competes with MFA in cinematography, editing, and direction training with strong South Indian film industry placement ties.
• Whistling Woods International: Mumbai-based film school founded by filmmaker Subhash Ghai with backing from Yash Chopra. Competes head-to-head with MFA for aspiring Indian filmmakers, offering degree programs in direction, cinematography, editing, and acting.
• Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute (SRFTI): Government film institute in Kolkata providing postgraduate film education. Comparable to MFA as a specialized film training institution offering diploma and degree programs across filmmaking disciplines in India.

Broad incumbents

• Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication (SIMC): Pune-based media and communication school offering degree programs in journalism, advertising, and filmmaking. Comparable to MFA as a film/media education provider but with a broader communication curriculum and degree-granting status.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MUMBAIFILM
• Facebookfacebook.com/filmschoolmumbai
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/mumbai-film-academy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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