LV Prasad Film and TV Academy

Name

LV Prasad Film and TV Academy

Legal name

L. V. Prasad Education and Research Foundation

Website

https://prasadacademy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Film and Media Education

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (61161), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Film, Television & Media Arts Colleges (EDAHAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Theater & Drama Education (Acting, Improvisation, Musical Theater) (EDAMAAAG)

Keywords

• Film education
• Media studies
• Filmmaking training
• Cinematography courses
• Visual effects programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Chennai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Program Fees: Revenue generated from undergraduate (BFA, BSc programs), postgraduate diploma programs, diploma programs (6-month duration), and short-term certification courses. Programs include BFA in Filmmaking (4 years), BSc Visual Media (3 years), BSc Media Technology (3 years), BSc Visual Effects (3 years), PG Diplomas in Direction, Cinematography, Editing, Sound Design & Music Production, and various short-term weekend programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

LV Prasad Film and TV Academy sells film and media education programs delivered at its Chennai campus, including undergraduate degrees (BFA Filmmaking, BSc Visual Media, BSc Media Technology, BSc Visual Effects), one-year post-graduate diplomas (Direction, Cinematography, Editing, Sound Design & Music Production), a six-month Diploma in Filmmaking for OTT, weekend certification courses, and short-term workshops. Programs combine classroom instruction with hands-on training using professional film equipment and culminate in degrees awarded through Alagappa University as an Authorized Collaborative Institution.

Product overview

LV Prasad College of Media Studies (LVPCMS) offers a comprehensive portfolio of film and media education programs spanning undergraduate degrees (BFA in Filmmaking, BSc in Visual Media, BSc in Media Technology, BSc in Visual Effects), post-graduate diplomas (Film Direction, Cinematography, Editing, Sound Design & Music Production), six-month diploma programs (Filmmaking for OTT), weekend certification programs (Direction, Cinematography using RED, Editing & Colour Grading, Acting for Cinema), and short-term workshops (AI in Filmmaking, Lighting, ARRI Alexa). The institution operates as a unified academy under the Prasad Group, combining classroom instruction with hands-on practical training using industry-standard equipment, with an AI – Visual Media add-on module integrating artificial intelligence into the curriculum. The programs serve different career stages from working professionals seeking weekend certifications to students pursuing full degree programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BFA in Filmmaking Four-year undergraduate degree providing comprehensive training in all aspects of filmmaking from concept to completion, for aspiring filmmakers seeking a full university credential.
• B.Sc Visual Media Three-year undergraduate program focusing on visual communication design, media aesthetics, and digital content creation.
• B.Sc in Media Technology Three-year degree program covering technical aspects of media production, broadcasting technology, and digital media systems.
• B.Sc in Visual Effects Three-year program specializing in visual effects creation, compositing, motion graphics, and digital post-production techniques.
• PG Diploma in Film Direction One-year post-graduate diploma teaching film directing techniques, narrative storytelling, and practical production skills for aspiring filmmakers.
• PG Diploma in Cinematography Post-graduate program focused on visual narrative through camera work, lighting, and composition techniques for film and digital production.
• PG Diploma in Editing Post-graduate diploma covering editing principles, narrative construction, and post-production workflows for film editors.
• PG Diploma in Sound Design & Music Production Post-graduate program teaching audio engineering, sound design for cinema, and music production techniques for visual media.
• Diploma in Filmmaking for OTT Six-month intensive diploma program specifically designed for creating content optimized for over-the-top streaming platforms.
• Certificate in Direction for Film & TV (Weekend) Weekend certification program for working professionals covering film and TV directing fundamentals without disrupting existing careers.
• Certificate in Cinematography using RED (Weekend) Weekend digital cinematography workshop using RED cameras, designed for professionals seeking to expand their technical skills.
• Certificate in Editing & Colour Grading (Weekend) Weekend program teaching video editing and colour grading techniques for cinema and broadcast production.
• Certificate in Acting for Cinema (Weekend) Weekend acting workshop focused on screen performance techniques for aspiring actors entering film and television.

Quantifiable outcome

• 372 graduates, many industry leaders
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Alagappa UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlagappa University serves as the authorized university partner for awarding degrees. Students receive university-recognized credentials upon completing their programs at LV Prasad College of Media Studies.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• National School of Drama: Premier government drama school in New Delhi offering acting and theater training programs. Comparable to LVPCMS in training performing arts professionals for screen and stage, though focused on acting rather than full filmmaking production.
• MIT Institute of Design: Pune-based design school offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs in film, animation, and visual communication design. Comparable to LVPCMS in offering BSc-equivalent programs in film and visual media at degree level.

Broad incumbents

• Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI): Government film and television institute in Kolkata offering degree and postgraduate programs in direction, cinematography, editing, and sound. Comparable as another degree-granting Indian film academy with similar discipline coverage.
• Film and Television Institute of India (FTII): Government-funded national film institute in Pune, widely regarded as India's premier film school. Comparable as the dominant degree-granting film institution in India, though publicly funded and operating at much larger scale.
• Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication: Pune-based institute under Symbiosis International University offering degree programs in journalism, filmmaking, and media. Comparable as a degree-granting private Indian media education provider, though broader in scope beyond film.

Regional players

• Annapurna College of Film Studies: Private film school in Hyderabad offering diploma and degree programs in filmmaking, journalism, and animation. Comparable to LVPCMS in South Indian market positioning, focus on regional film talent, and program mix.
• Xavier Institute of Communications (XIC): Mumbai-based media and communications institute offering postgraduate diploma programs in filmmaking, journalism, and advertising. Comparable to LVPCMS in postgraduate diploma offerings and Indian media education market.

Direct peers

• Asian Academy of Film and Television (AAFT): Noida-based private film school offering degree, diploma, and short-term programs across filmmaking, acting, editing, and VFX. Closely comparable to LVPCMS in target audience (aspiring film/media professionals) and program mix.
• Whistling Woods International: Private film, media, and creative arts school based in Mumbai, founded by Subhash Ghai. Directly comparable to LVPCMS as a privately-run, degree- and diploma-granting film academy in India with comprehensive programs in direction, cinematography, editing, and sound.
• Zee Institute of Media Arts (ZIMA): Mumbai-based media arts school offering diploma and certificate programs in filmmaking, acting, VFX, and editing, backed by the Zee media group. Comparable to LVPCMS in program structure and target students, with similar brand-extension backing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lvpacademy1
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/LVPrasadCollegeofMediaStudies
• Facebookfacebook.com/lvprasadcollege
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/lvprasadcollege
• Instagraminstagram.com/lvprasadcollege

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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