Film education is only as good as what you can do after it. We build that ability through practice, proximity to industry, and relentless focus on craft.
Cinema is not a slice of life, but a piece of cake. The craft begins with understanding the tools you hold.
Sri International Institute of Film Technology (SIIFT) is a newly established centre dedicated to nurturing the next generation of cinema professionals. Built around practical learning, we bring together experienced film practitioners and industry-standard resources under one roof.
Operating out of Sri Cine Hub in Chennai, our training facility houses an extensive inventory of professional film equipment — from cinema cameras to advanced lighting setups — giving students direct, real-world exposure from their very first day.
Deliver industry-ready film education through rigorous hands-on training.
To become South India's most respected practical film training institute.
SIIFT is housed within Sri Cine Hub Pvt Ltd, an established film production hub in Chennai. Students benefit from proximity to a working production environment, gaining exposure to live film and commercial shoots.
Our facility at Sri Cine Hub houses a comprehensive collection of cinema-grade gear available for student use throughout the duration of their course.
Structured, practical programmes designed around how modern film productions actually work. Every course includes on-set training, equipment time, and a final production project.
Master the art of visual storytelling — from script breakdown and shot design to directing actors and managing a production set.
Learn to craft the visual language of cinema — operating professional cameras, mastering light, and building your eye for composition.
Develop fluency in the editing room — cutting rhythm, building pace, and completing a film from raw footage to finished cut.
Build the foundation of any great film — character, structure, and dialogue — with intensive script workshops and industry feedback.
From location recording to final mix — learn the complete audio post-production pipeline for film and digital content.
Master professional lighting craft — from practical motivations to complex studio setups using the industry's most current equipment.
Explore the frontier of AI-assisted production — from generative tools and prompt-driven visuals to AI editing workflows.
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We spend more time on set than in the classroom. Theory supports practice — not the other way around.
Students train on the same cameras, lights, and tools used on professional productions from day one.
Limited seats per batch ensure every student gets direct time with instructors and individual attention on set.
Our faculty are active film professionals who bring real production experience and current industry knowledge.
Located inside Sri Cine Hub, a working film production facility in Chennai — students are in the thick of it.
Daily batch slots designed to accommodate working professionals and students with varied schedules.
At SIIFT, students train on the same equipment used on professional film sets. Our facility at Sri Cine Hub houses a comprehensive collection of cinema-grade gear available for student use throughout the duration of their course.
Extensive inventory of professional cinema cameras — from DSLR and mirrorless rigs to high-end digital cinema bodies used on commercial sets.
Extensive inventory of professional lighting — HMI fixtures, LED panels, tungsten kits, and a full grip package for practical set lighting.
Mac-based editing workstations running industry-standard NLE software. Students learn colour grading, audio mixing, and finishing workflows.
A dedicated shooting space with controllable lighting and audio isolation — available for student production exercises and short film projects.
Dedicated space for screenplay workshops, story analysis sessions, and script table-reads with visiting industry professionals.
Organised equipment storage with a comprehensive checkout system — students can borrow gear for personal projects throughout their course.
Step inside our facility — from training spaces and offices to a comprehensive collection of professional film equipment.
Fill out the enquiry form and our admissions team will get back to you within 24 hours. Seats are limited — apply early.
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