Ranchi, July 20: In a major boost to Jharkhand’s creative and entertainment sector, the state government is set to establish the country’s third Film and Television Institute in collaboration with the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI), Kolkata, opening new avenues for aspiring filmmakers, actors and media professionals.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Jharkhand Film Development Corporation Limited (JFDCL) and SRFTI will be signed on July 22 in the presence of Chief Minister Hemant Soren, marking the formal launch of the initiative.
The proposed institute will offer industry-oriented training in filmmaking, acting, content writing, direction, cinematography, editing and animation, with an aim to prepare skilled professionals for the rapidly growing media and entertainment industry.
According to officials, the partnership seeks to strengthen Jharkhand’s film ecosystem while creating fresh opportunities in the fields of media, tourism and the creative economy.
“The partnership with Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute aims to develop skilled professionals in the filmmaking sector, strengthen the film ecosystem of the states and explore new opportunities in media, tourism and creative economy,” officials said.
The institute is also expected to provide a significant platform for promoting Jharkhand’s rich cultural heritage, indigenous art forms and cinematic talent.
“This institute, to be established in Jharkhand, will elevate the art, culture and cinema of Jharkhand to new heights,” the officials added.
Initially, the institute will operate from Soochna Bhawan and will be fully funded and managed by the Jharkhand Film Development Corporation Limited (JFDCL).
“The institute will initially operate from the Soochna Bhawan and will be fully funded and operated by the Jharkhand Film Development Corporation (JFDCL),” the officials said.
With the new institute, Jharkhand will become home to the country’s third Film and Television Institute, joining the existing premier institutions in Kolkata and Pune, in a move expected to strengthen India’s film education infrastructure while positioning the state as an emerging hub for cinema and creative industries.
