Media & Entertainment Industry

India’s Film industry is one of the largest in the world,

with more
than 1000 movie releases and over 3 billion moviegoers
annually.
The filmed entertainment sector is estimated to have
grown at a
 ZEE LEARN
( Education Division of Zee Network )

Zee Interactive learning systems was formed as a division

of Zee Networks in 1994 to focus on education.
Zee learn purpose is to improve Human Capital via quality
education & development. It helps individuals realize their
unique potential
ZEE INSTITUTE OF MEDIA ARTS

ZEE INSTITUTE OF MEDIA & ARTS (ZIMA),

promoted by Zee Learn,
an integral part of Essel Group, is the latest state of the art
education
hub and a new global hotspot for the media world. A
 FILM-MAKING
Narrative, Documentary or experimental is a
collaborative Endeavour and students of ZIMA will learn
the crafts of cinema, as well as the skill of collaboration,
lessons that will serve them in the filmmaking industry .
 Direction
72 three hour sessions, additional
shooting practicals Weekend batches
also offered

ZIMA’S 6 month direction course contains all the essential

ingredients required to make you a successful director of
films and television.

6 MONTHS
 Direction
DESCRIPTION

COURSE OUTLINE
The evolution and the
history of cinema
Film analysis and film
appreciation
The language and the
grammar of cinema
Who is a director?
 Direction
DESCRIPTION

COURSE OUTLINE
The evolution and the
history of cinema
Film analysis and film
appreciation
The language and the
grammar of cinema
Who is a director?
 Direction
DESCRIPTION

COURSE OUTLINE

Techniques of screenplay writing,

Narrative Formats, Film Genres
Staging the scene & Shooting techniques
Handling of actors, technicians and other unit members
Basics & advance classes in other relevant areas of
filmmaking viz. Cinematography, Editing etc.
 Direction
DESCRIPTION

COURSE OUTLINE

Production and marketing management of films

and TV shows
Practicals in documentary film making, ads
and promos, song picturisation and a film project
 CINEMATOGRAP
HYhour sessions and additional shooting
6 months, 72 three
practicals
Weekend batches also offered

DESCRIPTION
No project can be made without a cinematographer. Both the
fundamentals of film and video photography are powered
extensively in the ZIMA syllabus. The students are imparted
thorough training by professional faculty staff.
 Cinematography
COURSE OUTLINE
•Production and marketing management of films
and TV shows
•Course
Practicals in documentary film making, ads and promos,
Outline
•song
The principles of stilland
picturisation and motion
a film picture
projectphotography
•Various types of light sources and their practical application
•Basics of Lighting, Detailed Practicals on Various Types of Lighting
Situations.
•Filters and Composition, study of colour temperature, Depth of Field.
•Study of movie cameras and various types of film stock.
•The grammar of single camera & multi camera placements
•Roots and reasons for selecting a camera style
•Study of the video cameras and principles of videography
•Principles of Optics as applied to Photography.
•
 Cinematograp
hy
Career
After completing the course in cinematography, a
student will have acquired the ability and
confidence to assist, any cinematographer /
Videographer; both in film and television.
Starting off independently will also be an option,
depending on the right opportunity at the right
time.
 Editing
6 months, 72 hour sessions (Weekend batches also
offered)

The editor of the film is the person responsible for

imparting the right pitch, rhythm and tempo to the
film after it has been shot. We at ZIMA turn you into
an excellent editor by giving you both theoretical as
well as practical inputs into the art and the technique
of film editing under the supervision of the Working
Professionals and Successful Editors.
 Editing
Course Outline
• History of editing (Accompanied by the
screening of films that have led to evolution and
the growth of the technique of Film Editing).
• The grammar & aesthetics of editing
• The language of cinema
• Practical learning of AVID and FCP.
• Practical editing of other relevant areas
• Visits to studios.
 Editing

Career

With the Entertainment Industry

booming, fresh opportunities are
created on a regular basis. Passed out
students can join as Assistant Editor.
 ACTING
3 months, 60 three hour sessions, 5 days a
week, and additional shooting practicals
(Weekend batches also offered)

The conservatory programme prepares the

student actor for the creative challenges of
the actor's profession by providing the
student with a solid craft that guarantees
continued growth as a creative artist.
 Editing
Course Outline
The syllabus is based on Stanislavsky's ''Method Acting.''
Exercises, such as, Sense Memory, Observation, Imagination,
Improvisations, Voice & Speech, Diction, Action Problems,
Movement, Animal Study, Monologues, Scenes, Film
Orientation, Play Back, Acting Analysis, Filmi Fights &
Dance. The last week will be devoted to practical training of
facing the camera leading to a professional show reel of their
work for the Film Industry.
At ZIMA, we take pride in our carefully crafted training,
systematic approach and above all, a learning environment
that aims at holistic development of each student actor.
SOUND ENGINEERING

9 months, 108 three hour sessions (additional

project practicals & Weekend batches also offered)

The need for sound engineers is not just in the

studios anymore. It's also in the radio stations,
production houses of TV programs, post-
production studios, web authoring services, CD-
ROM publishers, etc.
 SOUND ENGINEERING

At ZIMA we believe that educating

students about core skills is still essential,
while new technologies have resulted in
evolving the curriculum. Within nine
months, students competently operate our
recording facilities and essentially pick up
the responsibility of creating complete
sound tracks for the student films made at
the institute.
SOUND ENGINEERING
COURSE OUTLINE

•BASICS OF SOUND
•ADVANCED ACOUSTICS II
•SOUND FOR FILM AND TELEVISON
•MICROPHONES NUENDO BASIC
•PRINCIPLES OF MIXING
•MIXING CONSOLE BASICS
•NUENDO ADVANCED
•MICROPHONE TECHNIQUES
•PROTOOLS BASIC
•MONITORING SYSTEM DIGITAL AUDIO
•PROCESSORS
•PROTOOLS ADVANCED
SOUND ENGINEERING
CAREER
The Courseware in Sound is designed to
lead the students to become Independent
Sound Recordist in a span of nine months
after completing this course successfully.
However students can immediately be
absorbed by Media Industry in Various
Genres. Chief Assistant Sound Recordist
of Feature Films / Production Houses /
Channel / Radio Station / Ad Films /
Documentaries / Music Albums
 SCREEN WRITING
3 months, 36 three hour sessions, (Weekend batches also
offered).

Bollywood faces a scarcity of screenwriters. The

entertainment industry is growing day by day and
everyday it requires new ideas, thoughts and concepts.
There is lot of opportunity for those who can think and
write creatively.
ZIMA certificate course in screen writing prepares you to
achieve your dreams.
Course Outline
SOUND ENGINEERING
•Historic Perspective: The silent era, The sound
era
•Basics of Writing: Writing Tools, Concept
Development
•Story Tale assembly Basic elements of Story
•The 3 Act Structure
•Screenplay Out line v/s Treatment
Characterization Characters Biography
•Dialogue: Characterization by Dialogues Text
and Sub text
•Showcase: The Indian Scriptwriters
 SCREEN WRITING
Career Prospect
•Assistant writer
•Content writer and copy writer
•In house writer for various production
houses and channels
 AD72FILMMAKING
6 months, three hour sessions, additional
shooting practicals
Description

While using the basic grammar of film-making in

general, Ad films require a special knowledge of the
film-making craft to create instant recall,
unforgettable branding and eventually impact sales.
At ZIMA, it was felt that these specialized craft
skills needed a separate specialized course and it is
perhaps the only course of its kind in India using
inputs from the top most ad professionals and
 AD FILMMAKING
Career
. Ad-film makers have the option of working
as independent freelancers or work for
production houses. Financially speaking,
Ad-film makers can expect to earn much
more than Film and TV directors because
they are able to work on many more
projects per time and the budgets in each
project are generally quite high. After
completion of the course, students may
have to work as Assistant Directors or
 AD FILMMAKING
.
ZIMA Student Benefit

•Compact and condensed course

•Intensive workshops by celebrated Ad Film
Professionals
•No previous Ad film making experience or
knowledge required
•A fine balance of theory and practicals
•All shooting facilities in house
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER’S COURS
.

5 months, 60 three hour session and

additional projects (Weekend batches also
offered)

One needs excellent people skills and also an

understanding of the technical processes and
work flows in the modern world of digital
media to become a good Executive Producer
for Films & Television.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER’S COURS
ZIMA Executive Producer’s Course is the first
of its kind course with an insider’s view to
what goes on behind the scenes.
Conventionally, the only way to acquire
knowledge in Production & the Business of
cinema was by going through long,
painstaking years in the business and learning
it on-the-job. ZIMA Executive Producer’s
course provides a shorter route to such
knowledge.
 Executive Producer’s Course

Course Outline
•From script to shoot - An in-depth knowledge of various departments
•Structure of the Indian film industry: Production, Distribution and Exhibition
•Writing the Business Plan
•Understanding screenplay structure
•In-depth knowledge about the producer's roles during the film making process.
•Building up a project with cast and crew; delegation of responsibilities
•Exposure to Movie Magic budgeting software.
•Budgeting and Finance
•Legal Agreements
•Production & Post-production
•Marketing and Promotions - Publicity and marketing; Marketing concepts and
distribution strategies
 Two Year Diploma Course in Film Making

ZIMA film diploma program is a two year course of study

that gives students the all around filmmaking experience
necessary to make their own films. Our program is for
people who have the passion to plunge into full-time
filmmaking, and to commit themselves to a focused and
demanding curriculum.
 Two Year Diploma Course in Film Making

COURSE BRIEF: First Year & Second Year, students follow an

interdisciplinary curriculum in each of the core areas, like Screenwriting,
Cinematography, Editing, Acting etc. During the last six months, they will
work on their final projects. Students complete two years with skills in all
the filmmaking crafts, an enormous amount of production experience, Six
films of their own and an expanded awareness of themselves and others.

Eligibility Criteria: A pass in 10+2 examination from a recognized board of

examination or a recognized Indian or foreign university.
Aptitude Test & Personal Interview
 Two Year Diploma Course in Film
Making

COURSE OUTLINE: FIRST YEAR: 1ST SEMESTER & 2nd SEMESTER

•Introduction to Communication
•Introduction to Mass Communication
•History of Cinema
•Filmmaking Process – How a film gets made
•Introduction to film language and grammar
•Fundamentals of screenwriting , production, cinematography, direction, acting,
editing, sound & Animation & VFX
•Mise en scene & continuity exercises
•Film Studies & Analysis
•Practicals & group filmmaking
•Introduction to other art forms
•Advance Screen Writing
•Camera & Lighting Techniques – use of lens
•Staging
•Aesthetics & Techniques of Editing
•Techniques of Sound Recording
•Film genres – feature film
•Short Film Project
 Two Year Diploma Course in Film Making

SECOND YEAR: 3rd SEMESTER

•Promo making
•Music video, Public service spots / Corporate / TVC /
Documentary
•Film Studies-II
•Exposure to world cinema
•Directing actors
•Practicals
•Producing & Directing TV Programmes
•Production of Short Digital Film Theory & Practice
•The business of filmmaking
4th SEMESTER : Final Project Film of 30 mins
duration.
You take part in the production

of many filmmaking exercises,

individual projects, commercials, SHORT

FILMS

this provides you with a significant

body of work for inclusion in your show reel.

You will receive entry into the
industry through access to work
placements
INTERNSHIPS WITH ZEE
NETWORK
You can work on LIVE PROJECTS
LUPIZYME COMMERCIAL
ESTEEMED ZIMA MENTORS –
who are working professionals in
the entertainment industry
While on the course you will receive
complimentary membership of Club
Zinema@ZIMA, Zima exclusive
Club for emerging filmmakers with
access to all their events on
independent filmmaking, finding
work and production.
 SCTIPT
WRITING
This is where the journey begins. It’s the soul
of the film.

SCRIPT, SCRIPT, SCRIPT …

It’s all about the SCRIPT.
 SCTIPT
WRITING
SUBHASH CHATURVEDI
• Written Screenplays & Dialogues of many Tele-films,
Plays & Commercials

• Channels like Doordarshan , Zee TV, Star Plus,

Sony TV, Times Music.

• Also writes for Leading Newspapers

• Associated with brands like Bombay Dyeing, Airtel &

Hindustan Petroleum
 SCTIPT
WRITING
KISHORE SADHWANI

• Worked with many Advertisements

• Associated with Production Houses &

• Writing for Various Film makers including RAM GOPAL

VARMA
 DIRECTIO
N
ften referred to as the “Captain of the ship”.
e/She is involved from Pre to Post . It’s the
sion of a Director that’s captured on the
lluloid .

The introductory course is designed for students with

no
Prior experience or knowledge of filmmaking.
For those who are considering further education
leading to a career in film / TV.
It provides an invaluable grounding in the basic
 DIRECTIO
N
UDAY SHANKAR PANI

An FTII, Pune GRADUATE

He’s done various NATIONAL &
INTERNATIONAL Feature &
Documentaries
He’s worked on Sir Attenborough’s ‘Gandhi’
 DIRECTIO
N
SAMEER GANGULY

Mr. SAMIR GANGULY is a highly experienced film

maker & teacher having directed films like Sharmilee,
Shagird, Deewaangi, Koi Jeeta Koi Haara, Khoon Ka
Rishta, Anjaane Mein, Pakhandi,. Mr. Samir Ganguly has
also directed many episodes of the famous television
 DIRECTIO
N
QAEED KAAYAM KUWAJERWAL

He has an experience as an independent director of over 800

episodes spanning over 12 years of varied work with some of the
leading Ad Films & TV production houses & shows such as
LADIES SPECIAL, KASAUTI ZINDAGI KI, KOI APNA SA,
KABHI SOUTEN KABHI SAHELI, SAARA AAKASHH to
name a few.
 ACTING

An actor is someone that interacts with the system.

He / She tells the story by portraying a character.
Of all the artists involved in films, the actor & actress
are closest to the audience

In ZIMA we provide professional on camera training.

Learn from our highly experienced and influential instructor
 ACTING

JAVED KHAN
Javed Khan is a renowned Film Actor
Graduated In Cinema ,
Specialized In Acting F.T.I.I,
Films : Chak de India , Lagaan, Andaaz
apna apna , Dil hai ki manta nahi , Sadak,
Aashiqui , Prem Rog , Noorie , Ram teri
ganga maili , Benaras ,& Tv Serials like
Nukkad, Ye jo hai Zindagi ….& many
 ACTING
RAZA MURAD
Graduated In Cinema from the
F.T.I.I , (Specializing in
Acting,) Raza Murad's
association with the legendary
Raj Kapoor has been special.
Under the R. K. Films banner,
he has been the main villain in
such films as 'Prem Rog',
Other works:
'Ram Teri Namak
Ganga Haraam,
Maili' and Tridev,
Gupt, Mohra, Viswatma, Jaanbaaz and
'Henna'.
many others
 ACTING
RAZA MURAD
Graduated In Cinema from the
F.T.I.I , (Specializing in
Acting,) Raza Murad's
association with the legendary
Raj Kapoor has been special.
Under the R. K. Films banner,
he has been the main villain in
such films as 'Prem Rog',
Other works:
'Ram Teri Namak
Ganga Haraam,
Maili' and Tridev,
Gupt, Mohra, Viswatma, Jaanbaaz and
'Henna'.
many others
 CINEMATO
GRAPHY
While a film director may have a general idea of
how the scene should look, it is the responsibility
of a cinematographer to make it happen.

A cinematographer is an expert in both the

technical and artistic capabilities of a camera.
 CINEMATO
GRAPHY
NADEEM KHAN
Diploma in Cinematography from FTII, Pune
OVER 60 Feature Films including :
Gaman / Disco Dancer / Ek Naya Rishta / Zamana
Aao Pyar Karen / Deewana Mujhsa Nahin / Ilzaam
Kabza / Jurm / Aawargi / Gunah / King Uncle / Kasak
Gang / Khalnaika / Ek Aur Ek Gyarah & many others
Has also photographed over 100 AD FILMS
EDITING
 EDITING

ASEEM SINHA

An FTII graduate of 1989, Aseem Sinha is a Senior Film Editor in the industry
having edited films like Well Done Abba, Welcome to Sajjanpur, Dasvidaniya,
Ramchand Pakistani, Khoobsoorat, Aar Ya Paar, Hum to Muhabbat Karega,
Dil Hai Tumhara, Darmiyaan, Haasil, Jajantaram Mamantram and Banaras
etc. He has also edited some National Award winning films like Mammo,
Sardari Beghum, Zubeida, Samar, Hari Bhari & Netaji – The Forgotten Hero
directed by Shyam Benegal & The Last Vision, Nandan & Baaja by A. K. Bir.
He has also been associated with famous television serials like Chandrakanta,
Reporter, Baat Ek raaj Ki, Margarita, Darna Mana Hai & New Karamchand.
 EDITING

SACHIN
JADHAV
TECHNICAL Faculty
SOFTWARES, Avid & FCP

Sachin has around 8-9 years professional work

experience in Post Production. He specialises in teaching
Editing Softwares Like Avid & FCP. Sachin has edited
numerous Ads, Documentaries and Corporate Videos.
SOUND
 SOUND

VIKRANT HAZARE
Professional Trainer (Technical)

Vikrant has worked for Prasad Recording Studio and Music Channel Studio as
Recording Engineer. In his career spanning a decade, he has excelled in his technical
skills and has proficiency on Digital Audio Workstations (DAW) as Nuendo and Pro
Tools. He worked with the Radio City FM channel as a Technology Sound Engineer and
also on several Video Jingles for Television, Radio, TVC Ads., and Music Albums with
esteemed people like Avinash Oak and Ms. Kavita Seth.
 SOUND

AVINASH OAK
A Gold Medalist in Diploma in Cinema (Sound Recording & Sound Engg)
from Film & TV. Institute Of India, Pune, Avinash Oak brings 25 years of
audio experience to Zima having worked both in the films & Private albums
markets. Has Been Associated with Western Outdoor, a leading music-
recording studio, for nearly 20 years. Mr. Oak has done feature films Song
Recording for Maachis, Tere Mere Sapne, Sarfarosh, Gadar, Albela, Bade
Miya Chote Miyan, Pyar To Hona Hi Tha, Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai, Kuch
Kuch Hota Hai, Leela, Pinjar, Pyar Ishq Mohabbat, Aakriet – Marathi.
Amongst his innumerable private albums, the most famous are Marasim –
Jagjit Singh & Gulzar, Mere Watan Ke logo – Lata Mangeshkar, Cry For Cry
- Jagjit singh, Husn-e-Ghazal – Ghulam Ali, Naach Re Mora - Asha
Bhosale, Padile Door Deshi – Kishori Amonkar, Pt. Bhimsen Joshi & Pt.
Jasraj
Faculty for

RAJESH THAKKAR
FILM ANIMATION
& VFX
 FILM ANIMATION
& VFX
VISHAL RAO

Vishal Rao has the experience of working both Bollywood & Hollywood movie
Projects. Prominent among them are films such as HELLBOY 1& 2, WAQT,
VIRUDH and KHEL. Vishal has been working in the industry for the last 8
years as Compositor & Visual Effects Artist for various esteemed production
houses like Mudra Communications and Artery Animation & Fx. He has been
teaching Film Animation & Vfx with prestigious film institutions.
AWARDS & RECOGNISION
FOR OUR STUDENTS

•ABHINASH BIKRAM SHAH,

OF DIRECTION BATCH WINS
THE 1ST PRIZE FOR THE FILM
“TIME IS PERHAPS!” AT
KALA GHODA FILM
FESTIVAL, 2010.
AWARDS & RECOGNISION
FOR OUR STUDENTS

ZIMA STUDENT
KARTHIKEYAN WON 1ST
PRIZE IN “THE RAIT TAKE”
FILM FESTIVAL AT DR. D.Y
PATIL UNIVERSITY FOR THE
FILM "BELOVED”.
AWARDS & RECOGNISION
FOR OUR STUDENTS
KARTHIKEYAN WINS THE 1ST PRIZE
FOR THE FILM “MIRAGE”

Zima Alumni KARTHIKEYAN WINS THE

1ST PRIZE FOR THE FILM “MIRAGE” AT
SVNIT, SURAT (MARCH, 2010) JUDGED
BY FILM CRITIC RAJEEV MASAND.
OTHER ZIMA FILMS SUCH AS
“DRISHTA” AND “TIME IS PERHAPS”
WERE SHORTLISTED IN THE FESTIVAL.
 AWARDS & RECOGNISION
FOR OUR STUDENTS
FILM SCREENINGS

 
“DRISHTA”, “EK EHSAAS” & “THE
PUZZLE” MADE BY ZIMA STUDENTS
WERE SCREENED AT KALA GHODA
FILM FESTIVAL (FEB, 2010).
AWARDS & RECOGNISION
FOR OUR STUDENTS
FILM OF CINEMA’ DIRECTED BY K D
COLORS
SATYAM HAS BEEN SCREEN AT MANY
SCREENINGS
NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL FILM
FESTIVALS, INCLUDING THE 2ND
MONTERREY INTERNATIONAL FILM
FESTIVAL. IT WAS ALSO SHORT LISTED AND
TELECASTED FOR THE SHORT FILM
COMPETITION ON FILMY CHANNEL, AND
‘INDIE FILM CLUB’ ON NDTV PROFIT AND AT
MIFF, FEB 2008.
 FEATURE FILM made by Zima
Alumnus K D SATYAM

K D SATYAM WITH MR.

ANUPAM KHER
 FEATURE FILM made by Zima
Alumnus K D SATYAM

K D SATYAM WITH AMIT TRIVEDI, THE MUSIC DIRECTOR

OF ADMISSIONS OPEN
 FEATURE FILM made by Zima
Alumnus
The MusicKrelease of K D Satyam’s
D SATYAM
Admissions Open.

The film
released
on May 14, 2010.
ZINE ZONE
 MASTER
MANTRA
Interact with Bollywood’s Finest
 CELEBRITY
TESTIMONIALS
WHAT They Say About Us
Manmohan Shetty: It was very interesting to
interact with the students and the questions from
them were very good..They are informed about
the realities of the entertainment industry…

Ketan Mehta, Filmmaker: A truly wonderful

experience…My best wishes to Zima.
 CELEBRITY
TESTIMONIALS
WHAT They Say About Us
Sudhir Mishra, Filmmaker: A bunch of bright
students. The teacher student relationship seems
very good. Zima fulfills a much needed function
in today’s times and media explosion.
Manoj Kumar, Veteran Actor, Director,
and Producer: Zima is a modern gurukul for
young boys and girls in the field of
filmmaking. As a member of film industry I
thank ZIMA for training the youth…
 CINEMATHE
(Film
QUE
Appreciation)
Students study the film in order to comprehend the relationship
between Form & Content, Text & Subtext.

An extensive interaction on screenplay and treatment

 HOUSE
FULL of Student Films
Screening
CLUB (SHORT FILM ZONE)

ZINEMA
 ZIMAG
(MONTHLY ZIMA MAGAZINE)
(MONTHLY ZIMA MAGAZINE)