L V Prasad Film and TV Academy, Thiruvananthapuram

Divya Verma

LVPA is part of Prasad Group, Asia’s largest provider of post-production services. L.V. Prasad Film & TV Academy has always tried to deliver the best education at a minimum cost, compared to all other private film schools in India. t L.V. Prasad Film & TV Academy we have the finest set of teaching faculty in the country and it constantly endeavours to offer a well-crafted syllabus to empower students with the best that film theory and actual practice can offer. Evolving digital technologies consistently driving equipment up-gradation program and being part of a fully functional production and post-production studio is a unique advantage to its students. Student films produced by the Academy continue to win awards at most of the prestigious short film festivals across the world. 

Table of Contents

• Highlights
• LVPA USPs
• Courses
• Eligibility Criteria
• Admission
• Infrastructure Facilities
• Hostel Details

LV Prasad Film and TV Academy Highlights

LV Prasad Film and TV Academy USPs

Among the various reasons to get enrolled in LV Prasad Film and TV Academy, below are a few-

• The students, staff and personnel come from everywhere in India and abroad. An assorted range of societies and film customs makes for an improving imaginative climate.
• More than 14 years of administration, many prominent graduated alumni including driving movie producers and specialists give LVPA a noteworthy history.
• The number of full time and visiting faculty make for a low teacher-student ratio, guaranteeing attention regarding the students' needs and education.
• Fees incorporate gear used as well as an ideal budget for the graduation film. Most schools quote just educational expenses, with filmmaking spending plans being the student's obligation.
• Academic partnership with Hindustan University's MBA Program in Media and Entertainment. Approved Training Partner for FICCI's Media and Entertainment Skills Council, a Govt. of India Initiative.
• Classrooms are fanned out more than two grounds - Prasad Studios and Prasad Labs, which are the center point of the South Indian entertainment and media industry. There are frequent guests from the Indian and International entertainment institutions.
• LVPA has everything - from smart classrooms to the 70mm amphitheatre, from set floors to top of the line camera, sound and backing equipments to completely equipped editing, sound and post-production labs and studios.

LV Prasad Film and TV Academy Courses

LVPA offers a diploma and certificate programs at its Trivandrum campus. LVPA programs of study follow the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) prescribed by the University Grants Commission for higher education. CBCS provides students the opportunity to select from a list of core, elective and foundation courses within an individual program of study. This method of education provides flexibility for students in learning, allowing them to choose courses depending upon their interests and requirements.

Below are courses offered by the institute with their specialization-

LV Prasad Film and TV Academy Infrastructure Facilities

A significant highlight of the academy is that the students will be learning in a busy and working environment. Students interact with various film technicians and creative artists who visit the different campuses of the Academy. This will inspire the students and allow them to show their own works and discuss ways of making them better. Some of the facilities offered by the academy are as follows.

• Digital Cameras and Fine Lenses
• Film and Video Post- Production Services
• Digital Cinemas Services
• Editing Suites
• Outdoor Equipment Services
• Lights and Sound Equipment

LV Prasad Film and TV Academy Eligibility Criteria

LV Prasad Film and TV Academy offers in number of courses in film direction, cinematography, editing, sound design & production, screen acting, and digital filmmaking across it three campuses. At Trivandrum, diploma and certificate programs are offered. The courses with their eligibility criteria are given below.

LVPA Diploma Eligibility

The diploma is a one year full time program with the specialization in Digital Filmmaking. The digital filmmaking program gives students the all-around filmmaking experience necessary to make their own films.

Eligibility Criteria

• The candidate must have passed 10+2 or its equivalent from a recognized board.

LVPA Certificate Course Eligibility

Certificate course at LVPA are held over the weekends. With a specialization in Digital Cinematography, the course held over 6 weekends will provide training to the students on cameras lighting, lenses, colour correction and program production. The major part of this course would the hand s on training that comes with it.

Eligibility Criteria

• The candidate should be an aspiring cinematographer.
• Candidates having knowledge of English and Malayalam will be preferred.

LV Prasad Film and TV Academy Admission

Students can take admission to the various courses offered by the Academy by visiting the official website and applying. The candidates needs to appear for a test in order to qualify for the postgraduate diploma. For other courses, admission is based on merit and interview.

LV Prasad Film and TV Academy Hostel Details

Hostel accomodation can be made available for students if required, at independent facilities outside the LV Prasad Film and TV Academy, Trivandrum campus.