Aptech, FTII join hands to expand film education across India

Hyderabad: Aptech Limited, a pioneer in vocational training and global learning solutions, has entered into a collaboration with the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) to expand access to quality film education and creative skills across India.

The partnership brings together FTII’s academic excellence and rich cinematic legacy with Aptech’s 30+ years of experience in vocational education across Media & Entertainment, creative careers and the AVGC-XR ecosystem, backed by its expertise in curriculum development and established, extensive training network. Together, the institutions will create structured, industry-relevant learning programs for aspiring filmmakers, content creators, animators, VFX professionals and other creative talent, enabling learners to build the skills, creative capabilities and practical exposure needed to thrive in the rapidly evolving Media & Entertainment and AVGC-XR sectors. The collaboration will offer learners access to FTII-led learning experiences through Aptech’s ecosystem, while creating learning opportunities that range from focused workshops and micro-credentials to specialised certification and an immersive, co-developed filmmaking programme.

Mr Sandip Weling, Whole-time Director & Chief Business Officer, Global Retail, Aptech Limited, said, “ Our collaboration with FTII brings together two complementary strengths — FTII’s unparalleled cinematic legacy and Aptech’s expertise in vocational education and nationwide delivery.”

Mr Santosh Ojha, Head of Strategy, FTII, added, “Our collaboration with Aptech gives us the opportunity to take FTII’s academic and cinematic expertise beyond our campus, leveraging Aptech’s extensive network of creative education centres across India.”