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I’m a B.Com. student and I want to study filmmaking as I want to work in the film industry. Which colleges can I choose from and how secure is this line of career?

To get into filmmaking, you not only need a passion for filmmaking but also skills like leadership qualities, ability to bring out talent in others, creative instincts as well as managerial and administrative abilities. Good training helps to hone these skills. There are diploma, post diploma and even certificate courses available throughout India. A good course introduces aspiring candidates to the craft of filmmaking. Some institutes include: Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune; Whistling Woods International, Mumbai; Zee Institute of Media Arts (ZIMA), Mumbai; Asian Academy of Film and TV.

Duration, admission criterion and eligibility of a course depend on the course one opts for and the institution chose. For example, FTII offers a 3-year PG diploma in direction for which eligibility is a bachelor’s degree.

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I’m a student of Std IX. I want to take up music as y career. I want to be a Hollywood singer. I have been the topper of our local music school from 2012 onwards. I have also won several competitions. Which institutes can I attend after Std X, and the necessary criteria required for admission. I’m from a middle class family so are there any scholarships available?

Hollywood is the destination for singers who hope to achieve success in any possible genre. There’s no completely certain path to become a world-famous singer, but here are some things you can do to increase your odds.

• Determine your type of voice. Most singers in Hollywood are well schooled on their vocal abilities. You need to know your vocal abilities before gathering music that will best display your own special sound,
• Study music. Take up an instrument, such as the keyboard or guitar, to make your singing performances even more entertaining.
• Record and market your music.
• Be determined and persistent. There’s a lot of competition out there. Most successful singers spend years working on their voice and playing low-paying gigs before they make it big. Don’t lose sight of your goal, and resolve to be patient.
• Sing in public whenever possible. Even if you don’t get spotted by a musician right away, you’re practicing your stage presence and getting used to being in front of a crowd.
• Network. Make connections with other musicians. You never know who might want to collaborate with you in the future.
• Learn how to handle criticism. Accept rejection and move on.

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