Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Jharkhand Establishes First Film Institute
Jharkhand has opened its first film and television institute in Ranchi.
This institute was created through an agreement between the Jharkhand Film Development Corporation Limited (JFDCL) and the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) in Kolkata.
The Chief Minister, Hemant Soren, said this will give young people in Jharkhand a chance to learn about filmmaking and media.
The institute will offer short courses in things like sound design, editing, animation, and more.
The Chief Minister believes this will help Jharkhand's youth get recognized nationally and internationally.
The SRFTI vice-chancellor said this is a big step for film and media education in the state.
Jharkhand has a lot of natural beauty and cultural stories, and this institute will help turn those stories into films.
Many famous movies have been shot in Jharkhand, and the institute aims to continue that tradition.
Jharkhand signed an agreement with SRFTI to establish the state's first film and television institute.
The institute will offer short-term courses in sound design, editing, animation, writing, screenplay, cinematography, direction, and production.
Chief Minister Hemant Soren believes the institute will provide opportunities for youth and boost the local economy.
SRFTI vice-chancellor Samiran Datta emphasized the importance of promoting film and media education in Jharkhand.
Several acclaimed films have been shot in Jharkhand, including Dil Bechara, Kala Patthar, and MS Dhoni: The Untold Story.
- Who
- Jharkhand Film Development Corporation Limited (JFDCL) and Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI)
- What
- Establishment of the Film and Television Institute of Jharkhand
- When
- July 22
- Where
- Ranchi, Jharkhand
- Why
- To provide world-class education and opportunities for youth in film and media, and to promote the state's rich cultural heritage.
Opportunities for Youth
Resource Allocation Concerns
Economic Impact
Opportunities for Youth
The institute will provide world-class education and opportunities for youth in film and media, boosting the local economy.
Resource Allocation Concerns
Critics argue that the state should focus on more immediate economic needs rather than investing in film education.
- Institute Name
- Film and Television Institute of Jharkhand
- Location
- Ranchi, Jharkhand
- Initial Courses
- Sound design, editing, animation, writing, screenplay, cinematography, direction, production
- Partner Institution
- Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI), Kolkata
- Chief Minister
- Hemant Soren
- SRFTI Vice-Chancellor
- Samiran Datta
- Notable Films Shot in Jharkhand
- Dil Bechara, Kala Patthar, MS Dhoni: The Untold Story, Gangs of Wasseypur, A Death in the Gunj, Phulmani, Pather Panchali, Apur Sansar, Aranyer Din Ratri
- Recent Achievement
- Santhali film 'Angen' won Best Debut Film Award at the 72nd National Film Awards