About Us

‘The process of expressing your creative urges and seeing the world with an individualistic perspective begins here’

‘Doon Film School’ is a place to kickstart your career. We empower our students with artistic and technical skills required in the film industry , therefore , making them capable , employable and industry-ready.

Vision

We aspire to build strong filmmaking community by providing quality film education in Dehradun city by experienced industry professionals.

Mission

The film industry is evolving. With the arrival of digital filmmaking and OTT platforms, the demand for content is rising with which the demand for filmmakers , artists and technicians is increasing as well. With the right knowledge and guidance, one can make, release or sell films anywhere in the country . We are on a mission to equip our students with right skills and knowledge making them capable and all set up for the film industry.

Purpose

The underlying purpose is to provide students with opportunities to study filmmaking so that they can make a career out of it.

Our Promise

We promise our students that a student will be transformed into an industry professional/specialist during the course and will become an independent filmmaker; he/she will also be provided with contacts and links which we have in the film industry therefore will get placed in various production houses in Mumbai, Punjab and Dehradun. Apart from classes and practicals in the inhouse studio and sets, we will be taking the students to real film sets and shootings and will also involve them in the filmmaking process from pre production to post production ,giving them the practical knowledge and experience required to become a filmmaker. We will prioritize our students in casting or recruiting for film projects taking place in Uttarakhand and our own inhouse film production projects. Doon Film School is the best film school in Dehradun, Uttarakhand India.

Mr. Jay Singh Singha (Chairman)

Mr.Jay Singh Singha is an eminent businessman ,film producer, and social worker from Dehradun and a member of Western India Film Producers Association(WIFPA) . He has produced ‘Pati Ho To Aisa'(2004) , Ada-a way of life(2010), an A.R. Rahman musical and various short films. His upcoming projects are ‘Bhailand’ , ‘Dola’ and ‘Jaat in Mood’ .

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN

In “Doon Film School” we believe that creativity lies within us.

Our upbringing and value systems teaches us to suppress our creative urges therefore making us forget to see the world with an individualistic perspective. The courage then, to express your perception of the world, defines an artist. Be it a filmmaker, a painter, a poet, a musician. The courage to face an empty blank canvas, and to make the first brush stroke. That first brush stroke that explores the rest of the painting, the rest of the symphony, the rest of the film. At Doon Film School , we encourage the students to explore the artist within themselves and then equip them with the necessary tools and technology and guide them in the right direction so that they become capable of exploring and expressing themselves to the world .

Mr.Devi Dutt (Principal, Director)

Mr.Devi Dutt is a Filmmaker, Writer, Anchor, and an Academician. He is a member of the Indian Film and Television Director’s Association(IFTDA) and Film Writer’s Association(FWA).He is an eminent director and has directed more than half a dozen films in different languages and various television shows. His latest released Punjabi Feature Film was ‘Jatt vs. Ielts'(2018).

WORDS FROM THE PRINCIPAL

A building stands on 4 pillars while a movie stands on 5; Director being the central pillar and others being equally important stands in the support with an objective to execute the director’s vision.

1)Director – A director is the most important and central pillar of a movie and therefore is called the captain of the ship. A film director controls a film’s artistic and dramatic aspects and visualize a screenplay while guiding the film crew and actors in the fulfilment of that vision. The director has a key role in choosing the cast members, production design and all the creative aspects of filmmaking.

2)Screenwriter – A screenwriter is the second most important pillar of a film therefore can be called the architect of a film . A screenwriter transforms a story into a screenplay only after which production can take place. A screenwriter’s job is to portray the emotions of the story in the form of actions and give the story a proper structure.

3)Cinematographer – A cinematographer is the third pillar who’s job is to see the world through the eyes of the lens. A cinematographer is the second person in command after Director as he is responsible to capture the Director’s vision with an objective to be projected on the silver screen; therefore playing a very important role in filmmaking.

4)Editor – An editor is the fourth pillar as whatever visuals are captured and sounds recorded , out of those the best ones are selected and arranged in proper sequences. A film editor manages material such as camera footage , dialogue , sound effects, graphics and special effects to produce a final film. Editing is a key role in the post production process and the skills of an editor can determine the quality and delivery of the finished film.

5)Actor – An actor is the fifth pillar and is responsible to bring the emotions of the story alive on the screen. An actor should be well versed in “Navarasa” meaning 9 emotions. An actor’s responsibility is to master the emotions so that he/she can portray the right emotion at the right time on the screen.

Filmmaking is a collaborative process and all the pillars should be well co-ordinated and strong. Failing of any one pillar will make the building fall or the movie fail. A great film is made when all the pillars are strong and are in powerful collaboration and seamless coordination.

Mukesh Kumar (Dean , Academics)

Mr. Mukesh Kumar is a Film Director & Producer. He has done his Post graduate Diploma in Direction & Screenplay writing from one of the premiere Institute of India Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute (SRFTI), Kolkata. His last film ‘Shwetrakht’ (2017) won many awards in National & International Film Festivals. He worked as an Executive Producer for Film ‘Saancha-The Mould’ starring Anupam Kher, Raghuvir Yadav etc. and as an Editor and Associate Director for the Film ‘Ada –A way of Life’ an A.R.Rahman musical.

Faculties

Avijit Nandy (Head,Cinematography)

Mr. Avijit Nandy is a seasoned Director of Photography with over 20 years of experience in the film industry. He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Cinematography from the Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute (SRFTI), Kolkata, and has worked across Bengali, Assamese, and Hindi films. With more than 15 years of teaching experience in Cinematography and Filmmaking, Avijit brings a wealth of practical and academic expertise to Doon Film School. Additionally, he is a researcher in the field of AI, integrating his knowledge of visual culture and artificial intelligence to innovate in filmmaking techniques.

Nabanil Sanyal (Associate Professor,Cinematography)

Nabanil Sanyal is an experienced cinematographer with over 15 years in audiovisual production. A graduate of the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute(SRFTI) , Kolkata, he has worked on numerous documentaries for the Ministry of External Affairs, with films screened at prestigious events like the Berlin and Bangladesh International Film Festivals. Nabanil has also shot two feature films with prominent casts from Mumbai and West Bengal and has contributed as a Creative Producer on projects selected for Film Bazaar WIP. He specializes in cinematography and documentary filmmaking, bringing a wealth of industry experience to his role as Associate Professor at Doon Film School.

Parth Joshi (Visiting Faculty ,Cinematography)

Mr. Parth Joshi is a cinematographer and visiting faculty at Doon Film School. He holds a Master’s in Cinematography from AAFT and has worked on films, web series, and TVCs, including Big Girls Don’t Cry, Samosa & Sons, Dasvi, and Chutzpah. His debut feature as Director of Photography, Bhediya Dhasaan (2023), has been selected for prestigious festivals like the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) 2024. Parth brings his expertise and passion for visual storytelling to his students at Doon Film School.

Vinay Vikrant ( Head, Acting)

Mr. Vinay Vikrant is a film actor , theatrist and an academician. He has done his Post Graduate Diploma from one of the premiere institutes , Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) , Pune and graduation from Bhartendu Natya Academy(BNA),Lucknow . He has worked in film ‘Satellite Shankar’ and TV episodes likes Savdhaan India , Crime Patrol, Criminal Mind , Balika Vadhu and a lot more .

Ashish Prakash (Assistant Professor, Film Editing)

Mr. Ashish Prakash is an Assistant Professor in the Film Editing Department at Doon Film School. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts with a specialization in Film Editing from the State Institute of Film & Television, Rohtak (now DLCSUPVA). With experience working with renowned production houses like Mor Cinema, Monaal Films, and VRJ Records, Ashish has edited three feature films, short films, and music videos. He brings his expertise in film and video editing to his role, shaping the next generation of editors at Doon Film School.

Sadang Arangham (Assistant Professor,Film Editing)

Mr. Sadang Arangham is a professional Editor from Arunachal Pradesh. He has done PG Diploma in Film Editing from one of the premier institutes of India, Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute(SRFTI), Kolkata. He has edited multiple projects backed by the state government and different organizations. Many short and feature length documentaries edited by him has been selected into and have won best film awards in more than 100 national , international and indigenous film festivals.

Mr.Umesh Saroj (Advisor & Guide)

Mr. Umesh Saroj is an ex-registrar of State Institute of Film and Television(SIFT), Rohtak and is responsible for the establishment of SIFT, Rohtak . Highly Experienced in the field of education , Mr.Umesh Saroj will be the advisor of ‘Doon Film School’ so that the school reaches its maximum potential of productivity and efficiency.

Why Us

Network

1 K+

Community

1 K+

Experience

1 +

Students

1 K+

Get more Information

Take the initiative to choose a film school that will polish your skills while satisfying your appetite for learning forever. After all, in the world of films, learning is an ever- enduring process. Do you agree? Doon Film School is the best film school in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. Then, you are at the right place.

Contact

+91 7456956471

Email

info@doonfilmschool.com

Address

171/123 ,Araghar, Haridwar Road, Dehradun.

Connect With Us

Select a film school that can not only sharpen your skills, but also satiate your curiosity about learning forever.

A gateway to film industry

Doon Film School is the best film school in North India to train in Film Direction , Cinematography , Screenwriting, Acting , Editing and Anchoring & Radio Jockey.

About Us

Vision

Mission

Purpose