AISFM Graduation Ceremony 2013, Hyderabad

Annapurna International School of Film + Media (AISFM) Graduation Ceremony Earns Special Cheers; Dr. A. Nageshwara Rao (ANR) tells students 'you are ready to achieve"

Hyderabad, India, March 16, 2013: Annapurna International School of Film + Media (AISFM) graduation ceremony today marked months of struggle, new experiences, growth and recognition of new challenges for the students who recently completed the short courses. Legendary film actor Dr. A. Nageshwara Rao (ANR) in his speech to the graduating students said, "you are ready to achieve" - use your new skills to create wonders and fulfill your dreams.

"In the last few months of the course all of them had fun and made friends. Some students who could not hold a professional camera learned to hold it. Some learned to script or direct films on their own. Some learned to edit. Others learned the professional way to handle postproduction aspects." Said Geetika Tondon, Vice President Academics, AISFM.

It had taken time, patience and often, pain. But as in all graduations, the joyful pride of accomplishment outweighed the memory of the grueling moments in school" a young student, Pradhan Thandra said. And most of all there was joy in the faces of the graduates at AISFM preview theatre to take their certification from the legend Dr. A Nageshwara Rao.

Speaking on the occasion Dr. A Nageshwara Rao, chairperson of AISFM said when we set out this school our vision was to make AISFM world's finest destination for film and media education. Our focus was to help students answer some of the toughest questions they have in their mind when they come here like Can I make it? How do I make it? I am confident the interaction they had with teachers and many visiting industry stalwarts have given them immense confidence to succeed.

"A school full of dreams and goals we set for ourselves. We learnt how those goals are achieved", GJ Raju, another jubilant student remarked.
The Graduation was under the category of three courses

1, Fundamentals of Scriptwriting 2. DSLR Photography / Cinematography 3 Assistant Direction in Telugu Film & Television)

The graduation ceremony featured - Screening of 13, two character assignments of ADTFT students. Video display of Photographs of DSLR students - Screening of 5 / 6 one character a talk about Alumni program and Internship Policy followed by Dr. A Nageshwara Rao speech. The program concluded with distribution of certificates and Screening of Faculty Projects.

About AISFM: The Annapurna International School of Film + Media was founded by Annapurna Studios and the Akkineni family. It has been formed as a non-profit entity of Annapurna Studios with the dual missions of providing an incredible education for students and offering highly trained talent to the entire media industry. AISFM is the only film school in the country to offer accredited degree programs in film and media. The Annapurna International School of Film and Media will be providing a world-class learning experience by combining government-recognized degrees with the best practices of international higher education. The flexible teaching methodology will force students to think creatively and to control their own progress. The institute is affiliating with the world's best media technology companies to provide students with 24 hour access to the latest computers and filmmaking software .The Annapurna International School of Film and Media is backed by some of India's biggest names in filmmaking, acting, animation and visual effects. These relationships provide students with unparalleled opportunities for internships and placements.