Whistling Woods International Institute of Film, Communication and Creative Arts (WWI): News & Events
WWI Announces The First Round of Entrance Exam Dates For August 2021 Intake
February 16, 2021:Whistling Woods International (WWI) announced the dates for the first round of entrance examinations to be held in August 2021. The last date of registration for the entrance examination is February 27, 2021. After registration, the entrance examinations are scheduled to take place from March 02-04, 2021. Students seeking admission to any of the degree, postgraduate and diploma courses in Filmmaking, Acting, Animation & Game Design, Media & Communication, Fashion Design, Music, Visual Communication Design and Event Management may apply.
WWI offers degree, postgraduate and diploma programmes accredited by two of India's leading academic institutions: Rajiv Gandhi National Youth Development Institute (RGNIYD), with which WWI recently signed an MoU on Promotion of Academic Excellence and Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Asia's oldest institute for vocational social work education. All tests will be conducted online to ensure the safety of applicants.
Recognised as one of the top 10 film schools in the world by The Hollywood Reporter and awarded the Excellence in Creative & Performing Arts at the 6th FICCI Higher Education Excellence Awards in 2019, the Institute has over 2,500 alumni working successfully with various media organisations, film production companies and fashion houses in India and around the world. With an academic curriculum that combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience, state-of-the-art technology and infrastructure facilities, and an award-winning faculty, WWI produces globally qualified graduates across the media and entertainment industries.
WWI Collaborates With Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation to Document The Making of Mumbai Metro 3 in 360-Degree Virtual Reality
February 9, 2021: Whistling Woods International (WWI) has recently entered into an arrangement with Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) to advance the cause of emerging media content and virtual reality cinema (VR). This is yet another significant landmark in Whistling Woods International's roadmap to immersive entertainment, immersive content education and the development of India's first generation of Cinematic VR filmmakers.
What began as an academic experiment in 360VR, a once-in-a-lifetime case in the development of the Mumbai Metro Three Line, has now become a formal industry-academic commitment. WWI will partner with MMRC to create around a dozen short videos in 360 Virtual Reality depicting 'Make Mumbai Metro 3' in 360deg Virtual Reality and presenting it to future generations in all its immersive glory.
"We are delighted that the WWI Institute is collaborating with us on this initiative. Mumbai Metro is one of the biggest infrastructure schemes ever undertaken in Mumbai. It would revolutionise mobility in the region and make it possible for people to commute on a regular basis. With the assistance of WWI, we are delighted to capture the full breadth of this endeavor through the Virtual Reality network," said Ranjit Singh Deol, IAS, Managing Director, MMRC, at the signing ceremony.
Whistling Woods International Celebrates Cinema in a Three-Day Virtual Knowledge Festival
December 1, 2020: To upkeep the morale of its students, Asia’s premier film, communication, and creative arts institute Whistling Woods International celebrated its three-day annual event virtually this year between November 26-28, 2020. The theme of the event was ‘Celebrating Cinema 2020’. Due to the unparalleled times, WWI vowed to donate all the profits from the sale of Celebrate Cinema 2020 tickets for the well-being of Covid-19 warriors.
As the three-day festival of interactive masterclasses, celebrity panel discussions and seminars unfolded, there was no lack of passion and curiosity for all those involved. Participants obtained unique perspectives into every area of the television and film industries over the course of these activities.
The event started with a panel discussion facilitated by influential figures such as actors AahanaKumra and Shashank Arora, actor-director Divyang Thakkar, editor Nitin Baid, creative producer Maharrsh Shah, and director AratiKadav, who stressed the importance of structured film and media education, which helped them in their respective career journeys. The subsequent panel included a masterclass led by the talented squad of 'Paatal Lok's. Though Sudip Sharma (creator) expressed the value of approaching a scenario from every perspective to create a convincing narrative, Jaideep Ahlawat (actor) encouraged the aspiring actors by highlighting the importance of early planning for a character's essay.
The second day of Celebrate Cinema began with a fascinating panel – ‘Celebrate the Grand Narratives of Indian Mythology’ – featuring Subhash Ghai, Founder & Chairman, WWI and award-winning author, Amish Tripathi. Following this, Anjum Rajabali moderated a masterclass with the team of ‘Thappad’, featuring director-writer Anubhav Sinha, actors TaapseePannu and Pavail Gulati, and writer MrunmayeeLagoo.
The final day hosted an interesting discussion with the participation of debut directors Honey Trehan and AnvitaDutt, and Srishti Arya, Director, International Original Film, Netflix India, along with Anjum Rajabali, who moderated the panel, entitled, 'New Directors on Netflix'. The audience was given detailed insights into how Netflix interacts with content producers over the course of this workshop, and its role in fostering new talents.
The event also saw a plethora of insightful workshops held in conjunction with WWI’s various schools. These sessions covered several aspects of the media and entertainment sector with workshops on colour correction with DaVinci Resolve, stop motion animation, Adobe Spark Post, writing for the podcast, media start-up, acting, fashion styling, among others. Participants had the opportunity to expand their knowledge through these workshops conducted by faculties and members of the respective fields.
In collaboration with WWI's numerous schools, the festival also saw a plethora of insightful seminars. With colour correction workshops with DaVinci Resolve, stop motion animation, Adobe Spark post, podcast writing, media start-up, acting, design designing, and others, these sessions addressed many areas of the media and entertainment industry. Via these workshops carried out by faculty and members of the respective sectors, participants had the ability to develop their expertise.
Once again, WWI upheld the history of granting scholarships at the annual festival to meritorious candidates. The Shri Amitabh Bachchan Scholarship 2020 and Sunanda Murali Manohar Scholarship 2020 have been awarded to Saloni Sakhardande (BA Filmmaking-Cinematography) & Akash Nayak (Advanced Diploma Filmmaking-Producing) respectively.
School Announces Fifth Round of Online Entrance Exam 2020 Schedule
July 9, 2020: With the ease in lockdown restrictions, Mumbai-based premier film, communication and creative arts institute Whistling Woods International Institute of Film, Communication and Creative Arts, has announced the dates of the fifth round of entrance examination for its 2020 intake. Registration for the full-time programme and diploma programme will be closed by July 16, while the online exam procedures are scheduled for July 17. The session is expected to begin in August 2020.
The WWI offers diploma programmes accredited to Asia's oldest social work professional educational institute, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS). The whole process of entry examination will take place online to prioritise the safety of applicants in the midst of an ongoing global health crisis.
The schedule follows below:
| Last Date to Apply |
July 16, 2020 |
| July 17, 2020 |
BSc/BA Filmmaking | Advanced Diploma in Filmmaking | BA Screenwriting | Diploma in Screenwriting | BA Acting | Advanced Diploma in Acting | BA Music Production & Composition | BBA Media & Communication | Post Graduate Diploma in Media & Entertainment | Post Graduate Programme in Event Management & Experiential Marketing | Integrated BSc/BA + Post Graduate Diploma in Animation | Integrated BSc/BA + Post Graduate Diploma in Game Design | Integrated BSc/BA + Post Graduate Diploma in Visual Communication Design | BA in Fashion Design |
Whistling Woods International to Stream Short Films Made by its Students on Disney+ Hotstar
June 30 2020: Whistling Woods International Institute of Film, Communication and Creative Arts has collaborated with India’s largest OTT platform Disney+ Hotstar to stream short videos made by its students. With a few short films made by WWI students already streaming on the platform, more will be coming on a regular basis. Viewers can browse through those videos under the ‘Short Films’ section.
The short films that will feature cover a wide variety of genres and topics such as Alaksha, a fast-paced drama set against the backdrop of the 26/11 attacks on Mumbai, also the winner of The Perfect 10 award at the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival, 2018; Hoop Diaries, a 2014 sports drama centred around the story of a girl overcoming a deeply personal trauma; Manorath, inspired by Rabindranath Tagore’s short story ‘The Postmaster’ and winner of the Best Screenplay award at the Pune International Film Festival, 2015, among others.
The films, which have already been featured on Disney+ Hostar, include Film City, Kanchey, Aalav and 500 Rupay, which has received seven awards, 6.5 million YouTube views and a nomination in Filmfare.
The WWI students are given unequalled training in film, communication and creative arts through a unique teaching methodology that combines academic rigour and practical experience. This experience has led the students and alumni of the Institute to make a tremendous contribution to the Indian media and entertainment industry and to the production of several popular, award-winning films, many of which were chosen on the platform.
School Announces Dates for Last Date to Register for Degree & Diploma Programmes
May 20, 2020: Asia’s premier film, communication and creative arts institute Whistling Woods International Institute of Film, Communication and Creative Arts has announced the last date to register for its full-time degree and diploma programmes. The applications will be closed by May 22, 23 and 26, respectively. TISS-accredited, WWI will conduct the entrance test online, keeping the safety of the applicants on priority, amid the Coronavirus spread. The newly released schedule is listed below:
| Last Date to Apply |
May 22, 2020 |
| May 25, 2020 |
BSc/BA Filmmaking | Advanced Diploma in Filmmaking | BA Screenwriting | Diploma in Screenwriting |
| Last Date to Apply |
May 23, 2020 |
| May 26, 2020 |
BA Music Production & Composition | BA Acting | Advanced Diploma in Acting | BBA Media & Communication | Post Graduate Diploma in Media & Entertainment | Post Graduate Programme in Event Management & Experiential Marketing |
| Last Date to Apply |
May 26, 2020 |
| May 29, 2020 |
Integrated BSc/BA + Post Graduate Diploma in Animation | Integrated BSc/BA + Post Graduate Diploma in Game Design | Integrated BSc/BA + Post Graduate Diploma in Visual Communication Design | BA in Fashion Design |
WWI Announces Date of Entrance Examination for July Intake
March 25, 2020: Mumbai-based film communication and creative art institute, Whistling Woods International Institute of Film, Communication and Creative Arts announced the dates of the second round of entrance examination to admission in full-time degree and diploma courses. The applications are open for admission in School of Filmmaking, Media and Communication, Event Management, Music and Actors’ Studio. The last date to register is April 6. For students, aspiring admission in Schools of Animation & Game Design, Fashion and Design, the last date to register is April 14.
The examination will be conducted online.
Following the registration, the online entrance examinations are scheduled to take place on April 8, 9 & 16.
The entrance exam to following courses is scheduled on April 8:
- BSc/BA in Filmmaking
- Advanced Diploma in Filmmaking
- BA in Screenwriting
- Diploma in Screenwriting.
The entrance exam to following courses is scheduled on April 9:
- BA in Music Production & Composition
- BA in Acting
- Advanced Diploma in Acting
- BBA in Media & Communication
- Post Graduate Diploma in Media & Entertainment
- Post Graduate Programme in Event Management & Experiential Marketing.
The entrance exam to following courses is scheduled on April 16:
- Integrated BSc/BA + Post Graduate Diploma in Animation
- Integrated BSc/BA + Post Graduate Diploma in Game Design
- Integrated BSc/BA. + Post Graduate Diploma in Visual Communication Design
- BA in Fashion Design.
The degree and diploma courses offered by institute are accrediated by the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Asia's oldest institute for professional social work education.
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Yes, Whistling Woods International offers a full-time four-year degree in BDes across several specialisations. To be eligible for admission into the WWI BDes course, students must have passed Class 12 from a recognised board. Further, candidates also need to clear the WWI Entrance Test. Students are
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To get into the MA courses offered at Whistling Woods International, students are required to satisfy the eligibility and selection criteria as per the institute's guidelines. The basic eligiblity is to pass graduation from a recognised university. Furthermore, students need to appear for the WWI En
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The duration of Whistling Woods International courses ranges between one to four years depending on the programme. All of the courses are offered in full-time mode. Students can check out the following table to know about the course-wise duration of Whistling Woods International:
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| BSc | 3 years |
| MA | 2 years |
| Diploma in Screenwriting | 1 years |
| BDes | 4 years |
| BBA | 3 years |
| MBA | 2 years |
| BA | 3 years |
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The total seat intake of the BSc in Film Making course offered at Whistling Woods International is 150. In order to secure one's seat at the institute, students must fulfil the admission criteria of the programme. Additionally, shortlisted students need to pay the Acceptance fee within 15 days from
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