Whistling Woods International (WWI), Mumbai is Asia’s premier Film, Communication and Creative Arts Institute. Founded by one of India’s leading filmmakers – Subhash Ghai, WWI is one of the largest and best media institutes in the country. ‘The Hollywood Reporter’ has rated Whistling Woods International as one of the Ten Best Film Schools in the world. The institute was also awarded Excellence in Creative & Performing Arts at the 6th FICCI Higher Education Excellence Awards 2019. WWI offers programs that vary in duration from 1 year to 4 years catering to all major verticals of the Media & Entertainment industry, namely Acting, Cinematography, Direction, Editing, Producing, Production Design, Screenwriting, Sound Recording & Design, Visual Effects, Animation & Game Design, Media Management, Fashion Design, Music Production & Composition, Visual Communication Design and Event Management. All the programs are accredited by Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS).

Whistling Woods International (WWI) has collaborated with the Tata Institute of Social Sciences  (TISS) – School of Skill Education (SSE). This academic affiliation partnership is a significant step towards elevating the status of Media & Creative Arts education within India's leading academic institutions. The academic guidance of TISS along with WWI's well-established pedagogy and application-driven learning approach, enables the institute to deliver an unparalleled educational experience to the students.

The collaboration allows students to thrive by harnessing the combined strengths of both institutions, fostering synergies that enhance learning and success. TISS's academic expertise and institutional excellence, combined with WWI's proven track record in providing industry-oriented education, ensure a holistic and enriching learning environment for aspiring media and creative professionals. This partnership marks a significant milestone in the collective mission to advance the frontiers of Media & Entertainment education and cultivate a vibrant ecosystem of creativity and innovation in India and beyond.

Admission to WWI Mumbai is done on the basis of the General Aptitude Test, Creative Ability Test, Personal Statement of Purpose and Personal Interview. Additionally, WWI has provided 90% placement to its students in the previous year. More than 2500 alumni are successfully working in the Media & Entertainment industry. The average package is recorded at INR 4 LPA and the highest package is recorded at IBR 8 LPA. Some of the top employers are Adfactors, Prime Focus, Byjus, Star Network, Lakeshore, etc.

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