L V Prasad College of Media Studies, Bangalore

The L.V. Prasad College of Media Studies (LVPCMS), established in 2005, is a prominent film academy in India. It was founded by Sri Ramesh Prasad to fulfill the long-standing dream of his father, the legendary filmmaker L. V. Prasad, a recipient of the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award. LVPCMS is part of the Prasad Group, which is one of Asia's largest providers of post-production services.

LVPCMS and its Parent Group

LVPCMS is a key part of the Prasad Group, which has a global footprint with major production facilities and offices in Chennai, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Thiruvananthapuram, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, the USA, the UK, Germany, and Japan. The group's extensive network and diverse services, from film laboratories to digital production and recording studios, provide a strong foundation and industry connection for the college's graduates.

Courses Offered

LVPCMS offers a range of diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate programs to train students in various aspects of filmmaking. The courses include:

• Undergraduate Programs: Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and B.Sc. in Visual Media.
• Postgraduate Diploma Programs: These include specializations in Direction, Cinematography, Editing, and Sound Design & Music Production.
• Diploma and Certificate Programs: The college also offers shorter-term courses in specific areas like Digital Film Making and Film Editing.

The college is located inside Prasad Studios in Chennai and has additional campuses in Bengaluru and Thiruvananthapuram. Since its inception, LVPCMS has produced hundreds of filmmakers who have successfully established themselves in the Indian film industry.