Whistling Woods International (WWI), Mumbai is recognized as a ‘Great Place to Study’ by Skilltree Knowledge Consortium and was award as such by the UK House of Commons and rated as one of the Ten Best Film Schools in the world, in the issues of ‘The Hollywood Reporter’. The institute has a record of providing 90% placement to its students. More than 1900 alumni are successfully working in the Media & Entertainment industry. WWI Mumbai offers degree and diploma programs in the discipline of Filmmaking, Mass Communication, Event Management, Fashion, Design, etc.
Whistling Woods International Highlights
Established | Institute Type | 2006 | Private |
Approved by | Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) |
Affiliated to | Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) |
Courses Offered | UG, PGD & Advanced Diploma |
Application Mode | Fees | Online | INR 3000 |
Admission Criteria | Entrance Test + GD + PI |
Top Recruiters | Kwan Talent Management, Balaji, Arre, Bling Entertainment, Social Kinnect, Mukta A2 Cinema, Greenroom, Perfect Relations, Event Capital |
Global Partners | Griffith University; The Victora College of Arts; University of Melbourne; TAFE, Sydney; Deakin University, Australia; Bradford College, UK and many more |
Facilities Available | Acting & Dance/Yoga Studios, Theatrical Make-up & Costume Rooms, Prop & Costume Storage, Film, Text & Periodical Library, Gymnasium, etc |
Official Website | https://www.whistlingwoods.net/ |
Admission Helpdesk | +91 8451803851 / +91 8451803852 / 022-62716070 |
Location | Filmcity Complex, Goregaon East, Mumbai |
Quick Facts
- Partnered with the Tata Institute of Social Sciences – one of India’s most reputed universities – to ratify all its courses.
- Graduated over 1900 students to date with over 90% gainfully employed with several leading Film & Media organizations in India & overseas.
- WWI was accepted as a full member of CILECT (Centre International de Liaison des Ecoles de Cinéma et de Télévision) – a global association of film schools, which lays very high standards on admitting members.
- WWI is a contributor & advisor to both the Media & Entertainment Skills Council (Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship) & TISS-SVE (Ministry of Human Resource Development).
- Scholarships and fee waivers to less-privileged students of over US $ 1 million over the past thirteen years.
Whistling Woods International Rankings and Achievements
- 10 Must-Watch Media & Mass Communication Institutions in India, 2019 In Higher Education Digest magazine.
- Listed by The Knowledge Review Magazine in the list of 10 Most Admired Media & Mass Communication Institutes, 2019.
- Awarded Excellence in Creative & Performing Arts at the 6th FICCI Higher Education Excellence Awards 2019.
- Awarded as the Top Animation Institute with Best Infrastructure in India by Image Planet, at the India’s Top Animation Education Institutes Award, 2019.
- Rated as among the Top Institutes of Influence globally in 2015 by Forbes India.
- WWI alumni were part of the Oscar Award-winning Animation, Cinematography & VFX teams for ‘The Jungle Book’ and ‘Life of Pi.’
Schools under Whistling Woods International
The institutes under WWI Mumbai are as follows:
- School of Creative Arts, Mumbai
- School of Filmmaking
- Actor’s Studio
- School of Media & Communication
- School of Event Management
- School of Design
- School of Fashion
- School of Animation
- School of Music
Check: WWI Mumbai Departments
Whistling Woods International Courses
WWI Mumbai offers UG and PG Diploma Courses in the discipline of Filmmaking, Mass Communication, Event Management, Fashion, Design, etc. Tabulated below are the details for same:
Course | Specialization | Eligibility |
B.Sc, B.A | Filmmaking | 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board |
B.A | Screenwriting | |
Acting | ||
Fashion Design | ||
Music Production & Composition | ||
BBA | Media & Communication | |
PGD | Media & Entertainment, Game Design | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University |
PGP | Event Management & Experiential Marketing | 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board |
Advanced Diploma | Filmmaking | 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board |
Acting | ||
Diploma | Screenwriting | 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board and should have published articles/ blogs/ short stories/ novels/ script |
Certificate | Screenwriting for Web & TV Series | 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board |
Integrated B.A + PG Diploma | Visual Communication Design |
Check: WWI Mumbai Courses and Fees
Whistling Woods International Admission
Candidates must visit the college website to fill the application form.
How to Apply?
- Fill up the form correctly and pay the fees of INR 3000 through online payment gateway and download the acknowledgment slip.
- After receiving the application fees, the college will inform the applicants to appear for the required entrance test, group discussion/ personal Interview.
- Applicants must visit the college campus on the stipulated dates.
The final selection will be done on the basis of the following tests:
Course | Selection Criteria |
B.A/ B.Sc | GAT, CAT + PI |
B.A | |
Diploma | |
BBA | GAT + GD |
PG Diploma | |
Certificate Program | Merit-based + PI |
PGP | |
Integrated Program |
Check: WWI Mumbai Admission
Whistling Woods International Placement
WWI Mumbai has a placement cell that provides various training to students for their on-campus recruitment. The cell bridges a gap between the media industry and students. Some of the placement highlights are as follows:
Placement Record of WWI Mumbai
Particulars | BBA (Media & Communication) | PGD (Media & Entertainment) |
Maximum Salary | INR 3.25 LPA | INR 4 LPA |
Minimum Salary | INR 3.75 LPA | INR 2.5 LPA |
Average Salary | INR 2.5 LPA | INR 3 LPA |
Average Placement % for last three years | 90% | 85% |
Top Recruiters | Kwan Talent Management, Balaji, Arre, Bling Entertainment, PVR Cinema, The Culture Machine, The Glitch, McCann, Republic Media Network, Weber Shandwick | Social Kinnect, Mukta A2 Cinema, Greenroom, Perfect Relations, Event Capital, Jack in the Box Worldwide, Mukta Arts Limited, FCB Ulka |
Whistling Woods International Facilities
The sprawling campus of WWI is fitted with top-of-the-line equipment in well maintained & designated areas. This ensures that students imbibe the academic and tactical aspects of their curriculum. Some of them are as follows:
- 40 Classrooms – acoustically paneled with projection & audio systems
- 3 Foundation lecture halls
- 9 Workshop rooms
- 5 Acting & Dance/Yoga studios
- Theatrical make-up & costume rooms
- Prop & Costume storage
- Film, Text & Periodical library
- Gymnasium
- Cafeteria
- ATM
Whistling Woods International Faculty
WII Mumbai has a large and diverse faculty of highly qualified and experienced faculty members. The faculty is known for its leadership in education. They are the most distinguished scholars, who constantly do research in their respective fields. The institute has a team of highly qualified faculty members, the majority of them have a long teaching experience and are associated with the institution for many years.
Check: WWI Mumbai Faculty
WHISTLING WOODS INTERNATIONAL - [WWI], MUMBAI Contact Number, Address & Location Map, Kaithal
- 2147483647
- [email protected]
- https://www.whistlingwoods.net/
- Film City Complex, Aarey Colony, Goregaon, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400065, India