FTII, Pune: The Cradle of Indian Filmmakers

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In which year was the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) established?

  1. 1960

  2. 1961

  3. 1962

  4. 1963


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

FTII was established in 1960 by the Government of India.

Who was the first director of FTII?

  1. Satyajit Ray

  2. Ritwik Ghatak

  3. Bimal Roy

  4. V. Shantaram


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

V. Shantaram, a renowned Indian filmmaker, was the first director of FTII.

Which of the following is not a department at FTII?

  1. Direction

  2. Cinematography

  3. Editing

  4. Acting


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

FTII does not have a separate department for Acting.

Which famous Indian filmmaker was a student at FTII?

  1. Satyajit Ray

  2. Ritwik Ghatak

  3. Shyam Benegal

  4. Mani Ratnam


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Shyam Benegal, known for his realistic and socially relevant films, was a student at FTII.

What is the duration of the diploma course in Direction at FTII?

  1. 2 years

  2. 3 years

  3. 4 years

  4. 5 years


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The diploma course in Direction at FTII is a three-year program.

Which of the following is not a specialization offered in the Cinematography department at FTII?

  1. Documentary Cinematography

  2. Feature Film Cinematography

  3. Television Cinematography

  4. Animation Cinematography


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

FTII does not offer specialization in Animation Cinematography.

Which famous Indian cinematographer was a faculty member at FTII?

  1. Subrata Mitra

  2. K. K. Mahajan

  3. V. K. Murthy

  4. Raghunath Naik


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Subrata Mitra, known for his collaboration with Satyajit Ray, was a faculty member at FTII.

What is the name of the annual film festival organized by FTII?

  1. Pune International Film Festival

  2. Mumbai International Film Festival

  3. Kolkata International Film Festival

  4. Goa International Film Festival


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

FTII organizes the annual Pune International Film Festival.

Which of the following is not a notable alumnus of FTII?

  1. Adoor Gopalakrishnan

  2. Girish Karnad

  3. Shabana Azmi

  4. Naseeruddin Shah


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Shabana Azmi is not an alumnus of FTII.

Which famous Indian film critic was the chairman of FTII?

  1. Chidananda Dasgupta

  2. Roger Ebert

  3. Pauline Kael

  4. Andrew Sarris


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chidananda Dasgupta, a renowned Indian film critic, was the chairman of FTII.

What is the name of the FTII campus in Pune?

  1. Prabhat Studios

  2. Film City

  3. FTII Campus

  4. Nandan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The FTII campus in Pune is simply known as FTII Campus.

Which of the following is not a facility available at FTII?

  1. Library

  2. Auditorium

  3. Swimming Pool

  4. Gymnasium


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

FTII does not have a swimming pool facility.

Which famous Indian actor was a student at FTII?

  1. Amitabh Bachchan

  2. Rajinikanth

  3. Kamal Haasan

  4. Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao, a legendary Telugu actor and politician, was a student at FTII.

What is the name of the FTII journal that publishes articles on film and media studies?

  1. Cinema Vision India

  2. Film Quarterly

  3. Screen

  4. Sight & Sound


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

FTII publishes a journal called Cinema Vision India.

Which of the following is not a notable international collaboration of FTII?

  1. National Film and Television School (UK)

  2. École nationale supérieure des métiers de l'image et du son (France)

  3. University of California, Los Angeles (USA)

  4. Beijing Film Academy (China)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

FTII does not have a notable collaboration with Beijing Film Academy.

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