u/aryannxx

Hey everyone, I really need some guidance right now.

My goal is to get into filmmaking eventually. For that, I was planning to pursue Mass Communication because of wider career options and is somewhat related to filmmaking (camera work, media exposure, etc)

However, I come from a situation where I can’t afford very expensive colleges for my bachelor’s, especially since I also need to plan financially for my master’s later on.

So right now, I’m trying to figure out:

Which affordable but reputed colleges for Mass Communication (BJMC or similar) offer:

• Good exposure

• Industry connections

• Practical learning

I was initially considering colleges like AAFT (Noida) or GKFTII, but I’m not fully sure if they’re the right choice.

Also, someone suggested that instead of BJMC, I should go for something more technical like Visual Communication / Design, as it might be more useful for filmmaking.

But here’s my problem:

• I already took a drop year

• I didn’t give exams like NID/DAT (which happen earlier in the year)

• I don’t want to wait another year

• Private design colleges are also very expensive

So I feel stuck between:

• BJMC (more accessible but maybe less technical)

• Design/Visual Communication (better for filmmaking but not accessible now)

My long-term plan:

• Do my bachelor’s from an affordable college

• Then try for master’s from institutes like FTII Pune

But I’m also worried:

What if I don’t get into FTII?

And I still can’t afford expensive film schools later?

So I’d really appreciate advice on:

1. What should I choose right now (BJMC vs something else)?

2. Affordable colleges with good exposure in media/film

3. A realistic backup plan if FTII or top film schools don’t work out

I’m feeling really confused and short on time, so any guidance would honestly help a lot.

Thanks in advance 🙏