Monday, August 29, 2016
OUR ALUMNI FEATURE FILMS
MINDSCREEN FILM INSTITUTE CONGRATULATES IT'S ALUMNI
Mindscreen Film Institute, founded by Rajiv Menon in 2006, was started as a school for Cinematography and has since evolved into a specialized institute offering courses on Screenplay Writing, Film-Making and Direction. Run by a team of senior industry professionals, Mindscreen Film Institute takes pride in having been the training ground for some of the best talent in the film industry today.
Rajiv Menon, known for his passion in teaching, has mentored award winning cinematographers and directors such as Ravi K. Chandran, Rajasekhar, Ratnavelu and Gautam Menon during their formative years. The Institute draws upon decades of his experience and also the 'Film Productions and Equipment rental company, Mindscreen.
The certificate course on Cinematography started in the year 2006 is a comprehensive program where the students get hands-on learning experience and theoretical knowledge on the latest equipment’s and facilities available in campus.
Mission
To offer high quality professional study programs in the theory & practice of film-making.
To focus on specialized areas of film-making that develop very proficient technicians who are creative artists as well.
Mindscreen Film Institute and its alumni make a professional impact and significant contribution to the media and entertainment industry.
Philosophy
We believe that a good film-maker, irrespective of his/her role must appreciate all aspects of the process.
From the choices a cinematographer confronts, understanding the director & his script, how sound and music transform a scene to assembling of images in the editing room. And the best way to learn them is to have a real ‘touch-feel-do’ experience.
Mindscreen Film Institute is all about hands-on learning. Our learning environment is designed to move one beyond their current level, expand the vision, enhance technical skills and unleash the potential to IMAGINE, THINK & CREATE in a new way
COURSES OFFERED:
• Six Months Course on Cinematography
• Six Months Course on Screenwriting and Filmmaking
• Three Months Foundation course on Digital Photography
• Six Months Course on Acting for Film & Television
Rajiv Menon
Founder – Director
Rajiv Menon began his career in the film industry when he graduated in cinematography from the Film and Television Institute. His subsequent training in Steadicam operation under Garret Brown, the academy award winner provided him the opportunity to work with some of the top productions.
Rajiv Menon with two decades of experience in making commercials has won numerous awards. He has also worked on a few important documentary projects with personalities like Shyam Benegal and Girish Karnard. While Rajiv Menon worked on a few documentaries, He gained national recognition for shooting Maniratnam's 'Bombay' and is continued to be associated with him through 'Guru' and 'Kadal'.
Rajiv Menon made his directorial debut in feature filmmaking, Minsara Kanavu for AVM Studios. He is equally interested in giving back to the industry a range of talents it needs to constantly renew itself. With same aim he has established Mindscreen Film Institute inaugurated in July 2006 by filmmaker, Maniratnam
Founder and Director page to include major awards
• 2000 - Kandukondain Kandukondain –Tamil Feature Film- Film fare Award - Best Director
• 2008 – Guru – Hindi Feature Film – APSARA award for Best Cinematography.
• 2008 – Guru - Hindi Feature Film – SHANTARAM award for Best Cinematography.
• 2014 – Kadal – Tamil Feature Film – Film Fare Award for Best Cinematography
• 2014 – Kadal – Tamil Feature Film - Vijay TV Award for Best Cinematography
• 2014 – Kadal – Tamil Feature Film - SIIMA Award for Best Cinematography
Friday, July 8, 2016
"WE ARE VEGANS"Direction Masterclass by Rajiv Menon
“We are vegans” Direction Masterclass by Rajiv Menon
Original Idea YuvarajPandian
Cinematography
Vishnu Dev
Inendu Krishnan
Arjun Menon
Editing
Arjun Menon
Cast
Krrish Haran – Santhosh
SindhuriNandhakumar – Shwetha
Sasi Kumar – Manager
AshwinViswanath – Chef Raj
Dubbing & Sound Design
Lawrence Vishnu
Location sound
Akhil Joshy
Studio
Mindscreen post
SceneExercise
12th Screenwriting & Direction Batch
Yuvaraj Pandian
Vinay Reddy
Feroz Ismail
Mahesh Murali
Rakesh Rangarajan
Light men
Anthony
Kumar
Unit
Mindscreen Private Limited
MINDSCREEN FILM INSTITUTE
Saturday, April 30, 2016
Weekend Acting For Camera @ MFi
Weekend Acting for Camera Course - 12 Weekends (Saturday & Sundays) from June 2016
The weekend course on Saturday & Sundays is tailor-made for working professionals, students, and talents who wish to continue working and pursue their dreams to become an actor.
The twelve-weekend course on Acting for Camera at Mindscreen Film Institute has been designed specifically to prepare a new breed of actors for the screen, and mike, to deliver memorable performances.
To Register call +91 9841612595 or visit http://www.mindscreen.co.in
MINDSCREEN FILM INSTITUTE
No: 4, Ranga Lane, Off Dr. Ranga Road,
Mylapore, Chennai – 600 004
E-mail: mindscreen@mindscreen.co.in
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
FEATURE FILMS BY MINDSCREEN FILM INSTITUTE ALUMNI
Friday, December 25, 2015
Sunday, March 11, 2012
AN INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY ON 31st March & 1st April 2012
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Monday, January 30, 2012
MINDSCREEN FILM INSTITUTE
#4, Kanniamman Koil Street, Dr.Ranga Road,
Mylapore, Chennai – 600 004,
Ph: +91 044 4210 8682 / 2499 6417
Fax: +91 044 2431 0655
Mobile: +91 9841612595,
E-mail: mindscreen@mindscreen.co.in
Web: www.mindscreen.co.in / www.rajivmenonproductions.com
BEGINNERS PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP 1st to 4th March 2012
The most important in learning photography as a beginner is to practice and experiment by yourself, but
it could be good to learn the basics in how a photo is supposed to be taken. If you don’t know the basics,
your photography experience might lead to frustration and anger. Photography is all about light so start
off with shutter speed and aperture.
As a beginner in photography and if you the passion to be a good photographer we advise you to take up
this course and learn to click pictures around you.
This Beginners Photography workshop is conducted by Mindscreen film Institute from 1st to 4th March
2012. The Philosophy behind the workshop has been to awaken the creative Photographer hidden in
many people who have not had the opportunity to explore Photography as a career. These are people
who love taking pictures but have been baffled by the technologies involved in digital photography, or
those who are inspired by the beauty of what they see but are frustrated that they cannot transform that
experience into a great picture. The workshop is meant to guide such people and give them a start in the
Right direction.
The Advanced edition of the workshop is scheduled to be held at a later date and this is a longer
workshop, involving 9 to 10 days. The Advanced edition workshop has also been modified to have an
exciting trip to the mountains, forest or nature to get hands-on experience in field photography. The core
philosophy is that the outdoors is a great classroom and photography is best learnt by exploring it with a
camera. The workshop will be coordinated and conducted by Dinesh Kumble.
Mr.Dinesh Kumble
Dinesh is an entrepreneur turned Sports, Nature and Wildlife Photographer. Photography was always
pursued with a passion even as a student while studying in the United States of America for his Masters
degree in Chemical Engineering. Diinesh has been regularly travelling across the wilds of India and Africa
to realise and share his many dreams. The large amount of photographs and experience he has been able
to gather convinced him to compile "DREAM SAFARI - A Pictorial Journey through Africa’s Cradle of Life",
a book based on his various trips to eastern Africa and its famed game parks.
For any additional information please feel free to contact 9841612595 or write to mindscreen@mindscreen.co.in.
Friday, December 30, 2011
BEGINNERS PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP 26th to 29th January 2012




Thursday, December 22, 2011
Merry Christmas
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Friday, November 18, 2011
ADMISSIONS OPEN FOR FEBRUARY 2012 BATCH - SIX MONTHS COURSE ON CINEMATOGRAPHY / SCREEN WRITING & FILM MAKING
MINDSCREEN FILM INSTITUTE
No: 4, Kanniamman Koil Street, Dr. Ranga Road,
Mylapore, Chennai – 600 004
Ph: +91 044 4210 8682
Mobile: +91 9841612595
E-mail: mindscreen@mindscreen.co.in
Web: www.mindscreen.co.in
Mindscreen Film Institute was founded by Rajiv Menon, an acclaimed Indian cinematographer and filmmaker in the Indian Advertising and Movies industry. The Film Institute draws upon decades of experience and success of Rajiv Menon and his film productions and equipment rental company, Mindscreen.
Mindscreen Film equipment company has been in the business for over two decades and provided the film industry with state-of-the-art Arriflex 435 Advanced equipped with Hawk anamorphic and Ziess ultraprime lenses supported by a full complement of lights and grip equipments. Panther Dolly, Jimmy jib cranes, an array of Tungsten and flicker free HMI lights and Kino banks powered by a fleet of silent generator trucks are additional facilities available to the clients.
Run by a team of senior professionals, Mind screen Film Institute takes pride in having been the training ground for some of the best talent in the film industry today. Award winning cinematographers and directors like Ravi K. Chandran, Rajasekhar, Ratnavelu and Gautam Menon have worked with and trained under Rajiv Menon during their formative years.
Mindscreen Film Institute, a Film school for Cinematography started in July, 2006 aims to train students both on the theoretical and operational aspects of filmmaking with specialization in Cinematography making use of the latest state-of-the-art of all camera equipments and facilities available on campus.
Mindscreen Film Institute is one of the best cinema schools for cinematography. The certificate course on Cinematography offered by Mindscreen Institute is highly reputed for its comprehensive program that is very hands-on, practical with the hottest latest in digital and cinematography techniques.
MISSION
• Mindscreen Film Institute will offer high quality professional study programs in the theory & practice of film-making.
• Mindscreen Film Institute will focus on specialized areas of film-making that develop very proficient technicians who are creative artists as well.
• Mindscreen Film Institute and its alumni will make a professional impact and significant contribution to the media and entertainment industry.
PHILOSOPHY
We believe that a good film-maker, irrespective of his/her role must appreciate all aspects of the process.
From the choices a cinematographer confronts, understanding the director & his script, how sound and music transform a scene to assembling of images in the editing room. And the best way to learn them is to have a real ‘touch-feel-do’ experience.
Mindscreen Film Institute is all about hands-on learning. Our learning environment is designed to move one beyond their current level, expand the vision, enhance technical skills and unleash the potential to IMAGINE, THINK & CREATE a new way.
COURSES OFFERED:
1. SIX MONTHS COURSE ON CINEMATOGRAPHY
2. SIX MONTHS COURSE ON SCREENWRITING AND FILMMAKING
3. TWO MONTHS ACTING FOUNDATION COURSE
4. BEGINNERS PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
ADMISSIONS OPEN FOR FEBRUARY 2012 BATCH - SIX MONTHS COURSE ON CINEMATOGRAPHY / SCREEN WRITING & FILM MAKING
ADMISSIONS OPEN FOR FEBRUARY 2012 BATCH - SIX MONTHS COURSE ON CINEMATOGRAPHY / SCREEN WRITING & FILM MAKING
MINDSCREEN FILM INSTITUTE
No: 4, Kanniamman Koil Street, Dr. Ranga Road,
Mylapore, Chennai – 600 004
Ph: +91 044 4210 8682
Mobile: +91 9841612595
E-mail: mindscreen@mindscreen.co.in
Web: www.mindscreen.co.in
Mindscreen Film Institute was founded by Rajiv Menon, an acclaimed Indian cinematographer and filmmaker in the Indian Advertising and Movies industry. The Film Institute draws upon decades of experience and success of Rajiv Menon and his film productions and equipment rental company, Mindscreen.
Mindscreen Film equipment company has been in the business for over two decades and provided the film industry with state-of-the-art Arriflex 435 Advanced equipped with Hawk anamorphic and Ziess ultraprime lenses supported by a full complement of lights and grip equipments. Panther Dolly, Jimmy jib cranes, an array of Tungsten and flicker free HMI lights and Kino banks powered by a fleet of silent generator trucks are additional facilities available to the clients.
Run by a team of senior professionals, Mind screen Film Institute takes pride in having been the training ground for some of the best talent in the film industry today. Award winning cinematographers and directors like Ravi K. Chandran, Rajasekhar, Ratnavelu and Gautam Menon have worked with and trained under Rajiv Menon during their formative years.
Mindscreen Film Institute, a Film school for Cinematography started in July, 2006 aims to train students both on the theoretical and operational aspects of filmmaking with specialization in Cinematography making use of the latest state-of-the-art of all camera equipments and facilities available on campus.
Mindscreen Film Institute is one of the best cinema schools for cinematography. The certificate course on Cinematography offered by Mindscreen Institute is highly reputed for its comprehensive program that is very hands-on, practical with the hottest latest in digital and cinematography techniques.
MISSION
• Mindscreen Film Institute will offer high quality professional study programs in the theory & practice of film-making.
• Mindscreen Film Institute will focus on specialized areas of film-making that develop very proficient technicians who are creative artists as well.
• Mindscreen Film Institute and its alumni will make a professional impact and significant contribution to the media and entertainment industry.
PHILOSOPHY
We believe that a good film-maker, irrespective of his/her role must appreciate all aspects of the process.
From the choices a cinematographer confronts, understanding the director & his script, how sound and music transform a scene to assembling of images in the editing room. And the best way to learn them is to have a real ‘touch-feel-do’ experience.
Mindscreen Film Institute is all about hands-on learning. Our learning environment is designed to move one beyond their current level, expand the vision, enhance technical skills and unleash the potential to IMAGINE, THINK & CREATE a new way.
COURSES OFFERED:
1. SIX MONTHS COURSE ON CINEMATOGRAPHY
2. SIX MONTHS COURSE ON SCREENWRITING AND FILMMAKING
3. TWO MONTHS ACTING FOUNDATION COURSE
Friday, October 28, 2011
(2) Mindscreen Inst
MINDSCREEN FILM INSTITUTE
No: 4, Kanniamman Koil Street, Dr. Ranga Road,
Mylapore, Chennai – 600 004
Ph: +91 044 4210 8682
Mobile: +91 9841612595
E-mail: mindscreen@mindscreen.co.in
Web: www.mindscreen.co.in
BEGINNERS PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP 10th to 13rd November 2011
The most important in learning photography as a beginner is to practice and experiment by yourself, but it could be good to learn the basics in how a photo is supposed to be taken. If you don’t know the basics, your photography experience might lead to frustration and anger. Photography is all about light so start off with shutter speed and aperture.
As a beginner in photography and if you the passion to be a good photographer we advise you to take up this course and learn to click pictures around you.
This Digital Photography workshop for beginners is a four days course conducted by Mindscreen from 10th to 13rd November 2011.The Philosophy behind the workshop has been to awaken the creative photographer hidden in many people who have not had the opportunity to explore photography as a career. These are people who love taking pictures but have been baffled by the technologies involved in digital photography, or those who are inspired by the beauty of what they see but are frustrated that they cannot transform that experience into a great picture. The workshop is meant to guide such people and give them a start in the right direction.
The Advanced edition of the workshop is scheduled to be held at a later date and this is a longer workshop, involving 9 days. The Advanced edition workshop has also been modified to have an exciting trip to the mountains, forest or nature to get hands-on experience in field photography. The core philosophy is that the outdoors is a great classroom and photography is best learnt by exploring it with a camera.
The workshop will be coordinated and conducted by Saravanakumar and his team, who is a renowned wildlife photographer and cameraman. He works regularly for National Geographic, Discovery, Animal Planet and Discovery Channels.
For any additional information please feel free to call 9841612595 or write to: mindscreen@mindscreen.co.in
Thursday, October 20, 2011
BEGINNERS PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP 10th to 13rd November 2011

MINDSCREEN FILM INSTITUTE
No: 4, Kanniamman Koil Street, Dr. Ranga Road,
Mylapore, Chennai – 600 004
Ph: +91 044 4210 8682
Mobile: +91 9841612595
E-mail: mindscreen@mindscreen.co.in
Web: www.mindscreen.co.in
BEGINNERS PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP 10th to 13rd November 2011
Welcome to Photography for Beginners.
The most important in learning photography as a beginner is to practice and experiment by yourself, but it could be good to learn the basics in how a photo is supposed to be taken. If you don’t know the basics, your photography experience might lead to frustration and anger. Photography is all about light so start off with shutter speed and aperture.
As a beginner in photography and if you the passion to be a good photographer we advise you to take up this course and learn to click pictures around you.
This Digital Photography workshop for beginners is a four days course conducted by Mindscreen from 10th to 13rd November 2011.The Philosophy behind the workshop has been to awaken the creative photographer hidden in many people who have not had the opportunity to explore photography as a career. These are people who love taking pictures but have been baffled by the technologies involved in digital photography, or those who are inspired by the beauty of what they see but are frustrated that they cannot transform that experience into a great picture. The workshop is meant to guide such people and give them a start in the right direction.
The Advanced edition of the workshop is scheduled to be held at a later date and this is a longer workshop, involving 9 days. The Advanced edition workshop has also been modified to have an exciting trip to the mountains, forest or nature to get hands-on experience in field photography. The core philosophy is that the outdoors is a great classroom and photography is best learnt by exploring it with a camera.
The workshop will be coordinated and conducted by Saravanakumar and his team, who is a renowned wildlife photographer and cameraman. He works regularly for National Geographic, Discovery, Animal Planet and Discovery Channels.
For any additional information please feel free to call 9841612595 or write to: mindscreen@mindscreen.co.in