The global film and video market is expected to grow and reach $284 billion in 2023. Filmmaking programs abroad expose you to the world. The experiences garnered while learning the craft through another culture and work environment opens your mind and reinforces your creativity to create unforgettable stories.

Career Opportunities

A filmmaking graduate can explore careers as a Scriptwriter, Film Director, Broadcast Presenter, Camera Operator, Program Researcher, Art Director, Video Editor, Creative Producer and more based on the specific courses they major in.

Apart from this general course in filmmaking, students can also pursue specialisations in screenwriting, cinematography, set design, sound designing etc. as all the fields have their own demand in the market both in India and abroad.

For qualified cinematographers, there are multiple career opportunities to explore and showcase their talent by capturing amazing visuals for feature films, advertisement films and various other formats executed by production companies, television channels apart from abundant freelancing opportunities. For those with a passion for photography and a love of movies, cinematography is an exciting and financially rewarding career.

The global entertainment market — consisting of theatrical and home entertainment — has surpassed $100 billion in revenues for the first time in history, with earnings reaching $101 billion in 2019. And, there is a huge demand for professionally trained cinematographers who are well versed with latest technologies and have hands on experience using advanced equipment.

Career Opportunities

Qualified cinematographers have ample opportunities to explore not just in the media industry but also in the corporate sector as all new media firms require video documentation and they make use of creative ideas by well experienced technicians.

A success of a film depends not only on the performance of the artists, a good screenplay, perfect editing, great visuals but also largely on the sound design. Sound designers use technology creatively to provide sound for moving images in a range of mediums, including film, games and theatre.

The media and entertainment industry is expected to grow at an annual rate of over 10% to reach $55 billion by 2024, according to a report. With the growing demand for good content on digital platforms, there is a growing demand for good technicians as well. And, that includes efficient sound designers who not only work on composing great music but they also work on ‘foley’ which adds a great value to the meaning of the film.

Career Opportunities

The multiple opportunities that a person graduating with a specialization in sound designing can explore are - Digital Music Composer of original music, Music supervisor, Audio editor, Sound editor Sound effects designer, technical sound designer, Foley artist and a Staff musicologist.

Conceptualizing a good story is at one level and writing an effective screenplay is at a totally different level. The bachelor’s and masters screenwriting programs offered by universities abroad not only focus on teaching you the craft of writing but they mainly focus on writing it with a certain ‘theme’ in mind as well as the business aspect of the craft; as selling a well written screenplay is a totally different art in itself.

While the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) does not provide pay and employment information specifically for screenplay writers, it did report that writers and authors who worked as independent artists, writers, and performers earned an average annual salary of $104,450 in May 2018. And, over 61% were self-employed, 11% worked in professional, scientific, and technical services in 2018. From 2018 to 2028, writers and authors overall can look for a 0%, or slower-than-average, growth in jobs.

With the boom of various digital platforms emerging at a rapid rate, there is dearth for good writers who can pen good stories which connect to audience across the globe. So, this is a specialization worth exploring abroad.

Career Opportunities

Screenplay writers are in much demand for not only movies but also to write for TV movies, commercials, TV series, web series and many other non-fiction formats of filmmaking.

The Bureau of Labour Statistics projects that acting careers will increase by 10 percent nationally between 2014 and 2024. Prior to 2020, the global film industry showed healthy projections for the future, with worldwide box office revenue having grown consistently for years and amounting to more than 42 billion U.S. dollars in 2019.

A formal acting course proves very instrumental for an actor to develop skills related to reading a text the right way, decoding the subtext, working in a team, familiarity with technical vocabulary, facing the camera, exposure to various methods of acting and more.

Career Opportunities

The various career opportunities available for students aspiring to be actors are models, stage performers, stage show anchors, acting consultants, performing arts critics, Television Show Hosts, Theatre writers, Acting Instructors, Brand Ambassadors and more.

Music is one of the most enjoyable forms of art that anyone can participate in, whether they sing, play an instrument, or just listen. It takes a truly dedicated and talented individual to pursue a music degree in higher education.

Studying abroad brings in an invaluable experience for music students, especially for those who like to experience how music changes with different environments and culture. From studying music history, composition, and theory to musical performance and techniques, there are quite a few options for music majors abroad.

Considering the demand for multiple digital music platforms and rising number of music subscribers, the music streaming market is likely to grow at a significant pace. Additionally, consistent increase in on-demand streaming and availability of regional content on digital platforms will help the market to grow and provide growth opportunities to the market players prevailing in the music streaming market.

In terms of revenue, the global music streaming market was valued at US$ 26 billion in 2019 and is projected to reach US$ 46.9 billion by 2027; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.4% during the forecast period 2020-2027.

Career Opportunities

The various positions aspiring musicians can settle in are Digital Music Composer, Arranger, Producer, Programmer, Music Sequencer, Sound designer, Music director and Music editor.

Pursuing dance in a foreign country which appreciates ‘movement’ not only gives one an opportunity to improve one’s technique but it also enables one to improve their ‘creative moves’ keeping the global perspective in mind.

International students who study dance in the U.S must be prepared to challenge both their minds and their bodies. Dance programs require students to explore the history, theory, and science of their art while developing their physical skills. Students who study dance face a difficult schedule of technique and choreography classes, long evenings in rehearsal, as well as academic classes.

Dancers learn to express ideas and emotions through dance styles such as ballet, tap, modern, jazz, ethnic, and folk dance.

Over the last five years till 2019, the Dance Studios have experienced a industry revenue that is increasing at an annualized rate of 3.8% to $4.0 billion; including an estimated growth of 1.4% in 2019 alone. The popularization of dance-inspired television shows and rising interest in dance as an alternative form of exercise have positively affected the industry over the past five years.

Career Opportunities

After pursuing higher education in Dance abroad, students can aim at settling in one of the following positions either in their own country or abroad - Choreographer for TV and Movies, wedding choreographer, Visual Artist, Dance Therapist or a Dance teacher who takes the art form to the next generation.

They can secure employment in the fields such as Advertising, Art studios, Publishing Houses, Dance-Related Magazines/Journals and Product Design companies. They can also work independently in the capacity of Art Critics, Arts Specialists or Dance artists.