What I do
Director, Cinematographer / DP, Editor, Educator, Festival / Organization
Job title
FILM AND TELEVISION INSTITUTE
Country
India
City
Chennai
Experience level
Educator
About Me
Established in 2006 by renowned cinematographer and director Rajiv
Menon, MINDSCREEN FILM INSTITUTE (MFI) began as an
institution dedicated to Cinematography and has since grown to
include Film-Making and Direction. With a focus on experiential
learning, Rajiv Menon’s passion for teaching and mentorship has
fostered a creative environment that has shaped many of today’s
award-winning cinematographers and directors, solidifying MFI’s
reputation as a premier training ground for Indian cinema’s top talent.
MFI’s flagship Cinematography course, renowned for its
comprehensive approach to film-making, balances hands-on learning
with theoretical knowledge. Equipped with cutting-edge facilities and
industry-standard tools, our students gain invaluable skills to meet the
technical and creative challenges of professional film-making.
Dedicated to delivering high-quality programs that integrate the
theory and practice of film-making, MFI specializes in developing
proficient technicians who are also creative artists. Together with our
accomplished alumni, MFI has contributed significantly to the media
and entertainment industry, with graduates celebrated for their
creativity, technical expertise, and professionalism.
At Mindscreen, we believe that a complete film-maker—whether a
director, cinematographer, or editor—should grasp and appreciate all
dimensions of the cinematic process. Through an immersive ‘touch-
feel-do’ learning model, our curriculum guides students from visual
storytelling and script interpretation to the transformative roles of
sound, music, and editing. Our mission is to inspire students to
IMAGINE, THINK, and CREATE, expanding their vision and
refining the technical and artistic skills essential to telling compelling
stories.
Now in its 19th year, MFI has hosted 36 dedicated batches in
Cinematography and 23 batches in Film-Making and Direction,
attracting over 1,000 students from across India and abroad. Our
ongoing success is driven by our dedicated faculty and our
commitment to continually updating the curriculum to keep pace with
advancements in film technology.
