DESTINATION
BOX OFFICE
ONE OF THE LARGEST FILM INDUSTRY IN THE WORLD
Our Vision
LIGHTS
The glitz, the glam, the glitter. Experience and exuberate the thrill of making and being on film sets.
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See Hyderabad's monuments and capture moments - witness the creation execution of film.
ACTION
Network with and learn from industry expert, and assist hands-on a real-life project film!.
ABOUT HYDERABAD
Hyderabad is a heritage city that is the capital city of the state of Telangana, India.
Hyderabad means "Haydar's City" or "Lion City", it is situated on the Deccan plateau, historically providing a geographically strong location for the Nizams (rulers) of the region. The city carries historical pride as well as the regional epicenter of film. Housed in Banjara Hills, come witness a city basked in history, nature and Golconda royalty.
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Travel: 2.5 hours flight from New Delhi (Capital of India)/ has its own international airport as well.
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Climate: Hot Summers, Monsoon with rainfall, Mild Winter. Tropical wet and dry climate with low humidity.
THE WALK TO FAME
A HOLISTIC CURRICULUM
MOVIE MAGIC
Walking onto real film studios, see behind-the-scene magic. From Ramoji to Annapurna Studios, explore blockbuster sets.
FILMTECH STUDIES
Dive into Bollywood & Tollywood with expert-led masterclasses on directing, cinematography, acting and more.
MAKE A MOVIE
Write, shoot, and edit a short film - from script to final cut. Be part of a live production and see artistic vision come alive.
EXPLORE THE ROYAL
Discover Hyderabad through tourism, local cuisine, and history and set out to capture the city's old world charm.
MEET THE STARS
Attend exclusive talks with industry insiders and rising film stars. Network with creators shaping Indian cinema.
COURSE COMPONENTS
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MOVIE MAGIC
COURSE COMPONENT 1
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Visit iconic film sets of Annapurna Studios and Ramoji Studios. In the studios, students would learn hands-on the beauty of film sets, sound design, music production, editing and colour grading.
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Annapurna Studios: A hi-tech studio that holds comprehensive production and post-production services, including sound mixing (including India's first Dolby Atmos Premier Sound Mixing Facility), DI, and a virtual production stage.
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Ramoji Film City: The world's largest integrated film studio complex, recognized by Guinness World Records spanning 2,000 acres of artificial film sets, and an amusement park, attracting around 1.5 million visitors annually.
FILMTECH STUDIES
COURSE COMPONENT 2
Through expert-led workshops, students examine how visual narratives are built-learning to use light, movement, and framing to convey mood and emotion for storytelling: the movie magic of films.
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Learn about the roles on set and develop an understanding of the roles on set, to understand and identify key personnel perfect for film beginners and leaving you an expert at the end of it.
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Deep dive into the film industries of India: Bollywood and Tollywood, watch movies for fun with live director commentary.
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Visiting and viewing the technology in-house at film studios.
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Understand the technical genius behind the nuances and details of what makes the movie magic ~ magical ~.
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Apply your learnings and learn on-the-job as you are hired to deliver a short film for a real-life client.
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MAKE A MOVIE
COURSE COMPONENT 3
Throughout the entire trip, students would learn how to make and capture movie magic. Work with the studio to create and assist on an Indian Short Film - from start to finish - for one of their real-life projects for their client - in JUST 48 HOURS!.
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Camera Workshops & Capture Challenges
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Set Design & Art Direction
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Sound Editing and VFX
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Wardrobe, Makeup, Styling
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Film Conceptualisation & Script Writing to Ideation
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Editing and Post Production
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Storyboarding and Rendering
EXPLORE THE ROYAL
COURSE COMPONENT 4
The programme set in the historic heritage city of Hyderabad students will visit iconic Mughal history tourist locations such as:
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Salar Jung Museum
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Iconic Char Minar
Immerse through the senses and experience Hyderabad:
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Embark on a Street Food Capture challenge through the ancient streets of Hyderabad and learn how to cook them!.
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Handicraft workshops and interact with henna and rangoli as you learn how to beautify yourself, and use Indian arts to make the set in the 48-hour Indian Short Film Shoot.
MEET THE STARS
COURSE COMPONENT 5
Work with industry experts to learn about: Cinematography, acting, direction, dance.
Attend a farewell dinner gala where you will meet renowned personalities, social media stars, producers and more who will watch your film (fingers crossed!) and interact with you in a star-studded event.
Modulate your own red carpet capture challenge:
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Glam up & Get dressed
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Set the lights And POSE
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Capture yourself on the red carpet (recreated at the studio so you can experience the glam in-house).
10-DAY ITINERARY
DAY 1
Arrival & Welcome Dinner
DAY 2
Intro to Indian Film & Roles on a Film Set
DAY 3
2-Day Ramoji Film City Tour with 1-Night Stay
DAY 4
Hyderabad Tour, Indian Cooking & Movie Night
DAY 5
Visit to Annapurna Studios,
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Industry Class & On Set!
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CLIENT: MAKE AN INDIAN SHORT FILM: in 48 hours.
DAY 8
Glam Red Carpet Mixer & Farewell Gala. Departure.
PROPOSED STUDENT ACCOMMODATION
IN NEARBY HOTEL, PICTURES FROM HOTEL VIVANTA BY TAJ, HYDERABAD
Double Room
Restaurant
Pool
Lounge
THE STUDENT TAKES BACK
Global and Industry Exposure
Multi-cultural Development
Certificate in FilmTech Studies
Work with a pro studio
Experience India
ABOUT THE ORGANIZERS
THE ANANDILAL PODAR TRUST
To advance education in a young India, visionaries and philanthropists Pandit Madan Mohan Malviyaji, Shri Jamnalal Bajaj, and Shri Anandilal Podar founded the Anandilal Podar Trust in 1921. Mahatma Gandhiji served as its Chairman Trustee.
For over a century, the Trust has remained committed to delivering quality education across rural and urban India, establishing 37+ charitable schools, colleges, management institutes, hospitals, and vocational training centres — including Rajasthan’s first Institute of Management under the Podar name.
ABOUT MAGIC LANTERN STUDIOS
Magic Lantern Studios is a Hyderabad-based creative powerhouse founded by cinematographer Amarnadh Bommisetty and entrepreneur Dr. Sahithya Reddy, where imagination transforms into soulful storytelling.
The studio has collaborated with leading global and Indian brands including Audi India, Versace, Coca-Cola, U.S. Polo Assn, Pulla Reddy Sweets, GMR, NSL, IRA Realty, and EIPL.
Committed to nurturing emerging talent through initiatives like Destination Box Office, Magic Lantern Studios creates stories that inspire, connect, and resonate beyond the screen.
ABOUT DESTINATION NAWALGARH
Destination Nawalgarh is part of the Anandilal Podar Trust, offering student immersion programmes to foreign universities to immerse, imbibe, impact in India.
We run certification courses from our schools in Nawalgarh, Rajasthan, and Destination Box Office, is our foray into bringing other cities in India to the world.
