- FTII is premier institute in country that provides training for acting, film making, video editing, direction and production.
- It is autonomous body under Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
- It was established in 1960 and is registered under Societies’ Registration Act of 1860.
- FTII is situated in Pune (Maharashtra) on premises of erstwhile Prabhat Film Company.
- Since its inception, FTII has become India’s premier film and television institute.
- Its alumni have become technicians, actors and directors in the film and television industry.