MUMBAI: Actor and producer Prakash Raj will head the acting certificate course at International School of Film and Media. He is an inspiration and mentor to the Telugu, Kannada, Tamil and Malayalam film industries.

The International School of Film and Media is India’s private, non-profit film institute. The school provides learning experience by combining government-recognized degrees with the best practices of international higher education.

The admissions for short courses in filmmaking opened on 1 July while classes will begin in September.

The Acting for Film, TV and Theatre course at ISFM combines an understanding of acting theory with the practical skills required for success in the Indian context. Students will also study dance, fitness, and yoga and voice modulation.

Annapurna studios MD Nagarjuna said, “We are building the best film and media school. Prakash Raj shares our vision of building a world-class acting program for India and brings his own perspective to his teaching.”