The Government Film and Television Institute (GFTI) is a state-run educational institution in Karnataka, India, that offers training in the disciplines of cinema and television production. It is among the institutions in southern India that provide formal, government-supported instruction in film craft and allied technical fields.
| Name | Government Film and Television Institute |
|---|---|
| Type | Government educational institution |
| Field | Film and television training |
| Location | Karnataka, India |
| Operated by | Government of Karnataka |
The institute provides structured courses related to filmmaking and television production, with a curriculum designed to train students in the technical and craft-based aspects of audiovisual media. As a state institution, it forms part of Karnataka's broader infrastructure for vocational and professional education in the arts.
Programmes at institutions of this kind typically cover areas associated with film and television practice, including cinematography, direction, editing, sound recording, and screen acting. The institute's role is to make such training accessible through publicly funded courses, complementing the private film schools and university media departments operating in the region.
Karnataka is home to the Kannada-language film industry, often referred to as Sandalwood, centred on Bengaluru. Government-run training institutes contribute to the talent pipeline for this industry as well as for television, advertising, and digital media production. By offering subsidised education, such institutions aim to widen access to professional filmmaking careers beyond those who can afford private film schools.