Mr. Nagarjuna Akkineni, Managing Director along with Guest of Honor Sri Raghavendra Rao, inaugurated the new school block, Mayabazar at AISFM on July 18 th 2016. The new block specially constructed for the new influx of students joining in this academic year has;
- five spacious state-of- the-art comfortable classrooms,
- a roomy kitchen cooking fresh and delicious food,
- a large engaging cafeteria that doubles up as a mini auditorium-cum- conference room and
- a staff room for all those critical and thought-provoking interactions the faculty indulges in
All this is set amidst the lush green forest area at the foot of Annapurna Studios, where AISFM resides. Connecting the new block and the existing and popular campus are a flight of stairs that offer students fresh air and scenic surroundings. Mr. Nagarjuna gave a hearty welcome to all the students and wished them luck to make their dreams come true and realise their true potential. Later on, Mr. Nagarjuna and Mr. Raghavendra Rao went around the new facility and interacted with the students, much to their delight.
About Annapurna International School of Film and Media (AISFM):
Annapurna International School of Film and Media (AISFM) is India’s first private, non-profit and completely student-focused media school and its goal is to be the top film institute in India. Situated amidst the grounds of Annapurna Studios, a major film studio in the heart of Hyderabad it has drawn some of the biggest names in cinema as teachers and academic advisors. Founded in 2011 by Akkineni Nageswara Rao, one of India’s most celebrated actors, AISFM’s academic advisory board comprises leaders from the Indian film and media industry, including Kamal Hassan, Mani Ratnam, Karan Johar, Farah Khan and Anurag Kashyap. AISFM offers Bachelor and Masters’ degrees, in filmmaking, mass communication, graphic design, photography, animation and media management.