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Being Iban Academy – Best Acting Institute in Kolkata. Train for 16 weeks (180 hours) under National Award-winning filmmaker Atanu Ghosh. Students learn acting fundamentals, voice and speech, body language, emotional expression, improvisation, camera acting, audition techniques, monologue and scene performance, and character development. The course also includes a final camera-based practical and short film project, providing hands-on experience in a professional acting environment.
CERTIFICATE IN FILM ACTING
Train in Film Acting with a 16-week, 180-hour professional program at Being Iban Academy, designed for aspiring actors seeking practical and industry-focused acting training in Kolkata. The Film Acting Course in Kolkata covers acting fundamentals, voice and speech, body language, emotional expression, improvisation, camera acting, audition techniques, monologue and scene performance, and character development.
Through camera-based practical sessions, performance training, and a final short film project, students gain hands-on experience and develop confidence, screen presence, and professional performance skills. With structured acting classes in Kolkata, practical learning, and industry-oriented guidance, BIA helps aspiring performers prepare for opportunities across films, short films, advertisements, web content, and the entertainment industry.
4 months
Duration
Course Module
Acting Fundamentals
Build a strong foundation in acting, performance techniques and understanding the performer.
Voice & Speech
Develop voice control, speech clarity, pronunciation and expressive delivery.
Body Language
Understand movement, posture, gestures and physical expression for effective performance.
Emotional Expression
Learn to understand, access and communicate emotions naturally through performance.
Improvisation
Develop spontaneity, imagination, listening skills and confidence through improvisation.
Camera Acting
Learn screen performance, camera awareness, expressions and techniques for on-camera acting.
Audition Techniques
Prepare for auditions through script reading, character preparation and performance practice.
Monologue & Scene Performance
Practise monologues and scene work while developing character, timing and performance skills.
Character Development
Learn to understand characters, motivations, relationships and performance choices.
Acting for Short Films, Ads & Web Content
Explore performance techniques for short films, advertisements and digital video content.
Portfolio & Showreel
Understand the essentials of creating a professional acting portfolio and showreel.
Final Camera-Based Practical
Apply your learning through a practical camera-based acting performance.
Final Short Film Project
Bring your acting skills together through a final short film performance project.
- Certificate Included
Special Achievement
Film Acting Batch 1 Certificate Award Ceremony
Our Student's Showreels
Shivashish Chakraborty
Debjani Samanta
Nabigh Aahil Baig
Anamika Halder Roy
Dipanjan De Chowdhury
Neha Shaw
Arnabdyuti Mitra
Sherry Hazra
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Why Should I Learn Film Acting from BIA?
Obviously if you are serious about pursuing film acting as a career. Passion alone is not enough. Film acting is not just an artistic expression, but it is also a highly specialised craft that needs to be learnt, practised and constantly refined. Professional training that clearly differentiates it from theatre acting would help you clearly understand how to work truthfully in front of the camera, develop confidence, handle auditions, understand your own strengths and weaknesses, and prepare yourself for the challenges of establishing a career in a competitive industry.
Learning under experienced and eminent faculty gives you access to the knowledge, techniques and practical insights that can otherwise take years to acquire on your own. So, without proper training, you would shortly end up being disappinted and frustrated with failures. The teachets would help you understand not only the craft, but also the professional realities of the industry and how to navigate them. And as I told yesterday, the opportunities today are greater than ever because OTT platforms have dramatically expanded the scope for actors, creating a much wider range of characters and stories. Auditions and casting opportunities from across India can now be accessed from Kolkata itself. So, if you want to turn your interest in acting into a serious pursuit, learning the craft can give you the confidence, preparation and professional readiness to take that first step.
What will I get after learning Film Acting from BIA?
By the end of the course, you will have a strong understanding of the basics of film acting, learn the essential techniques, and know how and what to practise to continuously improve yourself.
The showreel created from the short film will give you your first professional platform to present yourself. The training will also build your confidence to face auditions with greater preparation and self-awareness. BIA will also facilitate campus interactions with directors, producers and production houses, giving you opportunities to meet industry professionals, understand the professional environment and, importantly, showcase yourself. But, all said and done, you have to remember that training is only the beginning of the joirney in any art form. Just like painting, singing, creative writing, music or dance, acting also demands continuous learning and practice. The aim of the course is to give you a sound professional foundation, confidence and discipline to keep developing your craft and, ultimately, establish yourself as a strong and accomplished performer.
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Know about your faculty members
Atanu Ghosh –Â Filmmaker | Acting Coach
A National Award-winning filmmaker whose films have been screened at prominent film festivals across India and around the world. Known for his perceptive storytelling and nuanced exploration of human behaviour, his work reflects the complexities of people and society through an economical and distinctive cinematic language.
Key Achievements
- National Film Award — Government of India
- Aravindan Puraskaram
- Seven Filmfare Awards
- FIPRESCI Award
- Film Critics Guild of India Awards
- Multiple WBFJA Awards
- Asia-Pacific Festival Award
- Lankesh Chitra Prashasti
- Films screened at Toronto, Rotterdam, Busan, Sundance, Karlovy Vary, Shanghai, London and other international film festivals
- Director of acclaimed films including Mayurakshi, Robibaar, Binisutoy, Aaro Ek Prithibi and Shesh Pata
- Published writer of short stories
- Created 44 telefilms, 85 corporate films and 17 sponsored documentaries.
How He Will Contribute at BIA ?
At BIA, Atanu Ghosh will bring students an authentic filmmaker’s perspective on screen acting and cinema. His extensive experience directing actors and teaching cinema will help students understand how performances translate from script to screen.
Rayati Bhattacharya –Â Actress | Filmmaker | Acting Coach
Rayati Bhattacharya is an accomplished actor, filmmaker, and acting coach with 14 years of professional experience across Bengali theatre, cinema, television, and OTT. A leading theatre actor with the West Bengal Government Repertory, she has worked with acclaimed directors including Atanu Ghosh, Abhijit Guha, and Joydeep Mukherjee. Her screen credits span films, television series, and web series across leading Bengali platforms. As a filmmaker, her short films have travelled to reputed international festivals, with her work Hotath Ekdin (Suddenly, One Day) winning the Best Film Award at the Bengal International Short Film Festival. Since 2022, she has conducted acting courses and workshops, bringing professional performance experience and a nuanced understanding of human behaviour into her training.
Key Achievements
- Actress in Shesh Pata — Directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Atanu Ghosh.
- Featured in Shlilatahanir Pore alongside Soumitra Chatterjee and other established Bengali actors.
- Featured in Sraboner Dhara alongside Soumitra Chatterjee and Parambrata Chatterjee.
- Experienced performer with work spanning Bengali screen and television.
- Writer, Director & Acting Mentor, bringing a broader understanding of storytelling and performance to aspiring actors.
How She Will Contribute at BIA ?
At BIA, Rayati Bhattacharya will help students understand the craft of acting from both an actor’s and storyteller’s perspective. Her experience across theatre, television and cinema can help students develop character understanding, emotional expression, dialogue delivery, scene interpretation and camera awareness.
Joydeep Banerjee – Cinematographer & Filmmaker
Joydeep Banerjee is a cinematographer and filmmaker with 14 years of experience across feature films, television commercials, corporate media, and documentaries. He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Cinematography & Filmmaking from Roopkala Kendro, Government of West Bengal. His work has earned several honours, including the Golden Royal Bengal Tiger Award for Best Documentary at the 31st KIFF 2025 for Bijoyee Japoner Potokatha, and Best Short Film (Jury) for Beyond the Silence at the 4th Noida International Film Festival. He has also won Best Cinematography awards and directed the acclaimed documentary Ray, Journey Behind the Lens.
Key Expertise
- Motion Picture Cinematography — Expertise in creating visual narratives for film and screen.
- Visual Storytelling — Uses composition, lighting, camera movement and framing to strengthen storytelling.
- Film & Television — Experience working across diverse screen-based productions.
- Commercial & Creative Media — Creates compelling visuals for commercial and creative projects.
- Founder — Haiku Talkies — Brings an independent creative perspective to visual production and filmmaking.
How He Will Contribute at BIA?
At BIA, Joydeep Banerjee will help students understand how performances are captured and shaped through the camera. His cinematography experience will give aspiring actors valuable insight into camera awareness, framing, eyelines, movement, lighting, expressions and screen presence.
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What Will I Learn in this acting course?
The Acting Course in Kolkata at Being Iban Academy is designed for aspiring actors who want to develop strong performance and camera-acting skills through practical, industry-focused training. Students learn acting fundamentals, voice and speech, body language, emotional expression, improvisation, camera acting, and character development to perform naturally and confidently on screen.
The course also covers audition techniques, monologue and scene performance, and acting for short films, advertisements, and web content. Through practical camera exercises, portfolio and showreel development, and a final camera-based practical and short film project, students gain hands-on experience and develop the confidence and screen presence required for opportunities in the film and entertainment industry.
Where can I learn the best acting course in Kolkata?
Being Iban Academy offers a professionally designed Screen Acting Course in Kolkata for aspiring performers looking to build practical acting and camera-performance skills. The ACTORA program combines acting fundamentals with hands-on training in camera acting, voice and speech, body language, emotional expression, improvisation, audition techniques, and character development.
Students also receive practical exposure through monologue and scene performances, camera-based exercises, short-film and web-content acting, portfolio and showreel development, along with a final short film project. With structured training, practical learning, and industry-focused guidance, BIA helps aspiring actors develop the confidence, screen presence, and performance skills needed to explore opportunities in films, advertisements, short films, and digital content.
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FAQ
Where Can I Learn Acting in Kolkata?
Being Iban Academy is recognized as a leading screen acting school in Kolkata, offering structured training to build acting skills, confidence, and strong on-camera presence. Students receive practical learning in screen acting, voice modulation, body language, character development, and camera techniques from experienced industry professionals.
Who can join the screen acting course at Being Iban Academy?
Anyone passionate about acting can join our screen acting course. Whether you're a complete beginner, a college student, a working professional, or someone preparing for auditions, our training is designed for all experience levels.
What career opportunities are available after completing the course?
After completing the course, students can pursue opportunities in: Films, Web Series, OTT Platforms, Television, Advertisements, Music Videos and Short Films
Will this course help me prepare for film, television and OTT auditions?
Yes. Our screen acting course includes audition preparation, camera acting, camera-facing practice, script reading, and mock auditions to help students perform confidently during casting opportunities.
Will I receive a certificate after completing the course?
Yes. Students who successfully complete the screen acting course receive a certificate of completion from Being Iban Academy.
Are there weekend screen acting classes in Kolkata?
Yes. Being Iban Academy offers weekend screen acting classes in Kolkata for students, working professionals, and aspiring actors who are unable to attend weekday sessions.
What skills are essential for becoming a successful screen actor?
Successful screen actors develop: Natural acting, Emotional expression, Voice control, Camera awareness, Character preparation, Script interpretation, Consistent practice
Who mentors the Screen Acting Course at Being Iban Academy?
The Screen Acting Course at Being Iban Academy is mentored by National Award-winning filmmaker Atanu Ghosh, whose acclaimed work in Indian cinema brings students valuable insights into the craft of screen acting, storytelling, character development, and performance for the camera. Under his mentorship, students gain practical, industry-oriented guidance designed to prepare them for auditions and careers in films, television, and OTT platforms.