INDIAN CIMEMA RESEARCH ACADEMY

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ದಿನಾಂಕ “ 26 – 01 – 2026

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INDIAN CINEMA RESEARCH ACADEMY

We Promote & Preserve Cinematic Heritage of the World.

A Filmmaking Course with Film Professionals.

From Screenwriting, Direction, Camera, Editing, Sound, filmmaking, Acting, Dance  

And many more courses covers with many lessons

INDIAN CINEMA RESEARCH ACADEMY is a Non Governmental Organization co-founded by ALL INDIA COLLABORATIVE CINE MAKERS FILM BOARD COUNCIL TRUST in the year 2025  to help film making community get easy access under one umbrella to Film Festivals database, funding, production, distribution and exhibition options and to promote understanding and appreciation of the cinematic art. ICRA through its various activities seeks to promote Films and Film makers, the art, commerce and science of Cinema.

INDIAN CINEMA RESEARCH ACADEMY is a Non Governmental Organization co-founded by ALL INDIA COLLABORATIVE CINE MAKERS FILM BOARD COUNCIL TRUST is an initiative to preserve the heritage of the motion picture, honour film makers and their work and to educate the next generation on the appreciation of the cinematic art. As a nonprofit organization, ICRA is the torch bearer in the fields of Film and Television, dedicated to initiatives that blend the past, the present and the future of the moving image art forms.

The ICRA honours film and television artists, their work by posting Reviews, organising Ratings of the cinematic arts, conducts regular  Workshops, Master Classes and film festivals to promote and preserve the Cinematic heritage of India. ICRA also connects Indian Policy makers with the ground situations through Trade Bodies and Film Associations. 

The prestigious Board of Trustees and the Advisory Council chaired by Raa Dea Karabhari along with Founder Trustee Mary RaaDea Karabhari  comprises of key film industry figures, international film makers and former bureaucrats that guide ICRA. As a nonprofit  organization, ICRA relies on the generous financial support from moving image arts enthusiasts like you to provide funding for its programs and initiatives. And form Film making ALL INDIA COLLABORATIVE CINE MAKERS FILM BOARD COUNCIL TRUST will collect funding by shares from members and other publicf source

ACTIVITIES

ICRA TRAINING PROGREMMS

ACTING / SELFGROOMING / MODELLING / DIRECTION / CAMERA / SCRIPTWRITING / FILMMAKING / DANCE / MAKEUP / SINGING

1. Acting Techniques (The Core Craft)

These courses focus on the psychological and creative process of “becoming” someone else.

• The Stanislavski System: Learning “The Magic If” and sensory memory.
• The Meisner Technique: Living truthfully under imaginary circumstances through repetition exercises.
• The Michael Chekhov Technique: Using psychological gestures to trigger emotions.
• Improvisation: Developing spontaneity and “thinking on your feet” for unscripted moments.
• Script & Text Analysis: Breaking down a screenplay into “beats,” “objectives,” and “intentions.”

🗣️ 2. Vocal & Physical Training (The Instrument)

Cinema requires total control over your physical and vocal tools.

• Diction & Speech: Neutralizing accents, improving clarity, and mastering “Projected Naturalism.”
• Voice Modulation: Learning to vary pitch, volume, and tone to convey subtext.
• Movement for Actors: Incorporating Yoga, Martial Arts (like Kalaripayattu), or the Alexander Technique for body awareness.
• Stage & Screen Combat: Safe techniques for hand-to-hand fighting and weapon handling (swords/firearms).
• Dubbing & ADR (Automated Dialogue Replacement): Professional training in matching your voice to your own screen performance in a studio.

🎥 3. On-Camera & Technical Skills

This is the “Cinema” specific training that separates screen acting from theater.

• Acting for the Lens: Understanding shot sizes (Close-up vs. Wide) and how to adjust your performance energy.
• Hitting the Mark: Moving accurately within the frame without looking down at your feet.
• Eye Lines & Focal Points: Learning where to look when your co-actor isn’t in the frame (often just a piece of tape next to the lens).
• Continuity: Repeating the exact same physical actions (like picking up a glass) across multiple takes for editing.
• VFX & Green Screen Acting: Performing against a blank background with imaginary monsters or environments.

💼 4. The Business of Acting (Industry Readiness)

In 2026, being a great actor isn’t enough; you must be a “pro” at the business.

• Audition Techniques: Mastering the “Cold Read” and the psychology of the casting room.
• Self-Tape Mastery: Learning to light, frame, and record professional auditions from home.
• Portfolio Development: Professional headshots, resume building, and digital presence.
• Showreel Production: Creating a high-quality 2-minute video “reel” of your best performances.
• Networking & Contracts: Understanding how to find an agent and the basics of actor-union (like CINTAA or SAG-AFTRA) rules.

Supporting research and publications on Indian Cinema

ICRA through its sources supports research on Indian Cinema. All research projects with synopsis could be sent to Mr. Raa Dea Karabhari , Chairman,

ICRA Founded by

ALL INDIA COLLABORATIVE CINE MAKERS FILM BOARD COUNCIL TRUST

CONDUCTING WORKSHOPS on FILMS AND FILMMAKING

With a view to promote understanding of the film medium and the craft, ICRA conducts Workshops and Master Classes on Cinema periodically through out the country with prominent film makers, actors and other film professionals. These Masterclasses can be conducted for Schools, Colleges and other institutions on demand. For more information, please contact Mr, Raa Dea Karabhari , Director, ICRA  at nationalfilmchamber@gmail.com  

CURATION AND SOURCING OF FILM PACKAGES

Apart from organising its own film festivals, ICRA offers free advice, sources and programmes for film festivals and other such expositions

SOLICITING RESEARCH PAPERS ON INDIAN CINEMA

Policy advocacy

The ICRA Solicits research works, dissertations, thesis and unpublished books on Indian Cinema for publication under the banner of the institute.

LEGAL ADVISE

ICRA  also offers free legal advice on matters related to Intellectual property Rights.including Cinema and Television. For more information pleae contact us at nationafilmchamber@gmail.com  

ADVISORY SERVICES FOR YOUNG FILMMAKERS

ICRA offers free consultancy services to film makers on funding and distribution of their films globally. For more information, please contact us at nationalfilmchamber@gmail.com

ACADEMY BRANCHES

BANGALORE / MYSORE / BELGAUM / DHARWAD / GADAG / BALLARY 

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        ಇಂಡಿಯನ್ ಟ್ರಸ್ಟ್ ಆಕ್ಟ್ 1982 ರನ್ವಯ ನೊಂದಣಿಗೊಂಡ  ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಚಲನಚಿತ್ರ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆ ಆಲ್ ಇಂಡಿಯಾ ಕೊಲಾಬ್ರೆಟಿವ್ ಸಿನಿ ಮೇಕರ್ಸ್ ಫಿಲಂ ಬೋರ್ಡ್ ಕೌನ್ಸಿಲ್ ಟ್ರಸ್ಟ್ ಒಂದು ಅದ್ಬುತ ಉದ್ದೇಶವನ್ನು ಹೊಂದಿರುವ ಚಲನಚಿತ್ರ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯಾಗಿದ್ದು ದೇಶದಾದ್ಯಂತ ಇರುವ ಸರ್ವ ಪ್ರಕಾರದ ಸಿನಿಮಾ ಕಾರ್ಯಕರ್ತರನ್ನು ಒಂದುಗೂಡಿಸುವ ಹಾಗೋ ಸಿನಿಮಾ ಕಾರ್ಯಕರ್ತರ ಹಿತಕಾಗಿ ಕಾರ್ಯನಿರ್ವಹಿಸುವ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯಾಗಿರುತ್ತದೆ

ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯು ಒಂದು ವಿನೂತನ ಯೋಜನೆಯನ್ನು ಹಮ್ಮಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲಿದೆ, ಹಾಗೂ ಮುಂದಿನ ದಿನಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಚಲನಚಿತ್ರ ನಿರ್ಮಾಣವನ್ನು ಅತ್ಯಂತ ಕಡಿಮೆ ಮೊತ್ತದಲ್ಲಿ ನಿರ್ಮಾಣ ನಿರ್ವಹಣೆ ಮಾಡುವ ಘಟಕವನ್ನು ಸ್ಥಾಪಿಸುವ ಉದ್ದೇಶವನ್ನು ಹೊಂದಿದೆ.    

ಈ ಮೇಲಿನಂತೆ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯದ ವಿವಿಧ ಭಾಗಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಚಿತ್ರ ಜಗತ್ತಿಗೆ ಅವಶ್ಯವಾಗಿರುವ ತರಬೇತಿಯನ್ನು ನಿಡುವ ಮೂಲಕ ಹೊಸ ಪ್ರತಿಭೆಗಳನ್ನು ಚಿತ್ರ ಜಗತ್ತಿಗೆ ಅನಾವರಣಗೊಳಿಸುವ ಉದ್ದೇಶವನ್ನು ಹೊಂದಿದ್ದು ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯದ

• ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು
• ಮೈಸೂರು
• ಬೆಳಗಾವಿ
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• ಗದಗ
• ಬಳ್ಳಾರಿ

ನಗರಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಈ ಮೇಲ್ಕಂಡ ಹೆಸರಿನ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯ ತರಗತಿಗಳನ್ನು ಸ್ಥಾಪಿಸಿ ತರಬೇತಿಯನ್ನು ಪ್ರಮಾಣಪತ್ರ ಸಮೇತ ನಿಡುವ ಉದ್ದೇಶವನ್ನು ಹೊಂದಿರುತ್ತದೆ

ಈ ಮೇಲಿನ ಉದ್ದೇಶವನ್ನು ಅನುಷ್ಠಾನಕ್ಕೆ ತರಲು ವಿವಿಧ ಸಮಾನ ಮನಸ್ಕ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿಗಳನ್ನು / ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಗಳನ್ನು ನಮ್ಮ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯೊಂದಿಗೆ ವಿಲೀನ ಮಾಡಿಕೊಂಡು ಅಥವಾ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯ ಮೂಲಕ ತರಬೇತಿ ಕೇಂದ್ರಗಳನ್ನು ಸ್ಥಾಪಿಸಿ   ಪರಿಣಿತರನ್ನು ನೇಮಿಸಿಕೊಂಡು ತರಬೇತಿ ಕೇಂದ್ರವನ್ನು ನಡೆಸುವ ಉದ್ದೇಶವನ್ನು ಹೊಂದಿರುತ್ತದೆ,

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