R. D. BALAJI

R. D. BALAJI

Course Director

  • Diploma in Film Technology (Acting) from Madras Christian College

  • Multiple Master’s degrees in Public Administration, Journalism, and Mass Communication

  • Postgraduate Diplomas in Television Production, Advertising, and Audio Programme Production

  • M.Phil in Journalism & Mass Communication with research on Stage Acting vs Screen Acting

  • International diplomas in Film Direction and Feature Film Production from Hollywood Film Institute

  • Over 30+ years of experience in film and media education

  • Former Faculty at Madras Christian College (Film Technology Division)

  • Served as Professor & Coordinator at SRM Arts & Science College

  • Head of Department at SRM Sivaji Ganesan Film Institute

  • Dean at Bharathiraja International Institute of Cinema (BRIIC)

  • Worked as Assistant Director under renowned filmmaker K.S. Ravikumar

  • Directed and scripted short films, documentaries, promotional and corporate films

  • Directed award-winning documentary “Thisai Katti” (Jury Special Mention, Tamil Nadu Online Film Festival)

  • Acted in Tamil feature films and popular television serials

  • Extensive experience in acting, direction, scripting, and production

  • Instrumental in establishing India’s first B.Sc Film Technology degree program

  • Designed curriculum covering Direction, Cinematography, Editing, Sound, and Animation

  • Played a key role in growing Visual Communication departments to large student strengths

  • Initiated industry seminars, workshops, cultural festivals, and national-level events

  • Mentored and guided over 1000+ student film projects

  • Subject expert in Film Studies, Script Writing, Direction, Television Production, and Acting

  • Served as Chairman & Member of Boards of Studies and Examination Committees

  • Invited jury member for international and national film festivals

  • Conducted workshops and seminars across colleges in India and abroad

  • Continues to mentor aspiring filmmakers through academic and industry platforms