A college where creativity finds purpose.
Creativity evolved.
The purpose grew.
Nineteen years, in order.
It begins in Ahmedabad
The campus moves to Kerala
The mentors move in
The world's first photography Gurukul
Recognised and certified
Rising Embers releases
The 21st batch begins
Four things this college will not trade.
Teach the person, not the tool.
Thirty students. On purpose.
Make real films, not exercises.
The year ends with a job.
Two mentors. They live here too.
Abin Alex
Anu Joseph
Thirty seats.
Fifteen states.
One campus.
Prefer we reach out?
What stands behind the diploma.
The world's first photography Gurukul.
The students did not study a feature film. They made one.
The proof is not on this page. It is in their credits.
Attappadiyan
Mazhathorum Moombe
Changaram Wetlands
Everything is inside the gate.
About the college, answered.
Was Creative Hut Academy called something else before?
Yes. It was Creative Hut Institute of Photography and Film. The name changed to Creative Hut Academy because photography, cinematography and AI filmmaking now sit under one roof. The founder, the campus and the course lineage are unchanged, and the college has run continuously since 2007.
Who founded Creative Hut Academy, and when?
Abin Alex founded Creative Hut in 2007, under Creative Hut Education Pvt. Ltd. He is still the Director, still teaches every batch, and still lives on campus.
Is Creative Hut Academy recognised?
Students can earn KGTE from the Department of Technical Education Kerala, NCVET-MESC skill certification under Skill India, and an Adobe qualified credential, alongside the Creative Hut Academy diploma.
Who awards the diploma?
Creative Hut Academy awards the PDAP and PDAC diplomas directly. The KGTE, NCVET and Adobe certifications are awarded by their respective bodies on examination.
Why does Creative Hut Academy take only thirty students a year?
Because the mentors live with the batch. Thirty is the number of students two resident mentors can genuinely know, correct and guide for a full year. Beyond that, a Gurukul stops being a Gurukul.
Where exactly is the Creative Hut Academy campus?
Karimpany P.O, Thekkummattathil, Mattakkara, Kottayam, Keralam, India – 686564. Kottayam railway station and the KSRTC bus stand are the nearest arrival points, and Cochin International Airport is roughly two and a half hours away.
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Yes. Abin Alex and Anu Joseph live on campus with their family. Learning happens at meals, on walks and in the edit bay, not only in class hours.
Can parents visit the campus before applying?
Yes, and we would rather you did. Campus visits can be arranged on any working day. Message us on WhatsApp and we will fix a time.