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Photography college admission is open for diploma in photography, cinematography and AI filmmaking.

Photography course admission at Creative Hut Academy, a premier residential film college in Keralam, welcoming students from across India. Admissions are open on a first-come, first-served basis with no entrance exam.

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Photography students at Creative Hut Academy in Keralam

Student filming with a Canon cinema camera at Creative Hut Academy

Photography students on a location shoot

At a glance

A one-year residential diploma in photography, cinematography and AI filmmaking.

30

Seats per batch

15+

States represented

520+

Alumni

2007

Teaching since

Recognised by

KGTE · NCVET-MESC · Adobe

Admissions Open · 2027 Batch

Thirty seats.
15+ states.
One campus.

Admissions for the residential batch are open, and seats are first come, first served. Message us now, or leave your details and we'll reach out.

A residential photography and film college since 2007.

Placement support, and 520+ alumni working in visual media

Photography, cinematography and AI filmmaking under one roof

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Why Creative Hut

What the year gives you.

Students at Creative Hut Academy made Rising Embers, the world's first AI feature film made inside a film school.

AI filmmaking

Rising Embers

Twenty students and four faculty made a complete AI feature film inside the academy over six months. It was a full production, not a workshop demo.

Outcomes

Placement support

Alumni working across studios, agencies and production houses, with hiring support.

Recognition

Recognised programmes

KGTE under the Directorate of Technical Education, Kerala, and MESC under NCVET, with Adobe Certified Professional training.

Campus

Residential by design

One campus in Keralam and a full year together, so the craft becomes a daily habit.

Before you apply

Eligibility & documents.

Who can apply

Passed Class 12 in any stream, or appearing this year.
Graduates are welcome.
A genuine interest in photography, film or AI filmmaking.
No prior technical experience required.
Open to students from across India.

Keep ready

Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, and your degree certificate if you are a graduate.
A government photo ID.
Passport-size photographs.
A few samples of your work, if you have any.

How to join

Four steps to your seat.

No entrance exam. Seats are given first come, first served.

01

Enquire

Send one WhatsApp message or fill the short form.

02

Talk to a counsellor

A counsellor walks you through the programmes and answers your questions.

03

Submit documents

Share your basics and a few samples of your work.

04

Confirm your seat

Register and pay the fee to confirm your place in the batch.

No entrance exam · First come, first served

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Important dates

Important dates.

Admissions

Open now

No closing date.

Payment

Instalments

Available. See the fees on each course page.

Selection

First come, first served

No entrance exam, no merit list.

Batch begins

In August

One year, fully residential.

Fees and refunds

Fees are set out on each course page.

Choose a diploma to see its fees.

Both diplomas have the same fee structure, and an instalment plan is available. The refund terms are stated in full in the Terms and Disclaimer.

Photography and Cinematography fees AI Filmmaking fees

Common questions

What applicants ask before they apply.

Still unsure which diploma fits? Talk to admissions, no obligation.

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Is there an entrance exam?

No. Admission is first come, first served. You enquire, talk to a counsellor, submit your documents and confirm your seat. No test, no merit list.

Do I need a background in film or photography?

No prior technical experience is required. A genuine interest and a Class 12 pass in any stream are enough to start, and graduates are welcome.

Is it residential?

Yes. It is a one-year fully residential programme at the academy’s campus in Mattakkara, Kottayam, Keralam, with hostels for boys and girls.

Which diploma should I choose?

There are two one-year residential diplomas, and both teach AI. The Professional Diploma in the Art of Photography and Cinematography builds on camera and craft. The Professional Diploma in AI Filmmaking and Digital Cinematography is built around AI filmmaking. Each course page explains the difference.

When does the batch start?

Admissions are open and there is no closing date. The batch begins in August. Seats are given first come, first served.