Department: Acting / Performance
About Company:
Annapurna College of Film and Media was established within Annapurna Studios, the iconic film hub founded by the legendary Akkineni Nageswara Rao (ANR). For decades, Annapurna has been home to some of Indian cinema's most celebrated films and artists. Today, it also serves as launchpad for the next generation of storytellers.
Role Overview
The Faculty – Acting will be responsible for delivering practice-led training in performance for screen, preparing students for careers in cinema, OTT, and emerging media. The role requires a strong balance of craft, pedagogy, and industry relevance, with an emphasis on on-set readiness and collaborative filmmaking.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching & Learning
- Deliver courses in acting for screen, including body, voice, improvisation, character development, and performance techniques
- Train students in camera acting, continuity, blocking, and working with directors and crew
- Conduct workshops, rehearsals, and performance labs aligned with production exercises and projects
- Integrate theory with hands-on practice through scene work, short films, and graduation projects
Curriculum & Academic Contribution
- Contribute to curriculum design, lesson planning, and continuous refinement of acting pedagogy
- Align teaching with semester-wise projects (dialogue exercises, documentary performance, long take, episodic content, graduation film)
- Participate in assessment, grading, and feedback as part of the holistic evaluation system
Student Mentorship
- Mentor students on performance skills, auditions, showreels, and career pathways
- Support students during productions, ensuring professional conduct and performance quality
- Guide students in portfolio development and industry readiness
Industry Integration
- Bring current industry practices into the classroom
- Facilitate guest sessions, workshops, and collaborations with industry professionals
- Support casting, audition processes, and exposure opportunities for students
Institutional Responsibilities
- Participate in academic planning, faculty meetings, and institutional initiatives
- Contribute to events, masterclasses, and outreach programs
- Uphold campus and production etiquettes, ensuring discipline and professionalism
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Acting, Theatre, Film, or related field (formal training preferred)
- Minimum 3–5 years of professional acting experience in film, television, theatre, or OTT
- Prior teaching/training experience preferred
- Strong understanding of screen acting techniques and filmmaking processes
Key Skills
- Expertise in acting techniques (method, improvisation, voice, movement)
- Strong communication and mentoring ability
- Understanding of camera, editing, and on-set workflows
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments (direction, cinematography, sound, etc.)
Preferred Profile
- Active industry practitioner with recent work credits
- Experience in training actors for screen (not just theatre)
- Exposure to auditions, casting processes, and showreel preparation
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: ₹9,818.32 - ₹53,771.23 per month
Work Location: In person
