“A New twist in the story?” Yes! Whistling Woods International, Mumbai has attracted many working professionals from companies like Nortel, Barclays, Kotak Mahindra, GE Money, Bank Of America to make Films and Media their New career choice. Admissions are currently on for the July 2009 intake.
 Apart from graduates from various universities, an increasing number of working professionals are sending in their applications to be part of the next generation of film makers at Whistling Woods, across various specializations like Animation, Producing, Screenwriting and Sound. Their growing interest in the industry has been prompted by the  growth in the Media & Entertainment sector, expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.5% in the next five years (FICCI-KPMG Report 2009), thus making it  a natural career choice for professionals in these troubled times where other industries are facing the effects of the economic downturn.
To provide talent to this burgeoning sector, Whistling Woods International offers practical training which is comparable to the best in the world. The teaching methodology is in line with industry trends and students work on live projects under the guidance of acclaimed film makers. Says John Lee Jr.-Dean, WWI, “Globalization is creating new markets for the Indian Film Industry  therefore it’s a good time to study, especially for those who want to make a career in film and entertainment.” The Indian Film and Media industry will definitely attract far more professionals from diverse industries in the coming years.