Whistling Woods International (WWI) stands as India's foremost institution for Film, Communication, and Creative Arts. Established in 2006 by renowned filmmaker Subhash Ghai, WWI Mumbai has partnered with the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) to provide degree and diploma programs in Animation & Game Design, Filmmaking, Acting, Fashion, Media & Communication, Music, and Visual Communication Design. Consistently recognized as one of the Top 10 Film Schools globally by The Hollywood Reporter, WWI is a full member of CILECT (Centre International De Liaison Des Ecoles De Cinema Et De Television), a prestigious global association of film schools that maintains rigorous admission standards (out of over 3,000 film schools worldwide, only 180 have been selected by CILECT).
Situated in Goregaon East, Mumbai, WWI has been acknowledged by Forbes India as one of the ‘Top Institutes of Influence.’ Additionally, it has received recognition from Sony, the largest M&E corporation in the world, which identifies WWI as a leader in the global Media and Entertainment sector. The college offers undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and various other courses to students, covering Filmmaking, Screenwriting, and numerous other disciplines. The key features of Whistling Woods International are summarized in the table below:
Particulars | Whistling Woods International Highlights 2025 |
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Establishment year | Ownership type | 2006 | Private College |
Also known as | WWI Mumbai |
Location | Mumbai ( Maharashtra) |
Campus size | 5 acre |
Total seat intake | 550 |
Flagship courses | BSc Filmmaking, MA Filmmaking, MA- Screenwriting, etc |
Official website | www.whistlingwoods.net/ |