BollyX acting academy and film school
Train with people who are still on set.
Industry-focused acting courses and film training led by working professionals from Bollywood, Hollywood and the global creative industries, built for real production environments and a route into castings.
Programmes
The course catalogue
Acting training programmes
- Professional actor training
- Character development and screen performance
- On-camera presence and styling
- Public speaking and audition confidence
Film direction and screenwriting
- Script writing masterclass
- Character and story design
- Director training and film vision
Technical film crew training
- Film editing workshops
- Set design and production
- Costume and wardrobe design
- Cinematography with DOPs
Outcomes
What the training is built to produce
The academy is built for people who want real industry outcomes: skills that hold up on a working set, a portfolio ready for auditions, and exposure through live projects.
Graduates can move straight into the BollyX casting pool. Read how casting works on the casting page, and how productions are staffed on the production page.
- Industry-standard acting skills and screen techniques
- Portfolio readiness for Bollywood auditions and roles
- Real industry exposure through live film projects
- Casting opportunities through the BollyX production network
- Ongoing mentorship from working Bollywood professionals
500+
Graduates
85%
Industry placement
50+
Productions cast
As published by BollyX Academy. Placement depends on the individual, the castings available and the productions in progress; no role is guaranteed.
Success stories
Three graduates, in their words
BollyX Academy didn't just teach me acting, it connected me directly to casting directors. Within 6 months of graduating, I landed my first Netflix role.
Priya Sharma, Now lead actress, Netflix series. Acting intensive
The hands-on training with real industry equipment and the mentorship from working directors gave me the confidence to create my debut film.
Arjun Mehta, Now director, award-winning short film. Director training
The content creation workshop transformed my understanding of storytelling. The personal branding module helped me build an authentic audience.
Zara Khan, Now content creator, 2M+ followers. Content creation
Campus programmes
Bring the academy to your campus
Host film and media workshops at your university, college or school. Give students access to industry-standard training without leaving campus.
- UniversitiesFull semester programmes
- CollegesWeekend intensives
- SchoolsCreative workshops
- Industry professionals as guest instructors
- Certificates and career placement support
- Acting and performance training
- Public speaking and communication
- Content creation and personal branding
- Podcasting and audio production
- Photography and videography
- Comic timing and improvisation
- Filmmaking and direction
Academy questions
What acting courses does BollyX Academy offer?
Professional actor training, character development, screen performance techniques, on-camera presence coaching and audition preparation, for beginners through established professionals.
Who teaches at the academy?
Working professionals from the Bollywood and Hollywood film industries: actors, directors, cinematographers and other specialists active on major productions.
Does the academy provide casting opportunities?
Graduates have access to casting calls and audition opportunities through the BollyX production network. The academy publishes an 85% industry placement rate.
Can the academy run workshops at schools and universities?
Yes. Semester-long programmes, weekend intensives and creative workshops in acting, filmmaking, content creation and more, delivered on campus.
What technical courses are available?
Film direction, screenwriting masterclasses, film editing workshops, cinematography with working DOPs, set design and costume design.
Apply to the academy
Three questions, then your details. Tell us in the last step about your training so far and what you want to do. The academy replies within one working day.
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