M.G.R. Government Film and Television Training Institute
| Type | Film school |
|---|---|
| Established | 1945 (as Adyar Film Institute) |
Academic affiliations | The Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Music and Fine Arts University |
| President | Trotsky Marudu |
| Principal | J. V. Mohanakrishnan |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | https://www.filminstitute.tn.gov.in/en |
The M.G.R. Government Film and Television Training Institute, popularly known earlier as Madras Film Institute, is Asia's first-ever film and television training institute. Established in 1945 as Adyar Film Institute, it is one of the pioneer film institutes in India. It is in Tharamani, Chennai, and is run by the Department of Information and Public Relations, Government of Tamil Nadu.
The diplomas are approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), while the certificates are awarded by the Department of Technical Education, Government of Tamil Nadu.
The incumbent president of the Institute is Trotsky Marudu, who was appointed by the Government on 11 November 2024.