(033) 2265-3108
chitrabani@gmail.com

Welcome To Chitrabani

Pioneering Social Communications in India

Chitrabani is the oldest media training institute in Eastern India. It was established on 5th October 1970 as an extension service of St. Xavier’s College (Estd.1860), Kolkata. It was the vision of Fr. Gaston Roberge that gave birth to Chitrabani. He steered this centre as its founder-director for the first 25 years. Film maestro, late Satyajit Ray was Advisor of Chitrabani since inception and the founder-member of Chitrabani Society. Over 20 books on communication by Gaston Roberge, have formulated the philosophy and pedagogy of Chitrabani. Chitrabani is recognized by the State Government as a voluntary educational institution in the field of social communication.

Our Services

Chitrabani's new film dubbing unit is equipped with Soundscape Digital Audio Workstation

  • Vocalign and Dehiss softwares
  • TASCAM TMD4000 Audio mixer with fader automation
  • TASCAM ES-61 Edit control unit

Concrete proposals are invited from NGOs and other governmental agencies to utilise the Sound Recording Studio facilities! Chitrabani is also interested in offering Packages in film dubbing at a very reasonable competitive rates. Those Interested in availing the Package system could contact the Director.

Our Facilities

Chitrabani's entire unit and setup has enhanced facilities to cover all requirements

  • Cameras
  • Edit Setups
  • Sound Studios
  • Auditorium
  • Shooting Floor
  • Photo Archive
  • Film Archive
  • Media Library
  • Training Programs

You may contact our office for further details.

Gallery From Our Chitrabani

Our Founders & Directors

News & Events

Open Space at Chitrabani

AChitrabani’s new initiative Open Space was inaugurated on 17 January 2018 with Dr. G.Mullik, Film Scholar and Researcher. During the two-hour session Prof. Mullik offeredan illustrated presentation

17- Jan -2018
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Master Class

Chitrabani has launched its monthly Master Class with Mr. IndranilRoychowdhury on 31 January 2018. It is planned to have one such class every month. Experts from the media will conduct this class on their specialized field.

31- Jan -2018
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Alumni

How To Reach Us

ADDRESS

Address: 76 Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Road, Kolkata - 700016
Phone: (033) 2265-3108, +91-8017104059
Email: chitrabani@gmail.com, cbcal@chitrabani.net