ATLAS SkillTech University and Whistling Woods International Launch Media & Entertainment Summer School for Classes 8 to 12

 MUMBAI: ATLAS SkillTech University and Whistling Woods International (WWI), have announced the launch of its Summer School in Media & Entertainment for students from Classes 8 to 12, with the programs set to begin on May 11th, 2026.

The initiative is aimed at introducing school students to the rapidly evolving creator economy through structured, hands-on learning experiences led by industry experts. Participants can choose from the following programs based on their interests:

1.Acting & Theatre

2.Film & Video Editing Mobile Filmmaking 3.Music Composition

The five-day program will combine practical workshops with industry-led instructions. The workshops will be held at Atlas campus. However, the final day of each workshop will take place at Whistling Woods International campus. This will give students the exposure to a professional student environment and real-world production settings.

With batch sizes limited to 20-40 students, the summer school is designed to ensure focused learning and individual attention. The curriculum has been developed by Whistling Woods International, with an emphasis on foundational skill-building, creative exploration and early exposure to career pathways in media & entertainment.

Commenting on the launch, Siddharth Shahani, Co-Founder and Executive President of ATLAS SkillTech University said, “As the creator economy continues to grow rapidly, nurturing creative talent at an early stage is more important than ever. By learning directly from industry practitioners, students gain not just practical skills, but also the confidence and perspective needed to pursue opportunities in this evolving creative landscape.”

Meghna Ghai Puri, President of Whistling Woods International added, “At Whistling Woods International, we believe in nurturing creative talent by making quality creative arts education more accessible. Through these summer workshops, we aim to provide aspiring students with hands-on exposure, industry insights, and the confidence to explore their creative potential.”

The collaboration focuses on application-driven learning, content creation, and real- world relevance, equipping students with early exposure to the demands of the fast- evolving creative economy.Registrations are now open!