About US

Pushpa Reddy M.SC (COMP Science), MFA (Digital Graphics), the founder and owner of Shaft Academy of Media Arts in Hyderabad, Vijayawada and Guntur. She established an animation institution and successfully providing the Training and placing the thousands of students in Multimedia Graphics in our Hyd, Vja & Gnt branches from past 17 years. Now, Working with an extended objective of building Qualified and Quantitative students as per visual media industry demand and norms, our media college, offers visual media academic programmes – Intermediate, Degree & Diploma Courses – 3D Maya Animation, Game Art Designing, Visual FX, Film Making & Television Production etc,.

Our faculty has a combined experience of 15+ years in the Visual FX and Animation industry. Our team aim to bring their industry knowledge and practical applications into the theoretical curriculum, to create a Classroom that enables students to be job-ready. We have 20+ Years of excellence in providing the Quality Education to Students and Getting them placed in reputed companies with best packages.

MULTIMEDIA is a COURSE that leads to future digital leaders and you are welcome to be the part of a dynamic and vibrant community. Get ready to embark into the intellectual adventure with us and we are providing an array of opportunities for you to learn, to grow, to discover who you are, and how you can make a difference in the world.

It is undeniable that education is a great tool to transform lives, where we can achieve our biggest dreams and empower us to become better person and those dreams can be shown to the world through multimedia. At SHAFT, the 'YOU' element is vital where you will embrace the spirit of discovery and explore all the things that we have to offer. It is YOU who made us what we are and look forward to the positive energy “YOU” bring to our campus.

Shaft is you! Join us to become future digital leaders and your success begins here!

Post Graduate from India’s Pioneer University – Annamalai University. He holds 10years of Experience of visual technology with the expertism in all aspects of World Wide Web, mobile app Development, Digital Marketing SEO, etc…, His Interest in Computer Graphics leading him to explore different aspects of 3d, Vfx, & Editing. Since then, Rakesh has extensively worked as Academic Head, Creative Director, and Concept Developer & Writer for Many Ad Films, Documentaries, Multi cam Stage Shows, & Tele films, His films have won awards & accolades at various Government Departments. He also has been Head of Operations at AP Police TV. He has also been conducting workshops at many cities across the India. Rakesh enjoys sharing his experiences and understanding of CG, Films, Television, OTT & related media with his students and has been doing it since 2009.

Mr. Nataraja Gopala Murthy Chilukamarri MPA (Dance, Theatre Arts) PG Diploma in Computer Applications. PG Diploma in Acting. Diploma in Software Technology (Multimedia). National Eligibility Test (UGC) Certificate Course in Kuchipudi Dance. Pursuing Ph.D.

He has worked in the highly reputed and commonly recognized film institutions like Madhu Film Institute as wise principal, RAMA NAIDU FILM SCHOOL as assistant professor and HOD, department of theatre arts PS Telugu University as faculty for film direction, Annapurna International school for film and media as direction faculty,, International institute for filmic arts as Director and principal,, and he was also a General Secretary in Nishumbhita Ballet and Theatre Group. He has mastered in Acting, Direction, Make-Up, Costume Design, Stage Lightning, Set Design, Choreography, Script Writing, Stage Management, Teaching (Dance, Acting, and Direction), Organizing Shows, Conducting Workshops, Programs and Seminars, Online Editing, Social Service.

Acted more than 300 plays, Toured in major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Jaipur, Mysore, Ahmadabad etc., Directed more than 50 plays, Conducted Stage Shows and Plays in Various places of the Country, Written more than 30 plays. Worked as Coordinator, Team Leader and Stage Manager for Several Workshops, Tours and Seminar on Acting and Direction, Acted in all the leading Telugu channels. Worked as Associate Director and Co-Director for Several Films and Serials. Working as Vice - Principal, Lecturer in Acting and Direction, In-charge of Direction Department in Madhu Film and Television Institute from 1997.

Chandra Shekar is an Indian Artist, Illustrator, and Portrait Artist. He is specialist in watercolour medium. He is a 32nd Winner of international painting competitions.

His art revolves around the village environments and represents the ancient Indian culture. He was awarded with “BHARATH CHITRA KALA RATNA” in the year of 2020 at Konaseema chitrakala parishath. He has done many groups and solo shows like Masterstroke, Club house, Chitra kala santhe organized by A.P Govt. and many more.