The EMRC team at Pondicherry University comprises highly experienced professionals with expertise in diverse areas such as cinematography, animation, editing and multimedia production. Their expertise in various domains of audio and video production has earned EMRC, Pondicherry University, numerous national accolades, including multiple awards at UGC-CEC Educational Video Competitions. With up-to-date technological competence and a strong creative vision, the team continues to produce educational content that stands out both for its quality and innovation.

Production Team:

• Mr. S. Balamurugan – Production Assistant
• Mr. G. Siva Kumar – Cameraperson
• Dr. M. Iyyanar – Technician Electronic Media
• Ms. M. Manamathi – Graphic Assistant
• Mr. D. Duraivijayan – Shooting Assistant

Supporting Staff:

• Mr. C. Sankar – Technical Assistant
• Mr. M. Umesan – Multi-Tasking Staff
• Mr. V. MeenakshiSundaram – Multi-Tasking Staff

EMRC at Pondicherry University is equipped with a professional studio featuring state-of-the-art audio-video equipment for high-quality e-content production and faculty training. The Centre also houses professional editing suites for audio dubbing and video editing. A distinctive feature of EMRC-PU is its Monarch 3D virtual set, which provides cutting-edge virtual production environments. This setup enhances media education by offering immersive and realistic broadcast simulations.

Recently, EMRC has upgraded itself with

1. Camera: Sony (PXW-Z280)
2. Viewfinder monitor: Mackie Pro FX16V3 & Blackmagic Design Video
3. Teleprompter: SAMVAD 21 inches Teleprompter
4. Audio Mixer: Mackie Pro FX16V3 16 Channel Professional Analog with USB
5. Workstation: Two HP Z4 Tower G5 Business Desktop PC Workstation
6. Copier: Canon Copier IR 2224N

1. Media Laws and Ethics Dr. S. Arulselvan, Professor, Dept. of Electronic Media & Mass Communication, Pondicherry University 3 Credits – Launched on July 2021 (Rerun – July 2022)
2. Photojournalism Dr. Radhika Khanna, Associate Professor, Dept. of Electronic Media & Mass Communication, Pondicherry University 5 Credits – Launched on July 2021 (Rerun – July 2022, 2023, 2024)
3. Bhasha Proudyogiki ka Parichay (Hindi) Dr. C. Jaya Sankar Babu, Associate Professor, Department of Hindi, Pondicherry University 5 Credits – Launched on January 2023 (Rerun – January 2024, 2025)
4. Marine Biotechnology Prof. V. Arul, Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Pondicherry University 4 Credits – Launched on July 2023 (Rerun – 2024)
5. Statistical Psychology Prof. Tirupathi Rao Padi, Professor, Department of Statistics, Pondicherry University 5 Credits – Launched on July 2024
6. Indian Foreign Policy in a Globalizing world Prof. A. Subramanyam Raju, Professor, Centre for South Asian Studies, Pondicherry University 5 Credits – Launched on January 2025

1. Administration & Public Policy – 2021
2. Art of C Programming – 2021
3. Food Preservation Technology – 2021
4. Human Rights, International Law & International Humanitarian Law – 2021
5. Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals – 2021
6. Design and Analysis of Algorithms – 2022
7. Basics of Digital Marketing – 2022
8. Indian Administration – 2022

1. Personality Development – 2021

1. Personal Finance and Wealth Management Dr. S. Sudalai Muthu, Professor, Dept of Banking Technology, Pondicherry University
2. Object Oriented Programming Dr. K.S. Kuppusamy & Dr. R.Sunitha Associate Professor, Dept. of Computer Science, Pondicherry University

1. Media and Communication Skills Dr. M Shuaib Mohamed Haneef Professor, Department of Electronic Media and Mass Communication, Pondicherry University
2. Hindi Bhasha Aur Sampreshan Dr. C Jaya Sankar Babu Associate Professor, Department of Hindi Pondicherry University

EMRC at Pondicherry University produces educational documentary films on a wide range of subjects. Since its inception, EMRC has produced around 60 documentaries, with many of these titles receiving numerous accolades and many of them were screened at premier festivals.

List of Documentaries: 

1. Pondicherry University
2. Jack Fruit
3. Flamingos
4. Gingee – The Troy of East
5. Maulana Abul Kalaam Azad
6. The Painter and the Painting
7. The Croaking of Frog
8. The Pied Piper
9. Dr. Sports
10. The Treasure trove of India
11. The Spirit of a Dancer
12. Natyanjali – A Festival of Dance
13. The Modern Muni
14. Lake Oster
15. The Killer Dust
16. The Bride of Aravan
17. Porunthal Excavations
18. Ariyular Rocks
19. Markadarsi Siddamma
20. The Making of Veena
21. Darasuram Temple
22. Gangaikondacholapuram Temple
23. Rain Water Harvesting
24. Silk the Queen of Fiber
25. French Fragrance at Puducherry (UGC-CEC Best Editing Award)
26. The Slaves of the Lamp
27. A journey Through Music
28. The Art of Bronze
29. Green furniture
30. Wish Health
31. Probiotics – A Value of Biotech
32. Green Wind
33. Social awareness
34. The Night warriors
35. Drop out students
36. Work is Worship
37. Academic Staff College Documentary
38. Finance Section Documentary
39. Pondicherry University “An Ultimate Destination”
40. University Anthem
41. Stem Cell Banking
42. Clean Water
43. Salt
44. Equal Opportunities (Animation)
45. Superman (short film, Awareness film)
46. Partner (Short Animation film, Motion Capture Technology Used)
47. Come to School
48. An Evergreen Revolutionary
49. The Making of Shyam Benegal
50. Mobile Solar
51. Rain Water Harvesting
52. Nano Biotics – A Hope for Cure
53. Mithra
54. In Search of Land of Pie
55. Oru Malarum Mottin Payanaman (NCC)
56. Palliative Care (Share the Pain)
57. Organ Donation (True life)
58. Save Heritage (Animation)
59. The Tree (Animation)
60. Bat Woman (The Night Warriors II)

The following list showcases the various accolades the EMRC has won over the years.<.p>

Best MOOC award for the SWAYAM course Photojournalism by Dr Radhika Khanna in 2023

1. The Slave of the Lamp Best Cinematography and Best Scripting award – Gouthama Avarthi and M R Veeraraj
2. Pranthanam-Kirti-Pravannu (Save heritage for posterity) Best Animation – M. Manamathi, EMRC, PU

1. The True Survivor (Horseshoe Crab) Best Programme of the year – J.A. Sanjeev Kumar, EMRC, PU
2. The True Survivor (Horseshoe Crab) Best Script – Dr. Jayanth Mishra, Pondicherry University
3. Silk – The Queen of Fibre Best Camerawork – G. Sivakumar, EMRC, PU
4. French Fragrance at Puducherry Best Editing Editor – S. Balamurugan, Pondicherry University Cash Prize:  Rs. 25,000/-
5. The Tree Best Programme for Animation – M. Manamathi, EMRC, PU  Cash Prize: Rs. 50,000/-

1. The Night Warriors Golden Beaver Award under Popular Science categoryBalamurugan, EMRC, PU – Cash Prize: Rs. 1 Lakh

1. Horse-Shoe Crab Silver Beaver Award – J.A. Sanjeev Kumar, EMRC, PU – Cash Prize: Rs. 50,000/-
2. Mobile Solar Power Bronze Beaver Award under Science and Technology Category Balamurugan EMRC, P u- Cash Prize: Rs. 30,000/-

1. Weeds of Future Special mention in the Formative Research category – Prof. V. Arul, Department of Biotechnology, PU

1. Bat Woman (The Night Warriors II) Silver Beaver Award under Interface category – S. Balamurugan, EMRC, PU Cash Prize: Rs. 1 Lakh

1. Best Course prepared on ‘Photojournalism’ – Dr. Radhika Khanna, then Director i/c, EMRC and Head i/c, Department of Electronic Media and Mass Communication, PU

1. Gingee – The Troy of the East Documentaries screened in Prakriti Film Festival 2010, Jodhpur
2. The Brides of Aaravan
3. The Slaves of the Lamp
4. The Killer Dust

1. Margadarsi Siddama 2. The Modern Muni

1. The Night Warriors
2. Ariyalur Rocks
3. Probiotics – ‘A Value of Biotech’
4. The Art of Bronze

1. Share the Pain

1. Rain Water Harvesting Shortlisted for screening under Science and Technology category – M. Iyyanar

1. True Life
2. Mobile Solar Power
3. Nanobiotics – “A Hope for Cure”
4. Rainwater Harvesting

1. Bat Woman (The Night Warriors II)

All major events and academic activities of Pondicherry University are documented by EMRC. These videos are edited and published on EDUCAST Pondicherry University, the university’s official YouTube channel managed by EMRC. The channel currently hosts over 566 videos, with 2.9K subscribers and 200K+ views.