A team from RV University, led by Prof. (Dr.) Piyush Roy, Dean of the School of Film, Media & Creative Arts, along with Assistant Professor Rahul Dev, a filmmaker, and a group of film major students, visited Kohima College and engaged with 5th semester students of the Department of Political Science. The interaction was organized by the department with the aim of exposing students to alternative careers beyond traditional STEM-related fields.
The programme began with a brief introduction by Dr. Ketoukhrieü, followed by an introductory talk by Prof. (Dr.) Piyush Roy. Prof. Roy spoke passionately about the rising demand in the content creation industry and asserted that “the 21st century will be a century for those in the creative arts and social sciences.” He emphasised film as a ‘visual text’ and spoke of cinema as a potent medium for education, one that can be far more than entertainment.
A screening of four short films followed. The 1st film was “Healing Hands”, an award winning film directed by Asst. Prof. & filmmaker Rahul Dev. It highlighted the medical knowledge of Angami traditional healers from Jotsoma. The other three films were developed by RV University film major students — “Dreamers”, “Letters”, and “The Last Heist”.
The screening was followed by an interactive session between the students and the resource persons, focusing on career prospects, the role of cinema in shaping narratives, and the growing opportunities in the creative industries.
