Dr. Rishabh Dwivedi

Specializations:

• Creative Communication
• Advertising
• Management
• Visual Communication
• Filmmaking
• Cinematography
• Photography
• Scriptwriting
• Video Editing and Artificial Intelligence in Media & Cinema

Areas of Specialization:

• Visual Storytelling
• Creative Writing
• Management
• Ad Filmmaking
• Film & Media Production
• Cinematography
• Photography
• Video Editing
• Media Management
• Media Planning
• Digital Marketing
• Branding and Digital Storytelling

Academic and Professional Qualification

• Ph.D. in Journalism & Mass Communication, Jaipur National University, 2026
• Ph.D. Topic: “A Study on the Uses of Artificial Intelligence in Cinema and the Transformation of Narratives from Page to Screen.”
• M.A. Film & TV Production, Amity University
• LL.B., University of Lucknow
• B.B.A., Integral University
• O Level, DOEACC Society

Honors and Awards:

• Best Faculty Award, 2024 – NMIMS School of Branding & Advertising
• Best Video Editing Award – INA Production
• Best Cinematographer Award – Balaji Telefilms
• Best Film Critic Award – VIA Screen Film Awards
• Directed award-winning short films including Ehsaas and Love is Priceless

Membership of Professional Bodies:

• Screenwriters Association (SWA), India
• Membership No. 043372
• Registered work: The Mute Boy, registered in 2019

Courses Taught:

• Visual Communication & Creative Writing, Creative Visual Writing, Drama & Performance Techniques, Aesthetics of Photography, Photography, Digital Photography, Ad Filmmaking, Advertising, Advertising Agencies, Media Production, Media Management, Principles of Management, Media Planning, Introduction to Mass Communication, Visual Communication, Media Laws & Ethics, Film Appreciation, Film Theory & Practice, Film Scriptwriting & Production, Script Writing, Video Production, Video Editing, Cinematography, Advanced Cinematography and Event Management.

Teaching Experience : 15 years in Teaching, Academic and Media Industry

Academic Experience:

• Assistant Professor, NMIMS School of Branding & Advertising, 2021–Present
• Visiting Faculty, SNDT Women’s University.
• Faculty & Coordinator, Ramesh Sippy Academy of Cinema & Entertainment, 2019–2020
• Assistant Professor, Amity School of Communication, Amity University Mumbai, 2015–2019

Industry Experience:

• Creative Head – INA Media: Led creative and video production projects, including editing and production for television content such as Saavdhaan India.
• Project Manager – Nikon School of Photography: Managed photography and filmmaking projects, training and production-related activities.
• Post Production Supervisor – Balaji Telefilms: Supervised post-production workflows and video editing for television content.
• Cinematographer – Trilogy Media: Worked as a cinematographer on television productions, including Lajwanti for Zee TV.
• Video Editor – Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan: Edited educational and awareness-oriented video content.
• Video Editor – Opera India: Worked on professional video editing and media production projects.

Research Interest:

• Artificial Intelligence in Cinema & Filmmaking, AI-driven Scriptwriting, AI-assisted Video Editing, Digital Storytelling, Film Studies, Visual Communication, Branding, Marketing Communication, Advertising, Media Innovation, Emerging Media Technologies and AI-enabled Pedagogy.

Recent Publications:

• Dwivedi, R., & Srivastava, S. K. (2024). AI Driven Scriptwriting Transforming Creative Writing Through Language Models and Narrative Generation. Urban India, Vol. 44, Issue 2. UGC-CARE Listed Journal.
• Dwivedi, R., & Srivastava, S. K. (2024). Optimizing Video Editing Through Artificial Intelligence: A Study on Automated Scene Detection and Real-Time Editing Tools. Journal of the K.R. Cama Oriental Institute, Vol. 78.
• Dwivedi, R. et al. (2024). Adapting to Changing Business Environments: An Analysis of BEST’s Chalo App in Improving Commuter Satisfaction in Mumbai. Journal of Informatics Education and Research, Vol. 4, Issue 3. ABDC C Category.

Conferences / Workshops Attended:

• 24-Day Gurudakshita Faculty Induction Programme (FIP), Shri Ram College of Commerce
• International Conference on Media and Communication Studies, 2015
• Interdisciplinary National Conference on Green Technology and Sustainable Development, 2016
• Seminar-cum-Workshop on Innovation & Intellectual Property Rights, 2017
• 3-Day Film Appreciation Workshop, 2018
• Advanced DSLR Photography & Filmmaking Workshop, 2018
• Navbharat Times Video Training Programme, 2013

Academic & Professional Contributions:

• Academic, Examination and Programme Coordinator
• Board of Studies Member
• Curriculum and syllabus development
• Studio Manager
• Organised film festivals, conferences, webinars, E-Summits and academic events
• Supervised student and professional film/video productions
• Organised photography and filmmaking workshops
• Industry-academia engagement and creative-media projects

Professional Projects:

Directed Ehsaas, Love is Priceless and a documentary on Child Labour; worked as Video Editor for Saavdhaan India, Yeh Hai Aashiqui and Lajwanti; Cinematographer for Pro Kabaddi League; and Director of Photography for Khamoshi.

Technical Skills: Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Lightroom, Audition, Final Draft, Celtx and Adobe Story.

Email: rishabh.dwivedi@nmims.edu

Office Phone No.: 022 – 42355583 | Extension: 110383