The primary aim of Film & Video Communication programme is to train versatile design informed communicators, fiuent in the conception and production of short films on a range of educational, cultural, social, entertainment and marketing communication needs. Students first go through the foundation of basic visual communication skills, along with inputs in social studies. Thereafter the grooming continues in theoretical as well as technical aspects of film making leading to holistic conceptual abilities. As we are celebrating the 100th year of Indian Cinema the aims and applications of this medium has undergone a vast change. In last two decades more and more audience segments have emerged with very diverse communication needs. Therefore, at NID the emphasis is on developing holistic conceptual abilities that are adoptable to changing technologies. The films made by NID students have won a global appreciation with numerous awards in competitive film festivals in India and abroad. The graduates of this programme have built rewarding carriers in almost all areas of audio-visual communication. These include advertising agencies, Film production houses, television channels, feature film industry, interactive media, ventures along with government bodies and NGOs who have specific developmental and communication agenda.