ciNE65 Workshop: The Role of a Director with K. Rajagopal

Launched in July 2011, ciNE65 aims to capture our Singaporean identity through the lenses of local budding film-makers. It encourages aspiring young film-makers to share what Singapore means to them. This seminar is part of ciNE65 2019. Share your Singapore story and submit a 3-min short film before 18 March 2019! Visit the website for more details.

The director sets the tone and brings together her/his crew and actors to bring the film to life. But what makes a good director and how can a director inspire his cast and crew to deliver their talents for the film? Veteran filmmaker K Rajagopal shares what makes a good director and how a director can inspire his cast and crew to deliver their talents for the film.

Topics covered:
- Creative approaches to shooting a film
- Working with actors, crew members
- Responsibilities of a director

About K. Rajagopal
K. Rajagopal has worked on stage and in film for over fifteen years. He has collaborated with many notable theatre directors on projects such as Medea and Beauty World. His debut feature, A Yellow Bird, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival 2016.