I would say acting. Because I spent the most time doing it. While I have experience producing, writing and directing, I never acquire a degree specifically for them. Don’t get me wrong, field experience is extremely important, but sometimes a textbook way of doing this is also important for the foundation of your work.
Moreover, you have worked as an art director, can you specify how that would work?
Well, just like any other jobs, you will get the script to read. You’d do your homework, what you think would add value to the film or play and how you can tell a story through art. Then you will have a chat with the director to settle ideas. After that, you will have to bring that idea to life! Budget is very important. It is something to take into account during pre production. It is always a fun challenge.
Well, just like any other jobs, you will get the script to read. You’d do your homework, what you think would add value to the film or play and how you can tell a story through art. Then you will have a chat with the director to settle ideas. After that, you will have to bring that idea to life! Budget is very important. It is something to take into account during pre production. It is always a fun challenge.
At the same time, as an acting coach, how do you approach the methods with theories with your students?
Since I am an actor, I know how each of my students would feel. I try my best to use what I learn from my teacher at drama school. She is a role model for me, as a teacher. The most important thing for me is to make sure that I create a safe space for students to work in and to make sure that they will have fun. As per theories and techniques, I keep myself busy by going to classes, to gather and update my library to make sure that I can help my students to become better actors.
Since I am an actor, I know how each of my students would feel. I try my best to use what I learn from my teacher at drama school. She is a role model for me, as a teacher. The most important thing for me is to make sure that I create a safe space for students to work in and to make sure that they will have fun. As per theories and techniques, I keep myself busy by going to classes, to gather and update my library to make sure that I can help my students to become better actors.
What is the work you are most proud of and why?
I would say the work I did with my team for Thailand’s NACC on a project called Creative Drama Anti Corruption Workshop: “Youth against Corruption”, where I get to play many roles from acting teacher, producer, writer, director and actor throughout the project. It is not something famous or blockbuster level but I truly cherish the experience I have.
Now, as you are a jury member what moved you to be a part of the Make A Wish Film Festival, and what do you think about the representation you give to your community too?
I always love to be a part of something that would allow people to be seen. This one is no different. It gives people that opportunity! And I do hope that Make A Wish Film Festival can act as a springboard for many of our entries. Being a South East Asian, we don't excel in the film industry as many Western or other parts of Asia. So, I hope this will encourage my community to make more meaningful and excellent films.
I always love to be a part of something that would allow people to be seen. This one is no different. It gives people that opportunity! And I do hope that Make A Wish Film Festival can act as a springboard for many of our entries. Being a South East Asian, we don't excel in the film industry as many Western or other parts of Asia. So, I hope this will encourage my community to make more meaningful and excellent films.
As you are evaluating the projects, what are the aspects that make a project stand out according to you?
Film narrative and storytelling. I think this is the first key to a successful project. The story needs to have a reason to be told! It needs to and I quote Michael Chekhov here “Will what we are presenting have any positive value for them [spectators] as human beings?” It is easy to make a film, but it is very hard to make something meaningful, something worth watching, something that will give a positive impact as a result of watching it.
Film narrative and storytelling. I think this is the first key to a successful project. The story needs to have a reason to be told! It needs to and I quote Michael Chekhov here “Will what we are presenting have any positive value for them [spectators] as human beings?” It is easy to make a film, but it is very hard to make something meaningful, something worth watching, something that will give a positive impact as a result of watching it.
What do you wish for these projects you are evaluating?
I hope that they will learn and make even better films. There’s no limit to how good a film can be, so there’s always room for improvement. They should go further than they once were.
The festival's winners will be announced online on September 30th for the following categories: Best Short Film, Best Director, Best Actor/Actress, Best Photography, Best Sound, and Best Screenplay.
Follow all the latest Make A Wish Film Festival updates on social media.
I hope that they will learn and make even better films. There’s no limit to how good a film can be, so there’s always room for improvement. They should go further than they once were.
The festival's winners will be announced online on September 30th for the following categories: Best Short Film, Best Director, Best Actor/Actress, Best Photography, Best Sound, and Best Screenplay.
Follow all the latest Make A Wish Film Festival updates on social media.