Moderated by two time Emmy award-winning editor, Mr Kris Trexler, who is currently on a one year attachment with Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s Film program. Catch acclaimed local and foreign film and TV editors as they engage in an in-depth discussion about film and TV editing.

The emergence of more advanced editing software such as Avid’s Colour Correction implies positive implications for the Singapore market, as well as added responsibilities for the editor. As a project takes shape, editing becomes a collaborative process. How does the role of the editor evolve along this journey of TV or film making, and how does he or she deal with the increasing demands of directors and producers? How can editors work to create stronger works? Grab this chance to ask our panelists all these questions and more!

The Editors Film Forum is happening on the 26th of Aug 09. We have invited well acclaimed and accomplished editors such as Mr Dustin Lau who has edited “Rome: Lost City of China” and “Site and Sound”, Mr Gerard Tay who has worked on the well received TV series, “Fighting Spiders”, Mr Eric Lau from Iceberg Design who has worked on local film, “Kallang Roar” and last but not least, Mr Jon Hammond from NYU Tisch Asia who has worked on the feature films, “Get Real” and “Far North”.

Film Forum on the 26th August 2009 (this Wed) at 7.30 pm, FREE OF CHARGE! 

For bookings, call us at +65.6336.6707, or email us at academy@sinema.sg

Cinematography in Singapore

Moderated by Matt J. Siegal, an acclaimed cinematographer who is currently teaching at the prestigious New York University Tisch School of the Arts Asia, this forum will explore and engage participants in discussing the concept of cinematography and how it relates to the local film scene.

Joining him are both foreign and local cinematographers, namely, award-winning cinematographer John Radel, and Singaporean cinematographer Sharon Loh. Radel has worked on the Hollywood produced feature, Queen of the Dammed, as well as local films such as Dance of the Dragon. Loh has award winning short films, Katong Fugue and Keluar Baris under her belt.

Join us as we explore and engage in a discussion of advanced cinematography and how it relates to the local film scene. How does Singapore’s production techniques fit in the global film arena? How does local cinematographers grapple with working under limited budgets. What are recent changes in the Singapore market i.e. new camera technologies like RED, PMW-EX3?

Tickets are $15 presale and $20 at the door. For more information, visit our SAMP website.