Rita Gangatharan
Ass. Director
Kuala Lumpur,Selangor
Summary
Accomplished Film Director with a proven track record at Assistant Director, where I led teams to create award-winning films. Skilled in production management and adept at enhancing character development through meticulous direction. Expert in location scouting and shot capturing, consistently delivering projects on budget and schedule. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and creative vision in every project. Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Film Director
Assistant Director
Selangor
04.2023 - Current
- Effectively operated camera, audio and production equipment during staffing shortages.
- Conducted rehearsals with actors to refine performances and enhance character developments.
- Set budgets, travel itineraries and timelines and maintained call sheets.
- Boosted staff morale and performance through implementation of comprehensive training and professional development program.
- Built strong relationships with clients by consistently delivering top-notch work as a Dubbing Director.
- Selected music tracks and collaborated with composers to create emotionally resonant scores for each short film project.
- Led pre-production efforts, including casting, location scouting, and crew hiring, resulting in well-organized film shoots.
- Participated in panel discussions at film festivals, sharing insights into the creative process and industry trends.
- Conducted rehearsals with actors to explore character motivations and refine performances prior to filming.
- Directed short films that garnered critical acclaim by utilizing innovative storytelling techniques and strong visual language.
- Directed actors and crews to create vision for films and bring scripts to life.
- Utilized lighting, camera angles and movement to create visual styles of films.
- Completed editing by cutting and arranging footage to create final versions of films.
- Wrote scripts by creating stories and dialogue for films to establish plots and characters.
- Coordinated with production team, producer and director to pinpoint creative vision, determine technical needs, and devise shooting schedule.
- Completed pre-production planning such as setting budgets, hiring crew, and cast members and obtaining permits.
- Used dialogue, sound effects and music to create soundscapes for films.
Education
Diploma In I.T - Computer And Information Systems Security
College Cq_Teq
Kl2003
SPM -
SMK PUSAT BANDAR PUCHONG (1)
PUCHONG 2001
Skills
Location scouting
Shot capturing
Production Management
technical film directing skills, such as the ability to interpret a script, the ability to cast actors (or to support a casting director), some photographic skills and a good knowledge of film language
Storytelling and Scriptwriting
Directing and Visual Storytelling
Cinematography and Camera Operation
Video Editing and Post-Production Software
Sound Design and Audio Editing
Lighting Techniques and Equipment Handling
Color Grading and Correction
Special Effects (SFX) and Visual Effects (VFX)
Production Management and Scheduling
Understanding of Film Finance and Distribution
Leadership
Creativity
Technical
Languages
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Malay
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Film Director
Assistant Director
04.2023 - Current
Diploma In I.T - Computer And Information Systems Security
College Cq_Teq
SPM -
SMK PUSAT BANDAR PUCHONG (1)