A series of seminars with Francis Lau

Jan 24, Feb 28 and Mar 14, 2005
every Tuesday, 730pm and 930pm
S$20 for one session or S$50 for all three sessions
Pre-registration required, limited spaces.

Discover the language of film and the visual seduction of storytelling through moving images with local filmmaker, Francis Lau. In this seminar series, you will learn to evaluate and analyse a film through the breakdown of scenes and understand the motivations behind them. Each seminar investigates a different topic from various perspectives and will make reference to both local and international films. You will also get an introduction to cinema history and discuss the dialogue between these films and our social culture. The class will start with discussions on form and structure then move on to thematic analysis.

Appropriate for both filmmakers and film buffs, these seminar sessions will open your eyes to a whole new side of filmmaking and impart a much needed visual literacy for deeper film appreciation. A book list and film reference guide will be provided post-seminar.

Cinematography in Films: Jan 24, Tue, 730pm to 930pm
The Expansion of Time in Films: Feb 28, Tue, 730pm to 930pm
Reflection of Youth in Films: Mar 14, Tue, 730pm to 930pm

About Francis Lau

Francis represented Singapore at the ASEAN Universities Arts Festival in Malaysia, and the 2nd ASEAN Writers’ Conference in Manila. Over the last four years, he has developed, written and directed media content for broadcast and corporate events. Some of his clients include IDA, Mediacorp, Singapore Polytechnic, Allen & Gledhill, CAMP (Institute of Mental Health), Singapore Judiciary, ST Engineering, SAFRA, and Singapore Confederation of Industries.

His award-winning film Midnight Café has been screened at festivals in Chicago, Hong Kong, and The Arts House (Singapore). In August this year, Francis spoke at The Inaugural Forum on Asian Cinema during the 5th Asian Film Symposium at The Substation.