Michael Kahn (three-time Oscar winner for Raiders of the Lost Ark, Schindler's List, and Saving Private Ryan):

"Don't edit from knowledge, edit from feeling. It's not about knowledge; it's all about feeling or intuition. Your feeling is what you're getting paid for. It's your ability to cinematically touch things."

A. Sreekar Prasad (Nine-time National Film Award winner):

"Editing is a world of its own where a film could be reborn; it is at the editing table where a film takes actual shape and is infused with a comprehensive dimension."

Two performers wearing tattered clothing with one wearing face paint are engaging in a dramatic pose. The scene is illuminated with red lighting, creating a theatrical atmosphere. A crowd in the background watches the performance.

A theater setting with a performer on stage in front of a packed audience. The stage is lit with blue lighting, highlighting the central performer who is standing and engaging with the audience. There are props on stage, including chairs and a table.

Thelma Schoonmaker (three-time Oscar winner for Raging Bull, The Aviator, and The Departed):

"Editing is a lot about patience and discipline and just banging away at something, turning off the machine and going home at night because you're frustrated and depressed, and then coming back in the morning to try again."

Empower Through Performance

Connecting communities through innovative theatre and film that inspire, challenge, and uplift.

Engaging Community Outreach

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Bringing stories to life in local communities through interactive and engaging performances.

A group of performers dressed in black attire are engaged in a theatrical performance using wooden sticks, creating an intricate formation. They wear white masks and headbands, standing on a stage illuminated by bright spotlights against a dark background.

A vibrant performance scene with performers wearing costumes that resemble green leaves. The setting is illuminated with blue and purple lights, giving it a magical, ethereal feel. At the forefront, a person is dressed in a flowing gown adorned with lights, adding a touch of elegance to the scene.

Thought-Provoking Productions

Original plays and films that reflect societal issues and provoke meaningful conversations.

Workshops for All

Creative Learning Experiences

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Explore our vibrant performances that reflect and reconnect with society.

A theater stage set up with various props, including scaffolding, chains, and lighting equipment. The backdrop mimics a gritty urban environment. Several people are seated in the audience, and a few are standing, suggesting either a break or preparation before a performance begins.

Two performers are on stage, with one standing confidently in an elaborate costume featuring a headdress and fishnet stockings, while the other is in a kneeling pose wearing a red outfit. The lighting is dim, creating a dramatic and theatrical atmosphere.

Under vibrant stage lights, a group of performers stands on stage, surrounded by colorful backdrops suggesting a natural theme with green and brown hues. They are engaged in a dance routine, with some individuals wearing costumes with bright elements like a blue tutu. An audience, visible in silhouette, watches and raises arms, creating an interactive atmosphere.

Several people are on stage, possibly rehearsing or performing. One person is in the foreground, extending an arm with a graceful gesture, wearing a headscarf and casual attire. Others in the background appear to be observing or participating in the activity. The setting has a minimal, focused ambiance.

A dimly lit theater with an audience seated in chairs, facing a stage where performers are illuminated by spotlights. The background is dark, creating a contrast with the bright stage lights.

Walter Murch (Oscar winner for The English Patient and Apocalypse Now):

A dark theater setting with a stage illuminated by dramatic lighting. Several people are standing on the stage, with a large red fabric or pattern spread across the stairs. The audience area is dimly lit, emphasizing the focus on the stage.

"Film editing is now something almost everyone can do at a simple level and enjoy it, but to take it to a higher level requires the same dedication and persistence that any art form does."

"The underlying principle: Always try to do the most with the least—with the emphasis on try. You may not always succeed, but attempt to produce the greatest effect in the viewer's mind by the least number of things on screen. Why? Because you want to do only what is necessary to engage the imagination of the audience—suggestion is always more effective than exposition."