Film and TV Society: Workshop Producer

Hi everyone! I’m Vish, and I’d love to run for Workshop Producer this year.
As the current Drama Producer for the Film Society, I’ve seen first-hand how valuable workshops are in helping members develop skills and confidence as filmmakers.
Alongside my work with the society, I’ve been involved in filmmaking across a range of contexts – from producing student films (including winning the Film Society 48-Hour Film Challenge) to creating video content for UCL’s YouTube channel and Students’ Union social media. I’m also part of the Kingston International Film Festival (KIFF) where I’ve connected with filmmakers and industry professionals.
If elected, I’d organise a mix of industry talks and practical workshops. Through connections from film festivals and other projects, I’d also hope to bring in guest speakers and work hard to secure them – for example someone like Mike Newell (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Four Weddings and a Funeral), who I met through KIFF.
I’d also focus on practical, beginner-friendly workshops where members can develop core skills such as camera operation, editing workflows, directing actors, and low-budget filmmaking techniques, ideally linking these to upcoming Film Society productions so members can apply what they learn on real projects.
Film Society has a creative and supportive community, and I’d love to help create workshops that inspire people and develop practical filmmaking skills.
Thank you for reading — I’d really appreciate your vote :)

Having served as Workshop Producer for 2025/26, I understand both the strategic and practical demands of the role: leading cold outreach to industry professionals and managing event logistics. I believe that workshops should reflect the diversity of interests and experience levels within Film Society, from cinephiles to those exploring film for the first time.

This year’s programme included industry figures such as Matt Lewis, cinematographer of Adolescence, providing members with direct insight into current filmmaking practices. If re-elected, I will continue developing low-barrier and professionally rigorous workshops. Through structured Q&A formats covering early career pathways to filmmaking challenges, I aim to deliver sessions that demystify the filmmaking process and encourage participation across the Film Society community.

I'm standing as I'm passionate about helping members develop practical filmmaking skills! As roles in filmsoc term films are usually quite competitive, most roles go to those with relevant experience, so I hope to lower the barriers to entry for those with less experience by organising these workshops, while helping those who have experience further develop their skills. I see this role as a chance to help members grow as storytellers and collaborators. 

I'm organised, proactive and enjoy interacting with people. I have experience as part of the events team at the Singapore International Film Festival, organising and receiving guest speakers, and have on-set experience as production intern at a media company and on student films directing, writing, producing, and DOP-ing. This gives me insight into what areas to focus workshops on, in order to allow members to learn about a wide range of roles across pre-production, production and post-production. As workshop producer, I would continue to invite alumni and industry professionals for Q&A sessions, and possibly host practical sessions where members get to try out the skills they've learnt with equipment, or writing rooms where members can give and receive feedback on their works in progress.

I want every member in filmsoc to feel supported and equipped to bring their stories to the screen. Hence, I hope to create workshops that are practical and accessible for everyone, regardless of prior experience. :)

Quick question. Have you ever left a workshop inspired…

But still not sure what to actually do next?

That gap between inspiration and real skill is exactly why I’m running for Workshop Producer. Film & TV Society already has talented, ambitious members. What we need are workshops that actively build filmmakers in the room!

Over the past few years, I’ve worked a lot on video production and creative projects, and I’ve seen what separates forgettable workshops from genuinely transformative ones: clarity and HANDS-ON pressure.

If elected, here’s my focus:

• Workshops that are practical from minute one: Less passive listening, more cameras in hands, timelines open, and real-time problem solving.
• Clear skill progression across the year: Members should not attend once and stall. You will level up!
• Industry realism, not theory overload: Sessions designed around how production actually works: tight briefs, time pressure, collaboration, and feedback that will improve your portfolio.

Why me? 

Because I obsess over the learning experience. I notice when energy drops in a room. I know when something is too theoretical. And I care deeply about members walking out better than they walked in.

Film & TV Society has the potential to be where students genuinely sharpen their craft and build a strong portfolio.

If you want workshops that people remember because they actually improved, I’d be honoured to have your vote.

Let’s make every session unforgettable!