Despite the circumstances, the one silver lining that's come out of the recent lockdown with the film industry coming to another temporary halt is that - we had access to several esteemed guest lecturers from the industry, whose presence made the semester one of the best I've ever taught. They are: My long-time collaborator, co-founder of Far East Documentary Centre, mentor and best friend, film director Maran Perianen Kuek Ser Kuang Keng is an award-winning digital journalist, data journalism trainer and media consultant. Keng is also my former colleague at Malaysiakini; he was Mkini’s assistant news editor and investigative/political reporter. An award-winning Malaysian film & television producer and director, Ms Lina Tan (founder and executive producer for Red Communications). Both Lina and Keng are our Adjunct Professors. We had another opportunity to discuss with internationally acclaimed award-winning director-screenwriter and producer - Dain Said, famed for films such as 'Bunohan' & 'Interchange'. Dain offered generous sharing and invaluable insight into idea development and the critical thinking that goes into the process. It was a unique and intimate session. Thank you Dr Lina Latif for inviting us to your class with Dain. This is the best line-up I’ve ever had in a single semester.

Happy New Year🎆 May this new year let all of your dreams come true and turn your effort into achievement ❤️

Rapid Fire Round @lepak.seni with @dainsaid is now up!! Filem P.Ramlee favourite Dain apa? How about favourite Indonesian film? Acting or Directing? Filem atau buku? Apa pilihan Dain? Find out more in our Rapid Fire Round now on Youtube. 💞