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Beyond jump scares: film director Kenneth Dagatan on the art of terrifying audiences
Manage episode 473314705 series 2740178
“Horror is like a rollercoaster ride, it mirrors us as human beings,” says Kenneth Dagatan, the film director behind the Philippines’ first scary film to premiere at the Sundance’s Midnight Section. On Crazy Smart Asia, Dagatan shares with Tatler Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei his philosophy of horror beyond cheap thrills, the joy of directing with playfulness and why nothing scares him more than the realities of adulthood.
Timestamps:
00:33 Meet Kenneth Dagatan: Filipino Horror Film Director
01:34 Quick Fire Questions with Kenneth
02:42 Kenneth's Favorite Horror and Non-Horror Films
03:56 The Art of Atmospheric Horror
07:11 Balancing Creativity and Adulthood
08:50 Kenneth's Early Influences and Education
12:48 Discovering Filmmaking in University
14:10 The Journey of a Filmmaker
21:51 The Role of Extras in Films
24:58 Challenges of Filmmaking in the Philippines
25:36 Background Talent and Acting Aspirations
26:42 Success of 'In My Mother's Skin'
29:13 The Journey of Making a Horror Film
34:34 Differences in Horror Across Cultures
37:39 Creative Process and Challenges
44:23 Upcoming Projects and Advice
47:10 Final Thoughts and Farewell
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
92 episodes
Manage episode 473314705 series 2740178
“Horror is like a rollercoaster ride, it mirrors us as human beings,” says Kenneth Dagatan, the film director behind the Philippines’ first scary film to premiere at the Sundance’s Midnight Section. On Crazy Smart Asia, Dagatan shares with Tatler Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei his philosophy of horror beyond cheap thrills, the joy of directing with playfulness and why nothing scares him more than the realities of adulthood.
Timestamps:
00:33 Meet Kenneth Dagatan: Filipino Horror Film Director
01:34 Quick Fire Questions with Kenneth
02:42 Kenneth's Favorite Horror and Non-Horror Films
03:56 The Art of Atmospheric Horror
07:11 Balancing Creativity and Adulthood
08:50 Kenneth's Early Influences and Education
12:48 Discovering Filmmaking in University
14:10 The Journey of a Filmmaker
21:51 The Role of Extras in Films
24:58 Challenges of Filmmaking in the Philippines
25:36 Background Talent and Acting Aspirations
26:42 Success of 'In My Mother's Skin'
29:13 The Journey of Making a Horror Film
34:34 Differences in Horror Across Cultures
37:39 Creative Process and Challenges
44:23 Upcoming Projects and Advice
47:10 Final Thoughts and Farewell
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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