The Director’s Circle

  • The Director’s Circle at Rickshaw Film Foundation is a weekly roundtable program for up and coming directors to discuss film, learn from each other, and shed light on the director’s role in the filmmaking process. This isn’t a place that will “teach you how to direct” — rather, it’s a space that will provide you new insights and a community to support you on your journey toward developing your own perspective.

    What’s your story?

    Applications for The Director’s Circle are now closed. Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on Instagram to be notified when applications reopen.

  • All applicants with an interest in directing and commitment to growth are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be available for a 1.5 hour weekly virtual meeting over the 8 week period. Additionally, applicants should expect to direct two projects over the course of the workshop.

    We do not require any formal directing experience, but we do expect a deep passion for storytelling, personal accountability, and strong work ethic from each of our applicants.

  • March 7th: Applications open

    March 21st: Applications Close

    April 7th: Selections made

    April 15th: Announcements/Confirmations made

    April 22nd: Rooms start

FAQs

  • You do not have to be South Asian or of South Asian descent to apply, but your application must show a willingness to uplift South Asian stories. If you’re for the mission of uplifting South Asian art, then you belong in the room.

  • You do not need any formal directing experience to apply to The Director’s Circle. We do expect directors to have access to a camera (phone cameras work) to be able to shoot their projects.

  • You do not need to live in the US to apply, but if selected, you must be available for the weekly meetings. Please keep this in mind when providing weekly availability in your application.