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Sita directs and produce short-form arts documentaries. Below is a selection of previous work including a series that Sita successfully pitched, directed and produced for National Theatre about movement that have millions of views across the NT’s digital platforms.

“It is rare that you encounter someone so accomplished with such a broad skill set. Her technical understanding of the film medium is excellent, her research is exemplary, her project planning efficient, her people skills delightful, and her presence on film engaging.”

Maya Gabrielle, National Theatre

Shakespeare's Macbeth Tara Arts
07:50

Shakespeare's Macbeth Tara Arts

"look like th' innocent flower, But be the serpent under't..." Lady Macbeth Three outrageous drag-queens* cook up an explosive brew of treachery, ambition and passion, setting an Asian family off on a path of bloody self-destruction. Tara Arts brings Indian movement and music to Shakespeare’s text, offering a powerful contemporary take on his darkest play. With Robert Mountford (Much Ado About Nothing RSC, Silent Witness) as Macbeth and Shaheen Khan (Rafta Rafta, NT, Bend it Like Beckham) as Lady Macbeth. Directed by Jatinder Verma, Design by Claudia Mayer * hijras in modern India and Pakistan Join the converstion with #TaraMacbeth http://tara-arts.com/whats-on/shakespeares-macbeth
Frantic Assembly Masterclass: Learning to Fly
11:39

Frantic Assembly Masterclass: Learning to Fly

Artistic Director Scott Graham leads this physical theatre masterclass, featuring a series of exercises and techniques used to create spectacular lifts performed in the production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Find out more about Frantic Assembly: http://www.franticassembly.co.uk Discover more about the art of making theatre with the National Theatre: http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/discover Bookshop: http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/bookshop Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/nationaltheatre Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/national.theatre.london iTunes: http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/itunes TES: http://www.tes.co.uk/nationaltheatre SoundCloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/nationaltheatre
Frantic Assembly Masterclass: Building Blocks for Devising
10:40

Frantic Assembly Masterclass: Building Blocks for Devising

Scott Graham, Artistic Director of Frantic Assembly (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Othello) leads the Ignition company through techniques for devising physically dynamic work. Gain an unrivaled insight into the Frantic method and see how you too can devise your own movement-led work, quickly and simply. Find out more about Frantic Assembly: http://www.franticassembly.co.uk Discover more about the art of making theatre with the National Theatre: http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/discover Bookshop: http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/bookshop Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/nationaltheatre Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/national.theatre.london iTunes: http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/itunes TES: http://www.tes.co.uk/nationaltheatre SoundCloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/nationaltheatre
Othello: Representations of Race
05:52

Othello: Representations of Race

The film explores the performances of Laurence Olivier, Paul Scofield, David Harewood and Adrian Lester and considers the context of each production as well as the interpretation of Othello's character. Professors Carol Chillington Rutter and Tony Howard alongside actor, Adrian Lester, fresh from playing Othello, discuss the National Theatre's four productions of Othello 1964-2013. Discover more about the art of making theatre with the National Theatre: http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/discover Bookshop: http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/bookshop Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/nationaltheatre Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/national.theatre.london iTunes: http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/itunes TES: http://www.tes.co.uk/nationaltheatre SoundCloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/nationaltheatre
Othello - Performance history of title role
05:17

Othello - Performance history of title role

This short film offers reflections on the impact of performances of 'Othello' by Ira Aldridge, Paul Robeson and Willard White. Professors Carol Chillington Rutter and Tony Howard offer commentary, alongside Adrian Lester who discusses playing Ira Aldridge in 'Red Velvet'. Discover more about the art of making theatre with the National Theatre: http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/discover Bookshop: http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/bookshop Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/nationaltheatre Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/national.theatre.london iTunes: http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/itunes TES: http://www.tes.co.uk/nationaltheatre SoundCloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/nationaltheatre
History of Movement Direction
06:15

History of Movement Direction

This film explores the history of movement direction and how movement in theatre has evolved in recent years. Movement Director Ayse Tashkiran looks back at the Central European influences of the 20th century to the contemporary work of physical theatre companies including Complicite and DV8. Discover more about the art of making theatre with the National Theatre: http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/discover Bookshop: http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/bookshop Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/nationaltheatre Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/national.theatre.london iTunes: http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/itunes TES: http://www.tes.co.uk/nationaltheatre SoundCloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/nationaltheatre