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Rajeev Sigamoney

Associate Professor of Film
Sch of Theatre Dance and Film
Office
CVA Center For The Visual Arts 214b
Office Hours
​By Appointment
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Biography

Rajeev, has worked as a repped Hollywood writer/producer, writing for Oscar winner Octavia Spencer and Emmy winners Melissa McCarthy and Tony Hale. Driven by a passion to tell meaningful stories, he pours this same passion into developing the next generation of diverse storytellers.

Current Courses

THE 176.001 Arts And Society:Film

THE 368.001 Screenwriting

THE 266.001 Short Screenwriting

THE 317.001 Television Writing

THE 273.001 Topics In Film Criticism

THE 287.005 Independent Study

THE 368.001 Screenwriting

THE 368.002 Screenwriting

THE 389.001 Television Writing

Teaching Interests & Areas

Screenwriting, Producing, Film Studies

Research Interests & Areas

Diverse Stories – Focusing on storytelling that highlights underrepresented voices, with a particular emphasis on South Asian narratives and the Midwest.
Adapting Religious Texts for Modern Audiences
– Working on film adaptations of religious texts that can foster meaningful connections with contemporary viewers.
Comedic Writing and Improv – Examining the role of improvisation in shaping comedic scripts and enhancing the writing process.
AI in Screenwriting and Filmmaking – Exploring the integration of AI tools in the creative processes of screenwriting, storytelling, and film production.

MFA Screenwriting

Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA

MS Technical Management

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

BS Electrical/Computer Engineering

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD