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Rajeev Sigamoney

Associate Professor of Film
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Office
CVA Center For The Visual Arts 214b
Office Hours
​By Appointment
  • About
  • Education
  • Awards & Honors
  • Selected Research

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 266.001 Short Screenwriting

THE 317.001 Television Writing

THE 266.001 Short Screenwriting

THE 266.002 Short Screenwriting

THE 317.001 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

2026 Faculty Impact Award

Illinois State University
2026

Grants and Contracts

Creative Projects Grant
Rajeev Sigamoney.
Illinois Arts Council. September 26 2026 - August 31 2027
University Research Grant
Rajeev Sigamoney.
Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts. July 1 2026 - June 30 2027
SDEP Research Grant
Rajeev Sigamoney.
Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts. July 1 2024 - June 30 2027