“The artist’s job is to go where others are afraid to go.” 

Join us for a deep dive with Fir Rahman, known for his powerful role in Apprentice.  He pulls back the curtain on his experience working abroad and the unique dynamic of collaborating with a foreign crew—revealing the challenges and triumphs of collaboration across cultures. He recounts the unforgettable adulation he received at the Cannes Film Festival. Plus, we explore his versatile career, contrasting the demands of TV acting versus theatre, and how he stays relevant in the ever-evolving Singapore film industry. 

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Chapter Markers/Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction 

03:09 - Why He’s an Introvert

03:49 - How did He Get His Start in the Industry?

06:17 - What He Likes About The Process

08:14 - What Has Theatre Taught Him 

10:50 - The Experience in TV 

13:26 - His Experience Doing Film

14:39 - His Self-Discovery Through Acting 

19:48 - His Experience Working in a Foreign Production

26:58 - His Experience in Cannes Film Festival for Apprentice 

32:12 - Segue 

32:24 - Choice of 2 Shows

33:49 - His Role in Papa Pilot

37:35 - His Role in Operandi Gerhana

40:10 - Getting to Play Major Roles

44:44 - His Personal Metric to Measure His Achievements

45:41 - Questions from Ngee Ann Polytechnic Students 

49:31 - What Excites You About The Industry

51:00 - His Work On Suria & Channel 5

53:47 - What Has He Learned For Sure About This Industry

55:51 - His Appearance in Berani Lakon as a Mentor 

57:15 - Upcoming Projects

57:51 - Episode Takeaways

58:58 - Closing

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This podcast is in collaboration with Ngee Ann Poly School of Film & Media Studies.

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