Reinis Ūbelis, new head of Latvian Radio 5, compares filmmaking and radio work
Film director Reinis Ūbelis, who recently became head of Latvian Radio 5, discussed on the radio program "Monopols" how radio work differs from filmmaking. He emphasized that radio demands immediate reaction, unlike film production, which can be developed over long periods.
Film director Reinis Ūbelis, who has recently taken up the position of director at Latvian Radio 5, shared his thoughts on the differences between filmmaking and running a radio station in an interview on the Latvian Radio program "Monopols".
Ūbelis noted that radio, unlike other art forms, is a living, constantly changing process. While filmmaking allows a director to develop and refine an idea over an extended period, postponing decisions and returning to them later, radio work offers no such freedom.
The demand of the present moment
According to Ūbelis, radio requires constant reaction to ongoing events and operating in the present moment, rather than long-term planning as is customary in the film industry. He considers this difference one of the most significant aspects of moving from filmmaking to managing radio content.
The interview on "Monopols" offers insight into the thinking of Latvian Radio 5's new director as he combines his experience as a creative filmmaker with the role of leading a fast-paced media outlet.
