Reinis Ūbelis: radio is a living organism, unlike film which can wait
Film director Reinis Ūbelis, who recently became the new director of Latvijas Radio 5, discussed with Latvian Radio the differences between working in film and radio. He noted that radio demands immediate reaction, while filmmaking allows time to develop and delay.
Film director Reinis Ūbelis has recently taken on a new role, becoming director of Latvijas Radio 5. In an interview for Latvian Radio's programme "Monopols", he spoke about what filmmaking and running a radio station have in common.
Film versus radio
According to Ūbelis, radio differs fundamentally from other art forms because it is a living organism. While work on a film can be postponed and developed further over a long period, radio does not allow for that kind of delay — it demands immediate action and requires operating in the present moment.
The conversation touches on how his experience in the film industry might apply to his new role leading one of Latvijas Radio's channels, where quick decisions and real-time responses are part of daily work.
