Light, Loss, and the Lyrical Frame
Date: 4th July, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Venue: KCC, 4th floor
Recommended age: 16+
KCC warmly invites you to Light, Loss, and the Lyrical Frame, an evocative masterclass with acclaimed cinematographer Vikas Urs
Few filmmakers have captured the ache of longing and the texture of silence quite like Guru Dutt, whose shadowed, still frames continue to shape our experience of cinema. His legacy endures in images that convey sorrow, desire, and grace.
As a prelude to Yeh Duniya Agar Mil Bhi Jaye Toh—KCC’s centenary tribute to this iconic auteur—Light, Loss, and the Lyrical Frame is a special masterclass led by cinematographer Vikas Urs, known for his nuanced visual storytelling in Pedro (2021) and Shivamma (2022).
Drawing from his experience filming rural Karnataka and collaborating with director Natesh Hegde, Urs invites participants to explore how light, composition, and silence forge emotional resonance on screen. Through film excerpts and interactive discussion, he shares how cinema becomes a medium to express the ineffable.
ABOUT THE FACILITATOR
Vikas Urs’s journey began at the crossroads of art and science, initially working as a Computer Science Engineer before embracing his true calling in cinema. In 2005, he co-founded the Mysore Film Society, dedicated to nurturing a culture of serious cinema through curated screenings, workshops, and festivals. This passion led him to the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, where he completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Cinematography.
Since 2017, Urs has contributed extensively to both fiction and documentary films, collaborating with notable directors and earning acclaim on international platforms. His prominent works include Pedro (2021), Shivamma (2022), and Cactus Pears (2025), which have been showcased at renowned festivals such as Busan, BFI London, Sundance, and Berlinale, winning several prestigious awards.
His documentaries thoughtfully explore diverse cultural subjects, including traditional fishing communities and Indian wrestling. Urs’s cinematography is celebrated for its poetic composition, emotional resonance, and insightful portrayal of rural Indian life, establishing him as a unique and influential voice in today’s Indian cinema landscape.
