Lasalle College of the Arts grads on a global stage

Trio taking steps to realise their dreams in film-making, music and musical production

(From far left) Ms Michelle Ler was handpicked to be assistant musical director for the 2019 Australian touring production of Grease - The Arena Experience; Mr Eshan Denipitiya, who plays the piano and loves experimenting with styles and genres outsi
(From left) Ms Michelle Ler was handpicked to be assistant musical director for the 2019 Australian touring production of Grease - The Arena Experience; Mr Eshan Denipitiya, who plays the piano and loves experimenting with styles and genres outside his classical forte, has performed at sold-out concerts in Australia with a Sri Lankan symphony orchestra; and Ms Nicole-Danielle Francis, who is now working at Lucasfilm, has had her short animation film accepted into international film festivals. ST PHOTO: SYAMIL SAPARI
Jolene Ang
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Sep 17, 2018, 12:41 PM
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Sep 17, 2018, 05:00 AM
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It was not the Force that drew Ms Nicole-Danielle Francis to Lucasfilm. In fact, she has not watched a single Stars Wars movie.

It was the work culture as well as opportunities to hone her animation skills and pursue her dream of making her own films that led her to Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) Singapore two months ago.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on September 17, 2018, with the headline Lasalle College of the Arts grads on a global stage. Subscribe

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