HCM CITY (VNS) — American Professor Michael Castengera will return to Viet Nam to head a three-day workshop for professional hosts and emcees organised by the Saigon International Film School beginning on January 12.

Castengera will speak about the necessity of having general knowledge of history and social issues, and will teach students how to sit and move, work with the camera, and control their voice and body movements.

Castengera, who teaches at the University of Georgia in the US, has more than 40 years of experience in education, communications and television. He works as a consultant to TV stations in the US.

He is chief editor of Message from Michael, a weekly blog and e-newsletter focusing on media developments, most particularly new media.

More information about the programme is available from SIFS, 15A Hoang Hoa Tham Street, Binh Thanh District, HCM City, and at www.sifs.edu.vn or 0965152310. — VNS