Shooting during lockdown: The directors’ perspective Since the lockdown started from April 5, the woes of the entertainment industry have become more apparent, especially with Eid Ul Fitr just around the corner. We spoke to noted directors and leaders of Directors’ Guild and Actors’ Equity Bangladesh to learn about their views on fighting this crisis. Illustration: Oishik Jawad Directors' Guild Bangladesh is allowing shoots from 6 am to 6 pm during this lockdown. "Around 5,000 individuals work behind the camera during a shoot. Stopping shoots would mean putting them out of work," says noted actor and director Salauddin Lavlu, President of the guild. "Last time, we all had to work together to ensure that these workers are financially supported, but all of us were quite inactive in the past year. As a result, we are struggling to meet even our own needs."