DoQ Series 6
QCinema Documentary Post-Production Masterclass
Ticket price: ₱150

In this edition of DoQ–clips of Hiyas Baldemor Bagabaldo Pag-ukit sa Paniniwala (Carving Thy Faith), a 5-year visual ethnography film; and Wena Sanchez’ intimate family portrait All Grown Up–will be screened. The filmmakers will revisit their creative process in editing together years worth of footage. The discussion will be moderated by filmmaker John Torres

Carving Thy Faith – Pag-ukit sa Paniniwala (2018)

by Hiyas Baldemor Bagabaldo
A sculpture believed to have been imported in town during Spanish colonial conquest, locally known as Mahal na Señor Sepulcro, is celebrating its 500 years. Meanwhile, composed of non-actors, Senakulo re-enacts the sufferings and death of Jesus. As the local community yearly unites to commemorate the Passion of Christ, a laborious journey unfolds following local craftsmen in transforming blocks of wood into a larger than life Jesus crucified on a 12-ft cross. The film is a 5-year visual ethnography of traditional yet practical orchestration of Semana Santa in a small town where religious woodcarving is the livelihood. An experiential film on neocolonial Philippines’ interpretation of Saints and Gods through many forms of rituals and iconography, exposing wood as raw material that undergoes production processes before becoming a spiritual object of devotion.

For full schedule of Pag-ukit sa Paniniwala (Carving Thy Faith) screenings, please click on the link below:
www.qcinema.ph/2018/pagukit-sa-paniniwala

All Grown Up Documentary (2018)

by Wena Sanchez
A filmmaker closely follows her teen brother as he starts a new life in college. Although her brother is smart, he is a bit of an oddball and finds it hard to navigate the world like a normal teenager. However, as she monitors his progress, the filmmaker notices similar traits on her own daughter. This makes her question her ability to help the people she loves the most.

For full schedule of All Grown Up screenings, please click on the link below:
https://qcinema.ph/2018/all-grown-up