The UP Film Institute congratulates UPFI alumnus, Carlo Francisco Manatad for being chosen by the Festival de Cannes as one of the 15 international directors in their l’Atelier de la Cinéfondation 2018. He is the only Filipino representative to participate the said workshop, with his promising film, “Whether the Weather is Fine.”

As written in the Festival de Cannes’ Facebook page: “Breeding ground of 7th art’s new talents, l’Atelier de la Cinéfondation 2018 welcomes 15 international directors as well as their promising movie projects. This 14th edition will be, as every year, the opportunity for these filmmakers and their producers to meet financial partners in Cannes. A precious door opener to move on directing!”

Source: http://www.festival-cannes.com/fr/infos-communiques/communique/articles/l-atelier-2018

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Congratulations to UPFI students John Paul Soriano (MAMS Film Student) and Gilb Baldoza for winning awards at the 1st ASEANnale 2018. Soriano won Best Documentary and ASEANnale Best Film for his film, “Recto,” while Baldoza won Best Animation for his short, “Kinalimutan Natin ang mga Bata.”

With the theme, “Capturing the spirit of ASEAN in the Digital Times,” the ASEANnale 2018 brought together two events: The 1st ASEAN Film and Multimedia Competition and Exhibition and the 2nd International Symposium on ASEAN Studies (ISAS), was held at the Asian Center, UP Diliman in Quezon City, Philippines from February 28 to March 2.

Source: GMA News

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The UP Film Institute congratulates the following UPFI Alumni for being chosen as finalists in the Cinema One Originals 2018: Charliebebs Gohetia – “Bagyong Bheverlyn”, Whammy Alcazaren – “Fisting (Never Tear Us Apart)”, Iris Charmaine Lee – “Palibhasa Babae,” and Rod Singh – “Mamu, and a Mother Too”

Good luck and congratulations!

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CINEMATOGRAFICA / TINYDOCLAB PRODUCTION GRANT OPEN CALL!!!

Open to all currently enrolled Filipino students who are studying film, television, documentary or any AV related production courses. Deadline: April 1, 2018

Cinematografica/TinyDocLab Production Grant

Open to all currently enrolled Filipino students who are studying film, television, documentary or any AV-related production courses.

1. What is the Grant?

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This March at UPFI Film Center – Cine Adarna in UP Diliman, female solidarity breaks new ground.

Watch diverse women-centered cinema with select films by Irene Villamor, Maricel Cabrera-Cariaga, Sigrid Andrea P. Bernardo, Ramona Diaz and Jun Robles Lana as they take turns for a premier state university run.

UPFI Film Center
Women’s March
March 2018

Irene Villamor’s Camp Sawi
March 1 Thurs 5 p.m.

Irene Villamor’s Meet Me in St. Gallen
March 1 Thurs 7 p.m.

Maricel Cariaga’s Pitong Kabang Palay
March 2 Fri 2:30, 5 & 7 p.m.
March 3 Sat 2:30, 5 & 7 p.m.

Sigrid Andrea Bernardo’s Lorna
March 5 Mon 2:30, 5 & 7 p.m.

Iranian Cultural Celebration
Presented by Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran
March 6 Tue
5 p.m. Mother
7 p.m. Where Are My Shoes

Maricel Cariaga’s Pitong Kabang Palay
March 7 Wed 2:30, 5 & 7 p.m.

Sigrid Andrea Bernardo’s Lorna
March 8 Thurs 5 p.m.

Ramona Diaz’s Motherland
March 8 Thurs 7 p.m.

Sigrid Andrea Bernardo’s Kita Kita
March 9 Fri 2:30, 5 & 7 p.m.

Mike de Leon’s Citizen Jake Invitational
March 10 Sat 7 p.m.

Sigrid Andrea Bernardo’s Lorna
March 12 Mon 5 p.m.

Son of Saul
Presented by Embassy of Israel
March 12 Mon 7 p.m.

Sigrid Andrea Bernardo’s Kita Kita
March 13 Tue 5 p.m.

Mike de Leon’s Citizen Jake
March 13 Tue 7 p.m.

Katawan sa Pinilakang Tabing
Presented by Office for Initiatives in Culture and the Arts
March 14 Wed

Maricel Cariaga’s Pitong Kabang Palay
March 15 Thurs 5 p.m.

Haruki Murakami Festival
Presented by Japan Foundation
Norwegian Wood
March 15 Thurs 7 p.m.

Tony Takitani
March 16 Fri 7 p.m.

Sigrid Andrea Bernardo’s Lorna
March 16 Fri 5 p.m.

Irene Villamor’s Camp Sawi
March 17 Sat 2:30 p.m. & 7 p.m.

Irene Villamor’s Meet Me in St. Gallen
March 17 Sat 5 p.m.

Jun Robles Lana’s Ang Dalawang Mrs. Reyes
March 19 Mon 2:30, 5 & 7 p.m.
March 20 Tue 2:30 & 7 p.m.

Irene Villamor’s Meet Me in St. Gallen
March 20 Tue 5 p.m.

Katawan sa Pinilakang Tabing
Presented by Office for Initiatives in Culture and the Arts
March 21 Wed

Sigrid Andrea Bernardo’s Kita Kita
March 22 Thurs 5 p.m.

Sigrid Andrea Bernardo’s Mr. and Mrs. Cruz
March 22 Thurs 7 p.m.

Cineserye: Crime and Society
Iar Arondaing’s Sa Gabing Nanahimik ang mga Kuliglig, Raya Martin’s Smaller and Smaller Circles, Jose Abdel Langit’s Malinak ya Labi, Zig Dulay’s Bagahe, Sonny Calvento’s Nabubulok, Armando Lao’s Ad Ignorantiam, Lawrence Fajardo’s Posas, King Palisoc’s Tandem, Ed Lejano’s Qwerty
March 23 Fri and 24 Sat; March 26 Mon & 27 Tue onto April

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The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) celebrated the triumphs of the Filipino filmmakers by hosting the FDCP Film Ambassadors’ Night last February 9, 2018 at Sampaguita Gardens, Quezon City.

In line with this, UPFI Alumni and Faculty member/Lecturer were named as Film Ambassadors.

The following were the names of the Film Ambassadors who were recognized that night:

Technical Awards:

FATIMA MARIE TORRES AND THE INVASION OF SPACE SHUTTLE PINAS 25,
Best Cinematography, Che Espiritu
1st Mostra Internacional de Cinema de São Luís in Brazil

Directors:

UPFI Director SARI DALENA (with KIRI DALENA)
Best Director for The Guerilla is a Poet
7th International Film Festival Manhattan, New York

Film Documentary:

SUNDAY BEAUTY QUEEN directed by Baby Ruth Villarama (UPFI Lecturer)
Audience Choice Award for Best Documentary
10th CinemAsia Film Festival in Amsterdam, Netherlands – March 16, 2017
Best International Feature Documentary
5th London Labour International Film Festival in the UK

Film Shorts:

FATIMA MARIE TORRES AND THE INVASION OF SPACE SHUTTLE PINAS 25, written, edited and directed by Carlo Francisco Manatad
Best Comedy Film, 26th Annual Aspen Shortsfest in Colorado, USA;
Best Short Film, 1st Mostra Internacional de Cinema de São Luís in Brazil

JODILERKS DELA CRUZ, EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH, directed by Carlo Francisco Manatad
Best Southeast Asian Short Film, 28th Singapore International Film Festival

MARIA, directed by JP Habac,
First Prize – Best Short Narrative Category, 44th Athens International Film+Video Festival, Greece April 2017.

Full Length A-Listers:

BIANCA BALBUENA
Producer of the Year award
Asia Pacific Screen Awards International Federation of Film Producers Association (FIAPF) Award
11th Asia Pacific Screen Awards 2017 at Brisbane, Australia – November 23, 2017

Full Length:

2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten directed by Petersen Vargas
Audience Choice Award
June 20, 2017 in the 32nd Lovers Film Festival-Torino LGBTQI Visions in Italy.

BAKA BUKAS, written and directed by Samantha Lee
OUTtvGo People’s Choice Award for Best Feature
29th Vancouver Queer Film Festival in Canada.

Camera Obscura:

KITA KITA directed by Sigrid Andrea Bernardo (produced by UPFI alumna, Bb Joyce Bernal)
FOR SETTING A NEW BOX OFFICE RECORD FOR AN INDEPENDENTLY PRODUCED FILM

BAGAHE: directed by  Zig Dulay.  (produced/line produced by UPFI alumna , Jed Medrano) won top prize Golden Cyclo Award from Vesoul Int’l Film Festival in Vesoul, France.

To see the full list of winners, go to this link (Source: FDCP)

Photo Courtesy: FDCP, Sari Dalena’s Facebook Page

Source: FDCP Facebook Page, http://www.wazzuppilipinas.com/2018/02/fdcp-announces-list-of-film-ambassadors.html

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The UP Film Institute congratulates UPFI student Gilb Baldoza for winning Best Film and Best Screenplay at the Recoletos Film Festival in Cebu City and at the Pelikultura: Calabarzon Film Festival, for his short film, “Hindi Mo Naman Ako Iiwan ‘di Ba?”

Aside from winning the Best Film, Baldoza’s film won the Best Editing for Regina Vanette Mendoza, and Best Actress for Joewana Gonzales at the recently held Recoletos Film Festival in Cebu City.

Once again, congratulations, Gilb!

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The UP Film Institute congratulates UPFI student Max Canlas and alumnus Noah Loyola. Their short films will be shown at the Cinema Rehiyon X at UP Manila  and FEU Film Center

Max Canlas’ short film “Akalingawan ng Rosa” will be shown on February 27 at 1:00-2:30 pm at UP Manila.

Noah Loyola’s Panata sa Likod at Harap  ng Maskara at on February 27 at 1:00-2:30 PM at FEU Film Center .

Admission is FREE. Limited slots only. *
Register here: bit.ly/CRXregistration 

For inquiries, contact cinemarehiyon10@gmail.com or 09771234465
Facebook: https://facebook.com/cinemarehiyonofficial

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The UP Film Institute invites to visit the Bernal Exhibit at the UPFI Film Center – Ishmael Bernal Gallery this whole month of February! The exhibit and film showing of Bernall-Arago’s “Nunal sa Tubig” will run until the 28th.

Yes, it’s Free Admission!

As part of this exhibit, the book signing of ProBernal AntiBio of National Artist for Cinema Ishmael Bernal was held last February 16, 2018 with Bernal’s co-authors, Jorge Arago and Angela Stuart-Santiago.

For those who wish to buy copies of #ProBernalAntiBio, please email: bernalbynight@gmail.com for orders.

One of the highlights of the exhibit is the chance to take a glimpse of the National Artist (for Film) medallion of Ishmael Bernal, which was turned over to UP Film Institute by the Ledesma Family last June 7, 2013.

The Ledesma family turned over to the UP Film Institute the National Artist (for Film) medallion of their brother, UP English alumnus Ishmael Bernal last June 7, 2013, which was secured for safe-keeping by the late film director Marilou Diaz-Abaya, a close friend of Bernal. (Photo taken by: Fernando Manalo)

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