Once again, the UP Film Institute congratulates its UPFI Faculty member, Prof. Nick Deocampo for being chosen as the FACINE 24 Gawad Gintong Ani (Gold Harvest) Lifetime Achievement Awardee.

Mauro Feria Tumbocon Jr wrote a post on the FACINE Facebook group. He wrote:

FACINE 24 HIGHLIGHTS: Gawad Gintong Ani honoree Nick Deocampo cites importance of education. supports FACINE’s thrust on film literacy; Mikhail Red’s BIRDSHOT dominates awards night with 7 wins; San Francisco film audience celebrates diversity of Filipino cinema

In what could be a signal of paradigm shift of FACINE’s direction, as festival and venue for community engagement in the years to come, Gawad Gintong Ani honoree, filmmaker, educator and film historian, Prof. Nick Deocampo, both in his acceptance address and workshop interaction, at a most historic moment, celebrating both the Centenary of FIlipino cinema and 120th year anniversary of film in Asia, emphasized the need to study our cinematic history, be mindful of our cinematic legacy and express his commitment to support FACINE’s work in the area of film literacy as a vital component of the organization and of the festival.

Aside from this recognition, his book, “Eiga: Cinema in the Philippines During World War II” won Best Book in Art, Non-Literary Division at the 36th National Book Awards. This book is published by Anvil Publishing Inc. (See article, http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/artandculture/633600/36th-national-book-awards-winners-announced/story/)

Congratulations, Sir Nick!

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Applications for the CANON-UPFI Student Filmmaker Grant Program are open!

UPFI in partnership with CANON Philippines launched  the Student Filmmakers grant initiative that will support thesis films by loaning a CANON digital camera package to selected thesis proposals.

Purpose of the Grants: To assist worthy film students in completing their student thesis films after other means of fundraising has been exhausted.

Eligibility: The grant is open to Film 199 and Film 200 UPFI students who will be producing their thesis films.

APPLYING FOR THE CANON-UPFI STUDENT FILMMAKER GRANT PROGRAM:

To submit your thesis project for consideration for the grant program, submit a proposal that includes the following requirements:         

REQUIREMENTS:

For FILM  199 STUDENTS:

• Cover letter describing synopsis, genre and the status of your production
• Desired format and short bio about yourself
• Shooting location
• Shooting schedule
• Copy of Film 199 thesis proposal
• Production Budget
• Names of key people in your thesis production
• Must demonstrate financial need and must present proof of financial need. Students from disadvantaged background will be given extra consideration.

FOR FILM 200 STUDENTS:

• Cover letter describing synopsis, genre and the status of your production
• Desired format and short bio about yourself
• Production Budget: Film 200 Students must present current expenditure and cost to complete film + shooting/post schedule
• Names of key people in your thesis production
• Shooting location
• Shooting schedule
• Final script for Film 200 students
• Film 200 adviser’s letter of support
• Must demonstrate financial need and must present proof of financial need. Students from disadvantaged background will be given extra consideration.

DEADLINE of Application Procedure: Students must submit all materials on or before DEC. 1, 2017

Download this file for complete details: 2017 Canon – UPFI Student Filmmakers Grant

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Last November 11, 2017, the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communications (UPCMC) awarded its eight distinguished alumni on its first-ever “Glory Awards” ceremony held at the UP Bahay ng Alumni, Diliman, Quezon City.

Two of the eight recipients were the current UP Film Director, Sari Dalena and the founding UPFI director, Joel David.

Dr. Joel David is the winner of the Glory award for film research and criticism.

Alex Arellano posted in the UP CMC Alumni FB Group the video below:

Credits:

Screenshot of Dr. David Kritika Kultura articles from https://journals.ateneo.edu

Manila Chronicle Lifestyle & Entertainment section from https://amauteurish.com

Book covers courtesy of: amauteurish publishing, Anvil, University of the Philippines press, Arsenal Pulp Press, Yes Magazine / Summit Media.

Facine 24 video from The Filipino Channel, Balitang America.

Facine screenshot from http://www.facine.org

Photo of UP Film Institute from: https://filminstitute.upd.edu.ph

Lens flare videos from: http://creationeffects.com/resources

Soundtrack production: Noisy Neighbors Inc.

Narrator: JB Tapia.

On the other hand, Sari Lluch Dalena is the winner of the Glory Award for film.

Video credits:

Sa Kababaihan ng Malolos. Funded by the Tantoco-Rustia Foundation. A Kino Arts Production. Produced and written by Nicanor Tiongson. Directed by Sari and Kiri Dalena.

Ka Oryang. 
A Cinema One Originals presentation of a Kino Arts production. Written by Sari Raissa Lluch Dalena, Keith Sicat. Directed by Sari Dalena.

The Guerilla is a Poet. 
A Kino Arts production. Written by Ericson Acosta, Kiri Dalena, Keith Sicat, Kerima Tariman. Directed by Kiri Dalena, Sari Raissa Lluch Dalena.

Dahling Nick. 
A Cinema One Originals presentation of a Kino Arts production. Written by Sari Dalena, Keith Sicat, Kris Lanot Lacaba. Directed by Sari Dalena. Excerpt of “Hatinggabi” by National Artist Antonio Molina. Performed by The Bolipata Trio.

Lens flare videos from: http://creationeffects.com/resources

Once again, Congratulations, Ma’am Sari and Sir Joel!

Read more: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/938810/up-masscom-awards-outstanding-alumni-in-first-ever-glory-awards#ixzz4w0yRTUSJ

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The UP Film Institute (UPFI) is currently seeking applicants for the:

Cinematographer IV (SG-18) position

Qualification Standards:

Education: Bachelor’s degree

Experience: 2 years of relevant experience

Training: 8 hours of relevant training

Eligibility: Career Service Professional

Terms of Reference:

• – Under the supervision of the Faculty Coordinator, initiates, conceptualizes, plans and executes training and workshops in film and video production and other special projects.

• – Conducts and facilitates the trainings and workshops and evaluates participants creative output.

• – Prepares reports and documentation of workshops and projects conducted by the Institute.

• – Directly attends to the requests for Film and video documentary training and cinematographic services and co-production ventures with other college units in the University and requests from outside agencies.

Interested applicants should:

1. Accomplish/fill out the online recruitment form of U.P. HRDO (Human Resources Development Office) at (http://hrdo.upd.edu.ph/RSS_form.xlsx) and send it to their email at updhrdorecruitment@gmail.com
2. Submit on or before November 20, 2017  the following documents at the Recruitment & Selection Section of UP HRDO:
   1. Letter of application (including that you certify all of the attached documents are true and correct)
   2. Transcript of Records (certified copy needed)
   3. Certificate of Eligibility
   4. Certificate of trainings attended (at the most, taken 5 years ago)
   5. Certificate of awards/citations, if any
   6. Comprehensive resume with (1) 2×2 recent picture
   7. Certificate of previous employment/s signed by previous employer
   8. Latest one year Performance Rating/s
3. For further information, please click on the UP HRDO link below: http://hrdo.upd.edu.ph/job%20openings/nov2017_326.pdf

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CALLING ENTRIES for student films for Sinag Maynila 2018.

Sinag Maynila is an Independent Film Festival that supports local independent cinema through showcasing the notable works of both professional and amateur filmmakers. Since its inception last 2015, Sinag Maynila entries have been widely recognized not just locally but internationally as well, thus, the tagline: Sine Lokal, Pang Internasyunal.

Deadline of submission of entries is on November 30, 2017.

For festival mechanics, please visit http://sinagmaynila.com/short-film-2018/

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CALL FOR APPLICATION for Japan Foundation’s Exchange Program for Film Students…and Action! Asia #4

Link: http://jfac.jp/en/culture/news/n-and-action-asia04-entries/

Japan Foundation’s Exchange Program for Film Students…and Action! Asia #4 will take place in Tokyo, Japan from Feb. 27 to March 10, 2018. UPFI will be selecting three film students (currently enrolled) who are interested to participate in the Exchange Program.

Conditions of Film Production:
1. Length: Short Film
2. Genre: Documentary, drama, or Experimental
3. Theme:
– Hope
-Secret

Please submit the following no later than FRIDAY, NOV. 10, 2017, 5PM
(1) Letter of interest to participate
(2) Application form (Form A)
(3) Film Plot Form (Form B)

Send to: Prof. Ed Lejano <ledge.online@gmail.com>
Prof. Melissa Dela Merced <melissadelamerced@gmail.com>
cc: Prof. Sari Dalena <sldalena@up.edu.ph>

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UPFI Film Center
November 2017

Roll of Horror
TA Acierto’s The Grave Bandits
Nov 2 Thurs 5 & 7 p.m.

Jerrold Tarog’s Bliss
Nov 3 Fri 2:30/4:30/6:30 p.m.
Nov 4 Sat 2:30/4:30/6:30 p.m.
Nov 13 Mon 2:30/4:30/6:30 p.m.

Lem Lorca’s Echorsis
Nov 9 Thurs 5 & 7 p.m.
Nov 14 Tue 2:30/5/7 p.m.

Filipinos Love Korea
Rommel Ricafort’s You with Me
Nov 6 Mon 5 & 7 p.m.

Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino Selection
Jason Paul Laxamana’s 100 Tula para kay Stella
Nov 7 Tue 5 & 7 p.m.

CMC Research Brownbag with Film + Talk
Eric Galmard’s A Tomb for Khun Srun
Nov 8 Wed 2:30 p.m.

QCinema x Cinemalaya
With back-to-back features by Derick Cabrido and Joseph Israel Laban
Nov 8 Wed
5 p.m. Pugatoryo
7 p.m. Baconaua

Nov 10 Fri
5 p.m. Baconaua
7 p.m. Purgatoryo

Cinema One Originals Festival 2017
Nov 15 Wed
2 p.m. Si Chedeng at si Apple
5 p.m. Nay
7 p.m. Changing Partners

Nov 16 Thurs
2 p.m. Bundok Banahaw, Sacred and Profane
5 p.m. Nervous Translation
7 p.m. Paki

Nov 17 Fri
2 p.m. Shorts Selection
5 p.m. Throwback Today
7 p.m. Restored Feature: Moral

Nov 20 Mon
2 p.m. Throwback Today
5 p.m. Bundok Banahaw, Sacred and Profane
7 p.m. Paki

Nov 21 Tue
2 p.m. Changing Partners
5 p.m. Haunted: A Last Visit to the Red House
7 p.m. Historiographika Errata

Remember Mamasapano
Documentary special with Sally Jo Bellosillo’s Fallen not Forgotten
Nov 18 Sat & Nov 25 Sat 7 p.m.
Nov 27 Mon 5:30 p.m.

ToFarm Film Festival Selection
Joseph Abello’s What Home Feels Like
Nov 22 Wed 2:30, 5 & 7 p.m.

End Violence against Women
With combo of features by Joseph Israel Laban and Will Fredo
Nov 23 Thurs
2:30 p.m. The Sister
4:30 p.m. Nuwebe
6:30 p.m. Cuchera

Nov 24 Fri
2:30 p.m. The Caregiver
4:30 p.m. The Sister
6:30 p.m. In Nomine Matris

The Caregiver
Nov 28 Tue 5:30 p.m.

In Nomine Matris
Nov 29 Wed 5:30 p.m.

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The UP Film Institute congratulates its alumnus, Rod Tumbaga for winning the Globe and Netflix’s Stranger Things 2 Contest. He will be flying to Los Angeles, California to watch the Stranger Things 2 Premiere.

To watch his entry, go to this link: https://www.facebook.com/rodfujiwara/videos/10213786250226386/

He thanked people on his Facebook post, and wrote,

“The photo already speaks for itself so let me take this opportunity to thank the cast and crew who helped me recreate the Dungeons & Dragons scene from Stranger Things, Ep. 1: Trishtan, who played Mike. Thank you for the wonderful performance. Best of luck to your upcoming short. Josiah, who played Lucas. Amazed pa rin ako sa acting skills mo. Stay macho papi. Miggy, who played Will. Iba talaga pag method actor. Ang tindi. Kristopher, who provided our sound. Salamat sa lahat ng suporta since two years ago. Forever suki ako ng PK Productions. (Sorry po ulit, Patricia hahahuhu) Bob, our cinematographer. Kunin niyo po siya sa inyong mga projects. Rolling na po siya kahit di pa kayo nagpipitch. Keano, our location manager. Salamat sa lahat ng tulong on that day. Sana nakatulog kayo ng maayos HAHAHA. Alix, our Production Manager. Thank you for keeping everything on time and organized. Thank you, thank you, thank you. ? Kokoy, our Executive Producer. For being a true OG homie since day 1.”

Congratulations, Rod and enjoy your trip on L.A.!

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Congratulations, Gilb Baldoza for being selected as one of the eight Official Entries to the 2017 Metro Manila Film Festival – Short Film Category, for your animated film, “Kinalimutan Natin ang mga bata.”

Image source: MMFF Facebook Page

Aside from this achievement, Gilb’s other film, “Nandito Naman Tayo Para sa Isa’t Isa, ‘di Ba?” is part of the exhibition and competition on the FACINE 24: the 24th Annual Filipino International Cine Festival – Best Film and Special Awards this October in San Francisco, California.

Last October 12, he announced on his Facebook page that the same film will represent the country to the Asia Pacific Queer Film Festival Alliance – Best Short Film Competition.

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The UP Film Institute congratulates its students, Alyson Babate and Gilb Baldoza for being chosen as participants on Cinematography and Editing Workshops in Malaysia!

Best of luck to the two of you!

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