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Last May 17 to 18, the UPFI students defended their theses during the semi-annual Likha Adarna, showcasing their masterpieces of short films to the judges at UP Cine Adarna

Here are the list of students who defended their theses:

1.) Jewel Ocampo: Buhay Hanapbuhay

2.) Patricia Camille Cruz: Recollections

3.) Shaira Advincula: Tembong

4.) Kristelle Laguda : Ibang Daan Pauwi

5.) Angela Penales: Patulinan

6.) Alyson Babate: Candlemaker

7.) Don Senoc: Sa Among Agwat

8.) Daniela Magsaysay: Dinteng Ti Lawang

9.) Adrian Maquillan: Diwasanag

10.) Carmela Perez: Isa sa Sanlibong Alitaptap

11.) Hazel Marie Tan: The Good , The Bad and The Fabulous

12.) Graciella Musa: Bangka

13.) Mervine Aquino: Baguio  Address Number.10

14.) Luis Mario Flores: Puto

15.) Gilbert Baldoza: Kontrolado ni Girly ang Buhay niya

16.) Marianne Christine Diamanate: I See You

17.) Mariag Shaddea Clavecilla: Breastmilk is Best for Babies

18.) Regina Vanette Mnedoza: Hello, Mina?

19.) Fatima Marie Centeno: Pisara

20.) Angelica Brigina: The Taste of Ash

21.) Steven Paul Evangelio: Tallan ng Nilalaman

22.) Rom Trishtan Perez: The Stranger Own’s the Night

23.) Juan Arsenio Gabriel Concepcion: Trato

 

Congratulations to all the students who successfully defended their films!

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The UP Film Institute congratulates alumna Jewel Maranan (Producer) their creative documentary project The Silhouettes directed by Afsaneh Salari was supported by the Sundance Documentary Film Program.

The film tells of the height of the USSR’s invasion of Afghanistan in 1982, 1.5 million Afghans took a long journey to the border of Iran to flee war. Taghi, born after that generation and unwilling to inherit the limitations of his parents’ refugee status, navigates outside the protective walls of his family to trace his identity and the doors to his future in the homeland he never knew. As war continues to rage in Afghanistan, what future awaits him in which land?

The Silhouettes is a joint production by Docmaniacs Collective and Cinema Is Incomplete. Possibly the first ever collaborative film production between Iran and Philippines, it’s a collaboration based on shared vision, histories and worldviews.

Once again congratulations Jewel.

 For more information on the programs and other grantees ,please visit: http://www.sundance.org/blogs/news/sundance-2018-documentary-fund-grantees#/

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The UP Film Institute congratulates Tey Clamor for being shortlisted as one of the nominees for The 2018 Best Cinematographer for Philadelphia Independent Film Awards. She was recognized for  film Maestra (An Educator) directed by Lem Lorca

Maestra is a movie tribute to the heroes of the past, the present and the future generations – the TEACHERS. It is created to immortalize stories of the lives, struggles and triumphs of teachers in a full-length film created by award-winning and critically acclaimed production team headed by Director Lemuel Lorca, along with Sarah Brakenseik (line producer), Tey Clamor (Director of Photography), and JP Sapitula (Production Design). MAESTRA features a multi-awarded cast of respected artists like FAMAS Lifetime Achievement Awardee Gloria Sevilla, international multi-awarded actress Angeli Bayani and young multi-awarded actress Ana Luna. MAESTRA is produced by multi-awarded educator, advocate and entrepreneur Dr Carl E. Balita. Music is composed by multi-awarded songwriter Vehnee Saturno.

The Philadelphia Independent Film Awards was created to recognize the excellence and diversity of filmmakers like you and to tap into a vast array of talent.  The mission is to showcase an exceptional yet often overlooked pool of talented creators.   These awards are strictly for independent filmmakers , No studio films allowed.

For more information please visit: http://www.philadelphiaindependentfilmawards.com
Once again congratulations Tey.

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TALENTS TOKYO 2018 CALL FOR ENTRIES
SUBMISSIONS OPEN FROM MAY 15 TO JUNE 15

Talents Tokyo 2018 (TT2018), the Asian talent development and networking platform for film, will take place again from November 19 (Monday) to November 24 (Saturday), 2018 during the 19th TOKYO FILMeX. We will welcome applications from May 15 (Tuesday) to June 15 (Friday), 2018.
Between Twelve and Fifteen successful “Talents” (participants) will have the opportunity to work on their own film projects and build networks among young filmmakers and film professionals throughout the 6-day workshop.

Many, including Singaporean director Mr. Anthony Chen and Filipina producer Ms. Bianca Balbuena, have studied at Talents Tokyo, producing over one hundred “alumni.” Talents Tokyo also continues to encourage its alumni to materialize their film projects through the Next Masters Support Program.

We look forward to receiving the entries from young filmmakers and producers!

Please see the official website for more details on the project and application.
http://talents-tokyo.jp/2018/edition-2018/application-guidelines

For more information please visit: http://talents-tokyo.jp/2018/

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The UP Film Institute congratulates alumnus Gio Potes for being awarded 2nd Best Film in the Short Features Student  category at the recent CineFilipino  competition awarding last May 13.

Gio  in an article in the Philippine Daily Inquirer relates that “Mark & Lenny presents the extreme prejudice faced by activists and gays alike.”

Once again congratulations Gio.

 

 

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Young Filipino Artist Arlei Dormiendo Draws Attention to her Vibrant Portrayals of People and Pop Culture

When the red-carpet photos from the recent “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination” at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) went online, young Filipino artist Arlei Dormiendo was inspired.

Although a Film major at the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Dormiendo got into visual art, out of which she rendered vibrant portrayals of people in fashion and pop culture.

She went on to create fan art from the “Heavenly Bodies” show.

Her creations—from Rihanna’s nun’s habit-inspired dress by Margiela, to Zendaya’s adaptation of Joan of Arc, to Black Panther’s Chadwick Boseman’s priestly garb by Versace—drew 100,000 likes on her Twitter account (@baasamas).

Tell us about your style.

Honestly I didn’t realize I had a style until people started pointing it out. I feel like I’m perpetually in the process of figuring it out. I just try to draw a good picture in the easiest, most enjoyable process. I was terrible at line art, so I did away with it.

How did you get into art?

I’ve always liked drawing. I remember making little comics when I was a kid. I didn’t think about pursuing it seriously, though. I don’t remember competing in art contests and stuff at school. I thought I was above average, at best. I was just a kid who knew how to draw when it’s convenient.

What inspires you to make art from fashion?

On illustrating fashion, I have always taken inspiration from the works of Rene Gruau and Coles Phillips. Having strong silhouettes is key. In some of these MET Gala drawings specifically, I used the “fade-away” style that Phillips popularized. I read somewhere that he devised it to save on ink. In my case, it’s time that I save when drawing in this style, which was why I was able to make them quickly. In addition, with this year’s theme, and my being exposed to Catholic aesthetics at a young age, I couldn’t help but have a kind of creative adrenaline rush.

I don’t like dwelling too much on details, so I go for a textured look that has an undone feel. So, really, I just drew a lot, understood what my strengths and weaknesses are, and then adapted.

How long does it usually take you to produce an artwork?

The drawing process itself can be as quick as 30 minutes. It’s the conceptualization part that takes time.

How do you take people’s positive or negative comments about your work?

I’m not good at accepting compliments, but I try to thank everyone, or at least show that I’ve acknowledged them. As for negative comments, when someone (usually anonymously) sends me a message that my work sucks, then that speaks of their character and how their opinion is not something that I have to win over.


What advice would you give people, especially young artists, who are pursuing your kind of art?What art advice hasn’t already been said? Study a lot, practice, hydrate, etc. Also indulge in feeling good with what you accomplish. It’s easy to be critical of yourself, which is fine because it grounds you and makes you strive to improve. But you should also take some time to be proud of the result of your hard work.Is there anything you would like to say as a shout-out to anyone?Be kind to everyone—yourself included. Also, stop littering, you uglies.

http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/294052/young-filipino-artist-arlei-dormiendo-draws-attention-vibrant-portrayals-people-pop-culture/#ixzz5FFv1IQE2

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UP Film Institute congratulates the newly admitted MA in Media Studies (Film) students for first semester, AY 2018-2019!

Source: UP CMC GSD Facebook Page

Please note that you are all required to attend the Orientation and Program advising session on May 19, 2018 from 9am to 3pm aat UP CMC Auditorium.

1. Acosta, Rommel
2. Amihan, Jaymen
3. Batuang, Julius
4. Bobadilla, Vincegil
5. Chaves, Angela
6. Cortez, Billy Jake
7. Daisog, Alessandra
8. Dalmas, Alessandra
9. Edrad, Renn Zcel
10. Ilaya, Kimberly
11. Khaware, Adity
12. Mariscotes, Mary Grace
13. Navisa, Jazel
14. Oliveros, Mary
15. Paludipan, Alethia
16. Rendon, Aiza
17. Romano, Jennifer
18. Roque, Jazon
19. Tarobal, Juan Carlo
20. Uy, Paul

Congratulations and good luck!

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UPFI Film Center
May 2018

Memory as Cinema/Cinema as Memory: The Films of Keith Deligero
May 1 Tue
2:30 p.m. Kordero sa Dios
5 p.m. Lily
7:30 p.m. Uwan Init Pista sa Langit +Babylon

May 2 Wed
2:30 p.m. Baboyngirongbuang
5 p.m. Kordero sa Dios
7:30 p.m. Uwan Init Pista sa Langit +Babylon

Producing 101 with Rex Tiri
May 3 Thurs
Esoterika: Maynila
2:30, 5 & 7 p.m.

May 4 Fri
1 p.m. Hermano Puli
2:30 p.m. Patay Na si Hesus
5 p.m. Moonlight over Baler
7 p.m. Deadma Walking

May 8 Tue
1 p.m. Esoterika: Maynila
2:30 p.m. Patay Na si Hesus
5 p.m. Esoterika: Maynila
7 p.m. Patay Na si Hesus

May 9 Wed
2:30 p.m. Patay Na si Hesus
5 p.m. Hermano Puli
7 p.m. Patay Na si Hesus

May 10 Thurs
2:30 p.m. Deadma Walking
5 p.m. Moonlight over Baler
7 p.m. Deadma Walking

National Heritage Month
May 15 Tue
5 p.m. Tuos
7 p.m. The Chanters

May 16 Wed
4 p.m. Ang Babae sa Likod ng Mambabatok
5:30 p.m. Kanana-Kanu

AIDS Candlelight Memorial with Arlyn de la Cruz’s Pusit
May 16 Wed 7 p.m.

Likha Adarna UPFI Student Thesis Films
All-day affairs from 9 a.m. onward
May 17 Thurs & May 18 Fri

National Heritage Month
May 21 Mon
2:30 p.m. The Chanters
5 p.m. K’na the Dreamweaver
7 p.m. Tuos

May 22 Tue
2:30 p.m. The Chanters
5 p.m. Tuos
7 p.m. K’na the Dreamweaver

Likha Adarna Black Beret Competition
May 23 Wed 1-5 p.m.

National Heritage Month
May 24 Thurs
2:30 p.m. Tuos
5 p.m. K’na the Dreamweaver
7 p.m. The Chanters

May 25 Fri
5 p.m. Taguri: The Kites of Sulu
7 p.m. Ang Babae sa Likod ng Mambabatok

May 26 Sat
4 p.m. UPFI Student Works
5:30 p.m. Ang Babae sa Likod ng Mambabatok
7 p.m. Kanana-Kanu

May 28 Mon
1 p.m. UPFI Student Works
2:30 p.m. The Chanters
5 p.m. Taguri: The Kites of Sulu
7 p.m. K’na the Dreamweaver

May 29 Tue
2 p.m. Kanana-Kanu
4 p.m. UPFI Student Works
5 p.m. K’na the Dreamweaver
7 p.m. Taguri: The Kites of Sulu

Chichay Centenary
In Honor of the Memory of Philippine Cinema’s Premier Comedienne
May 31 Thurs 7 p.m.

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Probing Women Texts: Empowerment through Media Education

A Media Literacy Lecture-Workshop for Public Sectors (COs, NGOs, Academe, LGUs & other government agencies)

Date: 10-12 May 2018 (Thursday-Saturday)
Time: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Venue: Ishmael Bernal Gallery, UPFI Film Center Complex, Osmeña Avenue, UP Diliman, Quezon City

Certificates of Participation will only be given to those who will complete the 3-day lecture-worksho

Snacks and lunch will be provided to all participants.

For inquiries, contact 981-8500 loc. 2668 or email medialiteracy.womentext@gmail.com.

This project is made possible through the funding support of the Office of the Chancellor of the University of the Philippines Diliman, through the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Development (OVCRD), under the UP Diliman Outright Research Grant.

         

 

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La Biennale di Venezia, chaired by Paolo Baratta, announces the Call for the Biennale College –Cinema International, which opens today, Tuesday May 8th 2018, in the website collegecinema.labiennale.org (the Call will remain open through July 1st 2018). Nine selected projects will participate in a preliminary workshop in Venice from October 6th to 15th, and two will advance to the next phase.

The Biennale College – Cinema, now in its 7th edition (2018-2019), enriches the Venice International Film Festival with a workshop for advanced training, research and experimentation open to up to 12 teams of upcoming directors and producers from around the world. The goal is to develop and produce up to 3 micro-budget feature-length films (at a cost of less than 150,000 euro each), to be presented at the 2019 Venice Film Festival.

Biennale College is a strategic programme that also involves the Dance, Music and Theatre Departments of La Biennale di Venezia, and seeks to promote young talents by offering them the opportunity to work side by side with the masters to develop “creations”.

The Call for the Biennale College Cinema – International is open to teams composed of directors making their first or second film, associated with producers who have made at least three audio-visual subjects, or one feature-length fiction film, or a documentary, distributed and/or presented at Film Festivals.

Nine micro-budget projects will be selected and invited to participate in a development workshop, to be held between October 6th and 15th2018 in Venice, together with the three projects selected from the Italian call (Biennale College – Cinema Italia).

Of these twelve projects, three (including one from the Italian section) will be selected to receive a supporting grant from the Biennale that will cover the production costs (which must not exceed 150,000 euro). The three feature-length films produced during this process will be presented at the 76th Venice International Film Festival 2019. They will also be screened online in the Sala Web, the virtual theatre that coexists with the traditional screening venues of the Venice Film Festival on the Lido.

The complete official text of the Biennale College Cinema – International is available online starting today May 8th, 2018 at http://collegecinema.labiennale.org/en/.

The Biennale College Cinema project, now in its 7th edition, is supported by the Ministry for the Cultural Heritage and Activities and Tourism – General Direction Cinema.

For the seventh year in a row, the Biennale College Cinema enjoys the academic collaboration of IFP New York and the TorinoFilmLab. The Director is Alberto Barbera, Head of Programme is Savina Neirotti.

The educational activities are supported by the Creative Europe MEDIA grant. This grant increases the funding which the MEDIA Programme has awarded to the development of the Market and Venice Production Bridge.

 

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