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Negros Filmmaking and Theater Workshop this Summer 2010

Monday, March 15th, 2010

University of San La-Salle, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental is once again holding its annual, prestigious Negros Summer Workshop in Theater and Film production.
The workshop is well-known for being facilitated by luminaries and professionals in the Philippines’ film, television, theater and mass media, such as Peque Gallaga.
The Workshop will run from April 12 to May 8, [...]

Indie Filmmaking-style, Old Hat for Veteran Directors

Friday, January 29th, 2010

In the upcoming Cinemalaya 2010, bigtime directors of the Philippine mainstream like Joel Lamangan, Mara O’ Hara Gil Portes and Joselito Altajeros  make do with the small indie film budgets of PhP600,000 each,taking part of the film fest’s Directors Showcase.
However these veteran directors welcome the challenge, as being old hands with working with tight budgets. [...]

Script Scratch – My Writing Blockade

Saturday, January 9th, 2010

INT. WIDE ROOM – NIGHT
A room full of space yet sterile of furnishings save
for dirty-white chairs set in a circle, supporting
people of various ages, shapes and sizes.

All silent until one man, DIEM (late 20s, large,
moon-faced with fuzzy cheeks) rises with a wave
to no one in particular.
DIEM
‘Ola, everyone. I’m Diem.

EVERYONE
Hello Diem.

DIEM
I’ve been having trouble–thinking. Got [...]

I Love Natalie Portman Because

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

I long admired Natalie Portman as one of, if not THE, finest actress of her generation.
She has the makings of becoming one of the all-time greats, like Audrey Hepburn but she shines with a humility and wisdom for life far beyond her years.
Suffice to say, I find so many things to adore about Natalie Portman, [...]

Itiniraire Cinematographique @Marco Polo, Cebu

Friday, November 20th, 2009

In Partnership with Alliance Francaise of Cebu, French Film Festival at Marco Polo Plaza’s El Vento Restaurant and Pool bar will showcase remarkable French Films w/ free viewing daily from November 20 to November 30.
Enjoy special entertainment from French accordionists and traditional dancers at Café Marcoand El Viento.
The screenings are scheduled at 7 PM to [...]

SineBuano Saturday 10/24

Friday, October 30th, 2009

Filmmaking sometimes require specialized equipment such as boom poles and tripods, equipment that would usually costs several hundred dollars (or tens of thousands of pesos) to purchase for use.
But for independent filmmakers, sometimes resourcefulness, mechanical skills and DIY (do-it-yourself) ingenuity can compensate for cash and bring about equipment that can work just as effective as [...]