SineBuano Roll Call
Benjie
Benjie is a member of Sinebuano whose efforts greatly boosted the formation of the organization as a solid force in Cebu’s independent filmmaking scene.
A Renaissance man of varied interests and talents, Benjie also specializes in Advertising Photography through which he keeps tab on the arts and activities in society and business that is the heart of Cebu.
His Sinebuano filmography include (1) Kada Uwan (director), (2) Utong, (3) Colon: Paglantaw (4) Pistola (5) Ang Bisita (DoP and sound) and (6) The Witness.
Diem
After winning THE PITCH– (MTV Networks Asia Pacific’s reality screen-writing competition broadcasted for the whole Southeast Asia); besting other contenders for 2nd place, Diem joined the International Academy of Film and Television as one of its pioneer students. He collaborates as a screenwriter.
Knowing no other better teacher than actual experience, Diem works with SineBuano, dedicated to promoting Cebu’s unique cultural identity to a global audience.
Jomark
A graduate of BA in Accounting, Jomark is intensively self-taught in the field of digital movie/film making. He is one of the founding members of SineBuano.
He is also one of the founding member of www.istorya.net, Southern Philippines premiere discussion/forum website and the founder of www.alternativefront.com.
His filmography of short films include (1) Ako, (2) Kulas Kusgan [animation], (3) Utong, (4) Bugas-bugas and (5) Colon: Paglantaw (6) Pistola (7) Ako To’ (8) TV (9) Ang Bisita (editing) and (10) The Witness.
Jomark operates a family-owned video production company.
Paolo
An active student of film, Paolo has researched and pursued his interests in filmmaking through personal video projects as well as reviewing films on his blog.
Presently, Paolo’s reaching for his degree in Psychology in order to have a career to support his passion for films and writing.
*More to come …