Cinemalaya 2013 (Cinethesia)
Cinemalaya
The Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival is a film competition and festival that aims to encourage the creation of new cinematic works by Filipino filmmakers – works that boldly articulate and freely interpret the Filipino experience with fresh insight and artistic integrity. It also aims to invigorate the Philippine filmmaking by developing a new breed of Filipino filmmakers. Each year, ten fresh talents are given a seed grant in order to create the film of their dreams. These films in the New Breed Full Length Category are then featured in festival at the Cultural Center of the Philippines every July and compete for the coveted Balanghai Award. Awards are also given in the Short Feature Category and the Directors Showcase. Along with these competition films are an array of exhibitions that include Tributes to Past Indie Mavericks of Pinoy Cinema, a Cinemalaya Kids’ Treats, World Premieres of New Digital Works (the Cinemalaya/NETPAC Prize), and other modules.
Aside from the screenings are other exciting film-related events: the Cinemalaya Film Congress, a two-day conference that looks at all aspects of independent filmmaking and distribution; the Cinemalaya Sine Taktakan, a forum with the year’s batch of new Cinemalaya filmmakers; and a host of other events.
Cinemalaya Foundation Inc.
The Cinemalaya Foundation is a non-stock, not-for-profit, non-government foundation, committed to the development and promotion of Philippine Independent film.
The Cinemalaya Foundation was established for the following purposes: to help develop and support the production of cinematic works of Filipino independent filmmakers that boldly articulate and freely interpret the Filipino experience with fresh insight and artistic integrity; to discover, encourage, support, train and recognize gifted Filipino independent filmmakers; to promote Filipino independent films locally and internationally; and to establish a network for exchange, communication, and cooperation among members of the independent film sector.
The core project of the Cinemalaya is the annual Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival and Competition which provide financial grants for the production of, at most, 10 full-length feature films which will then compete for the Best Full-length Film award. It also awards financial grants to the production of five full length feature films by veteran directors in the Directors Showcase category. The Cinemalaya competition also recognizes the work of short filmmakers . The Cinemalaya Independent Film Congress is an important component of the Festival, providing a venue for interaction and dialogue between alternative filmmakers and those in the mainstream.
The Cinemalaya Foundation also aims to support other projects such as national outreach, seminars and workshops on production, marketing and distribution of independent films. It hopes to strengthen the presence of Filipino independent films in foreign festivals and competitions, encouraging Filipino filmmakers to enter and be part of the international film circuit.
Source: http://www.cinemalaya.org/about
In this year Cinemalaya, The theme is Cinethesia which means synergy of the senses. Multiple elements working together, while in art Cinethesia Is the simultaneous perception of multiple stimuli in one single experience.
It speaks of the changes that have occurred during the past nine years, how filmmakers and audiences have matured, and learned to work together.
"Nagsimula kami sa ganto.. Paikot ikot, padapa dapa. Sakit pwet... Parang action star"
Our Family enjoys watching movies especially indie films, even before my first experience of Cinemalaya i've known about the film festival because of my dad is in the industry and what indie films are and it's difference with mainstream films, i'm fond in watching indie films because it shows the reality of our society and the film makers has a different way of delivering their stories, a unique and very artistic way. In Cinemalaya we can see the freedom of film makers, no buts no doubts but i hope that they won't abuse that freedom, I've notice some people when they hear "Indie Film" they immediatley think of nudety,malicious or liberated scenes and i've notice that this year's entries containted nudety and etc... but for me Indie films are form of art, realism and brings message differently or outside the box.
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So it's my 3rd year in Cinemalaya, my first was back when i was in 4th yr high school. it was a requirement for our club Angelicum's Film Critics Club, we watched Sana Dinig Kita by Mike Sandejas. it was a great movie and it made me want to watch more indie films.
The second film that I've watch was The Animals by Gino M. Santos last year with my blockmates. That film made us to more be careful now a days.
And for this year I've watch 3 film entries. Sana Dati by Jerrold Tarong, Amor Y Muerte by Ces Evangelista, Babagwa by Joel Paul Laxamana.
Sana Dati by Jerrold Tarog
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DIRECTED BY:
Jerrold Tarog.
MAIN CAST: Paulo Avelino, Lovi Poe, Benjamin Alves, Ria Garcia, and TJ Trinidad
Andrea Gonzaga has accepted her fate by agreeing to marry a man she does not love. But a few hours before her wedding, someone arrives to remind her of the true love she once had and lost. SANA DATI is a love story about bittersweet compromises and real- life decisions. It is the third part of Jerrold Tarog's Camera Trilogy after CONFESSIONAL and MANGATYANAN.
Source: http://cinemalaya.org/news_cinemalaya-2013-announces-films.html
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Jerrold Tarog.
Source: http://cinemalaya.org/news_cinemalaya-2013-announces-films.html
A normal wedding of Andrea Gonzaga became a reminisce of what happened to her months ago because of the hired videographer Dennis. Through his questions he made Andrea reveal her true feelings for the man that she is about to marry, former politician Robert.
The story was so different from any other love story, not the usual love stories I've watched. The art of Letting go, It also showed the concept of singularity. When the past, the present and the future are all happening and defined in that one moment. Andrea's character is very catchy, it made me imagine my own situation right now, too hooked up with my ex to the point that i'm not ready to love again. like Andrea, Robert is different from other love stories, i want him to win Andrea because of his care free attitude towards Andrea's behavior before they get married. Dennis a videographer made the film so interesting, the exploitation of the film made me curious of who is the real love team. Robert and Andrea? Dennis and Andrea? Or Andrea and Andrew?
The story was so different from any other love story, not the usual love stories I've watched. The art of Letting go, It also showed the concept of singularity. When the past, the present and the future are all happening and defined in that one moment. Andrea's character is very catchy, it made me imagine my own situation right now, too hooked up with my ex to the point that i'm not ready to love again. like Andrea, Robert is different from other love stories, i want him to win Andrea because of his care free attitude towards Andrea's behavior before they get married. Dennis a videographer made the film so interesting, the exploitation of the film made me curious of who is the real love team. Robert and Andrea? Dennis and Andrea? Or Andrea and Andrew?
I really loved how the story was told, very interesting and creative. Made me wait what will happen next, made me ask what happened before and what will Andrea do after meeting Dennis in her wedding day .. Andrea fight for her freedom and took the opportunity of the love that Robert offers, that made a great impact to me. Andrea took the opportunity to love and to feel every feeling in this planet. She grab the opportunity even if she disobeyed her mother. That's love, Andrew on the other hand did the same thing, he took the risk. He took the opportunity to love, even in his last breath. Robert showed what unconditional love is, even if he knew that Andrea don't love him, he fight for it and ready to do anything to win Andrea, he accepted the fact that Andrea needs a patient man because of what happened with her and Dennis and she is having a hard time to move on but at the end is ready to move to the next chapter in her life... With Him. Dennis, showed his love for his kuya by letting andrew be with Andrea even if he knew anytime Andrew can die, he wants to know if his kuya was happy before he dies and becoming the videographer in Andrea's wedding was his solution in his question.
Sana dati's cinematography was great. The characters drove the story of the film. The shots gives you a certain meaning, very beautiful. Transition of scenes we're well layed. Confusing and it is one of Jerrold's techniques, Present to past.. Showed flashbacks by connecting it to a certain object. Mis en scene is very powerful, the scene in the cemetary.. When Andrea leaved the shoes then left the cemetary with robert, it shows that she let go and ready to love again.
Sana dati is a great movie, it's not a ordinary love story. A must watch film, two thumbs up for the whole team. :bd it was my favorite entry.
Amor Y Muerte by Ces Evangelista
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is an erotic 16th Century period drama; an examination of the initial encounter between the Indios (natives) and their colonizers (Spaniards) and their conflicting views on love, passion, religion and sexuality.
Source: http://cinemalaya.org/news_cinemalaya-2013-announces-films.html
The film is about Love, passion, religion and sex... actually more on sex. Amor is married to Diego a Spaniard, they have a lot of differences. Cultural, traditions and especially spiritual beliefs or religion. despite of their differences Diego loves Amor but he doubt's Amor's father who is a leader, planning to revolt against Spaniards. Diego wants to turn his wife like a European, because of how load Amor when they make love and because he believes that Amor should embrace the culture of the Spaniards because she is now married to him, Amor ends up cheating his husband. She went all the way to the forest just to make love with Apitong. but in the end Diego knew about the affair Amor and Apitong had, and the secret of Amor's father. So Diego ended up killing Solidad and Amor's father then Amor had the guts to fight against Diego then she killed Diego.
To be honest, i didn't enjoy the film. it was so confusing. The attack of the story is not that clear, they focus on the sex scenes. Story telling was not good, disappointed. It's a love story of a Spaniard and a Native Tagala but it the film didn't emphasize it, The film was so staged, A period film is hard to produce in a low budget because of it's production design.
Markki was a revelation, first time to do it and he had no clothes on in the sex scenes.. big revelation it is. Althea Vega's look is very accurate with role, very filipina. but her acting was not that great. The late Ama Quiambao did a great job with her role, as usual.
Babagwa by Joel Laxamana
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The film is about Love, passion, religion and sex... actually more on sex. Amor is married to Diego a Spaniard, they have a lot of differences. Cultural, traditions and especially spiritual beliefs or religion. despite of their differences Diego loves Amor but he doubt's Amor's father who is a leader, planning to revolt against Spaniards. Diego wants to turn his wife like a European, because of how load Amor when they make love and because he believes that Amor should embrace the culture of the Spaniards because she is now married to him, Amor ends up cheating his husband. She went all the way to the forest just to make love with Apitong. but in the end Diego knew about the affair Amor and Apitong had, and the secret of Amor's father. So Diego ended up killing Solidad and Amor's father then Amor had the guts to fight against Diego then she killed Diego.
To be honest, i didn't enjoy the film. it was so confusing. The attack of the story is not that clear, they focus on the sex scenes. Story telling was not good, disappointed. It's a love story of a Spaniard and a Native Tagala but it the film didn't emphasize it, The film was so staged, A period film is hard to produce in a low budget because of it's production design.
Markki was a revelation, first time to do it and he had no clothes on in the sex scenes.. big revelation it is. Althea Vega's look is very accurate with role, very filipina. but her acting was not that great. The late Ama Quiambao did a great job with her role, as usual.
DIRECTED BY: Jason Paul Laxamana
MAIN CAST: Alex Vincent Medina, Joey Paras, Alma Concepcion, Kiko Matos, Nico Antonio, Chanel Latorre, Marx Topacio, Raqs Regalado, Garry Lim, Sunshine Teodoro
An Internet scammer falls in love with a wealthy old maid while trying to swindle her using a fake Facebook profile.
Source: http://cinemalaya.org/news_cinemalaya-2013-announces-films.html
MAIN CAST: Alex Vincent Medina, Joey Paras, Alma Concepcion, Kiko Matos, Nico Antonio, Chanel Latorre, Marx Topacio, Raqs Regalado, Garry Lim, Sunshine Teodoro
Source: http://cinemalaya.org/news_cinemalaya-2013-announces-films.html
Watching the film was really fun, because it showed how modus operadi was being done. Especially now a days i've been reading alot about that in facebook and other social networks, the story of the film made it really realistic, actually it made me mad not only to the people behind the modus but also to the victims. I can't believe that there are still people who believes in this modus, i mean trusting someone who you just met online? Trust is really a big and important word. You can't just give it away to someone you barely see or know.
The attact of the film was accurate with the story, the shots we're stressful that it will make you feel how stressful the situation of the character, because the story was stressful. Transition of the story was good, Kiko Matos and Alma Concepcion's portrayal is a great technique made the modus realistic, and made you imagine that there is a Bam Bonifacio and Diasy . The ending was a big surprise! New twist, very entertaining. The scenes before the ending made me and my friends argue about what will be the ending or what is Daisy real score or real identity. But i'm the who got the right guess! The film was great! Very new for me. Not boring at all! :) congrats to the whole team :bd
RATINGS:
SANA DATI 4 out of 5
Amor Y Muerte 2 out of 5
Babagwa 4 out of 5
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Our Country has many talented film makers that are now coming out, and with the help of Cinemalaya they are able to give opportunity to express their talent, advocacy or say in our country or as a person, i know lot of aspiring film directors/writers are now inspired to do or to pursue their goals as a Film contributor and Me myself is one of them, i cannot wait to make my own indie film and join in Cinemalaya in the future.
It was a great experience! Can't wait for Cinemalaya10. Mabuhay ang malayang pelikulang pilipino!
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