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Inviting you to the Pandayang Lino Brocka Political Film and New Media Festival

We are inviting you to watch the Pandayang Lino Brocka Political Film and New Media Festival!

Pera-perahang Lata is the opening film on Aug. 5 at UP Cine Adarna, and Karsel is also screening =D  Hope to cya!

- Rianne

Pandayang Lino Brocka Political Film and New Media Festival

Free Admission

University of the Philippines Diliman Cine Adarna

August 5, 2009, 1:00pm to 7:00pm

Poverty and underdevelopment

1:00pm to 2:35pm

Opening film:

Pera-perahang Lata - Rianne Hill Soriano (narrative, 29 mins)

Esem - Ian Baluca, Ateneo de Naga (music video, 3:52 mins)

Tiangge - Ray Gibraltar, Iloilo (narrative, 6:09mins)

Limang Libo - Ice Idanan, UPFI (narrative, 10:44 mins)

Pudpod – Adrian Recci Galang, UP Baguio (narrative, 25mins)

Muntinlupa demolition (1 and 4) Tudla Productions (newsreels, 20 mins)

Migrants situation

2:35pm to 3:50pm

Rhose - Nawruz Paguidopon, UPFI (music video, 5mins)

Performing Naturalness - Dada Docot (narrative, 3mins)

Surreal Random MMS texts… - Chris Gozum (experimental, 16mins)

The Seduction – Roberto Reyes Ang (poetry in motion, 5;41mins)

Wala nang balikbayan - Ilang-ilang Quijano (documentary, 25mins)

The Brothers of Kappa Pi – Roberto Reyes Ang (documentary, 18:23mins)

Indigenous peoples

3:50pm to 4:40pm

Diagnosing poverty, building community - KODAO Productions (documentary, 33mins)

On Potok - ST Exposure (music video, 3 mins)

Ehbon - John Japhet Tubeo, UMak (documentary, 10 mins)

Oyayi sa Kanlungan ng Digma - ST Exposure (photoslide, 4 mins)

US Imperialism

4:40pm to 5:10pm

Lababo - Seymour Sanchez, University of Makati (narrative, 16:47mins)

Imperialist Puppet (Part 1, 2 amd 4) - ST Exposure (animation, 50, 47, 51 secs)

War and Peace

5:10pm to 5:45pm

Lunes ng Hapis - Nick Olanka, UPFI (narrative, 12mins)

Pagkalinga - Sine Proletaryo (documentary, 6mins)

WW III - Artist Arrest (music video, 4:08 mins)

Kaswalti - Mae Urtal Caralde, (narrative, 12mins)

Human rights, political repression

5:45pm to 6:54pm

CPR - KODAO Productions (documentary, 15mins)

Eksenang Tahimik - JL Burgos (poetry in motion, 9:57mins)

NFFM Mindoro - ST Exposure (documentary, 16mins)

Closing film:

Bihag - Sierra C. Alparce, UPFI (narrative, 28 mins)

University of the Philippines Diliman Cine Adarna

August 6, 2009, 1:00pm to 7:00pm

Workers, peasants and fisherfolk situation

1:00pm to 2:35pm

Opening film:

Kasama sa bawat Mayo Uno - Mayday Productions (documentary, 22:46mins)

Awit ng KMU - ST Exposure (music video, 2:49 mins)

There’s Blood in Your Coffee - ST Exposure (documentary, 23:14)

Pagulong Fort - ST Exposure (documentary, 16:40mins)

Salot – Jay Jomar Quintos, UPFI (narrative, 23:07 mins)

Children and Youth situation

2:35pm to 3:22pm

Shortcut - Rene Anselmo, UE Caloocan (documentary, 16:05 mins)

Kuya - Mary Angelica Eileen Cruz, St. Scholastica’s College Manila (documentary, 9:30mins)

Uling - University of the Assumption Pampanga (documentary, 20:58mins)

Environment

3:22pm to 3:41pm

Alamat ng Kulay - Mari Rivelle Mallari, UPFI (animation, 8:52mins)

Bunker O: Sumirib Plus - JP Carpio (documentary, 10mins)

Tone-Toneladang Basua – Sanggalaw Productions (documentary)

Gender

3:41pm to 4:21pm

Karsel - Rianne Hill Soriano, UPFI (narrative, 20 mins)

Andalusian Bitch - Sasha Palomares, UPFI (experimental, 11mins)

Graft and corruption, misrepresentation, traditional politics

4:21pm to 6:37pm

Padre de Pamilya - Cesar Buendia (full length feature, 95mins)

Upuan - Jay Pacena (music video, 4:46mins)

Pogi - Eros Arbilon, Colegio de San Juan de Letran (narrative/satire, 17mins)

Tuparin natin ang banta ng ating panahon - Artist Arrest (animation, 3:51mins)

Long Live the Fearless Man - Aissa Penafiel, UPFI (PSA, 3mins)

Closing film:

De Lata - Mae Urtal Caralde (narrative, (narrative, 12mins)

Asia Pacific College Auditorium

August 10, 2009, 1:00pm to 5:30pm

Poverty and underdevelopment

1:00pm to 1:53pm

Opening film:

Muntinlupa demolition (1 and 4) Tudla Productions (newsreels, 20 mins)

Esem - Ian Baluca, Ateneo de Naga (music video, 3:52 mins)

Pera-perahang Lata - Rianne Hill Soriano (narrative, 29 mins)

Migrants situation

1:53pm to 2:42pm

Wala nang balikbayan - Ilang-ilang Quijano (documentary, 25mins)

Rhose - Nawruz Paguidopon, UPFI (music video, 5mins)

The Brothers of Kappa Pi – Roberto Reyes Ang (documentary, 18:23mins)

Workers, peasants and fisherfolk situation (30mins, 46secs)

2:42pm to 3:13pm

Kasama sa bawat Mayo Uno - Mayday Productions (documentary, 22:46mins)

Triumph die-in – Tudla Productions (newsreel, 8mins)

Children and Youth situation

3:13pm to 3:30pm

Shortcut - Rene Anselmo, UE Caloocan (documentary, 16:05 mins)

Human rights, political repression

3:30pm to 4:08pm

Eksenang Tahimik - JL Burgos (poetry in motion, 9:57mins)

Bihag - Sierra C. Alparce, UPFI (narrative, 28 mins)

US Imperialism

4:08pm to 4:28pm

Lababo - Seymour Sanchez, University of Makati (narrative, 16:47mins)

Imperialist Puppet (Part 1, 2 amd 4) - ST Exposure (animation, 50, 47, 51 secs)

War and Peace

4:28pm to 4:45pm

Kaswalti - Mae Urtal Caralde, (narrative, 12mins)

WW III - Artist Arrest (music video, 4:08 mins)

Graft and corruption, misrepresentation, traditional politics

4:45pm to 5:17pm

Upuan - Jay Pacena (music video, 4:46mins)

Huling Sayaw ni Gloria – Tudla Productions (documentary, 12mins)

Long Live the Fearless Man - Aissa Penafiel, UPFI (PSA, 3mins)

Closing film:

De Lata - Mae Urtal Caralde (narrative, (narrative, 12mins)

Pera-perahang Lata Trailer HD.mp4

Sa Pagdating Music Video

ter initial roughs uploaded online last year, here's the final copy with colorgraded footages. It's kinda a docu of the choir's recording at Hit Productions last year as well.

Performance by: St. Francis Xavier Parish Grand Choir
Composition by: Philip Arvin Jarilla

Acknowledgments: Hit Productions, St. Francis Xavier Parish Church

Kaibigan Music Video

I uploaded the initial one last year prior to finishing the film. Here's the final version with colorgraded footages. =D

Kaibigan
Composed and performed by Paul Arroyo

Sound Engineer: Philip Arvin Jarilla

Acknowledgments: Hit Productions and Paul's bandmates

Indie HD Event Coverage

Thanks to Jingleman for providing the video footages.

Pera-perahang Lata and Technophilia Premiere

Indie HD Event Plug

Plug for MTV

Film Premiere Guest List

1	Aaron Mendoza
2	Ab Garcia
3	Abel Napuran
4	Adrian, FACA
5	AG Sano
6	AG Sano guest 1
8	Aileen Estoquia
9	Aileen Gaffud
10	Ailene Evangelio
11	Ailene Evangelio's co-cinema manager
12	Alda David
13	Alina Co
14	Alma Cuario
15	Angel Aquino
16	Angeli Bayani
17	Anima Aguiluz
18	Anne Esteban
19	Anthony Mendoza
20	Anton, UFO
21	Antonio Cayabyab
22	Apple Atos-Esguerra
23	Apple Ortiz
24	Arlene Gueta
25	Armand Ayo
26	Armi Millare
27	Armi Rae Cacanindin
28	Arminda Santiago
29	Arnold Reyes
30	Ayeen Pineda
31	Bayani Fernando
32	Becky Domingo
33	Ben Carandang
34	Benjamin Lao
35	Benjie Cuarton
36	Besi Cruz-Valdez
37	Blanca Jarilla
38	Bleps Carlos
39	Bong De la Torre
40	Bong Guillermo
41	Boo Boo Atayde
42	Bulak Legaspi
43	Butch Salvador
44	Cang Patricio
45	Carla Payoyang
46	Carlo Cruz
47	Carlo Mendoza
48	Carmel Carpio
49	Carmen del Prado
50	Ceejay Orosco
51	Celso de Guzman
52	Ces Aldaba
53	Cesar Hernando
54	Che Bello
55	Cher Cua
56	Cheska Villanueva
57	Chrisel Desuasido
58	Chrisel's foreigner friend
59	Chrisel's foreigner friend
60	Christine Ann Malubay
61	Ciel, FACA
62	Clarisa Montino
63	Dada Docot
64	Dada Docot's guest
65	Daniel De Leon
66	Danny Magisa
67	Dante Balois
68	Dave Cecilio
69	Dave Navarro
70	Del Aquino
71	Dennis Ladaw
72	Dennis Marasigan
73	Dennis Nopia
74	Deo Divinagracia
75	Dido dela Paz
76	Donato, UFO
77	Drei Toledo
78	Dustin Uy
79	Edsel Thadeus Lorete
80	Edsel Thadeus Lorete's guest
81	Edwin Guilermo's guest
82	Edwin Guillermo
83	Edwin Sallan
84	EJ Mijares
85	Ella Lacap
86	Ellen Estrada
87	Ellen Ramos
88	Eman Jamisolamin
89	Eman Jamisolamin guest
90	Emil Mayo Bigornia
91	Emmanuel dela Cruz
92	Erald Ilac
93	Ermie Concepcion
94	Eros Arbilon
95	Errol Afed
96	Erwin Cruz
97	Eseng Cruz
98	Esmylita Barajan
99	Feanne Hontiveros
100	Felipe Gregorio
101	Ferdinand Isleta
102	Francis Day
103	Francis Soliven
104	Fundador Soriano
105	Gammy Lopez
106	Gary Buenavista
107	Gavian Ilave
108	Gavin Herrera
109	George Torralba
110	Gerald Ariola
111	Gerry Magnaye
112	Gia Soriano
113	Giddie Ibarra
114	Gigi Pirote
115	Gil Soriano
116	Gio Respall
117	Glenda Mosquera
118	GP Abrajano
119	Gwen Bautista
120	Hector Yambao
122	Herbert Bautista
123	Herbert Relagio
123	Horn/Chrisel
124	Hua Hu Mulan
124	Hussein Macarambon
125	Ice Cruz
125	Indi Singh
126	Iris Patino
126	Jade Castro
127	Jalz, UFO
127	Jam Manikan
128	Jan Titus Sumadchat
129	Jan Titus Sumadchat
130	Jane Oineza
131	Janice Atencio
132	Jason Tan
133	Jay Gonzales
134	Jed Chua
135	Jed Dayang
136	Jeff Capili
137	Jeffrrey Quintela
138	Jen Ilustre
139	Jen Ilustres' guest
140	Jen/Chrisel
141	Jennifer Oineza
142	Jhoemar Marcelo
143	Jilian Soriano
144	Jim Libiran
145	Jim Libiran's guest 1
146	Jim Libiran's guest 2
147	Jim Libiran's guest 3
148	Jim Libiran's guest 4
149	Jim Libiran's guest 5
150	Jobert dela Cruz
152	Jocel Vergel de Dios
153	Joey Hisamoto
154	Joey Paras
155	John Manalo
156	John Manalo's mom
157	John Michael Joseph Macanaya
158	John Paul, UFO
159	John Roque
160	John Tan
161	John Uy
162	Jon de Chavez
163	Jopay Guillermo
164	Jordan Feliciano
165	Jordan Feliciano guest 1
166	Jordan Feliciano guest 2
167	Jordan Feliciano guest 3
168	Jordan Feliciano guest 4
169	Jordan Feliciano guest 5
170	Joseph Anthony Gaffud
171	Joseph Santos
172	Josser Quilendrino
173	Jovy Zarate
174	Joy Carbillon
175	Joy Puntawe
176	Jude Bautista
177	Judith Soriao
178	Judith Soriao's guest
179	Judith Soriao's guest
180	Julian Geronimo
181	Julie Garcia
182	Jun Esteban
183	Justin Guiab
184	Justine Garcia
185	Justine Garcia guest 1
186	Justine Garcia guest 2
187	Justine Garcia's dad
188	Juvy Alejo
189	Kacey Anne Pamintuan
190	Kandice Mallonga
191	Karl Moro
192	Karl Moro's guest
193	Karla Pambid
194	Katrina Yap
195	Kenneth Lloyd Gutierrez
196	Keren Blances
197	Khavn dela Cruz
198	Kiko Tolentino
199	Kints Kintana
200	Kokoy, Filstar
201	Kristoffer Jan Cruz
202	Laila Opina
203	Larry de Vera
204	Lawrence Fajardo
205	Len Beltran
206	Levi Nayahangan
207	Lino Soriano
208	Lorey de Guzman
209	Luigi Borromeo
210	Mae Romero Vecina
211	Maisa Demetillo
212	Mammu Chua
213	Manuel Auingan
214	Mao Hermitanio
215	Margaux Salazar
216	Maria Arlene Goyenechea
217	Maricel Manalo
218	Maricel Manalo's guest
219	Maricel Montero
220	Maricel Montero's daughter
221	Marides Fernando
222	Marie Soriano
223	Mariel, UFO
224	Marilen Magsaysay
225	Marinela Mirasol
226	Marivic Manguiat
227	Mark Abalos
228	Mark Locsin
229	Mark See
230	Mark, Innovasia
231	Marnie Lapus
232	Maye Padilla
233	Melvin Gasmena
234	Mighty Rasing
235	Miguel (c/o Ellen Estrada)
236	Miguel del Prado
237	Mik Red
238	Myrel de Castro
239	Nathan Lopez
240	Nelson Mojica
241	Nelson Mojica
242	Nick Olanka
243	Nico de Guzman
244	Ning Corteza
245	Nino Aguilar
246	Nioki Aquino
247	Noel Anonuevo
248	Noemi Oineza
249	Noemi Peji
250	Nolet Clemente
251	Norlie Agrazada
252	OJ Desuasido
253	Opaline Santos
254	Orlean John Tan
255	Pam Miras
256	Pam Pajarillo
257	Pao Pangan
258	Paolo Picasas
259	Paolo Villaluna
260	Pat/Chrisel
261	Paul Arroyo
262	Paul Sy
263	Philbert Ortiz-Dy
264	Philip Arvin Jarilla
265	Philip Dumaligan
266	Pocholo Gonzales
267	Poi, FACA
268	Rafael Aragon
269	Rain Yamson
270	Ramil Tarantan
271	Raymond Lee
272	Raymond Red
273	Redel Dapul
274	Reg Geotina
275	Rembrandt
276	Rene Huelgas
277	Rene Tolentino
278	Requelo Alejo
279	Rey Arawag
280	Rey Solo
281	Rianne Hill Soriano
282	Richard Eden
283	Richard Legaspi
284	Richard Tuason
285	Ricky Francisco
286	Rico Robles
287	Rico, Warner
288	Riegele Arceo
289	Rita Obanil
290	Roan Ng
291	Rodel Melad
292	Roland Tolentino
293	Roman Tamayo
294	Romie, Solar
295	Rommel Buenaventura
296	Roswill Hilario
297	Rowel Cornejo
298	Roxlee
299	Rudolf Anthony Lacerna
300	Sarah Jose
301	Sean Lim
302	Sean Lim's guest  1
303	Sean Lim's guest  2
304	Sean Lim's guest  3
305	Sean Lim's guest  4
306	Sean Lim's guest  5
307	Sheron Dayoc
308	Sigfreid Barros-Sanchez
309	Sinag de Jesus
310	Sol Garcia
311	Soliman Cruz
312	Tabitha Herrera
313	Teddy Co
314	Teresa Barrozo
315	Theodore Boborol
316	Tikoy Aguiluz
317	Tom Estrera
318	Tony Gloria
319	Tracy Dizon
320	Tricia Jara
321	Troy Espiritu
322	Valerie Peramide
323	Vener Ariston
324	Via Antonio
325	Vianka Amurao
326	Vijaya Laksmi Gascon
327	Vives Anunciacion
328	Von Arroyo
329	Von San Juan
330	Von Villareal
331	Von Villareal guest
332	Wendell Capili
333	Wowie Hao
334	Yasmin Coles
335	Zap Berenguer
336	QC Hall: Lulu Baldove
337	Ala Alcala
338	Neil Pintoy
339	Flor Alcover
340	Wilma Deris
341	Ronwaldo Emerenciana
342	Delia Olive
343	Mark Asia
344	Christian Torrecampo
345	Florita Traguna
346	Jenny dela Cruz
347	QC Hall 1
348	QC Hall 2
349-358	Araneta Group (10)
359-363	NCCA (5)
364-371	Hit Productions (8)
372-376	Sponsors (5)
377-379	Additional - Unitel (3)
380-383	Optima (4)
384-393	FILMEX (10)
394-398	Marikina City Hall (5)
399-402	Additional - Korean Embassy (4)
403-405	Additional - Marikina Riverbanks (3)
406-410	Outpost Digital Frontier (5)
411-412	Yehey.com (2)
413-414	MTV (12)
415-417	Additional - IIFA (3)
418-422	Additional - UP Blockmates (5)
423-427	Additional - Rianne's guests (5)
428-431	NU (4)
432-436	Production Staff, Cast, Crew Guests (5)
437-444	Additional - UP (8)
445-449	Additional - VIPs (5)
450-459	Additional - Media - Print, Web (10)
460-469	Additional guests (10)
470-523	Von's guests (53)

Pera-perahang Lata BTS #3 - Behind-the-scene Work

Finally! Behind-the-scene videos with excerpts from the final cut of the film - online, colorgraded. =D

BTS (Behind-the-scene) video (3 out of 4) for "Pera-perahang Lata" (Penny from the Tin Can) in partial fulfillment for my grant from the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA).

Videography by Dustin Uy
Music by Philip Arvin Jarilla

Pera-perahang Lata BTS #2 - Production Experience

Finally! Behind-the-scene videos with excerpts from the final cut of the film - online, colorgraded. =D

BTS (Behind-the-scene) video (2 out of 4) for "Pera-perahang Lata" (Penny from the Tin Can) in partial fulfillment for my grant from the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA).

Videography by Dustin Uy
Music by Philip Arvin Jarilla

Indie HD - Pera-perahang Lata and Technophilia HD Premiere

Start:	Jun 3, '09 6:30p
End:	Jun 3, '09 10:00p
Location:	Cinema 1, (Dolby Super Digital Cinema), Gateway Cineplex 10, 4/L Gateway Mall

“Indie HD: Premiere of the Filipino and Korean Independent Short Films ‘Pera-perahang Lata’ and ‘Technophilia’ in HD format and a Discussion On Digital Technology in Indie Films Today.”

The premiere is open to the public. Email nordic.gift@gmail.com to reserve free tickets. First come, first served. You may visit www.peraperahanglata.blogspot.com, www.technophiliafilm.blogspot.com, and www.riannehillsoriano.com/blog for more information about the films.

Pera-perahang Lata BTS #1 - Film Concept and Vision

Finally! Behind-the-scene videos with excerpts from the final cut of the film - online, colorgraded. =D

BTS (Behind-the-scene) video (1 out of 4) for "Pera-perahang Lata" (Penny from the Tin Can) in partial fulfillment for my grant from the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA).

Videography by Dustin Uy
Music by Philip Arvin Jarilla

Gateway Digital Cinema Supports the Premiere of 2 Indie Films

It is an acknowledged fact that the lack of financial resources and government support tend to put the development of Philippine cinema some step backwards. But this should not stop filmmakers, producers, and film industry institutions, companies, and entertainment-related businesses from helping one another for the improvement of our film industry. 

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), Gateway Cineplex 10, and Colorwheel Media Studios present “Indie HD: Premiere of the Filipino and Korean Independent Short Films ‘Pera-perahang Lata’ and ‘Technophilia’ in HD format and a Discussion On Digital Technology in Indie Films Today.” Directed by Rianne Hill Soriano, the two films will be projected in HD format at the Cinema 1 of Gateway Cineplex 10 (Dolby Super Digital Cinema) on June 3, 2009, 6:30 p. m.

The two independent films share a common theme and treatment on factories – the normal factory setting reflecting various aspects of life for “Pera-perahang Lata” and the human factory effect of technology on people for “Technophilia.”

The digital technology of today can now provide more technically competent independent films. The lower cost of production puts a distinct advantage in maximizing resources for a more effective production workflow. "Pera-perahang Lata" is shot using the HD camera Panasonic Varicam with final output in HD. The film "Technophilia" is shot using 16mm film with screening format in HD. And these two films are privileged to be screened HD, not via a low resolution DVD projection, courtesy of Gateway Cineplex 10, home of two of the four digital cinemas in the country today. 

HD is truly paving the future of cinema. The high resolution and mostly file-based filming in HD cameras make it easier for the footages to be utilized for post-production work. The file-based showing of films becomes a real advantage to film theaters as there are no more scratches and noises due to wear and tear of a 35mm print and there are no more possibilities for human error in rewinding and queuing up prints. A feature film normally has around four to six prints changed every 20 minutes (variable) of the film’s running time. Now, having things digital, the programming can be automated accordingly. And what the future can further bring is the easier transportation/sending of film files via satellite and other means instead of providing hundreds and thousands of film prints for a film that is “now showing” where every theater in the whole city, the country, or even the world should have a physical copy of the expensive prints. File-based systems in 2K and 4K resolutions also provide quality sound and visuals in par with what 35mm film projections can bring and even put the right subtitles for films of worldwide release. All these, in the long-term, entails lower cost than using film-based projections; thus making it more feasible for the Philippines to catch up with the technology in the global perspective.

“Indie HD” is also made possible by the Gateway Cineplex 10, NCCA, Colorwheel Media Studios, Innovasia, Korean Embassy, Marikina Cultural Affairs Office, Mamma Mia, Jingleman, NU 107, and the official music channel MTV Philippines. The premiere is open to the public. Email nordic.gift@gmail.com to reserve free tickets. First come, first served. You may visit www.peraperahanglata.blogspot.com, www.technophiliafilm.blogspot.com, and www.riannehillsoriano.com/blog for more information about the films.

Filipino and Korean Shorts Premiere at Gateway Digital Cinema This June

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), Gateway Cineplex 10, and Colorwheel Media Studios present “Indie HD: Premiere of the Filipino and Korean Independent Short Films ‘Pera-perahang Lata’ and ‘Technophilia’ in HD format and a Discussion On Digital Technology in Indie Films Today.” Directed by Rianne Hill Soriano, the two films will be projected in HD format at the Cinema 1 of Gateway Cineplex 10 (Dolby Super Digital Cinema) on June 3, 2009, 6:30 p. m.

Von Arroyo makes his film debut in “Pera-perahang Lata,” a film exploring the many facets of a struggling life in a world that is full of unpredictable moments – where things are beyond one’s control. The cast also includes Arnold Reyes, Gio Respall, Paul Sy, Judith Soriao, Dante Balois, Jocel Vergel de Dios, Loida Petalo, Henrex Aldueso, Rey Solo, Dido dela Paz, Marnie Lapus, Ces Aldaba, Karl Moro, Rommel Buenaventura, Ellen Estrada, and other talented character actors and actresses in film, TV, and theater.

The film is produced through a grant from the NCCA and is also blessed by the generosity of Unitel Productions, FILMEX, Engine Room, Optima, Hit Productions, Outpost Digital Frontier, city government of Marikina, Marikina Riverbanks, St. Francis Xavier Parish Church, Streetpark Productions, and Brass Knuckles.

The Korean film “Technophilia,” a Korean-Filipino-Iraqi film production, shows how technology can shape people’s lifestyles, affect their relationships, and make their interactions as mechanistic as their gadgets. It stars fresh Korean, Japanese, American, and Filipino talents and is made possible through the filmmaker’s participation to the Asian Filmmakers Training Program in Seoul, Korea last year. The film is supported by the Korean Film Council, the prime mover in Korean cinema, Korean Academy of Film Arts, the country’s elite film school, and Korea University, where the filmmaker got an honorary alumna status during her six-month stay in Seoul last year.

Through the help of the Araneta Group, the films are privileged to be shown in HD format, not via a low resolution DVD projection. Within the premiere of the said films will be a full program incorporating a brief discussion on how independent filmmakers can maximize the filmmaking process. Gateway will provide information on how the digital cinema is starting to shape the future of film theaters. Christie will give basic details about the HD projection on digital cinemas. Optima Digital will discuss the feature film workflows available for filmmakers, and the NCCA will impart information about their grant system for independent filmmakers. The Minister and Consul General of the Korean Embassy will be a guest of honor during the event. A Q&A will follow after the screenings. 

The event is made possible by the Gateway Cineplex 10, NCCA, Colorwheel Media Studios, Innovasia, Korean Embassy, Marikina Cultural Affairs Office, Mamma Mia, Jingleman, NU 107, and the official music channel MTV Philippines. The premiere is open to the public. Email nordic.gift@gmail.com to reserve free tickets. First come, first served. You may visit www.peraperahanglata.blogspot.com, www.technophiliafilm.blogspot.com, and www.riannehillsoriano.com/blog for more information about the films.