1st Gawad Plaridel Masterclass in Scriptwriting application deadline extended to September 1, 2015

The call for fellowship applications for the UP Gawad Plaridel Masterclass has been extended to September 1, 2015. Only 14 slots are still available: 8 for UP CMC graduate students, 2 for CMC undergraduate students, 2 for CMC faculty, 1 CMC graduate, and 1 for non-CMC affiliated participant.

Ricky Lee to hold 1st Gawad Plaridel Masterclass in Scriptwriting at UP-Diliman

Mr. Ricardo “Ricky” Lee, the 2015 UP Gawad Plaridel recipient for film, will conduct the 1st UP Gawad Plaridel Masterclass (GP Masterclass) on Scriptwriting on September 12, 19, and 26, 2015. A maximum of 30 participants will be granted fellowship by the UP College of Mass Communication for a chance to learn scriptwriting techniques and methods from one of film industry’s most noted and awarded screen writers.

THE JANITOR by Michael Tuviera and Aloy Adlawan

APT Entertainment’s The Janitor, written by Aloy Adlawan and Michael Tuviera and directed by Michael Tuviera, won top awards at the 10th Cinemalaya Film Festival (2014). The film premiered at the festival under the Directors Showcase category. Now, it will be seen commercially  by the general public beginning October 8, 2014.

The Janitor is an action-packed drama film that gives viewers a different perspective in tackling a very sensitive issue of murder/massacre, deception, police brutality, abuse of power, and justice system. The strength of the story lies in how the events were properly sequenced so that viewers are hooked to following the development of the case. Crisanto Espina played by Dennis Trillo is tasked to solve the crime by himself one at a time as ordered by his chief officer, Richard Gomez.

"Hari ng Tondo" by Carlos Siguion-Reyna & Bibeth Orteza | 10th Cinemalaya Film Festival

Haring Tondo, written by Bibeth Orteza and directed by Carlos Siguion-Reyna, is an official entry to the 10th Cinemalaya Film Festival under the Directors Showcase Category. The festival runs on August 1-10, 2014 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. It will also be showing in 4 Ayala Malls, namely: Greenbelt 3 Makati, Alabang Town Center, TriNoma, and Fairview Terraces.

The other films of the same theme/title made in the past were all action films. This Cinemalaya film is not an action story as many had thought of, including myself, but a family drama. Screenwriter Bibeth Orteza realized, "Marami palang mukha ang Tondo. I remember Nick Joaquin and Francisco Arcellana talked about Tondo [in their stories]... Names from Philippine History also lived in Tondo..." This is why they want to show the different side of Tondo, not the kind full of notoriety and gangsters. This is also what makes this film interesting to watch - a story about compassion, humility, love for the family, justice, fairness, acceptance, repentance, vindication, contentment and hope.

"Sundalong Kanin" by Janice O'Hara & Jerry O'Hara | 10th Cinemalaya Film Festival

Sundalong Kanin written by Jerry O'Hara and directed by Janice O’Hara is an official entry to the 10th Cinemalaya Film Festival under the New Breed Category, released by Front Media Entertainment. The festival runs on August 1-10, 2014 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. It will also be showing in 4 Ayala Malls, namely: Greenbelt 3 Makati, Alabang Town Center, TriNoma, and Fairview Terraces.

Having been raised by parents and uncles who worked in the film industry, Janice O’Hara’s wish to direct comes as no surprise. She started out writing for television, under ABS CBN, then later on ventured into writing for films. She is the writer of Ang Paglilitis ni Andres Bonifacio, a film directed by the late Mario O’Hara for Cinemalaya 2011.

Call for Submission: Film Scripts for 3Js Productions

3Js Productions is calling for scripts for mainstream films. Language should be Tagalog/Filipino only. Story Genre is open.

Email your stories and scripts to marketing.3jsprod@gmail.com and production_3js@yahoo.com.ph. For more info, send a PM in their Facebook Page. Deadline of submission is until August 30, 2014.

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Ida del Mundo's "K'na the Dreamweaver" | 10th Cinemalaya Film Festival

Indie film K'na the Dreamweaver, written and directed by Ida Anita del Mundo, will premiere in the 10th Cinemalaya Film Festival happening on August 1-10, 2014 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. It will also be showing in 4 other venues, namely: Greenbelt 3 Makati, Alabang Town Center, TriNoma, and Fairview Terraces.

Inspired by the arts and culture of the T'bolis of Lake Sebu in South Cotabato, K'na the Dreamweaver is del Mundo's debut film. It was shot on location in South Cotabato and entirely in the T'boli language. It is an epic love story that showcases the magnificent Lake Sebu and the vibrant arts and culture of the T'boli people.

"1st Ko Si Third" by Real Florido | 10th Cinemalaya Film Festival

1st Ko si 3rd written & directed by Real Florido is an official entry to the 10th Cinemalaya Film Festival under the New Breed Category. This is a story of love in the time of retirement. The festival runs on August 1-10, 2014 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. It will also be showing in 4 Ayala Malls, namely: Greenbelt 3 Makati, Alabang Town Center, TriNoma, and Fairview Terraces.

Reality of things compels us to live life as it unfolds. We move with the times and work with what's on hand. This is often the way we create the story of our lives. There's a chance to leave a supposed love story behind to settle with the more obvious life offerings, forgetting what could have been and then one day after many years of work and family life, fate brings back a chance for the heart to open up a space for love again.