2. Indie vs. Mainstream
“Indie films of the yesteryears have often
been viewed as “highly intellectual” or
“pretentious” for its depth and
ambiguity.” It is all about where people
wanted to see something darker, or
some themes would be more about
escape.”
“Mainstream was all about love teams.
3. Indie vs. Mainstream
Teddy Co coined the term “midstream”
in reference to the “stream” of films that
are neither clearly perceived as indie nor
as mainstream
Examples:
Antoinette Jadaone’s That Thing
Called Tadhana
Jerrold Tarog’s Heneral Luna)
4. Indie vs. Mainstream
"The indies provide fresh content
which the studios are lacking in, and
the studios provide advertising and
distribution machinery, which the
indies don't have”
14. Disadvantages of
Mainstream
Labels can be exploiting the artists.
Artists are not really authentic.
They don’t get much say.
You won’t get all the profits – most of
the share goes to the label.
16. Advantages of Indie
You can have your own independence
Your own business
You have freedom to do what you
want
Have closer connection with fans
100% profits
Could go viral through facebook
Have control over things
18. Disadvantages of Indie
Not known globally
Don’t have much reputation, branding or
promoting
No financial help
Less connections & influences
Smaller scale, so less profit
You have to do it all yourself.
19. Brillante Mendoza
He has directed 16 films
since 2005
Award-winning films:
Masahista, Tirador, Serbis,
Kinatay, Thy Womb
He directed the first State of the Nation Address of
President Duterte.
He was awarded by the French government the
Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters for his
contributions in world cinema
32. Film Festivals
Film festivals contribute to the
flourishing of the independent film
industry.
Many colleges and universities started
integrating film-making as a field of
specialization.
33. Major Film Festivals
Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF)
Sineng Pambansa
Cinema Rehiyon
Cinemalaya
Cinema One Originals
CineFilipino
35. Metro Manila Film Festival
(MMFF)
The annual event began in 1975
MISSION: A festival that celebrates Filipino
artistic excellence, promotes audience
development, and champions the sustainability
of the Philippine film industry.
VISION: To develop audience for and and
encourage the production of quality Filipino
films, and to promote the welfare of its
workers.
Festival highlight: Parade of floats at the
opening of the festival.
37. Sineng Pambansa
The Film Development Council of the
Philippines’ flagship program.
MISSION: Revitalize the Filipino film industry
by encouraging and supporting the production
high quality films, and by promoting the works
of Filipino filmmakers to a wider public through
national and international film festivals.
MAIN THEME: “Bringing the Filipino films to
Filipinos”
FDCP: International Film Festival Assistance
Program (IFFAP)
40. Cinemalaya
Is a film competition and festival that
aims to encourage the creation of new
cinematic works by Filipino makers.
Each year, 10 fresh talents are given a
seed grant in order to create the film of
their dreams.
These films are featured at the CCP
every July
44. Cinema One Originals
A film festival held every November.
MISSION: To showcase the talents
and diverse voices of the Filipino
independent films.
Produced by Cinema One – a TV
network.
Nowadays, the line that separates independent and mainstream cinema is beginning to blur.
At a forum entitled “Indie na Mainstream?” held last February 18 at the University of the Philippines College of Fine Arts, Director and Vice Head of the National Committee on Cinema Teddy Co coined the term “midstream.” He does so in reference to the “stream” of films that are neither clearly perceived as indie nor as mainstream (e.g. Antoinette Jadaone’s That Thing Called Tadhana and Jerrold Tarog’s Heneral Luna).
It fills both gaps.
The biggest and most popular fans clubs in the Philippines are those which revolve around a Filipino celebrity, singer or a love team.
Awards-winning films:
- Masahista (Brisbane International Film Festival)
- Tirador (Berlin Film Festival)
- Serbis (Bangkok International Film Festival)
- Kinatay (Cannes Film Festival)
- Thy Womb (Venice Film Festival)
First Filipino to have won the Best Director in Cannes International Film Festival (Kinatay).
He was able to beat Quentin Tarantino (Inglorious Bastards)
Took up Advertising in UST.
His films were shown in Cannes Film Festival.
SERBIS
A rural family decides to run a prostitute service based in a fake theater in Angeles, Pamoanga. The theater shows dated sexy double-feature films. The old building also serves as the residence of the family. Nanay Flor serves as the matriarch of the movie house while her family serve as her employees. Her daughter Nayda, son-in-law Lando and adopted daughter Jewel take turns in manning the ticket booth and canteen. Her nephews Ronald and Alan also help in the family business as a projectionist and billboard painter respectively.
Nanay Flor files a bigamy case against her husband but loses the case and feels betrayed when her own son testifies in court in favor of his father. Alan, financially unprepared for marriage, feels burdened by the fact that his pregnant girlfriend wants him to marry her. Nayda is torn between her commitment to her husband and her attraction to her cousin Ronald.
Unknown to the family, aside from movies, there's another kind of business going on inside the theater. The movie house also serves as a den for "serbis" boys (male prostitutes) who offer sexual services to gay patrons for a price.
KINATAY
Umiikot ang kwento ng pelikula sa buhay ng isang estudyante na nagngangalang Peping (ginagampanan ni Coco Martin). Nais niyang pakasalan ang kanyang kasintahan ngunit wala siyang sapat na pera para gawin ito. [1] Dahil dito, napilitan siyang tanggapin ang isang trabahong alok sa kanya ng kanyang kaibigang si Abiong (ginampanan ni Jhong Hilario) nang hindi inaalam kung ano ito kapalit ng malaking halaga. Huli na nang kanyang malaman na ang trabahong kanyang pinasukan ay may kinalaman sa pagpatay sa isang babaeng bayaran (ginampanan ni Maria Isabel Lopez).
FILMS
Nars
Batanes
Daybreak
DONSOL – Best Picture, Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival
Special Jury Prize, Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival
Asian Marine Film Festival
Melancholia – 65th Venice International Film Festival
Best Actress (Angeli Bayani), Cinemanila International Film Festival
27th PMPC Star Awards: Best Screenplay, Best Musical Score
2011 Hong Kong International Film Festival, In Competition (HK)
2011 Jeonju International Film Festival, exhibition film (Korea)
51st Zlin International Film Festival for Children and Youth, exhibition film (Czech Republic)
2011 San Diego Asian Film Festival, exhibition film (USA)
2011 Anchorage International Film Festival, exhibition film (USA)
The promotional material for Senior Year avoids giving the audience specific plot points, and describes the film simply as:[4]
"...a glimpse into the lives of ten students at St. Frederick's Academy as they struggle through the final months before graduation. Hearts are broken and healed, friendships are formed and lost. Childish ways are thrown out in exchange for seeds of maturity in what may be the beginning of a bumpy ride towards the chaos of adulthood."
Jerrold Tayog’s works:
Carpool
Confessional
Astig
Mangatyanan (The Blood Trail)
Faculty
Senior Year
Shake, Rattle & Roll 12: Punerarya
Aswang
Shake, Rattle & Roll 13: Parola
Agusan Marsh Diaries
Eksena sa Gubat (short film unreleased)
Sana Dati
Shake, Rattle & Roll XV: Ulam
Heneral Luna
Angelito
As a composer
Buy Now, Die Later
I’m Drunk, I Love You
Jerrold Tayog’s works:
Carpool
Confessional
Astig
Mangatyanan (The Blood Trail)
Faculty
Senior Year
Shake, Rattle & Roll 12: Punerarya
Aswang
Shake, Rattle & Roll 13: Parola
Agusan Marsh Diaries
Eksena sa Gubat (short film unreleased)
Sana Dati
Shake, Rattle & Roll XV: Ulam
Heneral Luna
Angelito
As a composer
Buy Now, Die Later
I’m Drunk, I Love You
We Will Survive
Ningning
Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita
Dream Dad
Be Careful With my Heart
Mundo Man ay Magunaw
Reputasyon
Juanita Banana
Rio Del Mar
Kirara
Took up visual communications at the University of the Philippines, Film at Mowelfund Manila.
French government scholar in Paris
Baler
Crying Ladies (Best Picture, MMFF)
He has won Carlos Palanca Memorial Award for “Ang Singsing-Pari sa Pisara”
As film director
Here comes the bride
Temptation island
Kimmy Dora: Ang kiyemeng Prequel
The gifted
You’re still the one
Lumayo ka nga sa akin
Ang Babae sa septic tank 2: Forever is not enough
MAIN THEME: “Bringing the Filipino films to Filipinos” with the aim of instilling pride in our culture and national identity by fostering growth and development of Philippine cinematic arts.
The IFFAP is designed to assist filmmakers whose films have been selected into major international film festivals and the like. Applicants of the program may be granted as much as 2 roundtrip airfare tickets and 3-night accommodations from the FDCP in support of a traveling film.
In turn, the FDCP would also be requiring the applying filmmakers to take part in its Mentorship program which is focused towards the educational development of the film community and Filipino audience as a whole. Herein filmmakers would be asked to participate in planned filmmaking workshops and activities around Manila and the regional communities.
"The Best Picture winners at Cinemalaya and CineFilipino [film festivals] were directed by 21-year-olds."
Cinemalaya Foundation -- It is a non-stock, not-for-profit, non-government foundation committed to the development and promotion of Philippine Independent Film.
The Japanese Film Festival, widely known and appreciated in the Philippines as EIGASAI is presented and run by the Japan Foundation, Manila and is now an established free annual event which is held in July in celebration of the Philippines-Japan Friendship Month. Launched in 1997, EIGASAI has grown to one of the largest and popular film festivals attracting over 20,000 audiences every year across the Philippines, showcasing a vast variety of cinematic delights from drama, romance, anime to recently released films in Japan. EIGASAI also brings out guests from Japan for special talks and discussions. In 2016, EIGASAI is partnering with the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival for the first time.
"The Best Picture winners at Cinemalaya and CineFilipino [film festivals] were directed by 21-year-olds."