By Dada Grifon
Photo by Dada Grifon Cinemalaya started its 9th indie marathon for 2013 with a theme of variety, “Synergy of the Senses” last July 26 at the CCP Theater.
The Cinemalaya is an annual Philippine Independent Film Festival which aims to encourage the creation of cinematic works that invigorates filmmaking through 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.
The Cinemalaya is an annual Philippine Independent Film Festival which aims to encourage the creation of cinematic works that invigorates filmmaking through 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.
The Cinemalaya Foundation is a non-stock, not-for-profit, non-government foundation, committed to the development and promotion of Philippine Independent film.
An indie- rush will dominate CCP theater and other cinemas from July 26 to August 4. Satellite venues are also available at Greenbelt 3, Trinoma and Alabang Town Center.
To spice up the excitement, a gallery was established at the CCP entrance lobby wherein the original and actual materials and equipments used by the filmmakers were presented.
Photo Courtesy of Dada Grifon The documentary “Jazz in Love” by Baby Ruth Villarama- Gutierrez was the chosen opening film held at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo last Friday which tells a story of a gay man and his Geman boyfriend. Meanwhile, ”Burgos” by Joel Lamangan will officialy close the Festival, being the closing film on August 3 in the same venue.
The awarding of winners will be on August 4.
For the film schedule check:http://www.cinemalaya.org
The awarding of winners will be on August 4.
For the film schedule check:http://www.cinemalaya.org
Photo Courtesy of Dada Grifon
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