Indie Filmmaking Anyone?

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Intermediate step for Cinemalaya 2006
By Nestor U. Torre

Editor's Note: Published on Page A2-2 of the January 24, 2006 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer

LAST year, the first Cinemalaya alternative filmfest’s full-length digital category’s script competition had only three steps: submitted storylines were trimmed down to 30 semi-finalists, which were expanded to full screenplays, which were further trimmed down to 10 winners, which were each given a production grant of P500,000.

This year, an intermediate step has been added. Instead of naming the 10 winners right off, the members of the festival’s selection committee have thought it best to first choose 15, the writers of which have been given notes on how to further improve on their screenplays.

The revised scripts will be submitted on Jan. 31, and the selection of the final 10 will be announced by Feb. 15.

Why the additional step? The members of the screening committee felt that quite a number of the 34 semifinalist scripts this year had good potential, but it wasn’t all that strongly developed in the first-draft screenplays.

The two-week rewriting period, in consultation with members of the screening committee, is meant to enhance that development, so that the 10 winners shall more clearly manifest themselves.

This is additional work for the screening committee, but the objective of raising the 2006 festival’s level of achievement makes it worthwhile.

The festival organizers feel strongly about this, because the first Cinemalaya filmfest set a high standard that this year’s follow-up edition should strive mightily to at least match.

Of the nine Cinemalaya movies that made it to the screen last year, analysts generally believe that five were exceptional productions. That’s a high batting average for festivals for new filmmakers.

One of the entries, “Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros,� even won awards abroad, and is the first Filipino movie to compete in the prestigious Sundance filmfest in the United States.

In addition, some of the new filmmakers showcased in last year’s Cinemalaya festival have been given follow-up projects that have given their careers an additional boost.

Since it isn’t easy for a new talent to get to make a full-length movie in these parts, the entry point provided by Cinemalaya is an important factor in energizing our cinematic talent pool, and getting the film industry out of the deep rut it’s in.

So, we congratulate the 2006 Cinemalaya’s 15 semifinalists, and urge them to give their second drafts everything they’ve got.

All best to Nick Joseph Olanka (“Ang Huling Araw ng Linggo�), Dado Lumibao (“Ang Ngipin ni Doreen�), Adolf Alix, Jr. (“Donsol�), Ron Bryant (“Isang Ikot ng Mundo�), Cenon Palomares (“Kusina�), Chie Floresca (“Kwerdas�);

Khavn dela Cruz (“Larombata�), Arah Jell Badayos (“Lima, Ang Kakaibang Triangulo�), Jose Abelardo Tam (“Manila Day-Off�) Domingo Lazam, III (“Mga Anino sa Apuhap�), Vic Aceddilo, Jr. (“Sa Paang Palay�);

Florida Bautista (“Si Pisot�), Cesar Hernando (“Taglagas at Tagsibol sa Panahon ng Sumpa�), Michael Sandejas (“Tulad ng Dati�), and Paolo Dy (“White Linen�).

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Coming Soon from Paolo S. Macachor Presents...

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paolo: where did you shoot this?

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Cinema One are accepting concept Submissions for Cinema One originals 2006-!

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2006 Cinema One Originals Guidelines
1. This competition is open to all Filipino filmmakers of legal age and who reside in the Philippines. Prior experience in filmmaking is not required.

2. Interested parties must submit the following:
a. a duly accomplished application form;
b. a full script and an accompanying synopsis in either English or Filipino;
c. a brief resume of the filmmaker/director and background of the production team;
d. two (2) recent 2X2 photos of the filmmaker/s; and,
e. sample works in VHS, CD or DVD format.

3. All requirements must be submitted in person or by mail to:

CINEMA ONE ORIGINALS OFFICE
CPI Programming, 10th loor
ELJ Communications Center Building
Eugenio Lopez Drive 1103 Quezon City

4. Deadline for submission of entries is on February 28, 2006.

5. The theme for this year窶冱 competition is 窶・b>Paglalarawan ng Pamilyang Pilipino sa Makabagong Sine at Panahon.窶・Proposals must showcase the importance, dynamism and new adaptive behavior, and the new values the Filipino family influences on digital filmmaking. They must also illustrate the role the Filipino family plays in the new cinema.

6. Thirty (30) proposals will be chosen as Semi-finalists. During this period, the filmmaker/s will be given the opportunity to pitch their proposals in person to the Selection Committee. They may use PowerPoint presentation or an AVP to clarify their concept and vision. They will also be required to present their proposed production schedule, budget and capability.

7. The Seven (7) finalists will be chosen on March 15, 2006. Formal announcement of the finalists will be made starting March 24, 2006.

8. Each finalist will be awarded a total production grant of seven hundred thousand pesos (P700,000.00).
The release of the project fund will be as follows:
* 50% of the P600,000 production budget upon signing of the agreement with CPI
* 50% of the P600,000 production budget fund based on the submitted production budget requirement.
* One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000) will be given to the filmmaker or production group upon submission of the final product.

9. All finalists will be required to attend a one-day briefing with the Cinema One Originals organizers, the date of which shall be announced accordingly.

10. By July 05, 2006, the filmmakers of the qualifying proposals should submit the following:
a. production stills
b. behind-the-scenes footages
c. a one-minute trailer
d. production credits `

11. The finished digital films must be submitted in DVD format on or before July 26, 2006, 5pm, to the Cinema One Originals office. The following information should be included in the label:
a. title of the film;
b. production company address;
c. contact numbers of the filmmaker/s;
d. full name of the director; and,
e. running time.

12. The running time of each entry should be have a minimum of ninety (90) minutes and a maximum of one hundred and twenty (120) minutes.

13. Narrative features, as well as documentaries, will be accepted as long as they fall into this year窶冱 theme and the inclusive time restriction.

14. Announcement wil be made in August this year for the screening or film festival of the seven (7) chosen films.

15. The filmmakers and the major cast/actors of each feature production are obliged to participate in the promotion of the project and to attend
the festival event and premiere activities culminating in October 2006.

Cinema One Originals Rules and Regulations

1. Only entries by certified Filipino citizens shall be accepted.

2. Employees of ABS-CBN, Creative Programs, Inc. (CPI), and their affiliates are disqualified from joining the project.

3. All entries must be completely original and independently produced (i.e., not produced by any commercial movie outfit).

4. Entries that have been previously exhibited in any public screening are ineligible.

5. All entries must be in digital video format (i.e., digital editing and postproduction).

6. Two (2) DVD copies must be submitted for screening and archival purposes.

7. Due to copyright laws, the music used in the digital film must be original, licensed, or in the public domain. Music rights clearances shall be the responsibility of the filmmakers.

8. Dialogue should primarily be in Filipino but may occasionally include English or other Filipino dialects, provided that the production has Filipino subtitles.

9. For joint directorial efforts, the filmmakers must assign a single representative to act on their behalf. All official correspondence shall then be addressed to the representative. The organizing committee shall not be held responsible for any controversy that might ensue amongst the partners regarding the sharing of the production grant/budget, cash prizes if a contest will be mounted on the project launching next year, and the like.

10. The Cinema One Originals Organizers will ensure the safety of the films throughout the period in which the cinematographic materials are in its custody. In case of print loss or damage, CPI is obligated only for the cost of replacing the damaged DVD.

11. DVD shipments to the Cinema One Originals Secretariat/CPI must be prepaid. The organizing office shall not accept any collect shipments of any entry.

12. Copyrights over the final produced film shall be owned by CPI.

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Multi-channel media company calls for independent filmmakers to enter their contest that offers over $3,000 in cash awards and provides filmmakers multi-channel marketing.

Los Angeles - January 17, 2006 - Music Plus TV (M+) today announced that it's launching its second annual Free For All Film Festival (FFAFF). The FFAFF welcomes films under 30 (thirty) minutes in duration from any genre, including narrative, documentary, comedy, animation, science-fiction, fantasy, horror, or music video. Indie filmmakers can enter for a modest $5 (five) entrance fee; all entrants benefit from their film being hosted on www.musicplustv.com and being able to promote their film(s) for a minimum of a year.

In addition, notable films will be eligible to be written about in "M+", Music Plus TV's magazine which is distributed to over 75,000 readers (seventy-five thousand) through its distribution network of
independent record stores.
For more info, contact JP at www.myspace.com/filmfest

M+ Free For All Film Festival Submission Guidelines
+ Submission formats: DVD, DV Cam, Mini DV
+ Entrance fee: $5 (five), payable by check or money order to: Music Plus TV
+ Filmmaker biography - 300 words max.
+ Log line and synopsis -- 200 words max.
+ Filmmaker contact info: Name, address, day phone, cell phone, email,
website, and blog if available
+ DEADLINE: MAY 31, 2006

For further information contact:
JP Kaneshida
Music Plus TV
310 990 1393
jp@musicplustv.com

MAIL TO:
ATTN: JP/FFAFF
Music Plus TV
517 N. Alvarado
LA, CA 90026

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Do you love movies? Do you want to learn more about filmmaking and maybe even how to get your own film produced and distributed for the world to see? Then consider this your big chance: the International Academy of Film & Television proudly presents "From Grassroots to Dynamite: Making Your Movie without Breaking the Bank," a two-part seminar series presented in association with Bigfoot Entertainment.

This is an exciting opportunity to personally meet Sean Covel and Chris "Doc" Wyatt, the producers of NAPOLEON DYNAMITE, as well as enjoy a screening of their cult classic and ask them questions about the moviemaking process: how to secure financing, managing on-set difficulties, finding a distributor for the finished film, and all the other challenges of successfully producing an independent film.

Join IAFT on Wednesday, February 15 at 6pm at Bigbucks Coffee (located on F. Ramos Street) for a free forum with Sean and Chris as they discuss how to translate ideas into feature films, along with suggestions on how to overcome the many challenges independent moviemakers face. Then on Saturday, February 18 at 9:30am, make your way to Bigfoot's new facility in Mactan (1 km before the Mactan Shrine) for a special screening of NAPOLEON DYNAMITE. For only P50 you get VIP seats at the screening, followed by a discussion and question-and-answer session with Sean and Chris. Seating is limited for both events, so get there and register as early as possible.


NAPOLEON DYNAMITE was an international hit in 2004 and remains one of the highest grossing independent films of all time. Directed by Jared Hess and starring Jon Heder, Diedrich Bader, Tina Majorino and Haylie Duff, the film follows the title character as he deals with his nerdy brother, his overbearing uncle and the cruel popular kids at school as he helps his new best friend become elected student body president and in the process endears himself to his classmates.

For additional information on these and other upcoming IAFT events, you may email info@study-film.com.

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Do you love movies? Do you want to learn more about filmmaking and maybe even how to get your own film produced and distributed for the world to see? Then consider this your big chance: the International Academy of Film & Television proudly presents "From Grassroots to Dynamite: Making Your Movie without Breaking the Bank," a two-part seminar series presented in association with Bigfoot Entertainment.
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This is an exciting opportunity to personally meet Sean Covel and Chris "Doc" Wyatt, the producers of NAPOLEON DYNAMITE, as well as enjoy a screening of their cult classic and ask them questions about the moviemaking process: how to secure financing, managing on-set difficulties, finding a distributor for the finished film, and all the other challenges of successfully producing an independent film.
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Join IAFT on Wednesday, February 15 at 6pm at Bigbucks Coffee (located on F. Ramos Street) for a free forum with Sean and Chris as they discuss how to translate ideas into feature films, along with suggestions on how to overcome the many challenges independent moviemakers face. Then on Saturday, February 18 at 9:30am, make your way to Bigfoot's new facility in Mactan (1 km before the Mactan Shrine) for a special screening of NAPOLEON DYNAMITE. For only P50 you get VIP seats at the screening, followed by a discussion and question-and-answer session with Sean and Chris. Seating is limited for both events, so get there and register as early as possible.


NAPOLEON DYNAMITE was an international hit in 2004 and remains one of the highest grossing independent films of all time. Directed by Jared Hess and starring Jon Heder, Diedrich Bader, Tina Majorino and Haylie Duff, the film follows the title character as he deals with his nerdy brother, his overbearing uncle and the cruel popular kids at school as he helps his new best friend become elected student body president and in the process endears himself to his classmates.
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For additional information on these and other upcoming IAFT events, you may email info@study-film.com.

this is very interesting and im planning to join this seminar. i think we'll learn a lot from this. in there website, http://www.study-film.com/student_projects.html , they have indie films made by there students. they are really a big help for cebu indie films. thanx IAFT more power IAFT!!!

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an article about phil. cinema
http://www.firecracker-media.com/mox...ture1501.shtml

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CALL FOR ENTRIES to the 7th Ateneo Video Open (AVO)


Compete with amateur filmmakers in and out of Manila!

Open to all college students.
Registration forms can also be downloaded from the Loyola Film Circle website, www.loyolafilmcircle.org.

Deadline for entries is on February 20, 2006, 5pm at the LFC Room (Gonzaga 304, Ateneo de Manila).