Sineng Pambansa: National Film Festival
Davao City hosted the 1st Sineng Pambansa: National Film Festival produced by the government-backed agency for films in the Philippines- the Film Development Council of the Philippines where 17 films from LUZVIMINDA compete for such prestige to be part of the country's best films.
The red carpet was graced at SM DAVAO on June 29,2012 with dignitaries like Mayor Sarah Duterte, Ambassador of the United States to the Philippines Harry K. Thomas Jr, international award winning film director Brillante Mendoza, and the FDCP pillars. Kapuso star Lovi Poe also joined in the red carpet donned with a sexy backless wardrobe.
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| International award winning film director Brillante Mendoza with Albertology.com |
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| Kapuso Star Lovi Poe at Sineng Pambansa Red Carpet. Photo by Alberto Egot Jr. |
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| US Ambassador Harry K.Thomas Jr. talks with Davao City Mayor Sarah Duterte Carpio. Photo by Alberto Egot Jr. |
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| Award winning film director Mario J Delos Reyes. Photo by Alberto Egot Jr. |
I have seen promising film directors who have been bagging local and international recognition joined to this festival like Teng Mangansakan ( QIYAMAH).
Watching indie films is actually a new experience in film appreciation. This requires mental and emotional work out to be able for us to grasp the hidden message of a certain film. Sensitivity and open-mindedness are the traits that we have to consider before watching such films otherwise you will end up with "WTFs" and regrets.
Among the 17 films, I have two films that satisfied me so far in indie filmmaking. Two films that belong to two different creative directors perspective but belong to one direction. "QIYAMAH" of Guttierrez "Teng" Mangansakan III and "IN BANKA HA UT SIN DUWA SAPAH" of Frysed Alsad Alfad III are my two bets for this year's national film fest.
Qiyamah or "The End of the World" is a film in grayscale that discusses some possible scenes of what the Islam's central religious text, Qur'an, describes about the end of the world. The film also discussed how far humans have gone through especially the ones who never believed in the Supreme Being (GOD) existence.
Repentance and submission to the Creator are the keys if Qiyamah occurs. Honestly, for this film, I can hardly grasp the real meaning of other elements used herein owing to the fact that I never had an experience to learn about ISLAM stuffs.
The important was , Teng successfully moved me to re-assess the level of my faith to God. Am I still tracking the right one?
In Banka Ha Ut Sin Duwa Sapah or " The boat at the center of two rivers" has successfully brought the tears and smiles out of me as it showcases the Tausug struggle not just in the hands of the country's most dangerous rebels but also in the hands of the defenders themselves [soldiers].
This film enliven the stories we have learned from the clamors of our muslim brothers and sisters in which the government keeps these stories untold. Stories that are most likely happening in the mountains where education is difficult to be accessed.
This film has also drawn smiles on my face as it perfectly mixed the wit,drama, struggles,actions and even sex as the major elements to sell a film. The story for me is remarkable especially the integration of education,love,commitment,and the importance of FAMILY despite of the heavy pouring of challenges in our daily lives regardless of your religious orientations.
These two films as I have said lead to one direction. Stop the war, love your family,repent and be prepared for the end of the world".
Watching indie films is actually a new experience in film appreciation. This requires mental and emotional work out to be able for us to grasp the hidden message of a certain film. Sensitivity and open-mindedness are the traits that we have to consider before watching such films otherwise you will end up with "WTFs" and regrets.
Among the 17 films, I have two films that satisfied me so far in indie filmmaking. Two films that belong to two different creative directors perspective but belong to one direction. "QIYAMAH" of Guttierrez "Teng" Mangansakan III and "IN BANKA HA UT SIN DUWA SAPAH" of Frysed Alsad Alfad III are my two bets for this year's national film fest.
Qiyamah or "The End of the World" is a film in grayscale that discusses some possible scenes of what the Islam's central religious text, Qur'an, describes about the end of the world. The film also discussed how far humans have gone through especially the ones who never believed in the Supreme Being (GOD) existence.
Repentance and submission to the Creator are the keys if Qiyamah occurs. Honestly, for this film, I can hardly grasp the real meaning of other elements used herein owing to the fact that I never had an experience to learn about ISLAM stuffs.
The important was , Teng successfully moved me to re-assess the level of my faith to God. Am I still tracking the right one?
In Banka Ha Ut Sin Duwa Sapah or " The boat at the center of two rivers" has successfully brought the tears and smiles out of me as it showcases the Tausug struggle not just in the hands of the country's most dangerous rebels but also in the hands of the defenders themselves [soldiers].
This film enliven the stories we have learned from the clamors of our muslim brothers and sisters in which the government keeps these stories untold. Stories that are most likely happening in the mountains where education is difficult to be accessed.
This film has also drawn smiles on my face as it perfectly mixed the wit,drama, struggles,actions and even sex as the major elements to sell a film. The story for me is remarkable especially the integration of education,love,commitment,and the importance of FAMILY despite of the heavy pouring of challenges in our daily lives regardless of your religious orientations.
These two films as I have said lead to one direction. Stop the war, love your family,repent and be prepared for the end of the world".
Meanwhile, lapses were obviously observed while this Sineng Pambansa was introduced to the Philippine cinema as it has a very weak marketing especially in promoting it. Had it not been for my love to films, I would not be supporting this. So how would a simple pinoy appreciate the mission of FDCP with a very weak promotion. How will FDCP realize its campaign "Bringing the Filipino Films to Filipinos"?
Learn more about Sineng Pambansa.
Furthermore, Davao City has its own venue for screening local made films as part of the FDCP program. The 120-seater theater center , Davao Cinematheque, was inaugurated also during the opening of the festival. The highlight of the event also was the unveiling of the Lino Brocka statue.
The feature films in the festival lineup are John Raymund Macahilas’ “Ang Mga Aswang,” Sigfreid Barros Sanchez’s “Ang Mga Kidnaper ni Ronnie Lazaro,” Ronny Poblacion’s “Beadworks,” Najib Alyhar Benito-Zacaria’s “Duwaya,” Peter Solis Nery’s “Gugma Sa Panahon Sang Bakunawa,” Fyrsed Alsad Alfad III’s “In Bangka Ha Ut Sin Duwa Sapah,” Jocelyn Banasan-Kapuno’s “Kanana Kanu,” Agustin Pagusara’s “Malan,” Gutierrez Mangansakan III’s “Qiyamah,” Ed Lejano’s “Qwerty,” and Orvil Bantayan’s “Tambara.”
The documentaries include Lester Babiera’s “Bulig,” Dominador Escasa Jr.’s “Jingle Lang ang Pahina,” Pepper Melencio’s “Illustrated By” and Dempster Samarista’s “Taguri: The Kites of Sulu.”
The short animated films are “Kalon” by Blecyrezza Piluden, and “Si Pagong at Si Matsing” by Carmen del Prado, Didy Evangelista and Mai Saporsantos.
Let us all support and preserve our films and empower our local talents to participate and showcase their filmmaking gifts.
Learn more about Sineng Pambansa.
Furthermore, Davao City has its own venue for screening local made films as part of the FDCP program. The 120-seater theater center , Davao Cinematheque, was inaugurated also during the opening of the festival. The highlight of the event also was the unveiling of the Lino Brocka statue.
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| Lino Brocka 's statue at the Davao Cinematheque. Photo by Rudolph Ian Alama More photos here. |
The feature films in the festival lineup are John Raymund Macahilas’ “Ang Mga Aswang,” Sigfreid Barros Sanchez’s “Ang Mga Kidnaper ni Ronnie Lazaro,” Ronny Poblacion’s “Beadworks,” Najib Alyhar Benito-Zacaria’s “Duwaya,” Peter Solis Nery’s “Gugma Sa Panahon Sang Bakunawa,” Fyrsed Alsad Alfad III’s “In Bangka Ha Ut Sin Duwa Sapah,” Jocelyn Banasan-Kapuno’s “Kanana Kanu,” Agustin Pagusara’s “Malan,” Gutierrez Mangansakan III’s “Qiyamah,” Ed Lejano’s “Qwerty,” and Orvil Bantayan’s “Tambara.”
The documentaries include Lester Babiera’s “Bulig,” Dominador Escasa Jr.’s “Jingle Lang ang Pahina,” Pepper Melencio’s “Illustrated By” and Dempster Samarista’s “Taguri: The Kites of Sulu.”
The short animated films are “Kalon” by Blecyrezza Piluden, and “Si Pagong at Si Matsing” by Carmen del Prado, Didy Evangelista and Mai Saporsantos.
Let us all support and preserve our films and empower our local talents to participate and showcase their filmmaking gifts.
maraming salamat for the good words on "In Bangka Ha Ut Sin Duwa Sapah". Continue supporting indie films!
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