Wednesday, July 19, 2006

THE 2ND CINEMALAYA INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL OPENS



CINEMALAYA
(Philippine Independent Film Festival)
July 17-23, 2006

A joint endeavor of the CCP, Film Development Council and the University of the Philippines Film Institute, the festival aims to give Pinoy filmmaking that needed “shot in the arm” by developing an exciting, new breed of Filipino filmmakers. Cínemalayà Awards seeks to discover, encourage and honor the cinematic works of Filipino filmmakers that boldly articulate and freely interpret the Filipino experience with fresh insight and artistic integrity.

Watch the trailers of some films below. For schedules, visit the Cultural Center of the Philippines website.

TULAD NG DATI by Michael Sandejas
ROTONDA by Ron Bryant
DONSOL by Adolfo Alix, Jr.
LABADA by Raz dela Torre

2 comments:

DJ said...

i feel sad everytime i pass this magnificent theater. Kelan pa kaya mag sisimula ang restoration. o, kung meron nga bang plano?
i love your pics. On how you shot Manila. Pwede na pang coffee table book. Thanks for visiting my Blog.

Anonymous said...

Islandboy, thanks for this comment. Kakataba ng puso. Your photos this rich texture that I envy. Were they mostly taken with a Lomo?

Dylan