Tribal Cafe Shows Pinoy New Wave Cinema

TRIBAL CAFÉ PRESENTS THE DEFINITIVE "FILIPINO NEW
WAVE CINEMA" ON JUNE 9,
13, 20 AT 8 PM

As digital filmmaking continues to "democratize" the ownership of media production, filmmakers worldwide are making meaningful shorts and features without having to wait and waste years to secure movie or television studio funding. The phenomenon of "democratized media ownership" has become a potent tool of expression for an increasing number of young and brilliant Filipino filmmakers who are gaining attention and recognition in the global independent film circuits.

Inventive, groundbreaking. . deconstructivist, experimental, critical, guerilla, risky, underground. . these are the descriptions knowledgeable film critics in the Philippines and overseas are using to define a new, innovative form of cinema and media emerging from
the current breed of Philippine indie film shooters. Armed with inexpensive, low-grade digital video cameras, these young filmmakers are unleashing their creative and intellectual angst and energies via dv footages and, in so doing, have succeeded in ushering in what generations of pinoys have been waiting for.. the true birth of the "Philippine New Wave Cinema"..

No longer at the mercy of corporate media owners whose primary concern is making the most money producing dumber and dumber television and films, young Filipino filmmakers are seizing the power of inexpensive digital filmmaking to tell the truth.. their stories.. and
fast.. exhibiting dynamic use of reality-centered and unhyped video and images that the most entrenched media corporation execs won't dare touch for fear of alienating who they wrongly profile as their detergent and soft-drinks- buying "masang masa" crowd, consistently mocking the intelligence and common sense of the Filipino audience.

Recognizing the new hope and future of the long-stagnating Philippine television and cinema, Tribal Café presents Sinekalye@Tribal, showing the works of our new wave pinoy filmmakers, many of whom were featured at VC Filimfest: the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film
Festival

Sinekalye@Tribal is a celebration of Filipino independent films produced and shot entirely in the Philippines by Filipino filmmakers. Homegrown Filipino art brought stateside aims to introduce Filipino love to the streets of California. Yes, we are here, this is our world, and
these are our stories!

Sinekalye (street cinema) is a group of independent filmmakers, visual artists and musicians who share a passion for independent filmmaking and music. It is the brainchild of the notoriously
famous Rox Lee, known for his quirky animated short films, music and paintings. Aiming to spread the influence of independently produced Filipino art throughout the Philippines
and beyond, Sinekalye has done this bit by bit by taking films and music out into the streets. Sinekalye in the Philippines aims to reach out to the common people, to teach them, inspire them, and help them eke out the realization of their own dreams through films and music.

Having staged film showings and workshops all throughout the Philippines, in streets, parks and roadside basketball courts, Sinekalye is ready to represent the Filipino soul around the world! In
April 2004, Sinekalye was invited to screen their independent films and perform their own music at the 17th Singapore International Film Festival. Finally having reached the U.S., Sinekalye is eager to share the experience with fellow Filipinos and Americans.

Appropriately located at Historic Filipino Town in Los Angeles, Sinekalye@Tribal will show on June 9, June 13 and June 20. First showing, on June 9, Saturday, will feature films by all these
award-winning filmmakers: Rox Lee, Tad Ermitaño, Dennis Empalmado, Ruelo Lozendo, Rafael
Luna, Wilfred Galila and Geraldine Flores. In charge of music for the event is filmmaker and DJ
Joel Quizon. Spinning on June 13 is Drew, Projection facilities are generously provided by Ms. Ruby Paguinto of Asian People's Journal.

The second showing on June 13, 2007 /Wednesday, 8PM, will highlight the feature film and award-winning shorts of the internationally- acclaimed Filipino indie filmmaker, John Torres. Watch the now legendary "Todo Todo Torres", a current hit at the international indie film circuit.

The third showing on June 20, 2007 /Wednesday, 8PM is dedicated to "Pinoy Rock & Rhythm", featuring BATUMBUHAY [Liverock] by Rox Lee/Documentary/ A day in a life with pinoy rock icon Pepe Smith. Aso being featured is "PINOY ROCK & RHYTM" by Dennis Empalmado/Documentary

Tribal Café is located at 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA, in the Historic Filipino Town (between Alvarado & GlendaleBlvd.)

For details:
http://www.tribalca fe.com
Email: info@tribalcafe. com
Phone: 213.483.4458

http://web.mac. com/ruelozendo/iweb/sinekalye