“Handog sa Bansa” Screening for Lav Diaz’s “Mula sa Kung ano Ang Noon”

Widely acknowledged for bringing the singular highest honor to Philippine Cinema, “Mula sa Kung ano Ang Noon,” Lav Diaz’s Martial Law epic, will have “Handog sa Bansa” special screening on September 21, 2014 at the SM Cinema Centerstage at the SM Mall of Asia.

The special screening, coinciding with the anniversary of the declaration of the Martial Law, is meant to be an offering to the Filipino people (free admission for the public) and will be attended by honored guests. It celebrates the film’s recent triumph at the Festival del Film Locarno 2014 in Switzerland, where it won the Pardo d’oro (Golden Leopard) Grand Prize. The International film festival in Locarno, held last August 6-16, is one of the oldest and most prestigious A-list film festivals in Europe, in the league of Cannes, Venice, and Berlin.

Presented by the Film development Council of the Philippines and Sine Olivia Pilipinas, in partnership with SM Cinema, the special screening is, additionally highlighted by a photo and video exhibit outside Centerstage. A short program with the cast and crew precedes the film screening at 2:30pm.

The film tackles life in the village in one of the remotest regions of the Philippines before Martial Law was declared.

Diaz in an earlier interview with the FDCP entices Filipinos to see the film, “[as] it talks about what happened in the last two years before martial law. It’s based on real events. The characters are based on real characters in our village when I was in grade six up to first year high school. I reenacted everything from memory. But it’s about the coming, it’s a foreboding thing, it’s a horror film actually. We’re entering hell and we felt that then.”

In Locarno, the film also garnered the FIPRESCI International Critics Prize; the International Federation of Film Societies Don Quixote prize, the Youth Jury Environment Is Quality of Life Prize, and the Boccalino de Oro Independent Critics Award for Best Actress for lead Hazel Orencio.

The photo and video exhibit will chronicle the journey of the film’s cast and crew, from the film’s inception and pre-production stages up until the win at Locarno and the triumphant return to the Philippines. The public can view the exhibit as early as in the days leading up to the September 21 event.

For more screening information and updates, please visit the “Mula Sa Kung ano Ang Noon” Facebook page, FDCP Facebook page, and FDCP website (fdcp.ph). Treats and prizes await lucky film viewers.

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FDCP Sineng Pambansa Deadline Fast Approaching

Do you have a story in your mind that can be made into a compelling film?

If you want to join the growing ranks of the country’s young and dynamic filmmakers, many of whom have won national and international awards, now is your chance.

The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) has launched the first National Film Competition which will reward the best screenplays submitted by aspiring directors and scriptwriters across the country with substantial seed money to translate their stories into quality films for local and even foreign exhibition.

The FDCP’s mandate is to promote the growth and development of the Philippine movie industry, spread awareness and appreciation for Philippine culture and history through film, and revitalize the Philippine movie industry by creating new opportunities for aspiring filmmakers as well as generating a bigger audience for Philippine cinema by bringing Filipino films to Filipino communities everywhere.

The nationwide scriptwriting and film competition seeks to highlight our outstanding film culture, while unifying the many diverse visions, views and voices of Filipino filmmakers across the country. The announcement of winners and awarding of prizes will be held either in the city of Davao

HIGHLIGHTS OF COMPETITION GUIDELINES:

· Open to Filipinos who have not written or co-written, directed or co-directed more than three films, documentaries or animated features.

· Three Categories:

o Feature Film Competition

o Full-Length Documentary

o Animated Short Film Competition

· Three Divisions in the Feature Film Competition and Full-Length Documentary Competition

o Luzon Division

o Visayas Division

o Mindanao Division

· National competition for animation

· Geographically oriented using language/dialect indigenous to setting

· Deadline for submission of screenplay is midnight of December 11, 2011

· Finalists announced December 29, 2011

· Filming starts January 2012 and final submission of films on May 30, 2012

· Festival in June 2012 at Davao City.

· Detailed guidelines at www.fdcp.ph

· Forms can be downloaded from www.fdcp.ph or are available at FDCP Makati Office

For the complete set of rules and guidelines of the National Film Competition and application forms, please visit our website: www.fdcp.ph, or email us at: natcom@fdcp.ph 

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FDCP Sineng Pambansa Launches National Film Competition

Do you have a story in your mind that can be made into a compelling film? 

If you want to join the growing ranks of the country’s young and dynamic filmmakers, many of whom have won national and international awards, now is your chance.

The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) has launched the first National Film Competition which will reward the best screenplays submitted by aspiring directors and scriptwriters across the country with substantial seed money to translate their stories into quality films for local and even foreign exhibition.

The FDCP’s mandate is to promote the growth and development of the Philippine movie industry, spread awareness and appreciation for Philippine culture and history through film, and revitalize the Philippine movie industry by creating new opportunities for aspiring filmmakers as well as generating a bigger audience for Philippine cinema by bringing Filipino films to Filipino communities everywhere.

The nationwide scriptwriting and film competition seeks to highlight our outstanding film culture, while unifying the many diverse visions, views and voices of Filipino filmmakers across the country. The announcement of winners and awarding of prizes will be held either in Davao City or Cebu City in May 2012.

HIGHLIGHTS OF COMPETITION GUIDELINES:

· Open to Filipinos who have not written or co-written, directed or co-directed more than three films, documentaries or animated features.

· Three Categories:

o Feature Film Competition

o Full-Length Documentary

o Animated Short Film Competition

· Three Divisions in the Feature Film Competition and Full-Length Documentary Competition

o Luzon Division

o Visayas Division

o Mindanao Division

· National competition for animation

· Geographically oriented using language/dialect indigenous to setting

· Deadline for submission of screenplay is midnight of November 15, 2011

· Finalists announced December 20, 2011

· Filming starts January 2012 and final submission of films on April 30, 2012

· Festival in May 2012 at Davao City.

· Detailed guidelines at www.fdcp.ph

· Forms can be downloaded from www.fdcp.ph or are available at FDCP Makati Office

For the complete set of rules and guidelines of the National Film Competition and application forms, please visit our website: www.fdcp.ph, or email us at: natcom@fdcp.ph (FDCP Media Desk)

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Dekada Cinemanila Announces Official Selections For Digital Lokal

Dekada Cinemanila announces official selections for Digital Lokal

Six films from acclaimed directors will compete for the prestigious Lino Brocka Award at Cinemanila's Digital Lokal competition.

Included in the official list of films in competition are the following: Imburnal by Sherad Anthony Sanchez; Next Attraction by Raya Martin; Ala Pobre Ala Suerte by Briccio Santos; Sisa by CJ Andaluz; Carnivore by Ato Bautista; and Ang Manghuhula by Paolo Herras.

Past Lino Brocka awardees Aureaus Solito, Dante Mendoza, and Raya Martin all gained international recognition. Solito's winning entry, Tuli, won Outstanding International Narrative Feature at the 2007 Outfest in Los Angeles and the NETPAC Award from the Berlin International Film Festival. Dante Mendoza's Manoro, on the other hand, garnered a record 7 nominations during the 30th Gawad Urian. Last year's Brocka winner, Raya Martin's Autohystoria bagged the Special Mention at the International Competition of the Marseille Film Festival.

Dekada Cinemanila will run from October 16-29 at Gateway Cineplex 1, Araneta Center, Quezon City. It is presented by the Independent Cinema Association of the Philippines (ICAP), the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), and is supported by Gateway Cineplex 10, the Official Festival Venue, Philippine Airlines, Screen Australia and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). Cinemanila is also brought to you by Business World, Rene Barbier Wines, Orion Chocopie and Mike and Ike Candies. Pep.ph is a media partner of Dekada Cinemanila.

For more information, log on to www.cinemanila.org.ph or call the Cinemanila Secretariat at 440-8812.

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When the Curtains Go Down…The 9th Cinemanila at Closing Time

In the short span of twelve days, Gateway Cineplex 10 played host to
the 9th Cinemanila International Film Festival, recognized by local
cineastes as the Festival of Festivals. Indeed, only Cinemanila can
boast of no less than 50 films from almost just as many countries,
movies as diverse in theme and flavour as their origins. Films from
Bollywood, epic Thai war movies, works by Almodovar, Grindhouse
pictures, the best of the local digital scene: Cinemanila gave its
audience these and much more.

Tarantino Mania

Undoubtedly, a significant part of Cinemanila's success is the
participation of filmmaker Quentin Tarantino, internationally
renowned for his a cool style that is all his own. He was present
several times during the Festival run: to receive the Lifetime
Achievement Award along with fellow honorees H.S.H. Chatrichalerm
Yukol, revered Thai filmmaker, and Robert Malengreau, Director of the
Brussels International Film Festival, in the Opening Night events on
8 August; to lend support to his favorite Filipino directors Cirio
Santiago and Eddie Romero during the Grindhouse Day directing
workshop on 10 August; to give a talk on his filmmaking experience in
the Grindhouse Day seminar on 11 August; and to introduce his films,
almost all of which made their Philippine debut in Cinemanila. In all
instances, crowds flocked to see the iconic filmmaker, who was
consistently casual, cool, and friendly to his fans. On 15 August, he
received his award from Her Excellency Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo during
ceremonies at the Ceremonial Hall of Malacañang Palace.

Strong Titles

At the end of the day, however, the fate of festivals lies in
the draw of its films. Several movies proved highly successful,
drawing long lines and garnering praise from those who braved the
rains pouring outside Gateway Mall. A Girl Who Leapt Through Time, a
delightful Japanese anime about a time-hopping student, was a hit
among animation fans; in its first screening, cosplayers from
Cosplay.ph entertained the audience with a mini-fashion show. 4
Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days, Palm D'Or winner at the Cannes Film
Festival, drew arthouse audiences in its limited release. Paris Je
T'aime and 2 Days in Paris, both romantic French films, were also
certified hits, as was Volver, directed by respected auteur Pedro
Almodóvar and starring Oscar-nominee Penélope Cruz.

Seminars and Workshops

Aside from the Grindhouse Days workshops with Romero, Santiago,
and Tarantino, other seminars were attended by film students,
cineastes, and curious moviegoers. On 9 August, Asian Film Archive
Founder and Director Tan Bee Thiam discussed Film Archiving in Asia.
He was accompanied by Clodualdo del Mundo, Ph.D., who talked about
the need for such film preservation practices in the Philippines. Dr.
del Mundo, who wrote the screenplays for such classics as Maynila: Sa
Mga Kuko ng Liwanag and Itim, returned for a Master Class in
Scriptwriting on 12 August, which he gave alongside fellow
scriptwriter Ralston Jover (Kubrador, Foster Child).

Nap Jamir, cinematographer of festival hit Ang Pagdadalaga ni
Maximo Oliveros, gave a Master Class in Cinematography on 13 August.
Scenema Concepts sponsored the workshop. Cirio Santiago joined
international producer Anant Singh for a seminar on International Co-
Production on 14 August. Independent directors Rico Ilarde, Raya
Martin, Raymond Red, Roxlee, and John Torres were at Gateway Mall for
a two-day Indie Filmmaking Seminar on 15 and 16 August.

Award Winners

At Malacañang Palace on 15 August, Cinemanila and the National
Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) officially awarded the
winners of the Festival. Fatih Akin's The Edge of Heaven was given
this year's Lino Brocka Grand Prize for the best international film.
The entire cast of Jim Libiran's Tribu was given the awards for Best
Actor and Best Actress, a first for the Festival. The Special Jury
Prize went to Persepolis, directed by Marjane Satrapi and Vincent
Parronaud. The International Competition Jury was chaired by Wieland
Speck, Director of the Panorama Programme of the Berlin International
Film Festival. He was joined by Jesper Andersen of the Danish Film
Institute and Lalu Roisamri, Program Manager of the Jakarta
International Film Festival.

Chul Jung's Waiting Time and Christopher Gozum's The Calling won the
awards for Best International Short and Best Short (Local),
respectively. Neo-Lounge, directed by Joanna Arong, took home the
Best Documentary Prize. All these awards were decided upon by a jury
chaired by Filipino filmmaker and Ishmael Bernal Awardee Jobin
Ballesteros, who was joined by Laura Gerber, Director of the
Southeast Asian section of the Asian Hot Shots Berlin Festival, and
Hanne Robenhagen, cultural sociologist and documentarist.

Making its debut this year was the ASEAN Competition in
celebration of the ASEAN's 40th anniversary. Lifetime Achievement
Awardee Robert Malengreau chaired the jury, which also consisted of
Tan Bee Thiam and Jeffrey Jeturian, director of the critically
acclaimed Kubrador. Yasmin Ahmad's Mukhsin was hailed as the Best
ASEAN Film, while Renita, Renita by Tonny Trimaranto was declared
Best ASEAN Short.

Solidifying its status as Numero Uno sa Digital, Cinemanila gave
awards for its eighth Digital Lokal Competition. Olivier Pere,
Artistic Director of the Directors' Fortnight of the Cannes Film
Festival, was chair of the jury. Other members were Ansgar Vogt of
the Selection Committee of the International Forum of New Cinema in
Berlin, and Jaclyn Jose, multi-awarded Filipino actress. Autohystoria
by Raya Martin won the Lino Award, Grand Prize, while Voice: Tilted
Screens and Extended Scenes of Loneliness: Filipinos in High
Definition (A Work in Progress) by John Torres garnered the Lino
Grand Jury Prize. Christopher Gozum's The Calling was chosen as Best
Short Film. Cinemanila's eighth Ishmael Bernal Awardee for Young
Cinema is Ernest Michael Manalastas for his film Delusions. He joins
an illustrious list of filmmakers: Peter Chua (2000), Mes de Guzman
(2001), Romeo Candido (2002), Mariami Tanangco (2003), Raya Martin
(2004), John Torres (2005), and Jobin Ballesteros (2006).

The 4th Boracay International Co-Production Meeting

In its fourth year, the Boracay International Co-Production
Meeting saw projects from all over Southeast Asia vying for financial
support from the Hubert Bals Fund, represented by Gertjan Zuilhof.
Babi Buta Yang Ingin Terbang (Blind Pig Who Wants to Fly), directed
by up-and-coming Indonesian filmmaker Edwin (whose Kara, Anak
Sebatang Pohon was the first Indonesian short to screen at Cannes)
and produced by Meiska Taurisia, eventually won over seven other
entries in the short-list for funding. These are: Chris Chong Chan
Fui's Karaoke from Malaysia; Paolo Herras's Ang Manghuhula (The
Fortune-teller) from the Philippines; Tey Clamor's Paslit Puslit
(Young Thief) from the Philippines; Azharr Rudiin's Pungguk Rindukan
Bulan (This Longing) from Malaysia; Sally Jo Marie Bellosillo's
Regina from the Philippines; Roxlee's Whistler from the Philippines;
and Khoo Eng Yow's World Without Shadows from Malaysia.

A special party at the Sandbar, organized by Festival Co-Director
Anima Aguiluz, was held for the participants and guests. Fire dancers
and drummers entertained a rapt audience, which was also treated to
an outdoor screening of the Joey Gosengfiao classic Temptation
Island. The event was closed by the presentation of the 5-minute
contribution to the SEAWAVE Project by Boracay Co-Prod winner Edwin.

Asian Spirit provided the transportation for the participants
of the 4th Boracay International Co-Production Meeting. Cinemanila
also gives special thanks to Casa Pilar, the venue for the Meeting
and home to the participants, and René Barbier for wines.

On to the 10th Cinemanila…

Next year, the Cinemanila International Film Festival will be
celebrating a decade of bringing the best of international cinema to
the Philippines. It will be difficult to top a year that saw
Tarantino, Thai royalty, Cannes and Berlin luminaries, stalwarts in
Filipino filmmaking, and international festival favorites grace the
Festival. What will next year bring? Cinemanila has always risen to
whatever challenges it has faced over the years. The 10th will be no
different.

The 9th Cinemanila International Film Festival was co-presented
by the Independent Cinema Association of the Philippines (ICAP), the
NCCA, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), Gateway
Cineplex 10, CinemaOne, the Office of the President, the Department
of Education, and the Department of Tourism. Other sponsors were Edsa
Shangri-La Manila, Ignite Media, Manila Bulletin, Philippine
Airlines, Scenema Concepts, and Web Philippines Inc. (Gold Sponsors);
ClicktheCity. com (Festival Sponsor); Asian Spirit and Boysen (Event
Sponsors); 105.1 FM Crossover (Festival Patron).

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9th Cinemanila to screen best films in Asia

9th Cinemanila to screen best films in Asia

IN commemoration of the ASEAN's 40th anniversary, the 9th Cinemanila
International Film Festival (CIFF) celebrates "ASEAN Astig!" The CIFF
will be showcasing several of the region's best films in an ASEAN
Cinema Focus. The official line-up will include Thailand's "The Dorm,"
"Alone," and "Syndromes and a Century"; and Malaysia's "Village People
Radio Show" and "Love Conquers All." The festival will screen several
films of Pen-ek Ratanaruang and Garin Nugroho, including the latter's
"Leaf on a Pillow," winner of the Lino Brocka Award in the first CIFF
in 1999. As part of its competition highlights, the CIFF will give an
award to the Best ASEAN Film of the year. A cash prize of P250,000
will be presented to the winner of this award. The Best ASEAN Short
Film will be similarly honored and the winner will receive a prize of
P50,000.00. These competitions and awards are made possible by the
joint efforts of the Film Development Council of the Philippines
(FDCP) and Cinemanila.

Seeking to promote the identity of ASEAN cinema, CIFF will also be
launching the SEAWAVE project this year. Some of the prominent
filmmakers of the region will each be contributing 3 to 5-minute films
revolving around the theme of "A Journey." The project will culminate
in the production of a 90-minute feature from the contributions, to be
previewed during the festival. Among the filmmakers who have been
invited to participate in the SEAWAVE project are Riri Riza, Nan
Achnas, and the I-Cinema Group of Indonesia; U-Wei bin Hajisaari, Tan
Chui Mui, and Amir Muhammad of Malaysia; Eric Khoo, Royston Tan, and
Kelvin Tong of Singapore; Nonzee Nimibutr, Apitchatpong Weerasethakul,
Wisit Sasanatieng, and Pen-ek Ratana-ruang of Thailand; and Pinoy
filmmakers Lav Diaz, John Torres, Raya Martin, Jeffrey Jeturian, Dante
Mendoza, Auraeus Solito, Chito Roño, and Rox Lee of the Philippines.

The 9th Cinemanila International Film Festival will have its run from
August 8 to 19 at Gateway Mall Cineplex 10 in Araneta Center, Quezon
City, and from August 17 to 19 in Boracay. The CIFF is organized
jointly by the Independent Cinema Association of the Philippines
(ICAP), the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), the
National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA). For more
information, visit www.cinemanila. org.ph or email cinemanila@gmail. com.

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Cinemanila: Celebrating Southeast Asian Cinema: ASEAN Cinema Focus

Celebrating Southeast Asian Cinema: ASEAN Cinema Focus in the 9th
Cinemanila International Film Festival

In commemoration of the ASEAN's 40th year anniversary, the 9th
Cinemanila International Film Festival (CIFF) will be showcasing
several of the region's best films in an ASEAN Cinema Focus. The
official line-up will include Thailand's The Dorm, Alone, and
Syndromes and a Century; and Malaysia's Village People Radio Show
and Love Conquers All. The Festival will screen several films of Pen-
ek Ratanaruang and Garin Nugroho, including the latter's Leaf on a
Pillow, winner of the Lino Brocka Award in the first CIFF in 1999.
As part of its Competition highlights, the CIFF will give an award
to the Best ASEAN Film of the year. A cash prize of PhP250,000.00
will be presented to the winner of this award. The Best ASEAN Short
Film will be similarly honored; the winner will receive a prize of
PhP50,000.00. These competitions and awards are made possible by the
joint efforts of the Film Development Council of the Philippines
(FDCP), and Cinemanila.

Seeking to promote the identity of ASEAN cinema, CIFF will also be
launching the SEAWAVE project this year. Some of the most prominent
filmmakers of the region will each be contributing 3- to 5-minute
films revolving around the theme of "A Journey." The project will
culminate in the production of a 90-minute feature from the
contributions, to be previewed during the Festival. Among the
filmmakers who have been invited to participate in the SEAWAVE
project are Riri Riza, Garin Nugrotto, Nan Achnas, and the I-Cinema
Group of Indonesia; U-Wei Bin Hajissari, James Lee, Ho Yu Hang, Tan
Chui Mui, and Amir Muhammad of Malaysia; Eric Khoo, Royston Tan, and
Kelvin Tong of Singapore; Nonzee Nimibutr, Apitchatpong
Weerasititakiul, Wisit Sasanathieng, and Penek Rattanaruang of
Thailand; and Lav Diaz, John Torres, Raya Martin, Jeffrey Jeturian,
Dante Mendoza, Auraeus Solito, and Rox Lee of the Philippines.

The 9th Cinemanila International Film Festival will have its run
from 8 to 19 August 2007 at Gateway Mall Cineplex 10 in Araneta
Center, Quezon City, and from 17 to 19 August 2007 in Boracay
Island. The CIFF is organized jointly by the Independent Cinema
Association of the Philippines (ICAP), the Film Development Council
of the Philippines (FDCP), the National Commission for Culture and
the Arts (NCCA), and a specially commissioned inter-agency
committee, with Major Partners: the Office of the President, the
Department of Tourism, CinemaOne, and Gateway Cineplex 10; Gold
Sponsors: Manila Bulletin, Philippine Airlines, and Web Philippines
Inc.; Festival Sponsor: ClicktheCity. com; Event Sponsors: Asian
Spirit and Boysen Paints.

For more information, you may refer to the official CIFF website at
http://www.cinemanila.org.ph or contact the Cinemanila Secretariat
through its email address, cinemanila@gmail. com.

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Quentin Tarantino to be Given the Lifetime Achievement Award in the 9th Cinemanila International Film Festival

Tarantino Thrilla in Cinemanila: Quentin Tarantino to be Given the Lifetime Achievement Award in the 9th Cinemanila International Film Festival

Internationally acclaimed filmmaker Quentin Tarantino (Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill) will be hitting Philippine shores in August to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award during special ceremonies in the 9th Cinemanila International Film Festival. Tarantino will be receiving the distinction for his iconic contributions to world cinema and continued support to the proliferation and promotion of Asian and independent films.

Tarantino’s love for Asian films has inspired him to make use of various cinematic styles from films of the region such as wire kung-fu scenes, sword fights and stylized action scenes in his own movies. His admiration for Asian cinema has made him one of its most significant advocates; the release of Zhang Yimou’s Hero and Wong Kar Wai’s Chungking Express in the United States were made possible by Tarantino.
Renowned for cult favorites like Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill, Tarantino has won accolades and citations from various groups, including an Oscar nomination for his direction of the critically acclaimed film Pulp Fiction. In 2004, he was selected to be the head of the jury of the Cannes Film Festival.

Catch renowned director Quentin Tarantino as he graces the Festival this August. The Cinemanila International Film Festival, now on its 9th year, will have its official run from 8 to 19 August 2007. It will showcase the best of local and foreign cinema, including recent winners from the Berlin and Cannes film festivals. A special ASEAN Night celebrating the works of the region’s best filmmakers will open the event on 8 August. Cinemanila will also be having a special Focus on the films of Bollywood (10 August), South Africa (11 August), and Turkey (12 August). Everyone is invited to these screenings and to the seminars and workshops. These include Master Classes in Directing (10-11 August) and Scriptwriting (12-13 August), a seminar on the Importance of Film Archiving in the Philippines (14 August), and a seminar on Indie Filmmaking (15-16 August).

The CIFF is organized jointly by the Independent Cinema Association of the Philippines (ICAP), the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), and a specially commissioned inter-agency committee.

For more information, you may refer to the official CIFF website (http://www.cinemani la.com.ph) or contact the Cinemanila Secretariat through its email address: cinemanila@gmail.com.

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Rules for FDCP / 9th Cinemanila International Film Festival Scriptwriting Contest

Rules for FDCP / 9th Cinemanila International Film Festival Scriptwriting Contest

1) The Scriptwriting Contest is open from 28 June 2007 to 12 August 2007. The deadline will coincide with the first day of the Master Class in Scriptwriting workshop. The contest is open to all current and former Filipino citizens of all ages. Current members of the Cinemanila Secretariat and employees of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) are not eligible for entry.

2) Entrants may submit only one (1) entry for the contest.

3) Entries may be in English or Tagalog, but entries in the latter must be accompanied by an English translation.

4) Only works that have not undergone production may be entered. Entries which have been awarded a prize in another contest before 12:00 m.n. of 12 August 2007 are not qualified for the awards.

5) The work submitted must be the entrant’s own and to which he or she has absolute ownership of all intellectual property rights thereto.

6) The entry must consist of material good for 90 to 120 minutes of film (average 95 to 125 pages).

7) Adaptations of existing material (e.g., books by other authors) are eligible. In this case, the entrant must submit along with his or her entry the written consent of the author of the existing work to have his or her work be adapted for contest entry. The consent must be notarized and should include a clear and categorical statement that Cinemanila and its partners shall be exempt from liability in the event that the adaptation is found to infringe on the intellectual property rights of the author.

8) Entrants will retain ownership rights to their submitted scripts, under the condition that Cinemanila and the FDCP be duly acknowledged in the event of the script resulting in a production. The FDCP and Cinemanila reserve the right to assist the entrant in this regard.

9) Entrants must submit three (3) copies of his or her entry, each fastened with brads. Entries must be typewritten or computerized and must follow this format:

a) 8.5” x 11” white 3-hole punched paper;
b) One-inch margin on all sides, except left (between 1.2” and 1.6”);
c) Courier size 12 (no bold or italics); and
d) Paged in the upper right hand corner (except first page).

Entrants must also submit a soft copy of their work in MS Word document (.doc), Rich Text File (.rtf), or PDF format in a CD or diskette. The entrant’s real name and address must not appear on any of the pages of the entry. When asked for a name in the Entry Form or elsewhere, the entrant must indicate a pseudonym.

10) Entrants must submit all hard and soft copies of their entry along with the official Entry Form and their resume flat in a 9” x 12” envelope addressed to the Cinemanila Secretariat. The deadline for all entries is 12:00 n of 12 August 2007.

11) The winners of the 9th Cinemanila International Film Festival Scriptwriting Contest will be announced and awarded during the Closing Night ceremonies of the Festival. The prizes are: 1st – PhP200,000.00; 2nd – PhP150,000.00; and 3rd – PhP100,000.00.

12) The 9th Cinemanila International Film Festival Scriptwriting Contest and the awards are made possible by the joint efforts of the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) and the Cinemanila International Film Festival.

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Call for Entries: Cinemanila 3rd Digital Lokal Competition

Call for Entries to the 3rd Digital Lokal Competition of the Cinemanila International Film Festival; Deadline Extended to 11 July 2007

Entries to the Digital Lokal Competition of the 9th Cinemanila International Film Festival are now being accepted. The deadline for submission has been extended to 11 July 2007.

The competition, 3rd Digital Lokal Competition of the Cinemanila International Film Festival, is open to all Filipino filmmakers with digital full-feature films (DV / HD / 24P / HDV) in Filipino, or any regional language/dialect with English subtitles. To be eligible for participation, films must have been produced after January 2006 and should not have been exhibited commercially, locally or internationally, or in prior local festivals (it should make its premiere showing in Cinemanila). Entries must be 80 minutes (minimum) to 130 minutes (maximum) in length including credits.

The Entry Selection Committee of the 3rd Digital Lokal Competition of the Cinemanila International Film Festival will choose ten (10) local digital films from among the qualified entries, to participate in the Digital Festival Competition.

The 9th Cinemanila International Film Festival is organized jointly by the Independent Cinema Association of the Philippines (ICAP), the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), and SM Cinemas, and a specially commissioned inter-agency committee. It will be held from 8 to 19 August in SM Mall of Asia and selected SM theatres in Metro Manila.

Aside from parallel competitions for full-length, short and documentary films, there will also be distinct exhibitions, tributes, marathon showings, conferences and other special events. Seminars and workshops will also be held during the festival and will cover subjects and issues on independent filmmaking. Directors, producers, critics and actors throughout Asia, Europe, and North America will be invited to attend the film event.

For entry forms and further details on 3rd Digital Lokal Competition of the Cinemanila International Film Festival, please visit the Cinemanila e-group at http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/cinemanila/. Please click the File link on the left navigation column of the e-group. The entry forms to the 3rd Digital Lokal Competition of the Cinemanila International Film Festival will be available on the website (http://www.cinemanila.com.ph ) starting 12 March 2007. You can email us at cinemanila@gmail.com.

You can also contact:
The Secretariat
9TH CINEMANILA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL COMMITTEE
Rm. 5C-2 NCCA Bldg.
633 General Luna St., Intramuros
1002 Manila
Philippines
(632)5272192

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