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Filipino Film Festival Nov 9-12 @AMC Kabuki: ABS-CBN’s Cinematografo International Film Festival
ABS-CBN’s Cinematografo International Film Festival Opening is on November 9 and the Philippine Consulate General is a co-presentor of the Opening Film, “Larawan”. Director Loy Arcenas, Rachel Alejandro (actress), and Maestro Ryan Cayabyab (composer) will all be in attendance.
Filipinos In Film: Raising Awareness about Diabetes with "Two Wheels And a Dream"
Two Wheels and A Dream follows Deejay, an obese Type 1 diabetic, as he embarks on a 600+ mile journey from the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, CA to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco to raise awareness about diabetes. Learn more about the Kickstarter campaign after the jump!
New Filipino Cinema Presents 11 Screenings of Filipino films at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts' New Filipino Cinema series is now in its fifth year! Each edition captures a diverse and compelling snapshot of the best films coming out of this unique nation of islands. Through continued investment in this series, YBCA helps amplify creative voices seldom heard outside the Philippines. New Filipino Cinema runs from June 9th to July 3rd. Check out the Filipino films on view here: http://ybca.org/new-filipino-cinema-2016
Telling Our Stories: A Profile on Filipina Women Filmmakers
"Women are largely underrepresented in the film industry, particularly as writers, producers, and directors. Three independent local female filmmakers are carrying out all three roles, driven by determination and a story to tell." News story from The Source.
Ramona Diaz, The Visionary Behind 'Imelda' and 'Don't Stop Believin': Everyman's Journey' on Global FWN100™ '15 Award
PhilStar's Joanne Rae M. Ramirez pays congratulations to filmmaker Ramona Diaz on her Global FWN™ '15 award. "It is a much deserved accolade for Diaz, whose film Imelda, a full-length documentary about the former First Lady of the Philippines, garnered the Excellence in Cinematography Award for documentary at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival and the ABCNews VideoSource Award from the IDA. In an interview with FWN, Diaz said she makes films about “the Filipino experience for a global audience. We are often represented as minor characters, even in our own narratives. We seldom see ourselves represented on the screen in a lead role." News story from PhilStar.