With Mr. Auraeus Solito

Finally! We’ve found my long lost brother! Here he is (hehe)..

Nah! Just kidding! After waiting for a couple of weeks, we’ve finally met him.. Mr. Aureus Solito. Director of the award-winning film “Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros” (The blossoming of Maximo Oliveros), “Pisay”, the Music Video of E-heads “Ang Huling El Bimbo” and many other award-winning films that were screened internationally.

Dinner with THE Mr. Auraeus Solito and THE Teng Mangansakan II

We’re so lucky to have him with us and speak about his documentary film “Basal Banar”. I wasn’t able to be with them in the forum because I had a shoot but I promised myself to watch it and hopefully give you a review of what is it all about. I’ll post it here.

..at the forum

We went out later that evening.

It was a pleasure to have you with us sir Auraeus! Hopefully you can visit us next time. Yes guys! He promised to come back (kung may time).. Hehe.

Another Film Documentary workshop

INVITATION TO A WORKSHOP

CENTER FOR NEW CINEMA

A new center for the study, production and promotion of cinema is here – the Center for New Cinema!

With a view to improve on the historical developments achieved by motion pictures in the country and explore the potentials cinema faces in the age of digital technology, CNC offers workshops, events and production possibilities.

For its inaugural program, the newly-formed Center offers THE DOCUMENTARY WORKSHOP. Held for ten days from 21 April till 2 May, this workshop takes up one of the most difficult forms of filmmaking which is the documentary – a form of cinema that has yet to be brought to full appreciation as a cinematic expression in this country.

Conducted by the country’s prizewinning documentary filmmaker with 15 documentaries to his credit, Nick Deocampo, the workshop has devised a syllabus that takes a serious look at the history, theory and practice of documentary filmmaking. Trained in Paris and New York through French-Government Fellowship and Fulbright Scholarship, Deocampo’s track-record as a documentary filmmaker and film teacher assures a highly enriching workshop experience. Responsible for renewing vigor in the documentary since the Eighties with films depicting life under the Marcos dictatorship (OLIVER, REVOLUTIONS HAPPEN LIKE REFRAINS IN A SONG) to his later films dealing with gay themes (THE SEX WARRIORS AND THE SAMURAI) to modernism in painting (EDADES), Deocampo’s films offer classic examples of the genre. For his life-work in the documentary, he has been invited as international film jury in prestigious festivals in Prague, Yamagata, Berlin, New York, Brussels, New Delhi, Singapore, Rotterdam, Brisbane, and many other festivals.

If you have a burning idea that seeks fulfillment, explore the world of the documentary and find out how cinema can become a potent instrument in your quest to deal with life’s realities!

Details of the workshop, including how to apply, may be found at our website: cnc.net.ph

You may send your inquiries to: center4newcinema@yahoo.com or nick@cnc.net.ph

Or you may text or call: 4347400; 09215546942

CENTER FOR NEW CINEMA

Unit 601, Sterten Place Condominium, #116 Maginhawa St., U.P. Teacher’s Village – East, Quezon City (near BayanTel Building along Maginhawa St.)

Film Documentary Workshop

My good friend Teng Mangansakan II will be conducting a Film Documentary Workshop starting April 12 in Davao City. The Workshop will hold classes and lectures during the weekend of April (April 12-13, 19-20 and 26-27). Documentary projects will be produced in May. These documentaries will be screened during the 1st Salam Mindanao International Film Festival later this year.

Canadian filmmaker Dominic Morrissette (Afghan Chronicles) will be the guest speaker of the Workshop.

Regular registration is PhP1,800 but early birds will have a discounted registration of PhP1,500. Students will enjoy a further reduced PhP1,200 registration.

For more information, please email morofilm@yahoo.com.

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