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Monday, January 2, 2012

Extended Deadline for Pelikultura 2012

Good news!

Deadline for film submissions in PELIKULTURA: The Calabarzon Film Festival 2012 has been extended. New deadline is Jan. 6, Friday.

You can send your entries to
THE FESTIVAL DIRECTOR
Dept. of Humanities
2nd Floor, CAS Annex 1 Bldg, UP Los Baños
College, Laguna
(049) 536-9259
09163751339

Please click the URL link for the rules and guidelines and other relevant details: https://www.facebook.com/pelikul2ra2012

Pelikultura 2012 is brought to you by  pelikuLAB, UPLB Office for Initiatives and Culture in the Arts and Canon, with the support of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts.

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RULES and GUIDELINES for the Short Film Competition


1.     The competition is open to all filmmakers residing in Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon) who have films made from January to December 2011. Filmmakers should submit a proof of residence (cedula, ID indicating address, barangay clearance, etc.).

2.     All entries should be original, including the film’s music and all other elements. The filmmaker should secure permission to use all copyrighted materials (music, video clips, etc.) that appear in the film.

3.     Entries can be a narrative, documentary or experimental and may be shot in live action or animation. Running time should at least be five (5) minutes and should not exceed 20 minutes. Longer films may be considered for valid reasons but they should not exceed 60 minutes.

4.     A filmmaker may submit more than one entry. A shortlist of finalists will be released a week after the deadline.

5.     The film should have English subtitles in consideration of foreign audience.

6.     Filmmakers should notify the organizers if the film contains explicit language and images.

7.     Filmmakers should submit a duly accomplished submission form, one (1) DVD format and one (1) AVI file of the film, trailer in AVI format, and poster stored in CD as data. All entries should be received on or before Jan. 6, 2012

Send your entries to:

THE FESTIVAL DIRECTOR
Department of Humanities
2/F CAS Annex 1 Building
University of the Philippines Los Baños
College, Laguna 4031
Telephone No. (049) 536-9259
Mobile Phone No. (0916) 375-1339
Email Address: pelikulab@gmail.com

8.     The best film from each category (narrative, documentary, experimental) will win ten thousand pesos (Php 10,000.00) each.

9.     Special awards are as follows:
Best Trailer for each film category
Best Poster for each film category
Audience Choice for each film category
Best Performance by an Actress
Best Performance by an Actor

10.  Shortlisted filmmakers are official delegates to the festival and should attend it on February 22-24, 2012 at UPLB.

*Rules and Guidelines may be subject to change without prior notice.

Filmmakers can also submit films for the non-competition programs.

Rules and Guidelines for Special Exhibition Programs (Non-Competition Films)

1.     The special exhibition programs are open to all filmmakers, residents of Calabarzon or not. All film submissions should be original feature-length or short films of any genre and format about any of the Calabarzon provinces. The films should be made in 2011 although those produced earlier may be considered.

2.     Themes and number of film submissions are not restricted. However, there is no guarantee that all film submissions will be included in the program.

3.     If possible, film submissions should have an English subtitle in consideration of a foreign audience.

4.     Filmmakers should submit a duly accomplished submission form, one (1) DVD format and one (1) AVI file of the film, trailer in AVI format, and poster stored in CD as data. All entries should be received on or before December 31, 2011

Send your entries to:

THE FESTIVAL DIRECTOR
Department of Humanities
2/F CAS Annex 1 Building
University of the Philippines Los Baños
College, Laguna 4031
Telephone No. (049) 536-9259
Mobile Phone No. (0916) 375-1339
Email Address: pelikulab@gmail.com

5.     Those who will be chosen to exhibit their films during the festival will be considered official delegates. They are expected to attend the festival on February 22-24, 2012 at UPLB.

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Pelikulab Summer Film Workshops

hello all! pelikuLAB invites you to a series of film workshops in May at UP Los Banos! The courses are as follows:

SCRIPTWRITING
Resource Speaker: Armando "Bing" Lao
Date: May 9-13
Time: 1-6 PM
Fee: P4500

DIRECTING
Resource Speaker: Remton Zuasola (Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria, To Siomai Love)
Date: May 16-20
Time: TBA
Fee: P4000

CINEMATOGRAPHY
Resource Speaker: Willie Apa (Sheika)
Date: May 18-20
Time: TBA
Fee: P2500

All courses will have a maximum number of 12 participants. Open to all.
The registration fee for each course includes a free digital copy of the course handout, workshop kit, and snacks. Confirmed participants are asked to bring a video camera or DSLR with video capability for directing and cinematography classes.

Avail of discounts in the Early Bird Promo: for participants who will register and give a down payment on or before April 20, they will get a 15% discount for each course:

Scriptwriting:       P3,825
Directing:             P3,400
Cinematography: P2,125

You can avail of bigger discounts if you enroll in three courses! For inquiries and reservations, contact pelikulab at pelikulab@gmail.com.

Pelikultura in De La Salle Lipa Website

AB Comm Studes Lord Film Fests 


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AB Comm student filmmakers were also recognized in “Pelikultura: the 1st CALABARZON Filmfestival” held at U.P. Los Baños. Three (3) short features, namely “Kapogs”, “Ang Pagikli ng Buhok…” and “Puti” were short listed as films in competition in the said regional film festival. 

“Ang Pag-ikli ng Buhok…” by the team of Kevin Dayrit and Carlo Jay Cuevas won the “Best Director” and “Best Cinematography” awards and was also adjudged as the “Best Festival Narrative” while Carlo Jay Cuevas´ “Puti” won the “Best Production Design Award”. 

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