Indie vs. Mainstream F.

Could go viral through facebook

"The indies provide fresh content which the studios are lacking in, and the F. Have control over things
studios provide advertising and distribution machinery, which the indies
Disadvantages of Indie
don't have"
A.Not known globally
Advantages of Mainstream
B.Don't have much reputation, branding or promoting
A.Merchandise to promote the movie
C.No financial help Less connections & influences Smaller scale, so less
B.Artists can be known worldwide
profit You have to do it all yourself.
C.Distributes to a larger audience
Brillante Mendoza
D.Collaborate with popular artists
a. He has directed 16 films since 2005 Award-winning films: Masahista,
E.Big production values Tirador, Serbis, Kinatay, Thy Womb

F.They are publicized much quicker. b.He directed the first State of the Nation Address of President Duterte

D.Synergy with other producers c. He was awarded by the French government the Knight of the Order of
Arts and Letters for his contributions in world cinema
Disadvantages of Mainstream
Other Notable Indie Filmmakers
A.Labels can be exploiting the artists. B.Artists are not really authentic.
Jerrold Tarog
C.They don't get much say.
Jeffrey Jeturian
D.You won't get all the profits - most of the share goes to the label.
Mark Meily
Advantages of Indie
Chris Martinez
A.You can have your own independence B.Your own business
a. Adolf ALex
C.You have freedom to do what you want D.Have closer connection with
fans b. Lav Diaz

E. 100% profits c. Dante Nico Garcia

Film Festivals B.MISSION: Revitalize the Filipino film industry by encouraging and
supporting the production high quality films, and by promoting the works
a. Film festivals contribute to the flourishing of the independent film
of Filipino filmmakers to a wider public through national and international
industry.
film festivals.
b.Many colleges and universities started integrating film-making as a field
☐ MAIN THEME: "Bringing the Filipino films to Filipinos"
of specialization.
☐ FDCP: International Film Festival Assistance Program (IFFAP)
Major Film Festivals
Cinemalaya
A. Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF)
Is a film competition and festival that aims to encourage the creation of
B. Sineng Pambansa
new cinematic works by Filipino makers. Each year, 10 fresh talents are
D. Cinema Rehiyon given a seed grant in order to create the film of their dreams. These films
are featured at the CCP every July
E.Cinemalaya
•The year 1977 was the birth of Philippine Independent Cinema.
F.Cinema One Originals
•Baguio-based filmmaker Kidlat Tahimik won the International Critic's Prize
E.CineFilipino in the Berlin Film Festival for his film Mababangong Bangungot (Perfumed
Nightmare).
Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF)
•The Experimental Cinema of the Philippines (ECP) was created through
a. The annual event began in 1975
the Executive Order No. 770 in 1982.
b. MISSION: A festival that celebrates Filipino artistic excellence, promotes
•Though this government owned corporation was created to promote the
audience development, and champions the sustainability of the Philippine
local film industry in general, it was instrumental in the funding of art films
film industry. c.VISION: To develop audience for and and encourage the
such as Peque Gallaga's Oro, Plata, Mata and Ishmael Bernal's Himala.
production of quality Filipino films, and to promote the welfare of its
workers. •Independent or Indie films are a break from mainstream, highly budgeted
productions of established movie production companies such as star
d. Festival highlight: Parade of floats at the opening of the festival.
cinema and regal films. Independent films are also characterized by their
Sineng Pambansa unconventional narratives, experimentation on style and technique, and
their artful treatment of material.
A. The Film Development Council of the Philippines' flagship program.
• The demand of independent films to be an unconventional genre of film
pushes filmmakers and artists to innovate and push the filmmaking
practice into greater heights.
• Today, more indie films are being produced than mainstream movies.
•Independent films are unconventional, experimental, and innovative
productions which are not produced by major movie outfits.
Award-Wining Films
Many Filipino-made indie films have been harvesting worldwide
recognition.
A.Brillante Mendoza
•Kinatay (2009 Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Prix de la mise en
scene)
•Serbis (2008 Bangkok International Film Festival
•Masahista (15th Brisbane International Film Festival, where it won the
interfaith award)
•As a filmmaker, Mendoza has been described by critics as a "neorealist,
and his films depicts the lives of ordinary people in extraordinary
situations, set against the universal struggle of life, love and death."
Other award winning film directors are: •Adolf Alix for Dansol (special Jury
prize for Lauderdale International Film Festival and the Asian Marine Film
Festival)
•Dante Nico Garcia for Ploning (Best Director, Asian Festival of First Film
Awards).
•Lav Diaz for Melancholia (Orizzonti Grand Prize at the 65th Venice
International Fil Festival)
•Film Festivals Perhaps the popularity and success of Philippine
Independent cinema also lies in the flourishing of film festivals in the
country.
•These film festivals allow the public to patronize the indie films, which
would otherwise not be shown in commercial theaters.
Essential Learning
•The works of Brilliante Mendoza, for example have been circulating
around the globe, making the world gain knowledge of the Filipino
experience. Availability of resources, film festivals, and grants have
encourage the youth to venture into filmmaking as an art form.
•Many colleges and universities have started integrating filmmaking as a
field of specialization.
•With the rise and popularity of digitals camera today, almost anyone can
make a film.
•Many young Filipinos have used portable recording devices in the
convenience of their own homes and communities to make films.
Module 10: The National Artist of the Philippines for Dance
Other popular dances in the country are the following: Binasuan, Cariñosa,
Pandanggo sa Ilaw, and Maglalatik.
The Cariñosa is another well-liked dance in the country. The cariñosa is
derived from the Spanish words that means "the loving or affectionate
one". This courtship dance is closely associated with the Panay Islands in
the Visayas region and is said to have Hispanic origin.
Mindanao, home to the majority of the Muslims in the country, is known
for its spirituality, royalty, and splendor, which are evident in its dances.
Muslim dancer are characterized by colorful and elaborate customs as well
as precise and regal movements. Their most popular dances are the
Pangalay, Burung Talo and Asik.
Francisca Reyes Aquino is one of the pioneers of Filipino folk dances. She is
a teacher, nationalist and the first Filipina to be awarded of the Order of
the National Artist for Dance. In the 1920s, Aquino conducted research on
Filipino dances by visiting secluded districts and neighborhoods in the
islands of the Luzon.
•Her 1926 thesis entitled "Philippine Folk Dances and Games" has-been-a-
thorough guide to many educators and students in understanding the
different dances in the country.
direction, dance, and choreography. She has pioneered the blending of folk
dance and ballet, making the latter more viable.
•How did Goquingco made folk dance be more viable on stage?
• Ms. Goquingco has pioneered the blending of ballet and folk dance,
making the latter more viable.
Ramon Obusan is a dancer, choreographer, stage designer, and artistic
director. In 1972, equipped with valuable amount of research and artifacts,
Obusan established the Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group (ROFG), a dance
company that reflects the culture of Filipinos in dance and music.

•She received several other awards, which include the Republic Award of
Merit awarded by the former President Ramon Magsaysay and a Cultural
Award from United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization (UNESCO).

Leonor Orasa Goquingco, also known as Cristina Luna, has been dubbed
as the Trailblazer, Mother of Philippine Theater Dance, and Dean of Filipino
Performing Arts Critics. Goquingco was gifted with many talents that
included piano playing, scene and costume design, sculpture, acting,
direction, dance, and choreography. She has pioneered the blending of folk
dance and ballet, making the latter more viable.

•Leonor Orasa Goquingco, also known as Cristina Luna, has been dubbed
as the Trailblazer, Mother of Philippine Theater Dance, and Dean of Filipino
Performing Arts Critics. Goquingco was gifted with many talents that
included piano playing, scene and costume design, sculpture, acting,
Indie vs. Mainstream Disadvantages of Indie

"The indies provide fresh content which the studios are lacking in, and the A.Not known globally
studios provide advertising and distribution machinery, which the indies B.Don't have much reputation, branding or promoting
don't have" C.No financial help Less connections & influences Smaller scale, so less
profit You have to do it all yourself.
Advantages of Mainstream
Brillante Mendoza
A.Merchandise to promote the movie a. He has directed 16 films since 2005 Award-winning films: Masahista,
B.Artists can be known worldwide Tirador, Serbis, Kinatay, Thy Womb
C.Distributes to a larger audience b.He directed the first State of the Nation Address of President Duterte
D.Collaborate with popular artists c. He was awarded by the French government the Knight of the Order of
E.Big production values Arts and Letters for his contributions in world cinema
F.They are publicized much quicker.
D.Synergy with other producers Other Notable Indie Filmmakers

Disadvantages of Mainstream Jerrold Tarog

Jeffrey Jeturian
A.Labels can be exploiting the artists. Mark Meily
B.Artists are not really authentic. Chris Martinez
C.They don't get much say.
D.You won't get all the profits - most of the share goes to the label. a. Adolf ALex
b. Lav Diaz
Advantages of Indie c. Dante Nico Garcia

A.You can have your own independence Film Festivals

B.Your own business a. Film festivals contribute to the flourishing of the independent film
C.You have freedom to do what you want industry.
D.Have closer connection with fans b. .Many colleges and universities started integrating film-making as a
E. 100% profits F.Could go viral through facebook field of specialization.
F. Have control over things
Major Film Festivals

A. Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF)

B. Sineng Pambansa
D. Cinema Rehiyon
E.Cinemalaya
F.Cinema One Originals
E.CineFilipino
Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF)
a. The annual event began in 1975
b. MISSION: A festival that celebrates Filipino artistic excellence,
promotes audience development, and champions the sustainability of the
Philippine film industry.
c.VISION: To develop audience for and and encourage the production of
quality Filipino films, and to promote the welfare of its workers.
d. Festival highlight: Parade of floats at the opening of the festival.
Sineng Pambansa
A. The Film Development Council of the Philippines' flagship program.
B.MISSION: Revitalize the Filipino film industry by encouraging and
supporting the production high quality films, and by promoting the works of
Filipino filmmakers to a wider public through national and international
film festivals.
☐ MAIN THEME: "Bringing the Filipino films to Filipinos"
☐ FDCP: International Film Festival Assistance Program (IFFAP)
Cinemalaya
Is a film competition and festival that aims to encourage the creation of new
cinematic works by Filipino makers. Each year, 10 fresh talents are given a
seed grant in order to create the film of their dreams. These films are
featured at the CCP every July
•The year 1977 was the birth of Philippine Independent Cinema.
•Baguio-based filmmaker Kidlat Tahimik won the International Critic's
Prize in the Berlin Film Festival for his film Mababangong Bangungot
(Perfumed Nightmare).
•The Experimental Cinema of the Philippines (ECP) was created through
the Executive Order No. 770 in 1982.
•Though this government owned corporation was created to promote the
local film industry in general, it was instrumental in the funding of art films
such as Peque Gallaga's Oro, Plata, Mata and Ishmael Bernal's Himala.
•Independent or Indie films are a break from mainstream, highly budgeted
productions of established movie production companies such as star cinema
and regal films. Independent films are also characterized by their
unconventional narratives, experimentation on style and technique, and
their artful treatment of material.
• The demand of independent films to be an unconventional genre of film
pushes filmmakers and artists to innovate and push the filmmaking practice
into greater heights.
• Today, more indie films are being produced than mainstream movies.
•Independent films are unconventional, experimental, and innovative
productions which are not produced by major movie outfits.
Award-Wining Films
Many Filipino-made indie films have been harvesting worldwide
recognition.
A.Brillante Mendoza
•Kinatay (2009 Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Prix de la mise en
scene)
•Serbis (2008 Bangkok International Film Festival
•Masahista (15th Brisbane International Film Festival, where it won the
interfaith award)
•As a filmmaker, Mendoza has been described by critics as a "neorealist,
and his films depicts the lives of ordinary people in extraordinary situations,
set against the universal struggle of life, love and death." Other award
winning film directors are:
•Adolf Alix for Dansol (special Jury prize for Lauderdale International Film
Festival and the Asian Marine Film Festival)
•Dante Nico Garcia for Ploning (Best Director, Asian Festival of First Film
Awards).
•Lav Diaz for Melancholia (Orizzonti Grand Prize at the 65th Venice
International Fil Festival)
•Film Festivals Perhaps the popularity and success of Philippine
Independent cinema also lies in the flourishing of film festivals in the
country.
•These film festivals allow the public to patronize the indie films, which
would otherwise not be shown in commercial theaters.
Essential Learning
•The works of Brilliante Mendoza, for example have been circulating
around the globe, making the world gain knowledge of the Filipino
experience. Availability of resources, film festivals, and grants have
encourage the youth to venture into filmmaking as an art form.
•Many colleges and universities have started integrating filmmaking as a
field of specialization.
•With the rise and popularity of digitals camera today, almost anyone can
make a film.
•Many young Filipinos have used portable recording devices in the
convenience of their own homes and communities to make films.
Module 10: The National Artist of the Philippines for Dance
Other popular dances in the country are the following: Binasuan,
Cariñosa, Pandanggo sa Ilaw, and Maglalatik.
The Cariñosa is another well-liked dance in the country. The cariñosa is
derived from the Spanish words that means "the loving or affectionate one".
This courtship dance is closely associated with the Panay Islands in the
Visayas region and is said to have Hispanic origin.
Mindanao, home to the majority of the Muslims in the country, is known for
its spirituality, royalty, and splendor, which are evident in its dances.
Muslim dancer are characterized by colorful and elaborate customs as well
as precise and regal movements. Their most popular dances are the
Pangalay, Burung Talo and Asik.
Francisca Reyes Aquino is one of the pioneers of Filipino folk dances. She
is a teacher, nationalist and the first Filipina to be awarded of the Order of
the National Artist for Dance. In the 1920s, Aquino conducted research on
Filipino dances by visiting secluded districts and neighborhoods in the
islands of the Luzon.
•Her 1926 thesis entitled "Philippine Folk Dances and Games" has-been-a-
thorough guide to many educators and students in understanding the
different dances in the country.
•She received several other awards, which include the Republic Award of
Merit awarded by the former President Ramon Magsaysay and a Cultural
Award from United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization (UNESCO).
Leonor Orasa Goquingco, also known as Cristina Luna, has been dubbed
as the Trailblazer, Mother of Philippine Theater Dance, and Dean of
Filipino Performing Arts Critics. Goquingco was gifted with many talents
that included piano playing, scene and costume design, sculpture, acting,
direction, dance, and choreography. She has pioneered the blending of folk
dance and ballet, making the latter more viable.
•Leonor Orasa Goquingco, also known as Cristina Luna, has been dubbed
as the Trailblazer, Mother of Philippine Theater Dance, and Dean of
Filipino Performing Arts Critics. Goquingco was gifted with many talents
that included piano playing, scene and costume design, sculpture, acting,
direction, dance, and choreography. She has pioneered the blending of folk
dance and ballet, making the latter more viable.

•How did Goquingco made folk dance be more viable on stage?

• Ms. Goquingco has pioneered the blending of ballet and folk dance,
making the latter more viable. Ramon Obusan is a dancer, choreographer,
stage designer, and artistic director. In 1972, equipped with valuable
amount of research and artifacts, Obusan established the Ramon Obusan
Folkloric Group (ROFG), a dance company that reflects the culture of
Filipinos in dance and music.