- It is an art form that came in the

late 1800s with “series

photography” and the invention of
celluloid strip film.
- This allowed successive still
photos of a moving subject to be
compared on a strip of film
advancing a single camera.
- is an early motion picture
exhibition device.
- was designed for films to be
viewed by one individual at a
time through a peephole
viewer window at the top of
the device.
- It is a hand cracked camera, printer, and
projector all in one that lightweight
enough to bring outside the studio.
 What is filmmaking?
Who are involve in filmmaking?
What are the different film genres?
- Filmmaking (film production) is the
process by which a motion picture is
produced. Although filmmaking
originally involved the use of film, most
film productions are now digital. Today,
filmmaking refers to the process of
crafting an audio-visual story
commercially for distribution or
broadcast.
 - Is the one who envisions the final effect
of the film on its viewers, visually,
mentally, and emotionally.
- The film director works with ideas,
images, sounds, and other effects to create
this unique piece of art.
- He/she conceptualizes the scenes, directs
the acting, supervises the cinematography,
the editing and sound dubbing.
 - These are the people who play the
characters in the film. They take advice from
the directors to bring the character to life
using the dialogue written in the script.
- First and foremost, there was the art of
acting for film. With live theater as the only
form of acting at that time, film actors had to
learn to express themselves without the
exaggerated facial expressions and gestures
used on stage.
 - They are in charge of the camera and
lighting. They're the person responsible for
creating the look, color, lighting, and for
framing of every single shot in a film.
- Behind the scenes, there was
cinematography or the art of film camera
work. This captured the director’s vision of
each scene through camera placement and
movement, lighting, and other special
techniques.
 - Is responsible for turning uncut footage
from a film shoot into a finished, cohesive
final project. Their duties include studying
film scripts and using them to guide scene
development, and coordinating sound and
visual effects in post-production.
- They select the precise sections of film,
then sequence and join them to achieve the
director’s desired visual and emotional effect.
 - Are responsible for the visual concept of
a film. They identify a design style for sets,
locations, graphics, props, lighting, camera
angles and costumes, while working closely
with the director and producer.
- They draw sketches showing mood,
atmosphere, composition, color and texture,
which are given to the director to develop.
 EARLIEST FILM
GENRES
1. Silent Movie
2. Slapstick Comedy
3. Gangster / Action
4. Horror
5. Fantasy
6. Animated
7. Musical
1. War and Disaster Film
2. Western (Cowboy Movies)
3. Thriller or Suspense
4. Historical/Biological
5. Film Epics
6. Film Adaptation of Literary Classics
7. Futuristic/Science Fiction
8. Documentary Film
9. Art Film (Indie Film)
 - In the Philippines film scene, the
American influence was evident in the pre-
World War II and Liberation years with
song-and-dance musicals, romantic dramas,
and comedy films. Beginning with the
turbulent 1970s, however, progressive
Filipino directors emerged to make movies
dealing with current social issues and
examining the Filipino character.
Brillante Mendoza is a multi-
awarded film director from San
Fernando Pampanga. He is the
first Filipino director who has
competed and won three
international film festivals. He
never fails to showcase
Philippine culture in his films,
not only about poverty but also
positive traits of Philippine
culture such as resilience and
perseverance.
Kinatay (2009) Thy Womb (2012)
Ma’ Rosa (2016) Mindanao (2019)
A female household name in the
Philippine film industry is
Laurice Guillen, who started as
an actress. She began working
as a director with Kasal, a
romantic film tackling marriage
and former love affairs.
Similarly, her body of work is
known for poignant storytelling
and powerhouse acting, perhaps
credited to Guillen's early career
in theatre and film as an actress.
Kasal (1980) Salome (1981)
Tanging Yaman (2001) Santa Santita (2004)
Miguel Pamintuan de Leon,
popularly known as Mike de
Leon, started his interest in
filmmaking while pursuing Art
History at the University of
Heidelberg in Germany. He
served as producer and
cinematographer for Lino
Brocka's Maynila sa mga Kuko
ng Liwanag, which gave him
best cinematography award
from FAMAS.
Itim (1976) Batch ‘81 (1982)
Sister Stella L. (1984) Bayaning 3rd World (1999)
Maryo J. Delos Reyes is one
of the most accomplished
directors of Philippine movies
and television. His debut film
was “High School Circa ’65”
in 1979 and it won different
awards and recognitions.
Magnifico is also one of the
best film directed him which
is a FAMAS award winning
drama film
High School Circa ‘65 (1979) Magnifico (2003)
Multi-awarded film director
Marilou Diaz-Abaya is just
one of many female directors
that have left an indelible
mark in Philippine
cinema. Distinctive of her
films are themes of women
empowerment, the
marginalized sector, and the
oppressive social system of
the Marcos regime.
Jose Rizal (1998) Muro-Ami (1999)
Catalino "Lino" Ortiz Brocka
was a director for film and
broadcast arts who was known
for his social activism that was
heavily reflected in almost all
of his films. His movies
depicted the marginalised
sectors of society and he
showcased his passionate
efforts to fight for the rights of
workers in the theatre, film and
television.
Tinimbang Ka ngunit Maynila sa mga Kuko ng
Kulang (1974) Liwanag (1975)
Ishmael Bernal is known for
his melodramatic depiction of
feminist and moral issues. His
films ranged from sensible
independent films to
mainstream box-office hits.
He finished a Bachelor of
Arts in English at the
University of the Philippines
and worked with Lamberto
Avellana in his documentary
film studio.
Himala (1982) Woking Girls I (1984)