Joel Torre
I immensely loved watching “Below a Piaya Moon” (UAPM), which bagged finest image on the first CinePanalo Movie Competition 2024. My cool “migo” Joel Torre is a part of the forged. UAPM set the bar excessive for the entries on the second Puregold CinePanalo Movie Competition (PGCPFF).
In response to competition director Chris Cahilig, this 12 months’s iteration guarantees to provide filmmakers throughout the nation extra alternatives to showcase their ability, creativity and dedication to their craft. He additionally mentioned that movers and shakers within the biz are raring to affix the annual movie fest.
Puregold (PG) is treating the success of the competition’s inaugural run as a launching pad for one thing even larger and bolder. Ivy Piedad, senior advertising and marketing supervisor of PG, shared that this 12 months’s model has an elevated funding pool for chosen filmmakers up for grabs. Seven administrators of full-length motion pictures are set to obtain a manufacturing grant price P3 million, whereas 25 chosen pupil quick movie administrators will obtain a manufacturing grant price P150,000. Seven full-length movie grants will likely be given this 12 months surpassing final 12 months’s six.
As with the primary version, the following PGCPFF seeks movie entries that showcase the indomitable spirit of the Filipino by uplifting and provoking “panalo tales.”
Be careful for his or her lineup of flicks that may transfer you.
Right here’s my chat with Joel:
Since UAPM was directed by a beginner, how did you make its director, Kurt Soberano, really feel relaxed?
I’ve identified of Kurt as one of many aspiring administrators from my hometown, Bacolod. He took up movie underneath the workshop of my mentor, Peque Gallaga, so he is aware of the model of our work ethic. I don’t assume he acquired starstruck. It was extra of respect for one another’s craft.
What do you assume is the enchantment of UAPM?
The movie’s enchantment is the illustration of our Ilonggo tradition and lifestyle in Negros. There’s the love for meals, sabong (cockfighting), festivals and household dynamics. The distinction between conventional and fusion meals.
It represented the Negros lifestyle properly and had a considerably cult following in its Bacolod screening as a result of it talked about our story, our tradition. The film was made with a variety of love. Love your work, and your work will love you again.
What’s your recommendation to the aspiring filmmakers within the second version of PGCPFF?
This is a chance to have your tales instructed, so you probably have the imaginative and prescient and keenness to take action, submit your entries. Be brave and reside your ardour with conviction. Don’t move on a possibility like this. It is a venue the place desires are made from.
Take a look at the case of Kurt Soberano and UAPM. Don’t be afraid as a result of there’ll all the time be a primary time. Reside your desires.
Boots Anson Roa-Rodrigo (second from left) with Mom Lily’s grandchildren —CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS
Homage to Mom Lily
Tita Boots Anson Roa-Rodrigo requested me to share her homage to Mom Lily, which she wrote on behalf of Mowelfund. Listed below are excerpts of the tribute of a lady of substance and style to a different:
No dying might hold Father Remy and Mom Lily Monteverde aside. One couldn’t be with out the opposite. That’s why a couple of days after Father handed away, Mom adopted.
Their love story beats “Maalaala Mo Kaya,” “Magpakailanman” and even “Regal Presents.” Their quintessential love is the stuff that makes for the last word “Mano Po,” Mom’s lifetime ardour challenge.
The Film Staff Welfare Basis Inc. (Mowelfund) is blessed to have been one in all Mom’s personal ardour initiatives. She seemingly adopted Mowelfund as her personal advocacy.
We didn’t must solicit consideration or funding from her. She would give generously, all the time greater than what we anticipated.
Thanks in your overwhelming help to Mowelfund, Mom. We hope to have been worthy of your patronage.
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