6.8.10

THEATRE: The Cebu Contemporary Theatre Festival 2010


On August 21, 2010, head to CAP Art Center for a night of live theatre - the only one of its kind in the Queen City of the South.


The Cebu Contemporary Theatre Festival 2010 features four contemporary stories told on stage by Cebu's very own theatre thespians and performers. 


The four stories to be performed are as follows:


1. Wedding Dance is about the intricacies of Ifugao traibal law and marriage. This is written by Pre-War poet, novelist and teacher, Amador Daguio


2. Three Angry Pigs is a short adaptation based on Wade Bradford's Twelve Angry Pigs. This is inspired by the childhood fairy tale Three Little Pigs but, in this case, this is putting the Big Bad Wolf in trial for his crimes. 


3. Dinhi na Lang Kutob ug Daghang Salamat (This is As Far as We Go, and Many Thanks) first staged in 1974 and is considered as the first Filipino play to tackle homosexuality. This is written by multi-awarded playwright and film director, Orlando Nadres.


4. May Trabaho Na Po Ako, Inay! This is based on a ten-minute play entitled Look Mom, I Got A Job by American playwright T. James Belich. This centers on the unique relationship between jogger Kari and her actor-zookeeper neigbor, Gus. 


The annual festival aims to promote theatre appreciation and the industry itself  in Cebu. The ticket price is 200 pesos. 
For reservations, please email crystalcavalierproductions@gmail.com or call 09151142317
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2.8.10

Music: Gudti Nga Kinabuhi

How about some local sights and sounds?

Gudti Nga Kinabuhi is from local surfer-songwriter, Romel Osias and guitarist Rex Makabenta.The song was recorded in Harmony Hub in Tacloban City and mixed and mastered by Derek Delgado. The video was shot in Dulag, a local surfing spot in Leyte.


Is it just me or does the song have a Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz, and John Mayer feel to it?


Gudti Nga Kinabuhi
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MUSIC: Mark Villarosa


Scared of Heights by Mark Villarosa

Mark Villarosa in a London-based Filipino singer-songwriter who is currently making waves in London's indie music scene. Aside from playing in some of London's best pubs, he has also played in New York.

Born in the Philippines and raised in the UK, Mark's music can be described as soulful and lyrical acoustic/rock. He plays the piano and guitar and plays around London backed with three-piece band.

If you are in London, we recommend checking out Mark Villarosa and his band. 


 Wrong by Mark Villarosa
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9.7.10

FESTIVAL: Cinemalaya 2010

The most prestigious Filipino independent film festival, Cinemalaya will start off tonight, July 9, 2010 at the Tanghalang Nicanor Aberlardo (CCP Main Theatre) with Ganap Na Babae, an anthology film directed by Rica Arevalo, Ellen Ramos and, introducing, new director, Sarah Roxas.


Winning the short-screenplay contest, Sarah Roxas' piece is an adaptation of Mike Portes' 2004 article, Minsan May Isang Puta. When I talked to her several weeks ago, she mentioned proudly and gratefully that her crew worked tirelessly without asking her for anything. What made her go on with the film, despite the challenge of budget,  is the confidence and trust of the people around her.



Cinemalaya 2010 will also feature Art Katipunan's Si Techie, Si Teknoboy at Si Juana B. for New Breed Competition and Kerwin Go's martial art documentary, Eskrimadors as part of ANI: Harvest of the Year's Best. The festival will close on July 18. 

For more information of Cinemalaya 2010 schedule, please visit: http://www.cinemalaya.org/competition.htm
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24.6.10

EVENT: Kids Rock: A Concert for a Cause



Some of Cebu's indie artists will perform in a concert for a cause entitled, Kids Rock, this Friday, June 25, 2010 at the Outpost. The concert is for the benefit of 700 less fortunate children. Featured artists are Cattski, Shuffled, Bethany, Undercover Grasshoppers and Rescue a Hero.
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18.6.10

CONTEST: 5th Indonesian Film Festival

eYeka invites you to submit your best short films or animations for a chance to be broadcast in the 5th Indonesian Film Festival in Australia!

Type:  Short Film/Animation Contest
 Prizes: The best works for each category will be showcased at the festival screenings in Melbourne and Sydney.
 Brief: Express your ideas and thoughts through short film, documentary or animation. Show your sense of art for a chance to prove your hidden talent as a true filmmaker!
 Requirements: Your video must be 20 minutes maximum with English subtitles if the original language is not English. Film must have been completed within 3 years duration and must have not been broadcast commercially anywhere.

There are no maximum number of entries per participant so  feel free to submit the best that you have!

Deadline: August 7, 2010.

To participate, visit  http://en.eyeka.asia/partner/indonesian-film-festival (for English Brief and Rules) / http://id.eyeka.asia/partner/indonesian-film-festival (for Bahasa Indonesia) and join the group now.

It’s time! Get yourself discovered!
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2.6.10

FESTIVAL: Cannes Film Festival 2010

(I know this is long overdue. I apologize, I have been really busy recently.)




The most glamorous film festival in the world, the Cannes Film Festival, was held from the 12th to the 23rd of May. As expected, a lot of famous celebrities graced the event. A-list stars like Russel Crowe and Cate Blanchett were there promoting Ridley Scott's Robin Hood while Hollywood actors like Gerard Butler and Elizabeth banks were there to join the celebration.

The jury is star-studded as well, led by Tim Burton as the President of the Jury for Feature Film. Also part of the jury were Gael Garcia-Bernal, Benecio Del Toro, Kate Beckinsale, Shekhar Kapur and Claire Denis.

Aside from giving awards to exceptional international independent films, Cannes Film Festival has also been the avenue for producers to promote and give special screenings of upcoming movies. Aside from Robin Hood, some out-of-competition films were Gregg Araki's Kaboom, Stephen Frears' Tamara Drewe, Oliver Stone's Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps and Woody Allen's You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger.

The Palm D'Or is the highest award given to the best feature film in competition. Past recipients of this award is Steven Soderbergh for Sex, Lies and Videotape and Quentin Tarantino for Pulp Fiction. This year, this highly coveted award was given to Thai director, Apichatpong Weerasethakul for his film, Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives (Lung Boonmee Raluek Chat).

Below is a list of the winnersof this year's Cannes Film Festival:



IN COMPETITION :

FEATURE FILMS

SHORT FILMS


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