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"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
•Masahista (15th Brisbane International Film Festival, where it won the •With the rise and popularity of digitals camera today, almost anyone can
interfaith award) make a film.
•As a filmmaker, Mendoza has been described by critics as a "neorealist, •Many young Filipinos have used portable recording devices in the
and his films depicts the lives of ordinary people in extraordinary convenience of their own homes and communities to make films.
situations, set against the universal struggle of life, love and death."
Module 10: The National Artist of the Philippines for Dance
Other award winning film directors are: •Adolf Alix for Dansol (special Jury
Other popular dances in the country are the following: Binasuan, Cariñosa,
prize for Lauderdale International Film Festival and the Asian Marine Film
Pandanggo sa Ilaw, and Maglalatik.
Festival)
The Cariñosa is another well-liked dance in the country. The cariñosa is
•Dante Nico Garcia for Ploning (Best Director, Asian Festival of First Film
derived from the Spanish words that means "the loving or affectionate
Awards).
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 direction, dance, and choreography. She has pioneered the blending of folk
for its spirituality, royalty, and splendor, which are evident in its dances. dance and ballet, making the latter more viable.
Muslim dancer are characterized by colorful and elaborate customs as well
•How did Goquingco made folk dance be more viable on stage?
as precise and regal movements. Their most popular dances are the
Pangalay, Burung Talo and Asik. • Ms. Goquingco has pioneered the blending of ballet and folk dance,
making the latter more viable.
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 Ramon Obusan is a dancer, choreographer, stage designer, and artistic
the National Artist for Dance. In the 1920s, Aquino conducted research on director. In 1972, equipped with valuable amount of research and artifacts,
Filipino dances by visiting secluded districts and neighborhoods in the Obusan established the Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group (ROFG), a dance
islands of the Luzon. company that reflects the culture of Filipinos in dance and music.
•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,
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
☐ MAIN THEME: "Bringing the Filipino films to Filipinos" Many Filipino-made indie films have been harvesting worldwide
☐ FDCP: International Film Festival Assistance Program (IFFAP) recognition.
Is a film competition and festival that aims to encourage the creation of new •Kinatay (2009 Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Prix de la mise en
cinematic works by Filipino makers. Each year, 10 fresh talents are given a scene)
seed grant in order to create the film of their dreams. These films are •Serbis (2008 Bangkok International Film Festival
featured at the CCP every July •Masahista (15th Brisbane International Film Festival, where it won the
interfaith award)
•As a filmmaker, Mendoza has been described by critics as a "neorealist, The Cariñosa is another well-liked dance in the country. The cariñosa is
and his films depicts the lives of ordinary people in extraordinary situations, derived from the Spanish words that means "the loving or affectionate one".
set against the universal struggle of life, love and death." Other award This courtship dance is closely associated with the Panay Islands in the
winning film directors are: Visayas region and is said to have Hispanic origin.
•Adolf Alix for Dansol (special Jury prize for Lauderdale International Film
Festival and the Asian Marine Film Festival) Mindanao, home to the majority of the Muslims in the country, is known for
•Dante Nico Garcia for Ploning (Best Director, Asian Festival of First Film its spirituality, royalty, and splendor, which are evident in its dances.
Awards). Muslim dancer are characterized by colorful and elaborate customs as well
•Lav Diaz for Melancholia (Orizzonti Grand Prize at the 65th Venice as precise and regal movements. Their most popular dances are the
International Fil Festival) Pangalay, Burung Talo and Asik.
•Film Festivals Perhaps the popularity and success of Philippine
Independent cinema also lies in the flourishing of film festivals in the Francisca Reyes Aquino is one of the pioneers of Filipino folk dances. She
country. is a teacher, nationalist and the first Filipina to be awarded of the Order of
•These film festivals allow the public to patronize the indie films, which the National Artist for Dance. In the 1920s, Aquino conducted research on
would otherwise not be shown in commercial theaters. Filipino dances by visiting secluded districts and neighborhoods in the
islands of the Luzon.
Essential Learning
•Her 1926 thesis entitled "Philippine Folk Dances and Games" has-been-a-
•The works of Brilliante Mendoza, for example have been circulating thorough guide to many educators and students in understanding the
around the globe, making the world gain knowledge of the Filipino different dances in the country.
experience. Availability of resources, film festivals, and grants have
encourage the youth to venture into filmmaking as an art form. •She received several other awards, which include the Republic Award of
•Many colleges and universities have started integrating filmmaking as a Merit awarded by the former President Ramon Magsaysay and a Cultural
field of specialization. Award from United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
•With the rise and popularity of digitals camera today, almost anyone can Organization (UNESCO).
make a film.
•Many young Filipinos have used portable recording devices in the Leonor Orasa Goquingco, also known as Cristina Luna, has been dubbed
convenience of their own homes and communities to make films. 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,
Module 10: The National Artist of the Philippines for Dance direction, dance, and choreography. She has pioneered the blending of folk
dance and ballet, making the latter more viable.
Other popular dances in the country are the following: Binasuan,
Cariñosa, Pandanggo sa Ilaw, and Maglalatik.
•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.
• 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.