Local Documentary Movie Makers

[humanfly]

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Woudnt it be cool if a producer can help organize and expose to the national level our local movie makers?
I believe there a lot of talented movie makers here in cebu just waiting to be discoverd..

[diem]

[font=arial][b]You are right humanfly when you say that there are a lot of talented film makers hre in Cebu but some are not just merely 'waiting' to be discovered.

Others are currently working on producing their personal film projects on their own. In this business, it's all about what one can show. And it's a challenge to come up with something no one has ever seen before, becasuse that will set your mark.

Most are going where the money is, rather than having the money come to them. Many have either moved to Manila or abroad for work and study.

[humanfly]

I agree diem. Could it be possible to hold an annual local film awards? In parallel with the cebu pop music awards?

[vanceloma]

i'd like to see that happen

[diem]

@humanfly, its not impossible but at this point, highly IMPROBABLE.

There have been many attempts and efforts by local influential individuals, organizations, and even the government.. even the International Academy for Film and TV has done countless of proposals but the bottomline is MATERIAL.

There is not enough material to make a credible local film festival, why because there is not enough local production outfits here.
There are many talented songwriters, musicians here in Cebu. There are many bands starting to jam even in many local highschools. But how about film outfits? How many local production outfits are working here that is not connected to a school, or a cable station, or a business...? Know any? I know some before but now I only know one.

There is not enough film material. You can count in one hand the Cebuano FEATURE LENGTH films made independently in the last 20 or so years. You can use two hands to count all the VISAYAN feature length films made in the last 20 years or so. There is not enough contemporary Cebuano FILMS to feature in a local filmfest, and what would be the point of holding a Cebuano Filmfest if the films to be featured are made in other regions or countries...?

It is not easy to make a film. It is even harder to make a GOOD film. It takes dedication, skills, knowhow, wisdom, cooperation, equipment, and resources. And that's only the half of it!

Even for a short film of 5 to 10 minutes, if its to be good and appear professional... there must be the right script, cast capable actors, scout for locations, rehearse, plan, strategize, schedule, prepare. During production, the environment will be the most difficult aspect to control, second are the people, things happen unexpectedly. In post production, there it takes time and talent. Even with today's digital technology, good film editing is not merely cut and paste.

It's tough, its terrific but its TOUGH. I know, I've been there with my bros at Sinebuano and we're still pursuing it, pushing for it, pulling through. My good friend and colleague, Benjie Ordonez our Sinebuano executve director once told me that we can't really expect a lot from the local Cebuano filmmaking scene for now, except from some student works and some films from Sinebuano. Perhaps in 5 years maybe, maybe even more.

There were a lot of people who professed interest, have the desire but alas did not have the drive. Many are willing but few are still struggling to make it happen. Bottomline, it takes a lot to make a film.. not only money, but also time and effort.

So what we should do for now? ACTIVELY SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL ARTISTS! PROMOTE THE STUDY AND INTEREST IN FILMMAKING.

[humanfly]

@humanfly, its not impossible but at this point, highly IMPROBABLE.

There have been many attempts and efforts by local influential individuals, organizations, and even the government.. even the International Academy for Film and TV has done countless of proposals but the bottomline is MATERIAL.

There is not enough material to make a credible local film festival, why because there is not enough local production outfits here.
There are many talented songwriters, musicians here in Cebu. There are many bands starting to jam even in many local highschools. But how about film outfits? How many local production outfits are working here that is not connected to a school, or a cable station, or a business...? Know any? I know some before but now I only know one.

There is not enough film material. You can count in one hand the Cebuano FEATURE LENGTH films made independently in the last 20 or so years. You can use two hands to count all the VISAYAN feature length films made in the last 20 years or so. There is not enough contemporary Cebuano FILMS to feature in a local filmfest, and what would be the point of holding a Cebuano Filmfest if the films to be featured are made in other regions or countries...?

It is not easy to make a film. It is even harder to make a GOOD film. It takes dedication, skills, knowhow, wisdom, cooperation, equipment, and resources. And that's only the half of it!

Even for a short film of 5 to 10 minutes, if its to be good and appear professional... there must be the right script, cast capable actors, scout for locations, rehearse, plan, strategize, schedule, prepare. During production, the environment will be the most difficult aspect to control, second are the people, things happen unexpectedly. In post production, there it takes time and talent. Even with today's digital technology, good film editing is not merely cut and paste.

It's tough, its terrific but its TOUGH. I know, I've been there with my bros at Sinebuano and we're still pursuing it, pushing for it, pulling through. My good friend and colleague, Benjie Ordonez our Sinebuano executve director once told me that we can't really expect a lot from the local Cebuano filmmaking scene for now, except from some student works and some films from Sinebuano. Perhaps in 5 years maybe, maybe even more.

There were a lot of people who professed interest, have the desire but alas did not have the drive. Many are willing but few are still struggling to make it happen. Bottomline, it takes a lot to make a film.. not only money, but also time and effort.

So what we should do for now? ACTIVELY SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL ARTISTS! PROMOTE THE STUDY AND INTEREST IN FILMMAKING.

I agree 100% "diem"! The best thing we can do now is support, promote and hope for the best!

[jfox]

The best thing to do is make a board in cebu that make and give the awards.let's start by gathering the independent film makers and discuss the matters the we need to be discovered."A united voice is louder than the voice of only one person".

[humanfly]

The best thing to do is make a board in cebu that make and give the awards.let's start by gathering the independent film makers and discuss the matters the we need to be discovered."A united voice is louder than the voice of only one person".

That's a very good idea jfox!

[diem]

Yes it is a sound idea. It can be done. But apparently the question is, who is going to do it?

If it was that easy, it would have been done a LONG time ago.

[jfox]

Kita sa ang mag meet nya mag post lng ta thread para sa uban members or film makers to join the group.let's start from there.kinsa may interested sa meeting?what is the date?