Lingayen, Pangasinan – The formal launch of PangaSine, the
Official Film Festival of the Province of Pangasinan, anchored on the theme ‘Pangasinan through the lens of the
Pangasinense’, was a resounding success.
Held on April 6 at the Sison Auditorium, the first-ever PangaSine is the brainchild of Pangasinan First Lady Maan Tuazon Guico.
FIREFLY DIRECTOR.
Prolific and award winning Filipino film director Zig Dular (center) is flanked
by Former ABS CBN Regional Director and Pangasinan provincial government’s
public information office chief Dhobbie de Guzman (extreme right) and Northern
Watch Newspaper Editor Mortz C. Ortigoza during the second of the three days’
film workshop held recently at the Sison Auditorium in the Capitol compound,
Lingayen, Pangasinan. Dulay is the 2024 Best Picture awardee on the flick's Firefly during the Manila Film Festival.
Other award winning short films of Dulay are Bambanti (Scarecrow) (2015),
Mother's Maiden Name (2014), Paglipay (Crossing (2016), and Bagahe
(2017). |
Said event is deemed to be the precursor of Pangasinan
filmmaking, aimed at enriching and highlighting the tapestry of Pangasinan
culture.
Provincial Legal Officer, Atty. Baby Ruth Torre, who
represented Gov. Ramon V. Guico III, stated that the province’s vision is
guided by a clear mission that encapsulates the commitment to nurturing
creativity, discovering talents, and producing meaningful and quality films
authentically ‘Made in Pangasinan.’
“We aim to encourage
creativity through filmmaking. By fostering a culture of creativity and
innovation, we unlock boundless creativity by discovering the talents of
Pangasinense in filmmaking,” Atty. Torre added.
The present administration envisions a Pangasinan that
stands creatively preeminent as the country’s filmmaking hub—a beacon of
artistic expression and cinematic brilliance.
Graced by remarkable filmmaking virtuosos, among them were
National Artists for Film Kidlat Tahimik and Cinemalaya co-founding member Ed
Cabagnot, who shared insights on the essence of crafting original Filipino and
Indigenous cinema.
‘I think you don’t
have to copy how they do it just to make money. Siguro mas importante, hanapin
niyo yung genius ng indigenous. Yung lakas ng Kultura ng ating sariling mga
sulok ng bayan,’ Kidlat said.
More than a hundred young filmmakers from various towns of the
Province joined the three days filmmaking workshop dubbed HULMAAN NA PELIKULA.
HULMAAN NA PELIKULA Filmmaking Workshop were graced by the
following luminaries: On Documentary Production (Baby Ruth Villarama); Film
Appreciation and Film Festival Management (Edward Delos Santos Cabagnot);
Screenwriting (Moira Lang); Directing (Zig Dulay); Cinematography (Richard Dico
Cawed); Film Editing (Jay Halili); and Sound Editing or Design (Jonathan Q.
Hee).
PangaSine 2024 featured Short Films in Exhibition and
Filmmakers to wit; NARRATIVE: Mina’s Family History (2021)- Christopher Gozum,
Bayambang, Pangasinan; This Day (2021) – Red Aquino – Dagupan City; Layag
(2017) – Romsky Chelle Marzan Dela Cruz – Alaminos City; Ti Bisikleta ni Arong
(2024)-Branden Josh Domingo -Alaminos City; Peymus (2023) Gabriel Rodriguez –
Alaminos City; Ang Huling Dingas Para Sa Damgo (2024) World Premiere –
Jaybilson ‘Hayo’ Abuel -Mabini; DOCUMENTARY: Sa Layag ng Bangkang Paurong
(2019) – Mark Giddel Liwanag -Alaminos City; Managsulat ya Pangasinan
(2023)World Premier – Erika Tambo – Urdaneta City; Sketsa na Dagupan (2024) –
Charlmagne Christian Ramoso – Dagupan City; E-Kawayaman (2023) -Lanz Dizon
-Alaminos City; SPECIAL PARTICIPATION: 14 Days (2021) – Narciso N. Santos, Jr.
– Samat, Bugallon; Ilalon ag Nibalikas (2022) – Charlmagne Christian Ramoso –
Dagupan City; Agno, Memories of a Forgotten River (2022) – Christopher Gozum –
Bayambang.
‘Sine by the Sea,’ an exhibition of films by Pangasinense
filmmakers held at the Capitol Beachfront, wrapped up the opening day of the
three-day PangaSine activities, which will run from April 6 to 8.
The successful launched was witnessed by chiefs of hospitals
and offices and department heads of the provincial government led by Provincial
Administrator Melicio Patague II.
(Chona C. Bugayong, Adrian Carlo dela Crus PIMRO)
No comments:
Post a Comment