Int’l film fest in Bacolod set
Believing in the “healthy culture” of artists in Bacolod, a group of movie directors will stage an international film festival in the city this year.
Open to high school and college students, the .MOV International Digital Film Festival’s “silvershorts” division, which was launched last week, is the first in Bacolod, Paolo Villaluna, a member of the Independent Filmmakers’ Cooperative, which sponsors the event along with Robinson’s Movieworld, said.
Villaluna, who directed the digital movie Selda, starring celebrities like Ara Mina and Michael de Mesa, said, one reason they will hold the festival in Bacolod is the “healthy relationship between independent filmmakers here.”
The contest is in its third installation and will award a P100,000, P50,000, and P30,000 cash prizes for the top three 20-minute digital films in the “silvershorts” category in September in Bacolod.
In a written statement, the festival’s director, Khavn de la Cruz, said, despite the challenges of government bureaucracy and the limitations of funding, they continued to work for digital films because “they believe this is just what Philippine cinema needs.”
“.MOV is here because we believe there is hope still for Philippine Cinema. Our aim is to provide venue where digital storytellers can bring their personal visions to a wider audience” and “help unleash new talents who will infuse new blood” to it, De la Cruz said.
Students who wish to join the film festival may contact Donna Plugio through 09282220987 or through 632-395-2188 locals 230 and 240.*PP
Int’l film fest in Bacolod set