The Final Four

As promised, I will give the final four video/film projects. But before I start enumerating them, let's have a recap of ongoing contests/festival we have so far.

1. Virgin Shorts | London | Deadline: 07 July 11

2. Interfilm Short Film Festival | Berlin | Deadline: 25 June 11

3. Kwentong Kabayanihan | Philippines | Deadline: 15 October 11

And now for the last four in our list

4. JVC So You Think You Can Contest | Philippines | Deadline: 30 June 11

5. 3rd Pandayang Lino Brocka Film Festival | Philippines | Festival: 10-11 August 11

6. Philippine Navy Independent Film Contest | Philippnes | Deadline: --

7. Smart Extraordinary Contest | Philippines | Deadline: 30 June 11

More about them really soon, just having a little prob with my connection.
For more information anyway, just link on the event's name.
Happy film making!

It's been a while!

Hello guys!

To the the very few (to none) followers of this blog site, I'm back!

It's been a while since I posted an entry here so let's make up for the lost time. Hmmm, if my math is correct, I've been away for 7 months. And because of that I'll try to come up with 7 projects that you can put your talents to the real test.

But bear with me for a few more lines here because I really have a very very very special announcement to make.

For the past few months, I've been pretty disappointed with my filming-ish desires. It was quite a struggle for me to write a script in between piles of paper and afterwork meetings.

TO cut it short, I need help.

I need people who shares the same passion in film making, who will put their hearts and efforts in making one, who will not ask for any monetary value in return ('cause i dont have anything to give anyway), who is in to honing skills in film making and all other aspects of this field.

I need you guys!

There are quite a number of chances that have slipped out. Local and international stint that may have given us chance to put our names in the circle.

Let us work together!

Which brings us to the next part -- the work (yey! -_-. sheesh..)

I will give now some projects (competition really) that you may check out.

(Pardon guys for some very short notices)

1. Interfilm 27th International Short Film Festival Berlin.
International short film festival in Berlin Germany.
>Deadline is on June 25, 2011.
>Genres include animation, experimental, fiction
>Please make sure that you send 2 Preview DVDs for each film entry
>No entrance fee.
>Must be in 35 mm, Digital Beta PAL, Quicktime 1080p (Videocodec: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC / >Audiocodec: AAC) MOV, MPEG-4, MKV formats.
>For more info, check out Interim Festival


2. Virgin Media Shorts Competition 2011
>International short film festival.
>Deadline is on July 7, 2011.
>No fee required.
>Open theme any genre.
>Must not be longer than 2 minutes and 20 secs.
>Winner will receive £30,000 funding and a chance to work with British Film Institute and Virgin Media.
>Must be in H.263, MPEG (1, 2, & 4), Motion JPEG, VP5 & VP6, or WMV / WMA formats.
For more info, check out Virgin Media Shorts]


3. KWENTONG KABAYANIHAN: THE CSC-KABAYANIHAN FOUNDATION VIDEO CONTEST
>Local video contest.
>Deadline is on October 15, 2011.
>No fee required
>With the theme “Every Filipino is a hero. Every Filipino is part of
the solution,” the contest emphasizes the CSC’s R.A.C.E. to serve—towards a Responsive, Accessible, Courteous and Effective Public Service, and Kabayanihan Foundation’s concept of being a ‘kabayani’ by showing love for country in doing small, consistent acts of heroism.
>Open to everyone.
>Should be 30-40 minutes long.
>Must be in .avi, .mpeg, .mp4, or any type that is compatible for upload in YouTube and Facebook.
>Win P20,000.
For more information CSC Kabayanihan Rules or visit Kwentong Kabayanihan Facebook account

That all for now. 4 more projects to come. I'll be back very very soon for more Pinoy Film Project! ^_^.

Save Earth, Now

The fate of our home Earth is in great peril. Hundreds of years ago, man launched campaigns that revolutionized the way people live and set standards for coming decades. In fields of science, health care and medicine, technology, territorial expansions, business processes, and everything else in between, they all created impact that shaped our society.

But in the process, it also impacted the environment, a big blow at that. The signs of change are becoming more and more evident over time. Records are set one after another and their results are truly beyond scale.

In the Philippines, in the last couple of years, a rainfall high in last 60 years was recorded in Luzon; extreme temperatures set all over the country this previous summer; and from what happened, it turned into one of the longest dry season Philippines has ever had for a long time.

The rest of the world has had their shares of spells in recent years as well. Coldest temperature set in Beijing in 2008; harsh snowstorms paralyzed key cities like Seoul, New York, Barcelona, and Rome this year; and a raging wildfire turned thousands of acres of farms into ashes in Russia just a few months ago. All these prove that nature is also capable of bringing its own revolution beyond our imagination.

With that being said, there is no better time to act and show concern to our planet than now. We don’t want to wait for the worst to happen, do we?

While the celebration for Earth Month has turned its page in our calendars, let’s not forget its lessons; that all our action, however small they may be, can contribute to the environment’s condition. We don’t need big events to be reminded of what we must to do to save our planet.

This problem is not a mere responsibility of certain groups or organizations, neither of the government alone. It is an issue that affects each one of us, thus everyone must exert efforts to manage the situation that is slowly slipping out of hand.

This year is a pivotal year in our fight to sustainable environment, now that the evidence of our negligence are already surfacing.

Every one of us has role to play in this new revolution against extreme changes in weather condition. There are countless ways to help preserve our environment and alleviate the effects of climate change.

Reduce greenhouse gas emission by turning off the lights that aren’t in use, carpooling or taking public transportation on your way to work, or using energy efficient appliances. Save forest by recycling old newspapers and proper use of office supplies. Minimize pollution by waste segregation and proper disposal of garbage.

These small yet meaningful steps are actually huge contributions in saving Mother Earth. Tomorrow may be too late so let’s make this world better – and I mean right now.

My View H2O

After a successful My View competition for climate change (which I became a finalist), Asian Development Bank has once again opened the doors for concerned individuals who want to share their views on different important matters of the society.

This year's theme is My View H20 (splash*).

My View is a micro documentary competition for anyone who wants to be seen and heard.

You make a 1 to 5 minute digital film all about water, we’ll get the world to watch it and you can win major cash prizes.

Your film can be in any digital video format – you can even use your mobile phone. We accept films in any genre, including but not limited to animation, documentary, drama, experimental, art, testimonial, etc.

Videos can be in any language, though contestants are strongly encouraged to include subtitles and a full length script in English, in order to facilitate public outreach and the contest process.

Spring into action and make your own change!

But wait! Not only you can inspire, you can also get yourself to swim to $2,500. How does that splash sounds to your ear, eh?

For complete contest rules visit Asian Development Bank My View : H2O

Deadline of Submission: 31 Jan 11

Ang Aking Europa

Contest! contest! contest!

While im crossing my fingers on some things I'm doing lately, I still have my hands full, for some reason, to give you information about a number of video contests going on.

The contest is open to all Filipinos, except for officers and staff of organisations and institutions implementing projects and programmes funded by the Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines. Staff of the EU Delegation, or of EU Member States’ Embassies or cultural institutes.

What's the challenge?

Create an original music video about European Union with the theme "Ang Aking Europa." The video must show the participant's views on the role of EU in the Philippines.

References including video illustrations of the European Union in the Philippines are available here.

General information on the EU is available here.

In creating their music videos, participants should draw upon their own perceptions / impressions about the European Union and its role in the Philippines .

These impressions might for example be drawn from the following:
- What the EU is, what it means to you?
- The European Union’s bilateral relationship with the Philippines, for example through EU-funded co-operation programmes (eg in areas such as human rights, good governance, environment, health, peace-building, sustainable development), humanitarian assistance, trade and investment links, social or educational links, etc.
- The rich and shared cultural values linking the European Union and the Philippines, or the cultural heritage and legacy of the European Union in the Philippines. Music videos may also draw on past and current EU cultural activities in the Philippines, such as “Europe Month celebrations including events and activities attached to the celebrations, for example, “Lakbayin Natin ang EU”, EU Choral Competitions, “Bersong Euro-Pinoy”
Cine Europa, Amazing EU Christmas, Europe Ko To and and “Linggo de Lingua Europa 3″.

3. TECHNICAL AND LEGAL REQUIREMENTS:

a. Any format, camera and/or video editing or authoring software may be used. When selecting the system/s to use, participants must be aware of the need to produce a quality suitable for internet viewing.

b. The video must have a maximum total running time of two and a half minutes, including opening and closing credits.

c. The video must either be:

- uploadin youtube
- submitted to the Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines in CD format;

d. . The video must not contain materials (music, images, etc.) which have copyright restrictions, and all materials used must either be original or copyright-free. Any entries which breach this rule shall be automatically disqualified, and legal responsibility for any such breaches shall rest entirely with the person/s who submitted the entry.

e. A maximum of five entries per participant is allowed.

f. The video must not have been previously submitted to any video contest.

g. Participants must fill in a form which can be found here

4. SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES

The naming format should contain the following tag:

AkingEUTitleoftheMTVInitialsoftheauthor”, for example
Aking EU, EU at Ako, JS

Deadline of Submission: 15 Oct 10

Festival ASEAN

An art contest open to entries from all ASEAN countries will be organised in the capital this autumn to enhance mutual understanding among members.
The contest will also mark Viet Nam's position as ASEAN chair this year and its 15th anniversary as a member of ASEAN.

The Photo and Documentary Film Festival on ASEAN Countries is open to all organisations, individuals and writers' groups from member countries.

Submissions may include photos, photo essays, video reports and documentaries featuring ASEAN countries and people as well as unity and co-operation for the sake of regional development among members. The works must not have been entered in any previous international contests.

Submissions can be sent to the Ministry of Information and Communications' Centre for Media and International Communications Co-operation, 61 Tho Nhuom Street, Ha Noi by September 15. The awards ceremony is planned for October, during the 17th ASEAN high ranking meeting in Ha Noi.

Entries may also be sent via email to festivalasean.vn2010@mic.gov.vn

Deadline of Submission : 15 September 10

Nagaraya Nutty and Funny Video Contest

Been a while since I last posted here in Pinoy Film Project. I was so busy with a lot of stuff, most are backlogs. Anyway, here I am and back with some interesting video projects to keep you busy for few days.

First up is from one of my favorite chi-cha's, Nagaraya! The Nagaraya Nutty and Funny Video Contest is craving to see crazy and funny videos of you and your friends while enjoying Nagaraya.

Create the wackiest 3 minute video featuring the crunchiest and nuttiest Nagaraya. The idea must fall under the theme "It's fun to be nutty!" and should only last for 3 minutes.

If that makes us laugh, then you can also laugh away with P50,000!

So what are you waiting for, upload those videos now to itsfuntobenutty.com.ph

Deadline of Submission: 01 Oct 10