Challenges of Screenwriting

I never get tired of attending screenwriting classes. I still believe it’s important to remember the basics no matter how long you’ve been doing something. I’m still starting out as a screenwriter and I’ve taken advantage of the techniques used by the teachers or speakers in the classes I’ve taken. I used their techniques, combined [...]

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IFP Filmmaker Conference

Today was Day 1 of the IFP Filmmaker Conference at the Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center in New York. Day 1 tackled a lot of issues on looking for financing, including crowdfunding and equity financing. The conference is still ongoing until Thursday, Sept 22, and if you’re lucky enough, you should catch a day’s panel or [...]

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The Philippine Reproductive Health Bill: A Documentary

The RH Bill is a controversial issue in the Philippines. It’s divided the country into three parts, the pro-RH Bill camp, the anti-RH Bill camp and the apathetic camp. If you want to know more about the bill, you can check out this video for more information. Personally, I support the RH Bill. It’s a great [...]

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Asian American International Film Festival 2011 & The Learning

Last August, I had the opportunity to work for the Asian American International Film Festival in New York. It was a wonderful opportunity. I met and worked with great people, including filmmakers, publicists and non-filmmakers, too. The AAIFF had such a great line-up that it was such a shame a lot of people didn’t know about [...]

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