Technophilia

Film Nominees for 2011 RAWards Across America

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Will be representing Las Vegas for the 2011 RAWards with my film "Technophilia" available at: http://www.rawartists.org/view-artists/userprofile/riannehill.

The original web copies of these PDF-ied images are available at: http://www.rawartists.org//film (I'm the last name on the third page from the images below). Good luck to everyone!! :)

Technophilia wins at RAW Semi-finals

2011-11-24T18:26:00.000-08:00

Thanks, RAW Las Vegas for an fun night last Nov. 17, 2011. It was a great evening filled with great local artists. Congrats to everyone who participated, everyone showcased awesome works!!

Photos during the event at: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150365397026502.352202.651651501&type=3

Original copy on the site available at: http://www.rawartists.org/lasvegas/featured/2493-lasvegas-filmmaker-of-the-year-rianne-hill-soriano

Technophilia at First Friday Las Vegas (November 2011)

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Here are the photos of "Technophilia" and some of my other works at First Friday Las Vegas (November 4, 2011):

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150347429616502.349936.651651501&type=3

Thanks for Voting for Technophilia at the 2011 RAWards!

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After screening my film Technophilia for RAW Las Vegas last August, it's competing for the semi-finals of the 2011 RAWards in Las Vegas this November! Congrats to all the artists on the list!

RAW:LAS VEGAS 2011 NOMINEES

Congratulations to the nominees below! These artists are contending to represent their craft in your city. Support them at the live voting event in November. Details for this event coming soon!

Film
Ross H. Martin
Rianne Hill Soriano

Art
Maria VanderMolen
Newman
Mitz

Fashion
K*Rose
Jaq Wear
Mz Mina Kahn

Accessories
Sharron Westeren
Rock that Rose
Mz. Love

Music
The Machine
ACHILLEION
The Marquees

Hair
Maricela Martinez
Hair by Reesy
CandiceMarie

Makeup
Raven Rex Franco
Nandy Villatoro
Beauty Extraordinaire

Photography
Les Post
DC Photography
Ex Photography & Creations

Performing Arts
Betina
NVied GoGos
Art Aguilar

Technophilia's Facebook Page!!

2011-09-26T15:25:00.000-07:00

Everybody else is doing it, so why not try it? It looks promising... the film's Facebook page where all photos, videos, and links can be readily organized and properly documented. Easy access, especially when being asked about online resources for screenings and programs where the film is entered or invited to. So here you go...

"Like" if you like! :)

Film Screening Invitation: 'Technophilia' Screens in Las Vegas on Aug. 25, 2011

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The Philippine-Korean-Iraqi 16mm short film "Technophilia" will have a screening at "RAW: Las Vegas Presents Fusion" on Aug. 25, 2011 (Thursday) at Tommy Rocker's in Las Vegas. If you're in the Vegas area on the said date, you're invited to come to the event and support local artists. You can buy tickets through this link. Buying ahead of time will only cost $10 for a night of film, music performances, photography, mixed media, and performance art exhibitions, and fashion show.

"Technophilia" will start the showcase at 8:30 p.m. For more information about the film, you can check out the: trailer, film stills, behind-the-scene photos, and film blog. This film is produced by Colorwheel Media Studios through the help of the Korean Film Council, Korean Academy of Film Arts, and Korea University.

Synopsis

Inside a hangout place, the game addict boyfriend gets boxed up by his techie lifestyle, which further alters his relationship with his already fed-up girlfriend. Things become more and more mechanical as they move on.

More About RAW Artists Events

You can also check out the video of last month's "RAW: Las Vegas Presents Illuminare" for an idea of what's to come for the next showcase. You can also view videos of other RAW Artists events: "RAW: Los Angeles Presents Incite" and "RAW: New York Presents Artcade."

What is RAW?

RAW: natural born artists is an independent arts organization, for artists, by artists.

Our mission is to provide independent artists of all creative genres with the tools, resources, and exposure needed to inspire and cultivate creativity. RAW educates emerging artists through seminars, workshops, and insights to further knowledge of their industries.

RAW connects them with one another so that they may grow together, while also providing them with opportunities to give back to their own local youth communities through the arts.

We encourage the creative success of the many visionaries and storytellers of our generation.

Grassroots Showcase Events

RAW handpicks and spotlights local artistic talents in film, fashion, music, visual art, hair and makeup artistry, and performance art. With artists from all genres in each showcase, RAW events come together to form an amazing circus of creativity.

What Can You Expect when Attending the RAW Showcase?

We screen an independent film (usually a short, webisode, or music video), a fashion show from an up-and-coming local designer, a musical performance, an art gallery featuring several independent visual artists, and performance art (comedy/dance/fire dancers, you name it...). You'll get a little taste of everything. Combine all this creativity with drinks, fun, and good company! To partake in the experience, RSVP ($10/ticket) in the "Showcases" section of the event.

Technophilia and Pera-perahang Lata screens at the The Filipino Arts & Cinema, international (FACINE): the Filipino American Cine Festival, Nov. 20-21 at San Francisco, California

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FACINE 17 from Victoria Donato on Vimeo.

Technophilia and Pera-perahang Lata Screen at the Filipino International Film Festival Los Angeles

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Technophilia screens on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010, 12:30 nn. Pera-perahang Lata (Penny from the Tin Can) screens on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010, 7:00 pm for the festival’s closing night films.

All SHOWINGS for the Filipino International Film Festival Los Angeles will take place at Arena Stage – Theater of Arts 1625 N Las Palmas Ave. Hollywood, CA 90028

Festival Schedule

Tickets will be available at the door or simply purchase them at www.brownpapertickets.com and type in Filipino International Film Festival.
$10 for any showings on Saturday and Sunday
$50 for an ALL ACCESS PASS to any of the films.

Film Festival Ad:

Friday – September 24th
8:00PM – 10:00PM – OPENING NIGHT FEATURE
*NOY – Philippines – Directed by DonDon Santos
Courtesy of Cinemedia and Star Cinema
LIMITED SEATING

Saturday – September 25th
9:30AM – 12:00PM – High School Youth Program in Film making

12:30PM – 1:45PM – 1st Block of Shorts
*Technophilia – Philippines – 6min 37 sec – Directed by Rianne Hill Soriano
*”Stay Here” by Leah – US – Music Video 4min 25sec – Directed by Christopher Ad. Castillio
*O – US – 2min 5sec – Directed by Amber Rosario Manuguid
*Tulungan Kita (I’ll Help You) – Canada – 4min 46 sec – Directed by Fernando Dalayoan
* Liham – US – 11min 20sec – Directed by Clarissa Munoz-Banerjee
* Bout That Bout – US – 26min 47sec – Directed by Nico Sabenorio
* Birthday – Philippines – 8min – Directed by Princes Dalmas
* Finally – US – 8min 1sec – Directed by Kristin Alcala

2:15PM – 3:45PM – Matinee Feature
*Fling – Philippines – Directed by Han Salazar
(With English Subtitles)

4:30PM – 5:30PM – 2nd Block of Shorts
*Prom Date – Philippines – 15min – Directed by Charlotte Dianco
*”Lahat ng Araw” by Charmaine Clamor – Music Video 4min 38sec – Directed by Christopher Ad. Castillio
*Chocolate Meat – US – 7min 48sec – Directed by Justin Ryan Madriaga
*The Fork and Spoon – US – 2min 5sec – Directed by Amber Rosario Manuguid
*”Seven Months” by Bambu – Music Video 4min 28sec – Directed by Gabe Pagtama
*Codename: Dragonfly – US – 17min 20sec – Directed by Ron Santiano

6:00PM – 700PM – PANEL FOR FILMMAKERS – FREE – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Tom Draper
Allan Bailey
Mike Amato

7:30PM – 9:00PM – SATURDAY NIGHT FEATURE FILM
Mosquito Filipino – Documentary – Directed by R.A. Mendoza
US – 79min

Sunday – September 26th – 4:00PM – 6:00PM
*A Journey Home – Philippines – Directed by Paul Soriano
(With English Subtitles)

7:00PM – 9:00PM – CLOSING NIGHT FILMS
3rd Block of Shorts
*Little – Philippines – 34min 15sec – Directed by Sigrid Andrea P. Bernardo
(With English Subtitles)
*Pera Perahang Lata (Penny From Tin Can) – Philippines – 29min 50sec – Directed by Rianne Hill Soriano
(With English Subtitles)
*Chasing Manila – Philippines – 18min 2sec – Directed by Paul Soriano
(With English Subtitles)

*Films may be subject to change without notice

Technophilia Trailer from Associated Content

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6th annual Chicago Filipino American Film Festival Schedule

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Technophilia screens on Nov. 8, 2009, 4:30 pm for the CFAFF SHORTS PROGRAM.

2009 Festival Schedule

Visit our FILMS section to view programming descriptions and trailers.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6

7:00 PM Event: FAN Opening Night Reception

Join CFAFF as we kick off a weekend of film.

8:00 PM Feature Film: CONFESSIONAL by Jerrold Tarog (CAMERA Trilogy Part I)

10:00 PM Feature Film: MANGATYANAN by Jerrold Tarog (CAMERA Trilogy Part II)

10:30 PM Event: Post-party at DOLCE

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7

11:00 AM Documentary Program

MANILATOWN IS IN THE HEART

SOUNDS OF A NEW HOPE

1:00 PM Feature Film: DAYO

3:00 PM Feature Film: GIFT OF BARONG

Return engagement. Director Benito Bautista in attendance.

5:00 PM Feature Film: 100

8:00 PM Feature Film: INSIDE A CHANGE

10:30 PM Event: CFAFF Saturday Night Post-party at BON V

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8

12:00 PM Feature Film: BOSES

2:00 PM Feature Film: CONCERTO

4:30 PM Shorts Program

CFAFF SHORTS PROGRAM

“O” by Amber Rosario Manuguid

“No. 4″ by Benito Bautista

“Dumaguete Fragments” by Claro De Los Reyes

“The Scorpion and the Frog” by Dan Finley

“The Other Way Round” by Geoffrey Quan

“Technophilia” by Rianne Hill Soriano

“Among All Creatures” by Tyrone Acierto

“Flower Thieves” by Shawn Bernal

“One Year” by John P. Raposas

7:00 PM Feature Film: CREATUR

World Premiere. Director, cast and crew in attendance.

Opening Night Reception – Friday, November 6th at 10:30 pm

Help us celebrate our opening night with a private reception at Dolce Restaurant on Friday, November 6th from 10:30 pm to 1:00 am. Enjoy drink specials and good music with old and new friends! The CFAFF Opening Night Post-Party venue is Dolce, a new Italian/Filipino/Japanese fusion restaurant located at 4114 N. Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL, 60618. http://www.dolcechicago.com/

Official After Party – Saturday, November 7th at 10:30 pm

Join CFAFF as we party into the night at Chicago’s stylish ultra lounge Bon V.

A take on the French phrase for “good life”, Bon V covers two floors of a 7,500-square-foot space and is located in the West Loop neighborhood at 1100 W. Randolph, Chicago, IL 60607 http://www.bonvchicago.com

Attending Cinemanila 2009

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Cinemanila was a blast. Technophilia screened at the Young Cinema Exhibition Program. Here are some additional photos during the festival.

Cinemanila Celebrates Its 11th Year with Topnotch Local and International Film Picks

By Rianne Hill Soriano

The annual Cinemanila International Film Festival celebrated its 11^th year last Oct. 15 to 25, 2009 at the Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. 10 days of films, master classes, seminars, parties, and even reunions for many filmmakers, artists, and cinephiles… It has considerably become a part of their daily routine throughout the duration of the festival.

“Moving Forward with Moving Images.” Young as it is and still facing a number of challenges and tough times, Cinemanila is best known for the good films it shares to the Filipino audience every festival season – a mix of both local and international picks from the freshest and most promising to the well-renowned and critically-acclaimed.

Around 100 international and local films were screened – from the current toasts of the local independent scene to the award winners and favorites at prestigious festivals such as Cannes, Berlin, Venice, Rotterdam, Sundance, and Pusan.

Apart from being known for its good programming of top films from all over the world, another good part of Cinemanila is that it tries to expand itself as much as it could – which then makes itself reaching out to more people. From the outdoor screenings to the 1^st Cinemanila Machinima Film Festival to the Sine Barangay project, these are valuable ways to expose more people, especially those who don’t usually get to watch art-house films, to such cinema experiences.

The parts still needing improvements mostly fall under the major concern of festival budget and funding. Market! Market! and Bonifacio High Street were definitely wonderful places to situate the festival in. However, there was just one major concern for the general audience – they were not very accessible to local public transport especially to those students and working cinephiles who would have to brace rush hour traffic with mostly expensive taxi rides in order to catch their film picks at the festival. And yet, on the brighter side, it’s truly interesting to note that the local government of Taguig has welcomed Cinemanila in their progressive city this year. Personally, I felt the kind of support the Taguig government provided for the festival. In fact, if not for the transportation issue that a number of people were not able to attend due to inaccessibility of direct public transport as MRT, LRT, jeepneys, and buses from major points/work places/schools, things were then developing rather smoothly for the festival. Perhaps, this could be one major concern that festival and the city government should attend to next time – maybe by utilizing The Fort buses with effective dissemination of pick-up points to the people intending to go the festival from work places and schools, and also maybe having additional cinemas and/or outdoor screenings near these places through the help of both private institutions and other local government units. It’s about making Cinemanila a part of the subculture of the Pinoys during this time of the year – with it being customary for them to see such great films from all over the world through the festival. And we can definitely do it if we work together and support one another to make our very own Cinemanila International Film Festival a part of our valuable events to look forward to every year.

As we acknowledge all these growth and learnings, with such a young but promising international film festival by the Filipinos, we should be proud of all these efforts. Every year, we get to see these esteemed films and acknowledge the filmmakers behind them, and we also meet such inspirational people from the industry both in the local and international scenes. Kudos to Cinemanila, the filmmakers, and the Cinemanila audience!

Highlighting the 11^th Cinemanila are films including:

Opening Film – Lola by Brillante Mendoza (Philippines)

Closing Film – Himpapawid (Manila Skies) by Raymond Red (Philippines)

International Competition

Jury Members – Brillante Mendoza, chair (Philippines); and Eric Sasono (Indonesia)

Cheng Du, I Love You by Fruit Chan (China)

Hunger by Steve McQueen (UK)

Independencia by Raya Martin (Philippines)

Mammoth by Lukas Moodysson (Sweden)

Machan by Uberto Pasolini, (Italy/Sri Lanka)

Milk of Sorrow by Claudia Llossa (Peru)

Pandora’s Box by Yesim Ustaoglu (Turkey/France/Germany/Belgium)

Ricky by Francois Ozon (France)

Samson and Delilah by Warwick Thornton (Australia)

Tony Manero by Pablo Larrain (Chile/Brazil)

Tulpan by Sergey Dvortsevoy (Kazakhstan)

Digital Lokal (Philippines)

Jury Members – Sonja Heinen, chair (Germany); In-Seong Yoo (Korea); Sherad Anthony Sanchez (Philippines)

Anacbanua by Christopher Gozum

Biyaheng Lupa by Armando “Bing” Lao

Ang Beerhouse by Jon Red

Dolores by Lito Casaje

69 1/2 by Ted Manotoc

Iliw by Bona Fajardo

World Cinema

Adam Resurrected by Paul Schrader (USA)

A Year Ago in Winter by Caroline Link (Germany)

Baby Doll Night by Adel Adeeb (Egypt)

Black Dynamite by Scott Sanders (USA)

Broken Embraces by Pedro Almodovar (Spain)

Inglourious Basterds by Quentin Tarantino (USA)

Let the Right One In by Tomas Alfredson (Sweden)

I Come with the Rain by Anh Hung Tran (Vietnam/USA)

My Suicide by David Lee Miller (USA)

Leonera (Lion’s Den) by Pablo Trapero (Argentina/Korea)

Asian Cinema

A Matter of Size by Sharon Maymon and Erez Tadmor (Israel)

Beautiful by Juhn Jaihong (Korea)

Call If You Need Me by James Lee (Malaysia)

Caramel by Nadine Labaki (Lebanon)

Engkwentro by Pepe Diokno (Philippines)

Jeonju Digital Project 2009: Visitors (Korea, Japan, Philippines)

Little Zizou by Sooni Taraporevala (India)

Macabre by Mo Brothers Indonesia/Singapore)

My Magic by Eric Khoo (Singapore)

Non-ko by Kazuyoshi Kumakiri (Japan)

Waltz with Bashir by Ari Folman (Israel)

Passion by Ryusuke Hamaguchi (Japan)

Young Cinema Competition (Philippines)

Jury Members – Tan Chui Mui, chair (Malaysia); Kong Rithdee (Thailand); and John Torres (Philippines)

Dalaw by Janus Victoria

Harang by Mikhail Red

Ito ang Gabing Babalikan Kita Pagkatapos ng Tatlong Taon nang Hindi Maiiyak at Masasaktan by Antoinette Jadaone

Limang Libo by Ice Idanan

Save Me!!! by Ramon del Prado

Stations by Emmanuel Quindo Palo

To Siomai Love by Remton Siega Zuasola

Young Cinema Exhibition (Philippines)

The Artist Is In by Marcus Adoro

Ang Ibig Sabihin ng ‘OK Lang’ by Ryan Nikolai Dino

Gemini by Leo Valencia

Gusto Kong Lumipad by Glenn Ituriaga

Irene F**king Jordan by Paolo Herras

Karoler by Michael Angelo Dagñalan

Technophilia by Rianne Hill Soriano

Waiting Shed by Ely Buendia

SEA (Southeast Asia) Film Competition

Jury Members – Ronnie Lazaro (chair); Joel Shepard (USA); and Bee Thiam Tan (Singapore)

Adrift by Thac Chuyen Bui (Vietnam)

Bakal Boys by Ralston Jover (Philippines)

Here by Ho Tzu Nyen (Singapore)

Jermal by Ravi Bharwani (Indonesia)

Karaoke by Chris Chong (Malaysia)

A Moment in June by O Nathapon (Thailand)

Talentime by Yasmin Ahmad (Malaysia)

Woman on Fire Looks for Water by Woo Ming Jin (Malaysia)

SEA Shorts Competition

Uwan Init Pista sa Langit (Philippines) by Remton Siega Zuasola and Keith Deligero

Focal Point (Malaysia) by Alizera Khatami & Ali Seifourri

Rat (Malaysia/Taiwan) by Lau Kek Huat

Outing (Singapore) Jow Zhi Wei

Sea Horse (Indonesia) by Shalahuddin Siregar

SEA Shorts Exhibition

Lakad ni Sammy (Philippines) by Joel P. Ruiz

Love Suicides (Malaysia) by Edmund Yeo

It’s Not Raining Outside by Yosep Anggi Noen

The 11th Cinemanila awardees are:

Main Competition

Best Actor - Alfredo Castro in Tony Manero (Chile/Brazil)

Best Actress - Tsilla Chelton in Pandora's Box (Peru/Spain)

Grand Jury Prize - Tulpan by Sergey Dvortsevoy (Germany/Kazakhstan/Switzerland/Russia/Poland)

Lino Brocka Grand Prize - Hunger by Steve McQueen (UK/Ireland)

SEA (Southeast Asia) Competition

Best SEA Short - Focal Point by Alizera Khatami and Ali Seiffouri (Malaysia)

Best SEA Film - Talentime by Yasmin Ahmad (Malaysia)

Special Mention - Woman on Fire Looks for Water by Woo Ming Jin (Malaysia)

Young Cinema (Philippines)

Best Short Film - To Siomai Love by Remton Siega Zuasola

Ishmael Bernal Award for Young Cinema - Remton Siega Zuasola for To Siomai Love

Digital Lokal (Philippines)

Lino Grand Prize - Anacbanua by Christopher Gozum

Lino Grand Jury Prize - Biyaheng Lupa by Armando Lao

Best Director - Christopher Gozum for Anacbanua

Lifetime Achievement Award – Paul Schrader (USA)

Indie Spirit Award – Lav Diaz

Technophilia: Official Selection the Chicago Filipino American Film Festival 2009

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To our friends in Chicago, hope you can watch Filipino and Filipino-American films at this year's festival from Nov. 6-8, 2009. Technophilia is screening on Nov. 8.

The Chicago Filipino American Film Festival is proud to announce the 2009 Official Selections.

Feature-Length Category

CONFESSIONAL

A young videographer travels to Cebu to film a documentary about the annual Sinulog Festival, only to discover a landscape of corruption, cultural divides, and the elusive nature of truth. Directed by Jerrold Tarog and Ruel Dahis Antipuesto, CONFESSIONAL is Part 1 of Tarog’s CAMERA Trilogy. Winner of Best ASEAN Film at the Cinemanila Film Festival. Presented with English Subtitles.

MANGATYANAN (THE BLOOD TRAIL)

In the second part of Jerrold Tarog’s ongoing CAMERA Trilogy, Laya (Che Ramos), the estranged daughter of an acclaimed photographer follows in her father’s footsteps, and is assigned to cover a tribal ritual called “the Blood Trail.” Along the way, Laya’s own journey brings her face to face with the dark secrets of her buried past. Presented with English Subtitles.

DAYO

DAYO is the story of a young boy who travels to Elementalia, a mythical place inhabited by the dark and wondrous characters pulled from Philippine folklore. The first feature-length digital animated film produced in the Philippines , DAYO is a landmark achievement for children of all ages, and a magical adventure in the tradition of classic Disney with a distinctive Philippine flavor. With English Subtitles.

GIFT OF BARONG

Benito Bautista returns to the Chicago Filipino American Film Festival with Festival favorite, GIFT OF BARONG, an acclaimed documentary that follows two Filipino American surfers who travel to the Philippines in search of waves, and embrace their own identity as Filipinos. Presented in English and with English subtitles.

100

Chris Martinez wrote and directed 100, a moving tale about a busy professional woman who learns she is terminally ill, and is forced to re-evaluate what is important in life through a final to-do list of 100 items. Winner of an Audience Award for Best Feature at Cinemalaya, and Best Actress for Mylene Dizon. Presented with English Subtitles.

INSIDE A CHANGE

Acclaimed hip-hop music video director Rik Cordero delivers a landmark feature film that follows the story of a young man who rediscovers the importance of family on the last day before he is sent to prison. Winner of Best Film, HBO New York Latino Film Festival.

CONCERTO

A historical period piece set just outside Davao City during the Japanese occupation in World War II, CONCERTO follows the story of a family’s survival during wartime, and the music that offers common ground and understanding on both sides of the war. Winner of Best Picture at the Golden Screen Awards. English subtitles.

BOSES

A reclusive violin teacher takes a young music prodigy under his wing, while the boy’s abusive father attempts to reclaim custody of the child. Directed by Ellen Ongkeko-Marfil, BOSES garnered the award for Best Director and Best Film at the Golden Screen Awards. Starring Cherry Pie Picache and Ricky Davao. With English subtitles.

Documentary Program

MANILATOWN IS IN THE HEART: TIME TRAVEL WITH AL ROBLES

Directed by Curtis Choy

SOUNDS OF A NEW HOPE

Directed by Eric Tandoc

CFAFF SHORTS PROGRAM

“O” by Amber Rosario Manuguid

“No. 4″ by Benito Bautista

“Dumaguete Fragments” by Claro De Los Reyes

“The Scorpion and the Frog” by Dan Finley

“The Other Way Round” by Geoffrey Quan

“Technophilia” by Rianne Hill Soriano

“Among All Creatures” by Tyrone Acierto

“Flower Thieves” by Shawn Bernal

“One Year” by John P. Raposas

CREATUR

Based on real life experiences, CREATUR follows the story of a circle of friends whose struggle to survive in a landscape of gang violence. CFAFF is proud to present CREATUR, a feature-length Filipino American drama shot in 16mm film and produced entirely in Chicago using entirely local cast and crew. In English.

Technophilia at Cinemanila

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Check out Technophilia festival information at Cinemanila website

The following photos courtesy of filmmakers Rianne Hill Soriano and Michael Angelo Dagnalan:

Technophilia Screens at the 11th Cinemanila International Film Festival

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Technophilia is screening at the Cinemanila Young Cinema Shorts Program this October 2009! =D

CINEMANILA FINALISTS

September 23, 2009

Cinemanila Finalists Announced: Digital Lokal, Young Cinema, SEA Shorts

The 11th Cinemanila International Film Festival released today its finalists for the Digital Lokal Section (Philippine digital films) Young Cinema Section (Shorts in Competition and Exhibition), and SEA Shorts (Southeast Asian shorts in Competition and Exhibition). They are as follows:

The finalists for this year’s Digital Lokal are:

Christopher Gozum “Anacbanua”

Armando “Bing” Lao “Biyaheng Lupa”

Jon Red “Beerhouse”

Lito Casaje “Dolores”

Ted Manotoc “69 1/2”

Bona Fajardo “Iliw”

For Young Cinema Competition the finalists are:

Janus Victoria “Dalaw”

Mikhail Red “Harang”

Antoinette Jadaone “Ito ang Gabing Babalikan Kita Pagkatapos ng Tatatlong Taon nang Hindi Maiiyak at Masasaktan”

Ice Idanan “Limang Libo”

Ramon del Prado “Save Me!!!”

Emmanuel Quindo Palo “Stations”

Remton Siega Zuasola “To Siomai Love”

For Young Cinema Exhibition are:

Marcus Adoro “The Artist Is In”

Ryan Nikolai Dino “Ang Ibig Sabihin ng ‘OK Lang’”

Leo Valencia “Gemini”

Glenn Ituriaga “Gusto Kong Lumipad”

Paolo Herras “Irene F**king Jordan”

Michael Angelo Dagñalan “Karoler”

Rianne Hill Soriano “Technophilia”

Ely Buendia “Waiting Shed”

For the SEA Shorts Competition the finalists are:

“Uwan Init Pista sa Langit” (Philippines) by Remton Siega Zuasola and Keith Deligero

“Focal Point” (Malaysia) by Alizera Khatami & Ali Seifourri

“Rat” (Malaysia/Taiwan) by Lau Kek Huat

“Outing” (Singapore) Jow Zhi Wei

“Sea Horse” (Indonesia) by Shalahuddin Siregar

For the Sea Shorts in Exhibition are:

“Lakad ni Sammy” (Philippines) by Joel P. Ruiz

“Love Suicides” (Malaysia) by Edmund Yeo

“It’s Not Raining Outside” by Yosep Anggi Noen

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The 11th Cinemanila International Film Festival will be held from October 15 to 25, 2009 in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig. Around 100 international and local films will be screened in a span of 10 days – from the current toasts of the local indie scene to the award-winners and favorites at prestigious festivals such as Cannes, Berlin, Rotterdam, Sundance, and Pusan. The festival will also feature workshops, seminars and master classes. For more info, or jpegs for a release, please contact cinemanila.press@gmail.com and cinemanila@gmail.com or go to www.cinemanila.org.ph.

The 2009 Cinemanila is presented by the City of Taguig and the Cinemanila International Film Festival Foundation, together with Market!Market! Cinemas and Ayala Malls, in cooperation with Cinema One, Business World, Manila Bulletin, Click the City, Philippine Star, Pep.ph, Spot.ph, Fully Booked, Web Philippines, TBWA\Mangada\Santiago\Puno, Outpost Visual Frontier, Solid Video Corporation and the World Cinema Fund.

From: http://cinemanila.org/?p=725

Technophilia Screens at the 5th Titus Brandsma Indie Short Film Festival

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I'm inviting you to the 5th Titus Brandsma Indie Short Film Festival on Aug. 22, 2009. My previous films "Karsel" and "Aninag" also screened on the past installments of the festival. This time, "Technophilia" is screening. =D

Free film screenings for everyone! Screenings are from 1:00 to 8:00 PM at the Titus Brandsma Center, 24 Acacia St., New Manila, Quezon City. And in celebration of this event, let us pay tribute to artist-writer Pablo Gomez. =D

From Titus Brandsma Media Center:

On August 22, 2009, the 5th Titus Brandsma Indie Short Film Festival will celebrate and showcase the talents of Filipino filmmakers and a special tribute dedicated to one of Philippine’s pride in popular literary world.

The pelikula@TitusBrand sma recognizes the contributions made by the seasoned, well- respected and acclaimed, and yet humble “komiks,” Radio, TV and film writer--- Pablo Salonga Gomez. Mang Pablo as he is fondly called has a writing career that spanned for more than six decades now. He started his writing career when he was still in high school to supplement his allowance as the family cannot cope with the demands of school at that time.

His break came in the 1950’s when he started writing stories and screenplays for big studios like Sampaguita, Premiere, LVN, Lea, FPJ Production, Tagalog Ilang- Ilang, Emperor Films, Champion Pictures, Maharlika Pictures and the like. Some of his memorable stories that have been made into films are: Hilda, Eva Fonda, Kampanerang Kuba, Alupihang Dagat, Hindi pa Tapos ang Laban, Komiks, Kurdapya, Susanang Daldal, Apat na Taga, Pasan Ko ang Daigdig, Kampana sa Sta. Quiteria, Ang Pagbabalik ng Lawin, Hindi ka na Sisikatan ng Araw, Mga Anghel na Walang Langit, Magdusa Ka, Hiram na Mukha, Mahal Saan Ka Nanggaling Kagabi?, Mahal Ginagabi Ka Na Naman, Kahit Konting Pagtingin, Probinsyano, and many more.

As a tribute, Gomez' Magdusa Ka (1986) will be screened.

Synopsis: Dina was the daughter of Dindo and his former maid Nida. Aware of this fact the girl constantly dreamt that one day she would be recognized by his father and would enjoy all the comforts of his moneyed lifestyle. The day finally came when she moved into the mansion amidst much objection from her irate mother. It was a life to which she found difficulty in adjusting but being young and beautiful, she was easily accepted by her new friends. The problem was, she was left pregnant by her former boyfriend from the slums. Turned away by her paternal grandmother from her new home, she was left to fend for herself since her mother also refused to take her back.

It will also feature the following films by new filmmakers:

5 Minutes (14 minutes & 38 seconds) a film by Mark Shandii Bacolod
Ang Bakasyon ni Can-Can (19 minutes & 50 seconds) a film by Jerome Zamora
Bamboo Lake (20 minutes) a film by Donnie Sacueza
Batang Pinangga (17 minutes) a film by Michael Condes
Musa (The Muse) (20 minutes & 14 seconds) a film by Dexter Cayanes
Pogi (17 minutes) a film by Eros Arbilon;
Surreal Random MMS Texts Para Ed Ina, Agui, Tan Kaamong Ya Makakailiw Ed Sika: Gurgurlis
Ed Banua (15 minutes) a film by Christopher Gozum
Technophilia (6 minutes & 37 seconds) a film by Rianne Hill Soriano

The annual Titus Brandsma Indie Short Film Festival is from 1:00 to 8:00 PM to be held at the Titus Brandsma Center, 24 Acacia St., New Manila, Quezon City.

The event will be participated in by professional and emerging filmmakers from different groups, communities and schools.

The aim of the Pinoy Indies filmfest is to offer the budding filmmakers a venue to showcase their work and the same time to promote arts and culture to the common tao as it is often perceived as “elitist.” However, the filmfest is not limited to amateur filmmakers – this is open to all.

Technophilia Screens at Cinemalaya Cinco

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Cinemalaya 2009: Cinemalaya Cinco

The 5th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film

Festival

17 to 26 July 2009, Cultural Center of the Philippines

KOREAN SHORTS
from the Asian Film Academy and Korean Film Council (Pusan, South Korea)
By Filipino Film Scholarship Grantees

25 July/Sat, 3:30PM at Tanghalang Manuel Conde (CCP Dream
Theatre)

Featuring from AFA 2008: ONE LAST GOODBYE with cinematography
by Maisa Guieb Demetillo (10 mins.); LETTERS FROM THE WHITE
MOUNTAIN written by Sheron Rebollos Dayoc, production design by
Armi Rae Salazar Cacanindin, editing By Sheron Rebollos Dayoc;
AFA 2007: BLOSSOM, directed by Richard Soriano Legaspi (10 mins);
VIRGINS with cinematography by David Carlo Mendoza (14 mins);
AFA 2006: ALL BUNNIES CAN DANCE with cinematography by Jason
Tan (11 mins); THE CALLING, original screenplay by Cristopher
Gozum, directed by Cristopher Gozum (14 mins); AFA 2005: THE
CEILING, directed by Janus January Victoria (18 mins). Plus
TECHNOPHILIA by film scholar Rianne Hill Soriano.

Film Premiere Event Coverage at Gateway Cineplex 10

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Film Premiere Part 2 - Gateway Cineplex 10 Cinema 5

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Film Premiere Part 1 - Gateway Cineplex 10 Cinema Lobby

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Indie HD Event Plug

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Slideshow Production Stills and Behind-the-scene Photos

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Film Premiere Event Poster

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Technophilia Film Trailer

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Gateway Digital Cinema Supports the Premiere of 2 Indie Films

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It is an acknowledged fact that the lack of financial resources and government support tend to put the development of Philippine cinema some step backwards. But this should not stop filmmakers, producers, and film industry institutions, companies, and entertainment-related businesses from helping one another for the improvement of our film industry.

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), Gateway Cineplex 10, and Colorwheel Media Studios present “Indie HD: Premiere of the Filipino and Korean Independent Short Films ‘Pera-perahang Lata’ and ‘Technophilia’ in HD format and a Discussion On Digital Technology in Indie Films Today.” Directed by Rianne Hill Soriano, the two films will be projected in HD format at the Cinema 1 of Gateway Cineplex 10 (Dolby Super Digital Cinema) on June 3, 2009, 6:30 p. m.

The two independent films share a common theme and treatment on factories – the normal factory setting reflecting various aspects of life for “Pera-perahang Lata” and the human factory effect of technology on people for “Technophilia.”

The digital technology of today can now provide more technically competent independent films. The lower cost of production puts a distinct advantage in maximizing resources for a more effective production workflow. "Pera-perahang Lata" is shot using the HD camera Panasonic Varicam with final output in HD. The film "Technophilia" is shot using 16mm film with screening format in HD. And these two films are privileged to be screened HD, not via a low resolution DVD projection, courtesy of Gateway Cineplex 10, home of two of the four digital cinemas in the country today.

HD is truly paving the future of cinema. The high resolution and mostly file-based filming in HD cameras make it easier for the footages to be utilized for post-production work. The file-based showing of films becomes a real advantage to film theaters as there are no more scratches and noises due to wear and tear of a 35mm print and there are no more possibilities for human error in rewinding and queuing up prints. A feature film normally has around four to six prints changed every 20 minutes (variable) of the film’s running time. Now, having things digital, the programming can be automated accordingly. And what the future can further bring is the easier transportation/sending of film files via satellite and other means instead of providing hundreds and thousands of film prints for a film that is “now showing” where every theater in the whole city, the country, or even the world should have a physical copy of the expensive prints. File-based systems in 2K and 4K resolutions also provide quality sound and visuals in par with what 35mm film projections can bring and even put the right subtitles for films of worldwide release. All these, in the long-term, entails lower cost than using film-based projections; thus making it more feasible for the Philippines to catch up with the technology in the global perspective.

“Indie HD” is made possible by the Gateway Cineplex 10, NCCA, Colorwheel Media Studios, Innovasia, Korean Embassy, Marikina Cultural Affairs Office, and NU 107. The premiere is open to the public. Email nordic.gift@gmail.com to reserve free tickets. First come, first served. You may visit www.peraperahanglata.blogspot.com, www.technophiliafilm.blogspot.com, and www.riannehillsoriano.com/blog for more information about the films.

Filipino and Korean Shorts Premiere at Gateway Digital Cinema This June

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Von Arroyo makes his film debut in “Pera-perahang Lata,” a film exploring the many facets of a struggling life in a world that is full of unpredictable moments – where things are beyond one’s control. The cast also includes Arnold Reyes, Gio Respall, Paul Sy, Judith Soriao, Dante Balois, Jocel Vergel de Dios, Loida Petalo, Henrex Aldueso, Rey Solo, Dido dela Paz, Marnie Lapus, Ces Aldaba, Karl Moro, Rommel Buenaventura, Ellen Estrada, and other talented character actors and actresses in film, TV, and theater.

The film is produced through a grant from the NCCA and is also blessed by the generosity of Unitel Productions, FILMEX, Engine Room, Optima, Hit Productions, Outpost Digital Frontier, city government of Marikina, Marikina Riverbanks, St. Francis Xavier Parish Church, Streetpark Productions, and Brass Knuckles.

The Korean film “Technophilia,” a Korean-Filipino-Iraqi film production, shows how technology can shape people’s lifestyles, affect their relationships, and make their interactions as mechanistic as their gadgets. It stars fresh Korean, Japanese, American, and Filipino talents and is made possible through the filmmaker’s participation to the Asian Filmmakers Training Program in Seoul, Korea last year. The film is supported by the Korean Film Council, the prime mover in Korean cinema, Korean Academy of Film Arts, the country’s elite film school, and Korea University, where the filmmaker got an honorary alumna status during her six-month stay in Seoul last year.

Through the help of the Araneta Group, the films are privileged to be shown in HD format, not via a low resolution DVD projection. Within the premiere of the said films will be a full program incorporating a brief discussion on how independent filmmakers can maximize the filmmaking process. Gateway will provide information on how the digital cinema is starting to shape the future of film theaters. Christie will give basic details about the HD projection on digital cinemas. Optima Digital will discuss the feature film workflows available for filmmakers, and the NCCA will impart information about their grant system for independent filmmakers. The Minister and Consul General of the Korean Embassy will be a guest of honor during the event. A Q&A will follow after the screenings.

The event is made possible by the Gateway Cineplex 10, NCCA, Colorwheel Media Studios, Innovasia, Korean Embassy, Marikina Cultural Affairs Office, and NU 107. The premiere is open to the public. Email nordic.gift@gmail.com to reserve free tickets. First come, first served. You may visit www.peraperahanglata.blogspot.com, www.technophiliafilm.blogspot.com, and www.riannehillsoriano.com/blog for more information about the films.

Technophilia Film Poster

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Artwork by Jordan Feliciano

Technophilia DVD and Case Covers

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Artworks by Jordan Feliciano

Production Stills

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Hmmmhhh.. I noticed that my uploads of the production stills here rendered around 1 to 2 stops under... Everything is a little bit darker than the actual film... Anyway, let's just wait for the premiere! Soon! :)

Technophilia BTS

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Behind-the-scene video

Principal Photography: Dec. 13, 2008

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Location: Global Leadership Hall, 4th Floor, Tiger Plaza, Korea University (Seoul, Korea)

About Technophilia: Film Treatment

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This short film is about a young couple in the middle of a relationship crisis. Inside a hang-out place, the techie boyfriend is preoccupied by his Nintendo DS (just like the rest of the people engrossed with their own gadgets - laptops, mobile phones, iPods, mp3 players, PSPs, etc.); while the bored girlfriend seeks some attention from the game addict guy.

The look exudes some coldness and superficiality. The characters are boxed up by the technology and lifestyle that try to cover up their deeper emotions through the gadgets and entertainment devices they utilize.

Knowing that the film requires a techie physicality, the look of the film is very stylized - and in support to this is the sound design and musical score utilized very distinctively and in line with the film’s stylized concept about technology and gadgets. The shots generally exude linear movements. In the same way, the mise-en-scené is filled with straight lines, no much curves and waves. The colors are in the neutrals – whites, silvers, blacks, grays.

There is a tinge of quirkiness in the film – reflecting the techno, geeky, droll, and zany aspects that technology can bring. The robotic treatment renders a gadget factory feel. These are shown in the somehow exaggerated and considerably outlandish computer scenes of the couple and the robotic movements as seen on a number of shots.

About Technophilia: Film Statement

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This 7-minute film is about how technology starts to shape people to become too dependent on it that relationships and lifestyles are altered, and later on, possibly destroyed. At one point by now, our interactions to other people are becoming as robotic as the machines we use.

After the first three months that I, a filmmaker from a developing country as the Philippines, lived in Seoul, I have walked going to places, I have ridden the subway, the bus, the taxi... I have met various people along the way. And with the technology now, one common thing noticeable is how much technology has affected people’s lifestyle. Most listen to music or watch TV from their mobile phones more than talking to their companion in the subway or bus. People walk with earphones plugged on their ears without much caution on the important sounds they might need like the beeping of an unanticipated fast-speeding motorcycle about to bump them on the road. Or perhaps, an iPod addict from the sidewalk not hearing an old special friend riding the bus and calling his attention (and they have not seen each other for the last 10 years). Indeed, relationships and the ways of life have been greatly changed by technology.

For a foreigner artist from Manila as myself, how much do I lose every time I go to Korean tourist spots when I rather shoot with my SLR and video cameras rather than enjoying the very presence, the very feel of being in wonderful places through my own eyes? How much do I miss on the experience?

How much time do people spend online nowadays? How much time do people allot for personal meetings? In this fast-paced era filled with much technological innovation, it’s great to have many choices to keep in touch including the internet, mobile phone, telephone, and the considerably obsolete snail mail (it still works on specific occasions). Greeting cards before, e-cards now. No need to go out to shop, just watch TV, dial the number, or surf the internet, key in the credit card number, and finish it with a click. In cars, the directions are provided by a piece of GPS-capable LCD screen. Lots of things are scan-friendly, touch-and-go, plug-and-play. Sensors and codes are used in lights, locks, and other security and convenient devices. There are so much things to do, there is too much work to finish. And it seems like there’s too little time. When could be the last moment a person yielded to the cliché of stopping for a bit and smelling the flowers?

Things are so easy, so convenient. Entertainment is mostly boxed up in gadgets. And in Korea, MP3 players and handyphones are now TV and small movie screens as well. One time, I was at the subway trying to observe people around, my imaginative mind actually saw a bunch of robots listening to their masters which turn out to be their mobile phones and mp3 players/iPods. People even miss out on the stations they should get off to because they are too preoccupied by what they’re watching. And by this time, I made this concept for the film. The story won’t say that technology is bad, it just wants to convey how technology should be in harmony with the way people should live their lives as human beings who feel, love, and appreciate the world more than just the convenience of every technological breakthrough. Human relationships are vital. Computers and gadgets should not rule the person. Rather, they should be utilized to make human lives better and more meaningful.

Quality time with a loved one should not be fully controlled by text messaging, voice calls, and video chats. Personal interaction should never be ignored.

There are moments that we should pause for a bit and realize how far we are digging into technology that we are starting to ignore too much on our relationships and what it means by quality time. Perhaps, we can keep both instead of falling too much on only 1 aspect and closing ourselves to it.