Cinemalaya 2007 Philippine Independent Film Festival, a project of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), the University of the Philippines – Film Institute (UPFI) and the Philippine Multi-Media System, Inc. (PMSI), is underway. Aside from the competition, Cinemalaya 2007 also features an exhibition module and a two-day conference.

In this regard, may we have the honor of inviting you to attend the Cinemalaya Congress entitled Harnessing Technology for Artistic Expression to be held on July 24-25 July 2007 at the Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater). Tickets for the Congress are Php500.00 for two days with 50% discount for students.

You would have the chance to interact with noted speakers and panelists from the independent film scene as well as mainstream practitioners, academe and other media personalities. Attached is the congress schedule for your info.

Should you have other queries, don't hesitate to contact us at telephone numbers 832-5094; 832-1125 locals 1702 & 1704. Kindly look for Minda Casagan or email us at film@culturalcenter.gov.ph.

We hope to see you at the Congress! Thank you very much in advance.

CINEMALAYA FILM CONGRESS 2007
24-25 July 2007 * CCP Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino

Theme : HARNESSING TECHNOLOGY FOR ARTISTIC EXPRESSION

Rationale : Since 2001, the relatively inexpensive technology of digital video filmmaking has inspired and enabled a
new generation of film artists to create films imbued with a robust spirit of independence and originality. Fortunately, the rise of a new group of enlightened film producers as well as the establishment of competitions and festivals for the independent film, such as those of Cinemalaya, Cinema One and Cine Manila, have served to further bolster and promote the achievements of an exciting breed of young filmmakers.

But much work remains to be done. For one, the masterful handling of the new DV technology is a goal that many
filmmakers continue to work for. For another, the rapid development of technology related to filmmaking demands vigilance and unflagging attention from filmmakers, who need to be continuously updated about the latest technology and to learn how to use such technology.

In response to these needs, the Cinemalaya Congress 2007 intends to focus on the intimate and inextricable
relations between technology and art in filmmaking. Five panels composed of film artists, technicians and businessmen will
illustrate, articulate and elaborate on these relations and show how technology can indeed be harnessed for artistic expression in the cinema.

Objectives: The Cinemalaya Congress 2007 has set the following objectives for its two-day conference:

1. To evaluate the achievements of selected Cinemalaya 2005 and 2006 films, especially from the point of view of how they have succeeded in using DV technology for artistic expression;

2. To inform filmmakers about the most recent and most significant developments in film technology, which can widen or
strengthen or refine their ability to express themselves as film artists; and

3. To formulate alternative distribution systems for a long-term marketing and distribution of independent films both here and abroad.

Congress Program and Schedule

Day 1 8:30 – 9:00 Registration

9:00 – 9:15 Welcome Remarks

9:15 – 9:45 Keynote Address

9:45 – 10:00 Morning Break

10:00 – 11:00 Panel 1: Assessing Maximo, BigTime, and Pepot Artista

11:00 – 11:30 Open Forum

11:30 – 1:00 Lunch Break

1:00 – 2:30 Panel 2: Assessing Tulad ng Dati,Battad and Rotonda

2:30 – 3:00 Open Forum

3:00 – 3:15 Afternoon Break

3:15 – 4:30 Panel 3:Assessing Mansyon, Babae,Kultado, Putot and Orasyon

4:30 – 5:00 Open Forum

Day 2
10:00 – 11:30 Panel 4: State-of-the-Art Equipment for Digital Filmmaking

11:30 – 12:00 Open Forum

12:00 – 1:15 Lunch Break

1:15 – 2:30 Panel 5:Promoting and Marketing the Independent Film

2:30 – 3:00 Open Forum

3:00 – 3:30 Congress Panel Reports

3:30 – 4:00 Summary of Recommendations and Resolutions

FOR MORE DETAILS VISIT: www.cinemalaya.org