UP Film Institute

UP Film Institute http://upfilminstitute.multiply.com/ Heya! This is the new social networking site of the University of the Philippines Film Institute (formerly known as the separate entities Film and Audiovisual Communication Dept of the College of Mass Communication and the Film Center). If you are or have been one of us -- an alumni, an instructor (past or present), a workshopper (past or present), a network contact, a colleague -- let's reconnect! If you are a fellow film buff, a friend, a patron, or just plain curious as to what we show in our theaters, feel free to add us up. Our movies, events and forums are open to everyone, not just UP students. Just remember, we are one of the two entities (aside from CCP) that is MTRCB-free! :) Imagine that! :) See you at the movies! ps sorry but the look of this site will continuously evolve... just like the art of filmmaking. NOTE: PLEASE REFRAIN FROM POSTING VIDEO-EMBEDDED MESSAGES/COMMENTS IN OUR SITE. IF YOU WANT US TO UPLOAD OR ANNOUNCE SOMETHING, EMAIL US (upfi.academic@gmail.com) SO WE COULD POST IT HERE. THANKS. NEED TO CONTACT US? YOU CAN REACH UPFI AT THE FOLLOWING: -- Theater Division (Cine Adarna, Videotheque, screening inquiries, workshops, etc.), contact 926-2722 or email upfi.adarna@gmail.com; upfi_workshops@yahoo.com.ph -- Academic Division (classes, instructors, etc.), contact 920-6863 or email upfi.academic@gmail.com Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:37:01 -0000 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:15:11 -0000 UP Film Institute http://images.upfilminstitute.multiply.com/logo http://upfilminstitute.multiply.com 100 100 Cinemalaya+Plus! goes to UPFI this July UP Film Institute hosts this year’s Cinemalaya anew The UP Film Institute holds move-over screenings for this year’s Cinemalaya. All the competing entries both for full-length and short film categories are in hallmark. This year’s edition of “Cinemalaya Goes UP” organized by the Cineastes Studio also includes prime showcase of Cinemalaya’s past winners of Best Picture and choice titles for respective tributes to icons of Philippine independent cinema of yesteryears, namely, master director Manuel Conde and veteran actress Anita Linda. For providing this year’s Cinemalaya opening film at the CCP, Adolf Alix is honored with the exhibition of his two previous films made for Cinemalaya. Further UP Film Institute screenings complement Cinemalaya principal selection.    A rundown of UP Film Institute screenings is as follows: For main cinema engagement July 28 Mon Manuel Conde Retro: Genghis Khan 2:30 p.m. Baby Angelo 5 p.m. Concerto 7:30 p.m.   July 29 Tue Cinemalaya’s Past... http://upfilminstitute.multiply.com/journal/item/70/CinemalayaPlus_goes_to_UPFI_this_July Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:15:11 -0000 Call for entries: Documentary film festival in Poland From our networks in Europe: 12th INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL OFF CINEMA POLAND, POZNAN, „ZAMEK” CULTURE CENTRE, 26-30.11.2008   We invite young documentary filmmakers (independent professionals, students and amateurs) to send their documentary films for the coming edition of the 12th International Film Festival OFF CINEMA in Poznan, Poland. The best of them are awarded with the Golden, Silver and Bronze Castles by the jury of professional filmmakers. Short documentaries (max 40 minutes) made by young authors (till 35 years old) from all over the world will be presented during the IFF OFF CINEMA. Come to Poznan to present your film and see other documentary films from all over the world!   THE DEADLINE FOR THE DELIVERY OF FILMS IS 30 SEPTEMBER 2008!   See details at: <a href="http://www.offcinema.pl/" target="_blank">www.offcinema.pl</a> http://upfilminstitute.multiply.com/journal/item/69/Call_for_entries_Documentary_film_festival_in_Poland Sat, 19 Jul 2008 03:49:34 -0000 Call for entries: Earth Vision Tokyo Global Environmental Film Festival From our film networks in Japan. Those who want to get a hard copy of their entry forms, you could visit the UPFI Academic office (CMC) and ask Ate Fortune. Thank you. ------- Dear Friends at University of the Philippines, Film Institute, We are delighted to inform you that "EARTH VISION－ The 17thTokyo Global Environmental Film Festival" has been scheduled to be held from March 6 to 8, 2009. This Year, deadline of accepting entry film is as below. Environmental Films Category: August 31 Sun., 2008 Environmental Films for Children Category: September 15 Mon., 2008       -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-      *-*-*-*-*-*** CALL FOR ENTRY ***-*-*-*-*-*       =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=  EARTH VISION the 17th Tokyo Global Environmental Film Festival <a href="http://www.earth-vision.jp/evhtml-e/3applyinfo-e/application-e.htm" target="_blank">http://www.earth-vision.jp/evhtml-e/3applyinfo-e/application-e.htm</a>               <<Deadline of the Entry Film>> Environmenta... http://upfilminstitute.multiply.com/journal/item/68/Call_for_entries_Earth_Vision_Tokyo_Global_Environmental_Film_Festival Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:30:40 -0000 To film students: Call for short, silent films From our friends from the University of Asia and the Pacific. They need short, silent films that will be scored live while being projected, similar to the early silent film scoring style and parallel to what the Goethe Institute did before with the German Expressionist films scored by bands like Radioactive Sago Project and the Cynthia Alexander Group. Please directly contact the number below for more inquiries, not us. Thank you. -------- Good Day Sir/madam,             We are students of the University of Asia and the Pacific and we are organizing Vivido Immaginazione: A night of sight and sound, and will be held at Teatrino Greenhills, Promenade on the 4th of October as our Arts2 Performing arts finals under Ms. Laya Boquiren.  This event will showcase performances that are interactive and interdisciplinary, uniting jazz fusion music with creative movement pieces for a multi-sensory experience of sight, sound and kinetics. We... http://upfilminstitute.multiply.com/journal/item/67/To_film_students_Call_for_short_silent_films Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:26:37 -0000 UPFI at the Cinemalaya 2008 in CCP Please support our UPFI alumni who will compete in this year's CINEMALAYA 2008 Digital Film Festival. There is also a "Best of UPFI Shorts" program where the past academic year's Best Thesis Awardees will be shown. The two-day Cinemalaya Congress on June 15-16 will feature panel discussions on some of the most important aspects of independent filmmaking today. This is open to the public. We will post a separate entry about that. Mabuhay ang (tunay na) indie! -------- <a href="http://upfilminstitute.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SHMgnwoKCF0AACwYFUQ1"><img class="alignleft" src="http://images.upfilminstitute.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SHMgnwoKCF0AACwYFUQ1/Ranchero%20Email.jpg?et=DVDGxgK4JP9FQ1sXrX6Wzg&nmid=0" border="0"></a>Ranchero unfolds in a small provincial jail in the province of Rizal , Philippines . And today is Ricardo’s (Archi Adamos) last day behind bars. He and his close friend Miyong (Garry Lim) are tasked to cook rations for their inmates. The two friends spent the whole morning talking about Ricardo’s plans when he gets out. After lunch, one of the kitchen knives is missing which called the attention of jail officials. Not only will this delay the ration for the day, but also the freedom Ricardo and Miyong wish for themselves. The... http://upfilminstitute.multiply.com/journal/item/66/UPFI_at_the_Cinemalaya_2008_in_CCP Tue, 8 Jul 2008 08:26:12 -0000 JOB OPP: video editor vacancy in Qatar ASAP From our professor, Dr. Joel David. Please contact the pointperson mentioned below for inquiries, not us or Dr. David. Thanks. ----------- Hello colleagues, Maybe you can post this for recent graduates or M.A. students who might be interested. Christie Abling was my high-school batch mate. I can vouch for her integrity and competence, although I don’t know if the position mentioned below will be supervised directly by her. This appears to be an urgent request, so maybe please contact directly anyone whom you think might be interested.   Thanks, Joel David   Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 10:28 PM To: UP High Prep Subject: [uphighprep75] Re: Job for Jr. Editor in Qatar   Hi Everyone, The Company i worked for in Qatar is currently looking for  a Jr. Editor with the following qualifications: Experienced in Final Cut and After Effects at least 3 years experience Can join the company ASAP Remunera... http://upfilminstitute.multiply.com/journal/item/65/JOB_OPP_video_editor_vacancy_in_Qatar_ASAP Thu, 3 Jul 2008 10:36:51 -0000 CONTEND special screening at Cine Adarna: MORAL from our friends from CONTEND: --------- CONGRESS OF TEACHERS/EDUCATORS FOR NATIONALISM AND DEMOCRACY Hulyo 1, 2008 Mga Kasamang Guro at Kaibigan, Sa mga nakaraang buwan, puspusan ang pakikilahok ng CONTEND sa pagdiriwang ng Sentenaryo ng Unibersidad ng Pilipinas. Lubos na nagagalak at nagpupugay ang buong Unibersidad sa inabot nitong isangdaang taon bilang isang institusyong pangedukasyon. Hindi na nga maaaring maitatwa ang naging papel ng Unibersidad sa kasaysyan ng lipunang Pilipino. At para sa mga makabayan at militanteng guro ng CONTEND, ang pinakamahalagang ambag ay hindi ang sistematiko at tila mekanikal na pagluwal ng mga teknokrata at burukrata, kundi ang patuloy na pagiral ng UP at ng Iskolar ng Bayan bilang kritik ng lipunan at tagapagtanggol ng hustisya at karapatan. Ang diwang palaban ng mga Iskolar ng Bayan ang siyang napiling tema ng CONTEND na tutuhog sa mga programa at aktibidad nito para sa buong taon ng sentenaryo. Bukod sa mga pora, paglulunsad ng aklat at sery... http://upfilminstitute.multiply.com/journal/item/64/CONTEND_special_screening_at_Cine_Adarna_MORAL Wed, 2 Jul 2008 08:32:05 -0000 UPFI recent graduates (Film 200): claim your bound written thesis copy The following students' bound written thesis are ready for pick-up at the UPFI Academic Division office (CMC). Please approach Ate Fortune and claim your copy immediately. Thanks. Advocacy                              -Karen P. Plaza An Aquing Igwang Pakpak      - Ma. Lourdes Arevalo & Jill Renzi Magno Ang Bulawang Mais At  Ang Babaeng Maralita     -Mary Chantel F. Garcia Ang Pagkagising      - Maxine Nicole N. Mamba Big Bro                    - James P. De La Vega & Victor L. Lorenzo Documentary: Towards An Operative Framework   - Yosha Kirsten P. Jacinto Equations   - Triccie Marie V. Obligacion Hilom     ... http://upfilminstitute.multiply.com/journal/item/63/UPFI_recent_graduates_Film_200_claim_your_bound_written_thesis_copy Tue, 1 Jul 2008 03:12:47 -0000 UPFI Centennial Digital Filmmaking and Photo contest extended anew In order to accommodate more entries from students, the UPFI Centennial Committee gave another extension to the deadline of the Centennial Digital Filmmaking and Photography contests. The new deadline is August 8, 2008. Submissions will be accepted until 6pm at the UPFI Academic Division (Plaridel Hall). Got a camera? Enrolled this sem? Show us what you think of UP and UP life. Undergrads and graduate students (except those directly connected to UPFI as staff or instructors) could join this competition as an individual or as a group. Entries from all UP colleges, units and campuses are encouraged.  First-time filmmakers are highly encouraged to enter. Feel free to express yourself! Attached are the complete rules and regulations of both competitions. http://upfilminstitute.multiply.com/journal/item/62/UPFI_Centennial_Digital_Filmmaking_and_Photo_contest_extended_anew Tue, 1 Jul 2008 02:59:45 -0000 UPFI Film Screenings: Youth in Cinema <a name="11acf78f82f4a1f3_story11"></a>Carefree Days of Youth   The beginning of another school year and the approaching commemoration of World Youth Day call for a film series devoted to youth-oriented flicks. UP Film Institute rises to the occasion with a string of titles gathered under the banner “Carefree Days of Youth.” The series is just one among many others that UP Film Institute has currently mounted to spark campus movie-going for the season.   Carefree Days of Youth Juno A Viva International Pictures Release Presented by UP Aggregates July 10 Thu 5 p.m. A comedy about growing up... and the bumps along the way. Faced with an unplanned pregnancy, a whip-smart teen makes an unusual decision regarding her unborn child. Winner of some 69 awards and distinctions including the Oscar for Best Screenplay and Best Picture, Best First Screenplay, Best Female Lead for Ellen Page—2008 Independent Spirit Awards; Best Film—2007 Rome Film Fest; Audience Award—2007 Stockholm IFF Direction: Jason... http://upfilminstitute.multiply.com/journal/item/61/UPFI_Film_Screenings_Youth_in_Cinema Sat, 28 Jun 2008 19:45:22 -0000 UPFI this July: metropolis, sin cities and urbanscapes + LGBT flicks Somewhat to coincide with the observance of the foundation of the country's capital, UP Film Institute proudly presents a significant screening series that seeks to examine the seamy side of the everyman's metropolis. The film series kicks off this Monday (23 June 2008) and proceeds to run for the most part of July to accommodate a wide range of truly worthy titles that all prove to be must-sees and quite a great find.   Screening at the Videotheque    Midnight Dancers aka Sibak (Mel Chionglo, 1994) June 23 Mon 4:30 p.m.; June 24 Tue 6:30 p.m. International version of the banned Philippine saga of three brothers together in the flesh trade. Dubbed by New York Times as the Filipino answer to Visconti's neo-realist epic, Rocco and His Brothers!   Bagong Hari (Mario O'Hara, 1986) June 23 Mon 6:30 p.m.; June 30 Mon 4:30 p.m.; July 3 Thu 7 p.m. Declared lost for a time, Mario O'Hara's mid-1980s classic resurfaces stark as ever in its depiction of the grim tal... http://upfilminstitute.multiply.com/journal/item/60/UPFI_this_July_metropolis_sin_cities_and_urbanscapes_LGBT_flicks Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:13:45 -0000 LGBT Pride Month at UP Diliman from our friends at Progay, UP Babaylan and the University Student Council: Pagbati! Mga kasama sa komunidad ng LGBT sa Pilipinas, inaanyayahan kayo kasama ng inyong organisasyon na sanay makasama kayo sa isang Pride March bilang pag-alala sa Stonewall Riots na naganap noong June 26- 28, 1969 na nagsilbing mitya ng pagbabago at pandaigdigang kilusan nga mga LGBTs sa iba't ibang panig ng mundo. Ang tema ng gaganapin na pride march ay "Pride and UP: isang daan taong kasaysayan ng pagtatanghal ng dangal" ito po ay gaganapin sa June 27, 2008, at ang kitaan para sa martsa ay Vinzons Hall ng 10:00, masusunduan po ito ng isang forum mula 1-5pm at cultural night ng 6pm. Ito pong pride march na ito ay isinusulong ng Gender Committee ng University Student Council na sinusuportahan ng lahat ng gender advocates sa loob ng pamantasan. Naway makasama tayong lahat. Marlon T. Lacsamana ProGAY UP Diliman Visit our website <a href="http://progayphilippines.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://progayphilippines.blogspot.com</a> Progay Philippines is a service and advocacy or... http://upfilminstitute.multiply.com/journal/item/59/LGBT_Pride_Month_at_UP_Diliman Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:40:22 -0000 So where's your U.P. film? UP Centennial Digital Filmmaking contest deadline This is a reminder to all students who will be submitting entries to the UP CENTENNIAL DIGITAL FILMMAKING COMPETITION as well as the UP CENTENNIAL PHOTO CONTEST. Our pegged deadline extension of June 15 falls on a Sunday so the UPFI Centennial Committee decided to accept entries on JUNE 17 TUESDAY instead. Entries will be accepted at the UPFI Academic Division Office (College of Mass Communication) until 6:00 p.m. Leave your entries with the secretary, Fortune Mendiola, or the UPFI Academic Coordinator, Ms. Libay Cantor. The forms for the photo and filmmaking contests are attached here. The prizes for the contests are as follows: Digital filmmaking: First place --------- P 50,000.00 Second place -------- 30,000.00 Third place ---------- 20,000.00 Honorable mention (3) 5,000.00 Photography:  First Place                  P10,000 Second Place        &nbs... http://upfilminstitute.multiply.com/journal/item/58/So_wheres_your_U.P._film_UP_Centennial_Digital_Filmmaking_contest_deadline Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:56:57 -0000 UP Film Institute June 2008 schedule of screenings UP Film Institute’s full load of screenings for June   As another school year begins, UP Film Institute announces its full load of screenings for the month. The Latin American sizzler My Brother’s Wife serves as opening salvo. The film holds a special full run followed by more films taking their respective turns for similar engagement in fulfillment of UP Film Institute’s observance of the month of brides, Father’s Day, GLBT pride, the school opening among other relevant occasions. Also slated are alternative film showcases of particular interest later in the month, namely, “City of Sins ” that kicks off on the eve of Araw ng Maynila and “Carefree Days of Youth” in anticipation of the World Youth Day in July. A short film highlight is reserved for Joni Gutierrez’ CyberDaddy. On the roll for a premiere is Julius Roden’s digital horror feature Kasambahay. See you all at the movies we’ve got galore!       June 2008 June 2 Mon-6 Fri 4:30/6:30 p.m. @ the... http://upfilminstitute.multiply.com/journal/item/57/UP_Film_Institute_June_2008_schedule_of_screenings Sun, 8 Jun 2008 09:13:36 -0000 URGENT: Impt notice for newly accepted shiftees and transferees Please make sure that you are given the PROPER CURRICULUM COPY (OLD or NEW) in your checklist packet (the plastic jacket where your documents are put).   The code is as follows: Shiftees from within UP Diliman – OLD Transferees from other UP units – OLD Transferees from other schools – NEW Second degree applicants – OLD   Please approach Ate Luming of the CMC Admin Office to verify.   Those in Category B of the Acceptance List should approach the UPFI Academic Coordinator to sign your conditional pass contracts anytime on Friday 1-4pm.   http://upfilminstitute.multiply.com/journal/item/56/URGENT_Impt_notice_for_newly_accepted_shiftees_and_transferees Tue, 3 Jun 2008 10:52:09 -0000 REGISTRATION GUIDELINE: UPFI curriculum comparison Please use this information to guide you in your enrollment. Thanks. -------- ATTENTION TO ALL UPFI STUDENTS: NOTES ON THE REVISED CURRICULUM OFFERINGS ----------------------------------------------   FOR THOSE FOLLOWING THE OLD CURRICULUM (before AY2008-09): Please refer to the following guidelines regarding certain subjects. For more specific guidelines, please check the REMARKS section of each course listed in the CRS.   course Prereq Crediting Conditions Film 103 History of World Cinema Film 100 This is an elective course for you This might be redundant if you already took Film 100; however, you could take this if you were “unsatisfied” with your Film 100 Film 106 National Cinemas Film 100 This is a required course for you You can only take one kind of Film 106 subject Film 112 Language and Grammar of Film Film 100, Film 110 ... http://upfilminstitute.multiply.com/journal/item/55/REGISTRATION_GUIDELINE_UPFI_curriculum_comparison Sun, 1 Jun 2008 16:56:55 -0000 URGENT! Various UPFI announcements before ENLISTMENT next week *FACULTY PROGRAM ADVISERS: We will post a schedule of your program advisers' availability on Monday. Please try to go to your adviser only for all advising needs. Should there be an absent faculty adviser for a day, we will assign a substitute adviser for that day only. So please make it a habit to read the latest posts and announcements at the door of the UPFI Academic Office. *FILM 200: We will open four slots of Film 200 for each of the following faculty members only: - Dr. Gigi Alfonso - Prof. Yason Banal - Mr. Patrick Campos - Ms. Libay Cantor - Prof. Anne de Guzman - Prof. Roehl Jamon - Prof. Ed Lejano - Mr. Cenon Palomares - Dr. Armi Santiago - Dr. Nic Tiongson - Dr. Roland Tolentino Dr. Joel David and incoming faculty Ms. Avie Felix will not handle Film 200 this academic year. *FILM 199: Those who were removed from Dr. Tolentino's section but cannot enlist in Dr. Alfonso's section (due to sked conflicts or lack of slots), please email us so we will be the ones to put you on prerog. We will do t... http://upfilminstitute.multiply.com/journal/item/54/URGENT_Various_UPFI_announcements_before_ENLISTMENT_next_week_ Fri, 30 May 2008 10:45:06 -0000 URGENT! CRS changes in UPFI 1st sem sked Please take note of the following drastic changes in the UPFI First Semester AY2008-09 schedule of classes. For those who enlisted in the subjects affected, try to check and double-check to prepare you for next week's enlistment. Please check ALL DETAILS of the unaffected subjects because we've been moving room assignments and teacher allocations.  SECTIONS DISSOLVED: CRS Class Code   Course/ Section Day/Time 29278 <a href="http://202.92.128.89/editclass?classid=2008129283">Film 197</a> Special Projects (Story Handling) TWX T 1-4PM 29270 <a href="http://202.92.128.89/editclass?classid=2008129270">Film 159 Film Production Management FWX</a> F 1-4PM 29274 <a href="http://202.92.128.89/editclass?classid=2008129274">Film 177 Women in Cinema TWX</a> T 1-4PM 28151 Comm 140 WWX W 1-4PM 28152 Comm 140 FWX F 1-4PM   SECTIONS MOVED TO ANOTHER DAY / TIME:   FROM     TO   CRS Class Code   Course/ Section ... http://upfilminstitute.multiply.com/journal/item/53/URGENT_CRS_changes_in_UPFI_1st_sem_sked Thu, 29 May 2008 10:01:23 -0000 Complete list of successful BA Film applicants + orientation updates The UPFI New Students Orientation (freshmen, shiftees, transferees from other UP units and schools, VAAS-accepted students, new MA students) will take place at the CMC Auditorium on May 30, Friday from 1pm to 4pm. Following is the list of accepted shiftees and transferees: UP Film Institute List of Successful Applicants to the BA Film Program For First Semester AY 2008-2009---------------------------------------------------------------- The decision of the UPFI Examination Committee is final. No appeals will be entertained. Those in CATEGORY A could proceed with their application process at the CMC administration office. Those in CATEGORY B could proceed with their application process at the CMC administration office, but should see the CMC College Secretary for an additional maintaining grade contract during the registration/enrollment period. Successful applicants are required to attend the UPFI NEW STUDENTS ORIENTATION on May 30, Friday 1-4pm.   Please wai... http://upfilminstitute.multiply.com/journal/item/52/Complete_list_of_successful_BA_Film_applicants_orientation_updates Wed, 28 May 2008 14:53:14 -0000 Still Showing this Summer at UPFI Still Showing @ UP Film Institute   Still showing are noteworthy titles for UP Film Institute’s ongoing spotlight on Hong Kong’s Category III cinema until the end of May to cap its summer screening season. Please spread the word to all your circles.   May 22 Thu The Fruit Is Swelling 5 p.m. Sex Medusa 7 p.m. @ the Videotheque: Kadete 7 p.m.   May 23 Fri Hunger for Love 5 p.m. Sensual Feelings 7 p.m. @ the Videotheque: Kadete 7 p.m.   May 24 Sat The Fruit Is Swelling 2 & 5 p.m. @ the Videotheque: Dyesebel 2:30 p.m. @ the Videotheque: Little Mermaid 4:30 p.m. Temptation Night 7 p.m.   SPOTLIGHT ON HONG KONG’S CATEGORY III CINEMA The Fruit Is Swelling (Mi Tao cheng shu shi) A Golden Films Release An 8-year-old girl wakes up to discover that she has the body of a grown-up and must come to terms with the pressures of womanhood. Direction: Chin Man Kei. Cast: Chung Chun, Stephanie Fong, Christine Hung, Shu Qi. 1997 74 minutes 35mm color Cantonese with Englis... http://upfilminstitute.multiply.com/journal/item/51/Still_Showing_this_Summer_at_UPFI Thu, 22 May 2008 09:58:36 -0000 UPFI New Students Orientation All incoming freshmen and newly accepted shiftees / transferees are required to attend this UPFI New Students Orientation. Newly admitted MA students who are not BA FAVC degree holders are also encouraged to attend. Existing students who missed out on their own orientation sessions are also welcome to attend. Students will be oriented on the following: - being a film major - the UPFI academic and theater facilities - instructors and staff - new curriculum - guidelines on borrowing film equipment - film orgs - longtime institutional partners (Kodak) - others A special tour of the facilities will also happen, if it doesn't rain. Aside from this Institute orientation, incoming freshmen are also required to attend the CMC Freshmen Orientation (college-wide) on June 10. See you! http://upfilminstitute.multiply.com/calendar/item/10020/UPFI_New_Students_Orientation Thu, 22 May 2008 09:54:28 -0000 BA Film application exam for shiftees and transferees Applicants for the BA Film and Audiovisual Communication program will have their exam (morning, 9-12) and panel interview (afternoon, 1-5) this day. Shiftees and transferees are expected to come at 9am. The morning exam will commence at 9:15am. Anyone who arrives after this time will not be let inside the examination room, so please be punctual. No exceptions and appeals will be entertained. The chair of this examination committee is Ms. Libay Linsangan Cantor. Please look for Ms. Avie (Academic Division Information Officer) or approach Ate Fortune (UPFI secretary) for details on that day. Results of this exam will be posted here after three days. Successful applicants are required to attend the general UPFI new students orientation happening on the last week of May. http://upfilminstitute.multiply.com/calendar/item/10019/BA_Film_application_exam_for_shiftees_and_transferees Sat, 10 May 2008 16:29:16 -0000 MA Media Studies (major in Film) application exam Applicants for the MA Media Studies (major in Film) will have their exam (morning) and panel interview (afternoon) this day. The chair of this examination committee is Dr. Nicanor Tiongson. Please look for Ms. Avie (Academic Division Information Officer) or approach Ate Fortune (UPFI secretary) for details on that day. Please be on time. Latecomers will not be let inside the examination venue. http://upfilminstitute.multiply.com/calendar/item/10018/MA_Media_Studies_major_in_Film_application_exam Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:16:11 -0000 UPFI student consultation on curriculum changes If Film 112 Language and Grammar of Film becomes Film 131 Narrative Cinema, Film 113 Film Production I gets abolished, Directing/Production Design/Editing/Cinematography/Acting/Production Management becomes a required course, Film Genres/National Cinemas becomes an elective, your third year will require you to have 21 units per sem, what happens to your status as a film major? are you still entitled to enroll in new subjects like Film and the Other Arts, History of World Cinema, and Film 101 Introduction to Film Production? More importantly, will the labfees increase with these changes in the UPFI curriculum? How much will your tuition be next year? Filnd out this Friday, March 28, 2pm at the CMC auditorium. The UPFI academic division will present the changes that will happen in the film program's curriculum starting next schoolyear. We need UPFI students' opinions about the changes, particularly the labfee changes. If you want your voice to be counted, please attend this... http://upfilminstitute.multiply.com/calendar/item/10017/UPFI_student_consultation_on_curriculum_changes Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:57:50 -0000 Film 200 Thesis Defense day three http://upfilminstitute.multiply.com/calendar/item/10016/Film_200_Thesis_Defense_day_three Sat, 22 Mar 2008 11:08:35 -0000 Film 200 Thesis Defense day two http://upfilminstitute.multiply.com/calendar/item/10015/Film_200_Thesis_Defense_day_two Sat, 22 Mar 2008 11:06:41 -0000