2012 01/18-01/24

MANILA MAIL COMMUNITY

Multi-awarded and best-selling singer/composer Jose Mari Chan, right, (who met with this Columnist last Monday at Makati City's Hotel Intercon) is a regular reader of "Scenes In The City".

The 2nd Annual Third World Indie Film Festival is happening in Milpitas on September 19-23, 2012, according to festival founders Ted Unarce and Gracie Suzara.

Milpitas Mayor Joe Estevez, left, & Boxing Champ Glenn Donaire of San Leando graced the grand opening of the Milpitas Boxing and Fitness Gym two Sundays ago, located at the Seasons MarketPlace in Milpitas, CA.

Bon Voyage to Alameda's Mrs. Bernadette Roco, 2nd right, who left for the Mindoro last Thursday for a medical mission organized by her husband, Doctor Carmelo Roco, 2nd left, with Richard Lao, left, & Joyce Smaby, 3rd left, among other friends.

Good luck to Elk Grove's Justin Smaby, 2nd left, shown here with competing Brazilian models, who appeared for his very first Casting Call for Elite Manila last Sunday.

(L-R) Plastic Surgeon, Dr Tito Garcia, Filmmaker Director Elwood Perez, TV5's Jeffrey Remigio, this Columnist & businessman, Allyson Artes (he's building the huge Subic Neo Cove real estate community) met to collaborate at The Residences at Greenbelt in Makati City last Monday night.

Summer, daughter of Lilwyn Lucas, is once again chosen to represent Kimber Hills Academy at the ACSI Regional Spelling Bee. Congratulations from friends and family specially mom and Paul Dyer.

Filipino-owned Coffee Adventure at the Seasons MarketPlace in Milpitas, CA was voted online as "Best In The Bay". Congratulations, Dingdong Pena, Co-owner (with Karen), 2nd right, shown here with Tony "Roga" Gabucan, right, this Columnist & Dr Carmelo Gabucan, left, at the recent Milpitas Boxing and Fitness Gym Grand Opening.

Good luck to San Ramon's Michael Borgonia and wife, Apple Aquino who recently moved here in CA for good, from Nueva Ecija.

THIRD WORLD INDIE FILM FESTIVAL IN MILPITAS

(In September, the ambitious festival, run mostly by Fil-Ams, will try to make a bigger mark in the filmmaking world)

SEEN IN THE CITY

The 2^nd Third World Indie Film Festival (TWIFF) which just issued its call for entries last week, will be happening in the City of Milpitas between September 19-23, 2012, according to Ted Unarce, the Festival’s Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer.

Early Deadline: Feb 20, 2012

Regular Deadline: March 20, 2012

Late Deadline: April 20, 2012

Extended Deadline : May 20, 2012

NOTIFICATION DATE : July 25, 2012

FILM/SUBMISSION CATEGORIES:

Narrative Feature

In order to qualify for this category the films must be at least 60 minutes. It must either be a scripted narrative work or improvisational work of fiction. All genres accepted.

Narrative Short

Films must be 15-45 minutes. It must either be a scripted narrative work or improvisational work of fiction. More than half of the films’ financial backing must originate from a third world country. More than half of the production crew must reside in a third world country. All genres accepted.

Documentary Feature

To qualify for this category documentaries must be at least 60 minutes and non-fiction. If dramatization of actual events is included we will first review if the film qualifies in this category or belongs elsewhere. More than half of the films’ financial backing must originate from a third world country. More than half of the production crew must reside in a third world country. All topics accepted.

Documentary Short

Documentaries must be 15-45 minutes and non-fiction. If dramatization of actual events is included, we will first review if the film qualifies this category or belongs elsewhere. More than half of the films’ financial backing must originate from a third world country. More than half of the production crew must reside in a third world country. All topics accepted.

Music Video

Music Videos must be less than 15 minutes. More than half of the music videos’ financial backing must originate from a third world country as well as its production crew. We strongly suggest that you retain at least film festival rights for your music. All genres accepted.

Animation Feature

A Feature Animation film must be at least 60 minutes. More than half of the films’ financial backing must originate from a third world country. More than half of the production crew must reside in a third world country. All genres accepted.

Animation Short

Short Animation film must be 15-45 minutes. All genres accepted.

Comedy Feature

To qualify for this category Comedy Feature must be at least 60 minutes and non-fiction. All topics accepted.

Comedy Short

Films must be 15-45 minutes. It must either be scripted comedy or improvisional work of fiction. All genres accepted.

Social Entrepreneur Feature

Focus through Documentary – the Stories of Change. This film category is designed to explore the role of film in advancing knowledge about social entrepreneurship. In order to qualify for this category the film must be at least 60 minutes. All genres accepted.

Social Entrepreneur Short

In order to qualify for this category, film must be at least 45 minutes. All genres accepted.

MISSION & OBJECTIVE

Third World Indie Film Festival is dedicated to showcasing new and innovative films while fostering the next generation of filmmakers. The festival also seeks to serve the community by presenting unique programs that educate, inspire , engage and challenge a diverse audience through the art of film. The festival provides a platform to introduce their films to the broadest possible audience.

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

Third world countries, also known as emerging or developing nations, have produced more than half of the world’s films.

Unfortunately, a majority of their filmmakers have stayed relatively unknown as western films continued to dominate the film market. But with perseverance and ingenuity, they are finally beginning to get the recognition they deserve.

Ted Unarce, an award winning filmmaker, created the Third World Indie Film Festival when he saw a lack of representation of groundbreaking and talented filmmakers from third world or developing countries. The festival provides these filmmakers a platform to not only be recognized but also actively participate in a level playing ground with filmmakers from developed nations and bring their work to a global audience.

BRIDGING THE GAP

Given today’s technological advancements, the world has grown smaller. Filmmakers are more attuned now to each other’s works and yet brilliant third world filmmakers are often still overlooked.

The festival, in promoting and celebrating cultural diversity as well as helping elevate the status of third world filmmakers, extends an invitation to filmmakers worldwide to participate in the festival and showcase their unique and original stories of developing or emerging countries. This would help push the envelope of filmmaking by providing their own perspective of third world issues through the various genres of film.

A new age in cinema will rise through films the audience has long waited for: an exhilarating experience of foreign cultures and worlds they have never seen, films that, perhaps, will forever change the industry and society.

All genres of film are accepted by The TWIFF and each will be judged thoroughly by accomplished award winning directors, producers and industry executives. Awards will be distributed among the 11 categories, giving filmmakers the opportunity to be noticed.

GENERAL RULES

1. Entries must have been produced worldwide within five years.

2. Label DVD with the WithoutABox Tracking ID, Film Title and Telephone Number. Please do not label the disc with paper or stickers otherwise it may render the disc unplayable.

3. Non-English submissions must be subtitled or dubbed. A separate list of translated dialogues will not be accepted.

4. The entry fee is per category.

5. If shipping preview copy by a method that includes a signature upon delivery, please waive the signature requirement.

6. Entries will not be returned.

7. By submitting your film, the Third World Independent Film Festival is hereby granted the right to utilize any excerpt from any film submitted and accepted for exhibition at the Festival for promotional purposes.

8. The individual or corporation submitting the film hereby warrants that it is authorized to commit the film for screening, and understands and accepts these requirements and regulations.

9. The Competition reserves the right to refuse entries.

10. The undersigned shall indemnify and hold harmless Third World Independent Film Festival from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees, and costs of the court) which may be incurred by reason of any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits, publicity, screening, and loss of or damage to the screening videos entered.

The deadlines are quickly approaching. Submit via internet:www.thirdworldindiefilmfest.com; pay via PayPal then print and mail in your submission to : TWIFF Attn: Submission , PO Box 32928 San Jose, Ca 95152

Any questions ? Please contact: admin@thirdworldindiefilmfest.com

TO-BE-SEEN IN THE CITY

“Mas Mas Masaya” sa Milpitas

The Seasons MarketPlace just opened its first Filipino-owned Boxing and Fitness Gym in Milpitas (congratulations, Tony “Roga” Gabucan, proud owner) a couple of weekends ago. In addition, the Third World Indie Film Festival (call for entries are now out) is scheduled to happen in the City of Milpitas this coming September. Also, this Columnist had gathered that TV5, the Philippines’ most exciting network is opening its US offices in Milpitas, soon? Other cities are being considered also like Los Angeles, Serramonte, Daly City, among others, but I think, in my own personal opinion, Milpitas is the best idea, considering it’s being headed by Fil-Am Mayor Joe Estevez. Good luck, Milpitas!

Briefs & Shorts

ERRATUM: Sean Maganito’s last name was inaccurately auto-corrected as Margarito last issue. Correct photo caption should read: “Congratulations & Best Wishes to San Jose’s Theresa Zaragoza and Sean Maganito who are engaged to be married on May 26, 2012.”

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Music has been good to me. It’s a blessing. I consider my songs like my children – I hone them, watch them grow and then let them go. So, you can’t choose.” – bySinger/Composer Jose Mari Chan when personally asked by this Columnist, which one of his song compositions is his favorite.

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