Tag: Indie

Exploring indie music

Exploring indie music

QUEZON City, Philippines (February 27) – Of course, our personalities influence our music preference. Also, we listen to music that reflects our mood. If you are one for exploring new auditory treats, why not try indie music? Indie music is a very hard genre to define – which is why it does not get that much of a coverage from FM Radio stations and recording companies that like music that are easily labelled and marketed […]

Who is Pepe Diokno?

QUEZON City, Philippines (October 11) – In a world where each and every individual wants to explore his talents and excel with the aid of 21st century technology, there will always be those people that stand out; stand out not just because of their mere talent but also how they use their God-given talents in order to pursue and promote the advocacy that they are into. In the film industry, we have this Filipino motion picture director, […]

On Philippine indie films, part 2

QUEZON City, Philippines (October 4) – I remember I was once a cross-enrollee for a back subject last semester, which is World Literature. I am a Mass Communication student but during enrollment, the only available class for the said subject is under the College of Business Administration. The feeling of being alienated struck me hard. I was the only communication student in the class, and it was so unfortunate that it was a block section, that […]

On Philippine indie films – part 1

QUEZON City, Philippines (October 4) – Film is considered as one of the youngest art form here in the Philippines. It can also claim to be  the most popular of them all. From its introduction in 1897, films in the Philippines have evolved. From silent to talkies, from black and white to colored. Films reflect the culture and beliefs of the people it caters to and sometimes helps shape their consciousness. Aside from being a source of […]

“Walang Take Two” – a film about film-making

  QUEZON City, Philippines (September 16) – There are many aspiring filmmakers out there, ready to sacrifice their time and money to capture the perfect moment and re-create the tantamount scene. “Walang Take Two”  follows the life of one such aspiring filmmaker. Warning! You will be spoiled! “Walang Take Two” is about a young man, Hapi, who decided that he wants to be a filmmaker and create an indie film. Hapi falls for Cherry who works […]