Entertainment FEU bags 6 POV awards
A SHORT film made by a group of students from Far Eastern University (FEU)-Manila took home the majority of the awards at the 13th Piling Obrang Vidyo or POV XIII: Celebrating the Power of People’s Narratives organized by UP Cinema. Ma? won Best Cinematography, Best Sound, Best Performance (in a tie with Nandito Naman
Tayo Para Sa Isa’t Isa, ‘Di Ba? by Gilb Baldoza of UP Diliman), Best Poster, Cinemasters’ Choice (selected by the organizers), and Audience Choice at the awards ceremony held on Jan. 21 at UP Cine Adarna. The 10-minute film tells the story of Andre (Antonio Collantes), a boy who suddenly finds himself alone in the house in the middle of a blackout. FEU Film Society Vice-President Ralph Quincena wrote the screenplay, edited and co-directed the film with fellow FEU Department of Communication student Patricia Ramirez. Lutab by Ma. Jerowe Papin and Efren Orpiada, Jr. of Ateneo de Naga University won Best Narrative Film and Best Editing (in a tie with Processions by Steven Paul Evangelio of UP Diliman). Processions also bagged Best Screenplay while The
Last Gig on Earth by Mariah Reodica, also from UP Diliman, won Best Production Design. In Memoriam by Jeremy Quing and Catrina Mae Oblefias of Southern Luzon State University got the Best Documentary prize while Ang Pagkalaglag ng Ginintuang
Salamin ng Pagkakilanlan by Tricia Sotaso of Mapua won Best Experimental Film. Award-winning filmmakers Lav Diaz and Jason Paul Laxamana, actresses Angeli Bayani and Irma Adlawan, cinematographer Tey Clamor, editor Carlo Francisco Manatad, production designer Mao Fadul, and sound designer Mikko Quizon comprised the narrative film jury. Kiri Dalena, Sheron Dayoc and Cha Escala judged the documentaries while Hector Barretto Calma, Mervin Espina and Rox Lee served as jury for the experimental films.
K-pop star in Manila
KOREAN RAPPER and dancer Jay Park will perform tonight at the Valkyrie at the Palace as a special guest of K-Beauty Philippines, a beauty fair hosted by Yeppunonnie Philippines. A former member of K-pop group, 2PM, the model-choreographer is also the founder and CEO of the AOMG (Above Ordinary music Group), a Korean independent record label specializing in hip hop. Mr. Park was last seen in Manila as a solo artist in May 2012 for a three-day mall tour. Several Yeppunonnie’s beauty partners will be on hand to conduct demonstrations and introductory presentations on the makeup and skincare products sold online. Ouniwang, a Korea-based affiliate who is also engaged in online sale of Korean beauty products, is a co-presenter. The event starts at 8 p.m. Select ticket holders will have a chance at a meet the Korean pop star. For ticket inquiries, call 0906-561-3849 or 0927-541-4302, e-mail hello@yeppunonnie.ph or visit the official Facebook page, Yeppunonnie Ph.
SmartKids children’s fair
A DRAGON DANCE is a festive opener for SmartKids Asia Philippines (SKAP), to be launched on Chinese New Year. SKAP is an edutainment kids’ fair that will be held at the SMX Convention Center from Jan. 28 to 29 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Now entering into its third year, SKAP continues to provide a slate of educational activities for parents and kids. At this year’s fair, family oriented brands will bring in their own stage performances and activities which include dance numbers with mascots; mind-stretching games with prizes; and arts and crafts sessions, among others. There will also be free complimentary classes. For two days, SKAP attendees can avail the Smart Trial Classes that will tackle coding introduction sessions, cooking demos, creative classes, financial wellness talks, and a mental arithmetic discussion, to name a few. According to the SKAP organizers, it is best to register early because only 40 slots are available for the classes due to limited space. There will be over 100 exhibitors at the event that will offer their own games, raffle activities, and product sampling for the attendees. At the side of the venue, there will be a play area for children and a couple of food stalls. SmartKids Asia started in Malaysia 14 years ago, then made its way to Singapore, Indonesia, India, and the Philippines. Discounted tickets are available now at MetroDeal. Regular priced tickets will be on sale at the venue. For details about the roster of activities and booths, visit