Bring your dreams to the big screen
Amovie is not just an opportunity to escape reality. For many filmmakers, it’s also their means to communicate a message, and to bring relevant issues to the big screen. Helping aspiring filmmakers to better express themselves through the medium, First Pacific Leadership Academy (FPLA), the first corporate university established by chairman
Manuel V. Pangilinan, in partnership with film director Lemuel “Lem” Lorca, hosts the first filmmaking workshop “Ang Pelikula: Cinema Art & You” on May 17 and 24.
The workshop covers the fundamentals of filmmaking, and guides participants through the process of developing a story, pitching a deal, writing the screenplay and developing the shooting script.
Film technique and aesthetics in directing will be the main focus of the workshop. Direk Lem will also be discussing other important elements such as the selection of crew, production design and other tips to consider when casting. Topics such as picture editing, musical scoring and composition — integral parts in the filmmaking process — will also be tackled.
Direk Lem is the young visionary known for his highly acclaimed films: Intoy Shokoy ng Kalye Marino (2012),
Water Lemon (2015) and Ned’s Project (2016). Ned’s Project won Best Picture at the 2016 Cinefilipino Film Festival, while the others were nominated for Best Picture: Intoy Shokoy for the Best Film-New Breed at Cinemalaya 2012;
Water Lemon for Best Picture at Cinema International Festival (2015) and Mauban: Ang Resiko for Best Picture at the QCinema International Film Festival (2014).
The whole-day workshop (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) is open to all participants. Two classes will be hosted at First Pacific Leadership Academy at Km. 27, Sumulong Highway, Antipolo City, on May 17 and 24.