University of the Philippines Cineastes' Studio
FoundedSeptember 24, 1984 (1984-09-24)
UP College of Mass Communication
TypeStudent organization
ScopeUniversity-wide
MottoFilmmakers at any cost
PublicationSplice Magazine
HeadquartersUP Film Institute Media Center, College of Mass Communication, UP Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines
Websitewww.facebook.com/upcineastes

The University of the Philippines Cineastes' Studio, also referred to as UP Cineastes' Studio or UP Cineastes, is a student film organization located at the UP Film Institute of the University of the Philippines Diliman.[1]

UP Cineastes' Studio focuses on promoting film literacy and critical thinking as its primary advocacy. The organization initiates various activities and establishes partnerships to support these goals. These activities encompass film literacy workshops designed for high school students, film production workshops for communities, the publication of SPLICE (the official publication of UP Cineastes' Studio), contests, screenings, thesis exposures, and collaborations with academic institutions.

Cineastes

The organization acquired its name from the film term cineaste, which originated from the combination of the French words cinematographe and enthusiaste in the 20th century.

History

U.P. Cineastes' Studio (pronounced as si-ne-yasts) is the pioneering film organization for students in the Philippines. It was established on September 24, 1984, predating the film department of the UP College of Mass Communication. Initially formed for film students at the University of the Philippines Diliman, it later expanded to include students from other colleges.

Over the past decade, UP Cineastes' Studio has actively promoted Philippine independent cinema to the student community. They have hosted the university leg of major independent film festivals in the country, including Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival, Cinema One Originals, QCinema, and the CineFilipino Film Festival in 2013.[2][3]

The organization has also participated in smaller film competitions sponsored by companies like Maynilad Water Services[4] and Hyundai.[5] Through their flagship event, Cineastes Presents, they collaborate on premieres and special screenings of independent films such as Zombadings 1: Patayin sa Shokot si Remington, Citizen Jake,[6] Signal Rock,[7] ICYMI: I See Me, and Kuwaresma,[8] featuring talkbacks with the filmmakers.

U.P. Cineastes' Studio has nurtured notable individuals in Philippine media, including directors Cathy Garcia-Molina and Irene Villamor, broadcasters and television personalities Kim Atienza and Christine Bersola-Babao, as well as musician Ely Buendia, former frontman of Eraserheads. It has also served as a platform for emerging directors and filmmakers such as Jade Castro, Petersen Vargas, Carlo Francisco Manatad, Glenn Barit, and Martika Ramirez Escobar.

Executive Board

Academic Year (Term) President Executive Vice President Secretary Treasurer Vice President for Internal Affairs Vice President for External Relations Vice President for Education and Research Vice President for Marketing Vice President for Creative Affairs
2010–2011 Maria Bianca M. Basilio Jessehyro Tito P. Aguinaldo Alyssa Cerise I. Estrada Jenine Marielle T. Delos Santos Victoria B. Mostoles Athena Czarina L. Generoso Marianne Raissa G. Lansigan Jose Antonio L. De Rivera Mikee Dela Cruz
2011–2012 Jan Patrick Pineda Jan Michael C. Jamisola Netanja Elisse De Guzman Alexandra Maria Poblete Christine Joyce Silva Daniel Brian Sulicipan Alyssa Mariel Suico Chadwick Jollymar De Guzman Michael Vincent Mercado
2012–2013 Daniel Brian Sulicipan Hil Petersen Vargas Tiffanie Ang Ma. Isabel Pabelonia Christi Reyes Rocel Johanne Velasco Katria Ayanna Alampay Erika Rae Cruz Arlei Dormiendo
2013–2014 Sebastianne Mariano Josef Ian Bondoc Joey Alexis Singh Nicolette Marcelo Anna Motohara Venturina/Alvin Francisco Quennie Aguirre Iris Lee Aisleen Hernandez Pia Larina Dimagiba
2014–2015 Joanne Marian Cesario Quennie Aguirre Juan Carlos Ojano Keana Karol Trasporte Carla Marie Manalo Steven Paul Evangelio Ma. Jhayle Ann Marie Meer Janine Maniego Joanna Marie Robles
2015–2016 Keana Karol Trasporte Joanna Marie Robles Christine Joy Catalon Fatima Marie Centeno Alix Danielle Duplito Patricia Ann Pamintuan Rod-Michael Tumbaga April Joyce Agsunod Denjamyr Angelo Aliño
2016–2017 Patricia Ann Pamintuan Christine Joy Catalon Christine Daisy Dela Paz Patricia Camille Cruz Don Senoc Vea Pauline Tanseco Karen Lustañas Kevin Pangilinan Rose Maurelle Alfonso
2017–2018 Denjamyr Angelo Aliño John Gabriel Ramos Gino Louis Dela Paz Camille Mateo Riah Tonio Kendra Millario Katrina Isabelle Catalan Christian Ryner Viray Jessa Mae Sargento
2018–2019 Rocky Morilla Drestel Leigh Galang Janine Coleen De Villa Lyka Policarpio Ja Mendoza Ally Sanga Marc Stanley Mozo Hans Piozon James Gutierrez
2019–2020 Claudia Michelle Fernando Riah Tonio Marielle Makilan Kim Vivar Althea Amadis Marcelo Therese Nicole Dominique Matti John Patrick Manio Antonio Tiples IV Renz Joseph Gonzales
2020–2021 Therese Nicole Dominique Matti Josam Dalman Miguel Hanz Antivola Mario Kcedrick Balagat Jelsy Erica Arcales Sophia Nicole Castelo Clarence Jake Reyes Jillianne Joelle Go-Soco
2021–2022 Marielle Makilan Kristoffer Crispin Gaspar Wendrei Brent Orquiola Xanthe Kaelo Baldonado Marigene Therese Gabuten Erick Prynze Sazon Bienvenido Biong III Abigail Angela Recarro John Alex Estrella
Jo Antonette Cañete
Academic Year (Term) President Executive Vice President Executive Secretary Vice President for Internal Affairs Vice President for External Relations Vice President for Education and Research Vice President for Finance Vice President for Creatives and Publicity
2022–2023 Jo Antonette Cañete Mario Kcedrick Balagat Mac Villacorte Aela Quijano Abigail Angela Recarro Janina Navarra Xanthe Kaelo Baldonado John Marco Sulla
2023–2024 Jelsy Erica Arcales Macky Esquibel Allyson Ramirez Fea Fortuna Jamie Pauline Sanchez Bienvenido Biong III Yanni Cataquiz Jamie Alyssa Imperio

Membership

Membership in UP Cineastes' Studio is open to all students of the University of the Philippines Diliman, regardless of their degree program or home college. The membership application process takes place over a two-month period each semester. For the first semester, it begins in September, and for the second semester, it starts in February. During this process, applicants participate in various film workshops and activities.

Upon acceptance, members are assigned to specific committees and are expected to contribute to the organization's events throughout the year. Membership can be renewed each semester until graduation. At its peak, UP Cineastes' Studio had over a hundred active members in a single semester, making it one of the largest academic organizations in the university.

References

  1. ↑ UP Cineastes as a recognized Organization by the UPFI
  2. ↑ "Cinemalaya 2008 entries to be screened at UP Film Institute". GMA News Online. 23 July 2008. Retrieved 2021-09-15.
  3. ↑ "UP Diliman celebrates four decades of championing graduate theater education". Manila Bulletin. 2021-04-30. Retrieved 2021-09-15.
  4. ↑ World Water Day ThinkLiquid Short Film Competition, FirstPost.com
  5. ↑ Hyundai Short Film Festival Mechanics, HyundaiSandSeaSky.com
  6. ↑ "De Leon's 'Citizen Jake' as metaphor of an unchanging country". 7 March 2018. Retrieved 2021-09-15 – via Facebook.
  7. ↑ "Cineastes Presents: Signal Rock". www.facebook.com. September 3, 2018. Retrieved 2021-09-15.
  8. ↑ "Sharon apektado sa pananakot ng 'Kuwaresma', pinalakpakan ng mga estudyante sa sinehan". INQUIRER.net. 2019-05-11. Retrieved 2021-09-15.
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