7th Bantayan Indie Film festival

Indie Film, what comes to my mind, when you say or somebody's says INDIE FILM?


well, it's my idol Mr. Brillante Mendoza. I've been passionate about indie films, but when i hear last year that it had an indie film fest here in Guimbal, I wanted to watch but that time I was super busy. But now, this year I didn't let it slip through. I went to the Amphitheater early, i waited like 30-mins. but it was worth it.  

The films were amazing, 9 competing films. 


A link to the said films 7th BANTAYAN INDIE FILM FESTIVAL
They were:
1. ABROAD
2. ANESTI
3. CORAZON
4. LICENSE 2 LOVE
5. DANCE STUDIO
6. DIIN KAW PADULONG?
7. GITARA
8. BREAD WINNER
9. PULSERAS

All of the films are in kinaray-a which was also subtitled by English. After the premier, it was the direct to the awarding. I had already forgotten some of the awards but the Best film was given to "anesti", it was a long night of showcasing of pure artistic talent and passion for filming.

I hope someday I could join the contest and show to all my fellow Guimbalnons what my passion, love and talent for filming is.

3/14/2011

So this day, it had so many events from the morning 'till the night. But this was the morning and afternoon part. I'll save the night part later, 'cuz it was my fav. part.. hahaha okay.

So late in the afternoon, I went to Bantayan beach resort to witness the Re-enactment of the Moro-Raids and also watch the other competitions which was held there.

As i went inside I saw the Sand-Making (Porma Balas), I was amazing to watch sand artist in their fields and their work of arts. I most esp. liked this one, it was done magnificently and it was just beautiful to look at.

And also there was this competition called Pinta Lawas ( Body Painting), the one which really surprises me was one my schoolmate/batch mate was a model. woah!? seriously? So when they called his name, I was shocked! hahaha. And amazingly he was 3rd runner up, good for him! :D

The other contestants were also nice, the art in their body was also gorgeously painted by gifted artist. My cousin commented on one of the models, she said "He poses like a superhero, with some super powers" then laughs. It was kinda true I guess, 'cuz I've noticed it too. 

I took quite some time, before the champions of  last year performed, but waiting it was a worth. 

The performance gave me goosebumps esp. the acting part and the time where the Moros would come and hurt the innocent people, it was like I was transported back to that time. It was amazing. And looking at some of the government officials, some of them cried and maybe they could really feel the emotion. All in all the performance was good, that's why they were held champions last year. The emotion and the dance was also good and credits to the music too. 

After the performance, it was time to go home and get ready for the night's event which was The Indie Film Festival, it's a contest which filmmakers here in our municipality makes, yes! Indie film, it's only here, in GUIMBAL. And also I had already known the judges for the said contest later that night, they were Indie Film Makers from manila. I was excited for that night, 'cuz Indie Film had become a part of my life, and has influence me so much. Can't wait!

Acrobatic Show

This is still a part of the 9th Bantayan Festival here in Guimbal,Iloilo.

It's the second day and it was the Acrobatic Show, still happened late at night, but it was only and my cousin who went there to witness it. My gosh, it was intense, it actually made me scream. Because before I thought it would be just plain boring. But I was definitely wrong. I was funny, because of the clowns who are kinda silly and fun to watch and the acrobats are just plain talented and pure good!

There was some acts, that made the people stare, open their mouths, laugh, scream, and excited. It really made my night worth watching for.

This act was my favorite, wherein the acrobats went into this circle fire-ry thing. Where they would jump in, that crept me out and my nerves were like jumping up and down. I couldn't help but scream!

There was also the high chair act, the acrobat was cutie, from a far! hahaha. But he was soo brave! Gosh, I would be that, huh! I would literally fall and be dead by now. It was awesome to look at. 

The show ended successfully, it was awesome and i hope i could see that again nest year :)

9TH BANTAYAN FESTIVAL (opening)

Last week, here in our municipality of Guimbal, which is located at Iloilo province, it is 29 km away from Iloilo City. The 9th Bantayan festival started last April 12, 2011 and it started with a bang! I mean bang is, in the sense of Street Dance Competition. 

Yes! A street dance competition, wherein different tribes from different barangyas participate. Well, as a member of the SK in our barangay it was an obligation to help the dancers in their parade, and us too! has to parade. Then after the parade, the drumbeat competition had happened in that day too. I was sooo impress by the drumbeat, it was soo GOOD! I've always supported the drumbeat, not only the drummers (well, only some of them are cuties) but the fact is that they're really freaking* talented. And when they had staretd my heart just went with the music, it was like it was carrying me through it. Bottom line, I enjoyed it. The Opening ended with the drumbeat competition and I am confident that our tribe will once again be in the top 3! 

After that day, men! I was super tired, but it didn't stop me in watching  the Ms. Bantayan Festvial Queen 2011 later that night. Well, our tribe had a contestant, but in my opinion, gosh! She was a little a bit of a disappointment. 

But you know what it was fine, well at least she did her best, I guess? Anyways, I went home with my mom, 2 cousins and my aunt very depress of the contestant but happy because it was a nice experience. It was like 12 in the morning, the day was tiring but I enjoyed it :) 

And this was juts only the BEGINNING of a long week :)

Seven

Okay, so when I saw tis vid, I didn't hesitate not to open it and watch from the Title itself, it's an eye-catcher :)
And when the video was finish, it was super cute, and the song fits too.
Hope you enjoy it too, esp. to all Jimbo Lovers out there.

I originally saw it from : http://azkalstube.phlazkals.com/ , try visit it, esp. to all Azkals Fans, like myself :)