I just want to say something about this event that has
already run for eight years; it is an event that must continue to live its
identity.
Cinemalaya must always be for creating films for the purpose
of self expression and exploration of the artist perspective in matters around
him without being shackled by the demands of commercialism.
If it stays true to itself then it will continue to produce
films that are fresh and with messages that encourage critical thinking.
I can never have enough of Cinemalaya. I already am looking
forward for next year!
It’s Friday and events in Metro Manila is more than a handful but I will be going around the Metro to see three events that interests me.
First is the 1st Philippine Chocolate and Ice Cream Show at the World Trade Center, new events like this gets me excited. I wanted to know what it is all about and also to show support to the organizer which is a newbie or the first time I have heard of them.
Second, it’s the annual Philippine Franchising Expo at SMX Convention Center. The vibrancy of this event is one indicator of how our economy will fare. Visitors here are all businessmen and entrepreneurs, all wanting to see opportunities in starting a business or expanding an existing business.
Lastly, my life is not about business events because if ever that will be it will be such a bore right? So I am going to watch a Cinemalaya movie, in my top list is “Ang Paglilitis ni Andres Bonifacio” directed by Mario O Hara. I have heard and read good reviews of this one so I am not depriving myself a chance to have it slip by and not watch it.
Yes, I know majority watch commercial movies meant for entertainment but in Cinemalaya watching movies are not only for entertainment but for mental and spiritual stimulation. I am afraid only few wanted to go there at this point in time but I believe someday soon the public will buy this kind of movies and ideas.
It is a crazy Friday, the Metro is still recovering from Basyang’s fury, but scheduled events and expo must continue and that is a true hallmark of an event organizer that lives in the dictum that the show must go on.
