Russian Film Festival 2010 Screening Schedule

To commemorate the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Russian Federation and the Republic of the Philippines on June 2, 2011, a festival of Russian films will be presented at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) on March 16-20, 2010 and Onstage, Ayala Center, Cebu City on March 26-27, 2010. A photo exhibit will also be mounted for the duration of the festival to commemorate Soviet Union's victory in World War II.

The event is a presentation of Mosfilm Studios, Russia’s biggest filmmaker, in cooperation with the Embassy of the Russian Federation, Film Development Council of the Philippines, the CCP and the Philippines-Russia Friendship Society.   Five classical and contemporary films produced by Mosfilm will be screened: Ward No. 6, Vanished Empire, The Star, Mirror, Agony.

Russian Film Festival 2010 Screening Schedule - Cultural Center of the Philippines (FREE ADMISSION)

March 16 (Tue) 07:30PM, CCP Little Theatre - Ward No.6

March 17 (Wed) 04:00PM, CCP Tanghalang Manuel Conde (Dream Theatre) - Vanished Empire

March 17 (Wed) 07:00PM, CCP Tanghalang Manuel Conde (Dream Theatre) - The Star

March 18 (Thu) 04:00PM, CCP Tanghalang Manuel Conde (Dream Theatre) - The Mirror

March 18 (Thu) 07:00PM, CCP Tanghalang Manuel Conde (Dream Theatre) - Agony

March 19 (Fri) 07:00PM, CCP Tanghalang Manuel Conde (Dream Theatre) - Vanished Empire

March 19 (Fri) 04:00PM, CCP Tanghalang Manuel Conde (Dream Theatre) - Ward No.6

March 20 (Sat) 04:00PM, CCP Tanghalang Manuel Conde (Dream Theatre) - Agony

March 20 (Sat) 07:00PM, CCP Tanghalang Manuel Conde (Dream Theatre) - The Mirror

All screenings are free on a first-come, first served basis. Kindly note that the CCP Dream Theatre has a limited seating capacity of 100 only. could only accommodate 100 pax. For more information, kindly call the CCP Media Arts division at 832-1125 local 1704 and 1705.

2010 Cinevita Film Festival at UST

The UST Varsitarian, the country’s premier Catholic campus paper, will screen internationally acclaimed films “Kinatay” and “Lola” at the 2010 Cinevita Film Festival on March 4 at the Thomas Aquinas Research Complex Auditorium (TARC), UST, España, Manila.

On March 3, Cinevita will open with award winning films “HungHong Sa Yuta” (Gawad Urian best picture nominee) “Sanglaan” (2009 Cinemalaya entry), “Last Supper No. 3” (2009 Cinemalaya best film), “Dinig Sana Kita” (Toronto Film Festival entry), and the documentary “Demographic Winter” at the Rizal Conference Hall, St. Raymund’s Building.

At the gala on March 4, Lola and Kinatay will be shown after which Thomasian film maker Brillante Mendoza, 62nd Cannes Film Festival Best Director, together with invited cast members of the two movies, will answer questions from audience during an open forum.

The event is open to the public and admission is free.

Cinevita, coined from the words cinema and “vita” (life), upholds the cinema as tool for the meaningful expressions of life. It is a non-profit and an educational endeavor of the Varsitarian.

For inquiries, call the Varsitarian office at (02) 406-1611 local 8235 or contact Ms.AJ Maleficio at 09053601916 or Ms. Jeremy Perey at 09163264723

Vote for Meiday!!! Pupunta ako dito for RJ!

 Ronald James Panis

"Life is short. Wear pants."

June 27, 1980 - January 10, 2010

Oi RJ, if you were still here, I know you would bug me to go here. Taken by Cars and Pedicab? Hit combo, daig pa ang double rice na special chelo kabab! Malungkot kami na nawala ka :( Di 'man lang kami nakapagpaalam. Di bale, everytime manonood ako ng TBC at Pedicab, dedicate ko sayo yung sayaw ko. Sayaw ka na lang diyan kasama ni Bro! Kita-kits sa dulo.

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Meiday celebrates its 2nd anniversary on February 6, 2010 (Saturday) at Cubao Expo. It coincides with the relauch of comic shop Sputnik! Free admission starting 6pm. Exclusive Guest List party from midnight onwards.

Party with: Taken By Cars, Pedicab, Ang Bandang Shirley, Techy Romantics, Ciudad, Itchyworms, Us-2 Evil-0, Arigato Hato, Outerhope, Zach and the Action Pact, The Purplechickens, Halik ni Gringo, The Discoball, Top Junk, Sunflowerdaycamp, Misyonaryo, Love Never Dies, and The Lowtechs

Photo credits and info from Meiday's Facebook Event Page

Free Basic Mountaineering Seminar at ROX

To promote the Philippines as an ideal ecotourism destination, Recreational Outdoor eXchange (ROX) will host a FREE Basic Mountaineering course on December 14, 2009 (Monday). The 3-hour seminar will start at 7pm and will be held at ROX CORE, Bldg 1 Bonifacio High Street. Aside from discussing basic rudiments and skills of travel and backpacking, the presentation will also stress  key concepts in safety and environmental awareness.

Reserve your slot by sending your name and contact details to educom_mfpi@yahoo.com.

Philippine AllStars Open Class with Kyxz

Kyxz of Philippine Allstars will hold a FREE 2-hour open class on November 4 (Wednesday) at Stand Studio, Brahma Bldg. 172 Mabini St., Bgy. Addition Hills, San Juan. This event is open to all dance enthusiasts. Doors open 6pm.

Directions to Stand Studio:
From EDSA going to Kalentong, turn right at Mabini St. Brahma Bldg. should be on your right

Australian Filmfest 2009 Manila & Cebu Screening Schedule

Six critically-acclaimed films from Australia are set to hit select cinemas in Manila and Cebu as the Australian Embassy presents its 7th Australian Film Festival in the Philippines from 5-14 November.

Experience Australian film excellence and learn more about Australia’s popular culture, history and contemporary values with award-winning films The Black Balloon, Unfinished Sky, The Hard Word, Garage Days, Danny Deckchair and The Bank.

The Black Balloon director, Elissa Down, will visit Manila to conduct artist talks at the University of the Philippines Film Institute on 5 November, 4:30 pm and at the Mowelfund Institute on 7 November, 10:00 am.

The festival is presented by the Australian Embassy, Screen Australia, and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in cooperation with the Ayala Malls Cinemas, Greenbelt and Ayala Center Cebu. Partners include The Peninsula Manila, the Arts Council of Cebu, the University of the Philippines Film Institute, ETC, 2nd Avenue, and ClickTheCity.com.Cebu. Partners include The Peninsula Manila, the Arts Council of Cebu, the University of the Philippines Film Institute, ETC, 2nd Avenue, and ClickTheCity.com. For information on the film screenings and master classes, visit www.australia.com.ph.

7th Australian Film Festival Screening Schedule

Greenbelt 3, Cinema 3 - Makati City
Admission Fee: Php65.00

November 5 (Thursday)
04:00PM The Bank
06:00PM The Black Balloon
08:00PM Danny Deckhair

November 6 (Friday)
04:00PM The Hard Wood
06:00PM Unfinished Sky
08:00PM Garage Days

November 7 (Saturday)
04:00PM Danny Deckhair
06:00PM The Bank
08:00PM The Black Balloon

November 8 (Sunday)
04:00PM Garage Days
06:00PM The Hard Wood
08:00PM Unfinished Sky

Ayala Center Cebu, Cinema 4 - Cebu City
Admission Fee: FREE

November 9 (Monday)
06:00PM Danny Deckhair
08:00PM Garage Days

November 10 (Tuesday)
07:00PM The Black Balloon
09:00PM The Bank

November 11 (Wednesday)
04:00PM The Hard Wood
06:00PM Unfinished Sky
08:00PM Danny Deckhair

November 12 (Thursday)
04:00PM Garage Days
06:00PM The Black Balloon
08:00PM Unfinished Sky

November 13 (Friday)
10:30AM The Bank

November 14 (Saturday)
10:30AM The Hard Wood

FREE Action Photography Workshop this November

Join the 2-part Action Photography Workshop with Professional Sports Photographer Ben M. Chan of Blacksheep Photography at the CORE Room, 3rd Level R.O.X. (Recreational Outdoor eXchange) Bonifacio High Street

Part One: Action Photography 101
November 5, 2009, 7PM
Part Two: Action Photography workshop & Competition
November 7, 2009, 3PM

REGISTRATION IS FREE!

Interested participants may visit R.O.X. or email name & contact details to rox.cs@primergrp.com

This event is co-presented by Canon.

Free Robotics Workshop at MOA

Pinoy Robot Games Foundation will conduct a free robotics workshop on October 23-24, 2009 at the Music Hall of SM Mall of Asia. The 2-day seminar coincides with the 2009 National Robotics Competition: Agribots in the City.

Students from levels Grade 3 to College, parents, and I.T. teachers are encouraged to join. Pre-registration is required for interested participants.

Below is the complete schedule of the seminar series:

October 23, 2009 (FRIDAY)
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM     Technology Tools for Schools
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM     Opening your school to Open Source Technology
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM     Fashion 101 for Teachers
11:30 AM - 12:00 NN     Robotics in Schools - patterned after the Singapore style
12:00 NN - 12:15 PM     Using Microcontrollers in Science Experiments
12:15 PM - 12:30 PM     English Teaching and Learning Technology
12:30 PM - 12:45 PM     Hotel System for HRM Schools
12:45 PM - 1:00 PM     Session wrap-up

October 24, 2009  (Saturday)
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM     Technology Tools for Schools
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM     Opening your school to Open Source Technology
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM     Fashion 101 for Teachers
11:30 AM - 12:00 NN     Robotics in Schools - patterned after the Singapore style
12:00 NN - 12:15 PM     Using Microcontrollers in Science Experiments
12:15 PM - 12:30 PM     English Teaching and Learning Technology
12:30 PM - 12:45 PM     Hotel System for HRM Schools
12:45 PM - 1:00 PM     Session wrap-up

Reserve your slot by filling out the Robotics Workshop 2009 registration form here.

For more details, email info@pinoyrobotgames.org or visit www.pinoyrobotgames.org

Renowned Filipino Filmmakers through the lens of Oscar Orengo

Instituto Cervantes, in celebration of the 8th edition of Película, launched a photo exhibit featuring several fundamental figures of the contemporary Philippine cinema last October 6, 2009 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP).

Brilliante Mendoza

Dubbed as “Eksena: Mga Sineastang Pilipino (Filipino Filmmakers),” the exhibit displays the work of renowned Spanish photographer Oscar Orengo. On display are photographs of 44 Filipino directors and actors. Top-billing the exhibit are photos of award winning and renowned local directors like Peque Gallaga, Jose Javier Reyes, Eddie Romero, Joel Lamangan, Maryo J. delos Reyes, Brilliante Mendoza and Jeffrey Jeturian. The younger directors such as Erik Matti and John Torres are also included.

Meiday! Meiday! presents Cubao History X:Volume 2 + Ondoy Relief Drive

Meiday! Meiday! presents Cubao History X:Volume 2.

October 10, 2009 (Saturday) at Cubao X. Event starts at 6pm. Admission is FREE!

Performances by SANDWICH, PEDICAB, ZACH AND THE ACTION PACT, TOPJUNK, COFFEEBREAK ISLAND, FILTER FILTER, LADY I, THE CAMERAWALLS, MISYONARYO, THE DISCOBALL, GINILING FESTIVAL, PERYODIKO, TECHY ROMANTICS, BEEYES, and SUNFLOWER DAY CAMP

Donation boxes will be set up for KaEskwela and the Lara Integrated School Library.

See you there!