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By Tara Yap
Iloilo City- For this year's Western Visayas film grant program, budding filmmakers are encouraged to tell the culture of the region
"There are themes that we would like in their films: stories about the indigenous peoples of the Western Visayas: the Atis or Panay Bukidnon, their folklore and their epics. characters who have strong values or stories that call locals to act on current issues, "said Ilonggo director Elvert Bañares
Bañares noted Friday that Western Visayan films have In recent years, he has been known for his touch of mysticism, and adds that these mystical films have made their way to independent national and international film festivals.
third edition of the film subsidy program funded by the Regional Department of Tourism (DOT-6) aims to produce outstanding cinematographic works of Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras, Iloilo and Negros Occidental
The films will be presented premiere at the upcoming CineKasimanwa: Western Visayas Film Festival, held annually in December
"The annual film festival has all its support. Helen Catalbas, Regional Director of DOT-6, said: "The first and second group of (film) beneficiaries have an important role in promoting and developing the best emerging destinations in Western Visayas. have accomplished their tasks of producing stories that create a deep connection between the viewer and the venues being featured as a backdrop or backdrop of the films, "added Catalbas.
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