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| Photo from Sine Reel's Facebook page |
The Sine Reel Opening Ceremony was held yesterday, December 6, 2022 via livestream on their official Facebook page. 4th-year students from the communication program have exhibited their prowess in filmmaking at the annually-held film festival.
Throughout the virtual event, our CASAn seniors showcased the trailers for their films, followed by each director of the respective film group coming to answer the questions from media correspondents of UST-CASA Chronicle.
Now in its 17th year, Sine Reel is the longest-running student film festival in the Philippines which sculpts the capabilities of senior communication students in filmmaking. An avenue for our future professional filmmakers, the event allows them to conceive their masterpieces and tap into the critical thinking and sensibilities of the audiences. Sine Reel does not only showcase the collective artistry of the organization, but it also becomes a way for CASAns to pay respect to reputable filmmakers in the industry.
Delving into the main segment of the event, each batch consisted of three consecutive trailers. Each trailer has its own flow and background that carefully showcases the premise of the films.
The following is the list of film titles presented with their trailers:
1st Batch
Kunig from Artbox Studios, directed by Ms. Margaret Diaz. It's a story of a mother dealing with postpartum depression and is based on the novel The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman.
Birthday Ko, Birthday ng Lahat from Kanto Productions, directed by Ms. Rinoa Angel Lichangco. It's a depiction of a woman in her mid-20s as she experiences the toxic environment of a Filipino household.
Limpak from Fourth Wall Productions, directed by Madelaine Garcia. It's about a woman who manifests money to satisfy her needs to help her mother return to the Philippines.
2nd batch
6PM from Shaina's Grip Media, directed by Ms. Nicole Angeles. This is a story of a young closeted transwoman who aims for acceptance from her parents.
N/A from Grid Studios directed by Ms. Sherina Santos. A film dedicated to the challenges Filipinos go through in acquiring IDs due to red tape and excessive requirements.
Pintas from Artesans Studios, directed by Mr. Blue Larson Bawang. It's dedicated to the LGBTQ+ journey of finding oneself and the motivation to feel confident in one's skin by seeing other assertive people.
3rd batch
The Sis Defense from Sauté Studios, directed by Mr. Joseph Atabay. It's a story of two sisters contrasting each other through their views of the same desire.
Mirage from Too Creatives, directed by Mr. Jerome Poblete. This film focuses on a woman who suffers from schizophrenia and how she deals with the neglect of people around her.
Pabili Po from Piso-Piso Productions, directed by Mr. Gabriel Buenaflor. This film elaborates on the predicaments of an unfortunate young boy who struggles to find necessities that will help their family on a daily basis.
4th batch
Room 305 from Common House, directed by Liana Isabel Salazar. It's a film about a woman finding herself among other people, seeking interests that are riveting and resonating with her personality.
So, Ano Nga? from Bright Screen Pictures, directed by Ms. Joseanne Perez. This story shows different kinds of students in a classroom and their various ways of coping with academics.
One Last Shot from WIP Productions, directed by Mr. Joshua Miguel Rivero. This is a film in which three graduating students catch up with each other one last time before they bid their goodbyes.
Officer-in-charge of the event, Nathanael Monte, also the Vice President for Internal Affairs at UST CASA, imparted how he worked for this event, together with his gratitude and appreciation for those who took part in preparing the film fest with him. “Let’s make films more than just films. Filmmaking is not just an act to express, but expose reality and bring out advocacies that are relevant and timely," Mr. Monte remarked on the event.
Sine Reel will start streaming its films on IWantTFC this December. The awarding ceremony will be on December 16, 2022. This filmmaking competition is supported by various organizations, establishments, and social media platforms, namely iWantTFC as the platform presenting the event; McDonald’s Philippines and Smart Communications Inc. as sponsors; Outbox Labs and UST Chemical Society as the official broadcasters; TOMCAT - UST, UST MaKatha Circle, UST ABSC, TUA Psychology Society, Thomasian Gaming Society, SSC ComSocc as the official media partners; AB Chorale as the co-presenter; PUP Broadcircle and TomasinoWeb as the collaborating organizations; with special thanks to UST JMA.
