𝗦𝗟𝗦𝗨, 𝗡𝗖𝗖𝗔 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗕𝗮ñ𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀

Southern Luzon State University (SLSU), in partnership with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), held a “Huntahan Seminar Series” focusing on creative works, featuring a free film workshop led by multi-awarded filmmaker Director Elvert Bañares. The workshop took place from September 3-4, 2024, at the REPDI Training Center, SLSU, Lucban, Quezon.

The opening program was facilitated by Ms. Heshell S. Ellaga, Research Coordinator of SLSU Tiaong. Dr. Marissa C. Esperal, SLSU Vice President for Research, Extension, Production, Development, and Innovation, welcomed participants, followed by a message of support from SLSU President Dr. Frederick T. Villa, read by Dr. Esperal. Dr. Villa highlighted SLSU’s dedication to creating opportunities that enhance individual endeavors, whether in academics, research, or artistic expression. Demonstrating his full support, Dr. Villa personally visited the venue after attending to other university matters to greet the guests and participants.

Ms. Jeanne Melissa R. Severo, PAVB Coordinating Committee Representative from NCCA, provided an overview of the creation and impact of the Philippine Pavilion’s “Sa Kabila ng Tabing Lamang sa Panahong Ito / Waiting Just Behind the Curtain of This Age” exhibition, a work by Lucban-born, world-renowned artist Sir Mark Salvatus, curated by Sir Carlos Quijon Jr. for the 60th Venice Art Biennale 2024. The Public Program component of this exhibition laid the foundation for the partnership between SLSU and NCCA.

Director Bañares led an engaging workshop on film production, emphasizing visual design and cinematography techniques. He encouraged participants to explore diverse storytelling methods and genres by presenting samples of works from his former students, other artists, and his own projects. He also conducted a live demonstration on how to manipulate lighting to create desired tones and emotions in film.

By the end of the first day, participants showcased their video productions, interpreting the poems of Rio Alma, including “Ugaling Pulubi,” “Demonyo,” “Pag-uwi,” and “Bagong Daedalus.” Director Bañares commended the participants for their impressive outputs, especially given that many were new to filmmaking.

On the second day, Director Bañares delivered a lecture on film editing and demonstrated effective techniques using Adobe Premiere Pro. He then tasked participants with creating and editing a 1-minute creative film, either individually or in pairs. The final outputs were presented later in the day, and Director Bañares expressed pride in the participants’ creativity and their ability to apply what they had learned.

In his closing remarks, Dr. Nicanor L. Guinto, Director of the SLSU Office of Research Services, expressed enthusiasm for future collaborations with NCCA to further develop the creative talents of SLSU’s faculty and staff, in line with the university’s mandate under the new SUC Levelling Instrument Key Result Area 3. Despite being shortened from three days to two due to Typhoon Enteng, the workshop was highly appreciated by participants, who demonstrated their engagement and new skills through commendable outputs.

Before concluding the workshop, Director Bañares inspired participants to promote Filipino culture and the arts through film by screening his work, “Sa Paglupad Ka Banog” (The Flight of Banog), an official entry in the ongoing Sinag Maynila Independent Film Festival 2024.

By: April Arianne A. de Leon

Southern Luzon State University

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