UP Film Institute

26/10/2026

22/10/2026

The Office of Research and Publication and the UP Film Institute present a lecture by Professor Rolando Tolentino, PhD, and Mr. Aries Ferrer (Kung Mangarap Ka't Magising: Mapping the UPFI Film Program (1984-2026), back-to-back with Ms. Joanne Cesario (Who's Afraid of Propaganda?) on October 30, 1:00-4:00pm at the CMC Auditorium.

This presentation is part of the CMC Brownbag Lectures: "CMC Diamond Talks," a series of presentations for the 60th inception year of the CMC. The CMC Diamond Talks foster vital conversations on the evolving role of media and communication in democratic life, cultural production, and global engagement.

20/10/2026

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐇𝐀𝐔𝐄𝐑 𝐄𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐂𝐓
by 𝘼𝙡𝙚𝙭𝙞𝙨 𝙇𝙡𝙤𝙮𝙙

22 October 2026 | 1PM
UP Film Institute Media Studio

23 October | 1PM
UP Videotheque

(open to the public)

𝑺𝒚𝒏𝒐𝒑𝒔𝒊𝒔
Nine actors, one room that doesn't let anyone off easy. When a newcomer walks in to observe, the room turns on him instead. The Schopenhauer Effect unfolds like something you're not supposed to be watching. A confession that detonates. A pregnancy nobody saw coming. Rivalries that turn into connections. Because secrets that stay buried everywhere else are exposed here, unfiltered. A New York Times Critics’ Pick, this film by Alexis Lloyd captures raw honesty, compassion and authenticity in a way that is rarely seen in cinema and shows us what it means to be human.

20/10/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐮𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 by 𝑨𝒍𝒆𝒙𝒊𝒔 𝑳𝒍𝒐𝒚𝒅�
22 October 2026 | 1PM (open to the public)
UP Film Institute Media Studio (Screening and Masterclass with Alexis Lloyd)

Filipino independent cinema has long worked at the border of fiction and documentary. We know it through long takes, actors who not only perform but live inside a scene, and films shaped in the edit as much as on the page. The Schopenhauer Effect comes from a similar impulse.

Join us for a screening of the film and a masterclass with its director, Alexis Lloyd. The film is freely inspired by Irvin D. Yalom’s novel The Schopenhauer Cure and follows a psychotherapy group over the course of its sessions. Lloyd will share the methods he developed to make it, many of which apply to filmmakers working with small crews, limited budgets and actors who need room to find the truth of a scene.

𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐗𝐈𝐒 𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐘𝐃:
Born in Paris, Alexis Lloyd is a writer, director, and producer. During his years as CEO of Pathé UK, Lloyd supervised the production and distribution of over 90 features, including 𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘔𝘺 𝘔𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 (𝘣𝘺 𝘗𝘦𝘥𝘳𝘰 𝘈𝘭𝘮𝘰𝘥𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘳), 𝘔𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘰 (𝘣𝘺 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘱𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘕𝘰𝘭𝘢𝘯), 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘝𝘪𝘳𝘨𝘪𝘯 𝘚𝘶𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘴 (𝘣𝘺 𝘚𝘰𝘧𝘪𝘢 𝘊𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘭𝘢) and 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘭𝘢𝘪𝘳 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘤𝘩 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵. His producing credits include 𝘈𝘯 𝘐𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘏𝘶𝘴𝘣𝘢𝘯𝘥 by Oliver Parker, 𝘛𝘰𝘱𝘴𝘺 𝘛𝘶𝘳𝘷𝘺 by Mike Leigh, 𝘙𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳 by Lynne Ramsay, 𝘓𝘰𝘷𝘦’𝘴 𝘓𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴 𝘓𝘰𝘴𝘵 by Kenneth Branagh, and 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘭𝘢𝘪𝘮 by Michael Winterbottom. He wrote and directed the shorts 𝘓𝘦 10è𝘮𝘦 𝘑𝘰𝘶𝘳 and 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, both broadcast on France 2, and the feature 30 𝘉𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘴 (2012). The 𝘚𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘩𝘢𝘶𝘦𝘳 𝘌𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵 (2026) grew out of his 2021 web series 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘱 (available on YouTube and AllArts (PBS), which has reached over 1 million views worldwide) and draws on his upbringing around psychiatry and psychoanalysis. Lloyd is a member of BAFTA (UK), of the Académie des César (France) and of the Actors Studio in New York.

13/10/2026

𝐅𝐈𝐋𝐌 𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐍𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐁𝐔𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐎

The University of the Philippines Film Institute (UPFI) invites you to a collaborative film appreciation session on music and cinema audio, featuring acclaimed Filipino composer Nonong Buencamino.

This workshop is open to the public and welcomes interested beginners. Slots are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
Discover how music shapes the cinematic experience in this practical and accessible film appreciation session. The workshop breaks down the essential functions of a film score, the basic mechanics of sound loops, and the collaborative dynamics between directors and composers.

Participants will engage in a friendly, fast-paced team scoring exercise following the lecture proper, concluding with a debrief alongside Nonong Buencamino.

Note: While not strictly required, participants are encouraged to bring a laptop equipped with a video editing program for the hands-on scoring exercise.

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:
Date: December 5, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Venue: Videotheque, UP Film Institute Film Center, University of the Philippines Diliman
Registration Deadline: December 1, 2026
Certificates are provided after the session.

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐬:
Early-Bird Rate: PhP 500
Student / PWD / Senior Citizen Rate: PhP 500
Walk-in Rate: PhP 650 (Subject to availability)

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐞:
Register through the link here: https://forms.gle/ngoYGjVeNYwNhAJe7
Confirmation and payment instructions will be sent to your registered email address once you complete the form.

𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫:
Nonong Buencamino has been a defining voice in Philippine cinema for nearly five decades, scoring iconic films since 1977. Recognized by major award-giving bodies including Gawad Urian, MMFF, FAMAS, FAP, and the Star Awards, he brings an unparalleled depth of industry knowledge and practical experience.

Beyond composition, Buencamino has served as Film Score Instructor, Assistant Dean of Studies, and School Administrator at institutions such as the Asia Pacific Film Institute (APFI) and the Marilou Diaz-Abaya Film Institute & Arts Center. He has dedicated decades to mentoring a generation of composers who are now leading, award-winning professionals in the film industry.

Inquiries and Contact Email: [email protected]

08/10/2026

𝐊𝐢𝐝𝐬’ 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥!

Halloween is just around the corner, and we’re calling on our generous CMC community to help make it extra sweet for the kids!

Donate candies and treats for our little Halloween visitors. You may drop off your donations at the CMC Library until October 28, 2026.

Let’s fill our little trick-or-treaters’ bags with treats, smiles, and lots of Halloween magic!

Let’s make this Halloween spooktacular and sweet!

06/10/2026

𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐄𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊𝐒 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓!

Looking for fresh resources for your next paper, project, or research? We’ve got you covered!

The College of Media and Communication Library is excited to share our newly acquired Taylor & Francis eBooks! Explore new titles and discover valuable resources in media, communication, and related fields.

How to access:
Simply scan the QR code to access the eBook.

Happy reading and researching! 📖💡

&Francis

06/10/2026

Meet Our New and Returning Lecturers!

Joining the UPFI teaching roster are Abigael Felix-Esguerra, Joanne Cesario, Pamela Ann Miras, and Eru Petrasanta.

We’re glad to have you with us as we continue to learn, create, and engage with film and media through the classroom and beyond. Welcome to UPFI!

02/10/2026

𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐀 𝐔𝐏𝐅𝐈 𝐱 𝐊-𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐒 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐓 𝐅𝐈𝐋𝐌

📍 Target Shooting Schedule: October 22-26
📌 Location: Quezon City & Bulacan

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
🔶 Must not be homophobic/transphobic
🔶 Full set card (close-up and full body)
🔶 VTR (full body, profiles, and self-introduction)
🔶 Acting Reel
🔶 Nonprofessional actors are welcome

📬 Submit to:
[email protected]
CC: [email protected]
Email Subject: Heat_Role (e.g., Heat_Liz)

02/10/2026

Honoring hard work and growth at the UP Film Institute! 🌟

Please join us in congratulating three of our incredible team members on completing their degrees:

Nawruz Paguidopon — MA Animation Production (Arts University Bournemouth)

Ezelyn A. Junio — Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (Lyceum-Northwestern University)

Daniel A. Coquilla — Bachelor of Fine Arts (Philippine Women’s University)

Balancing work and studies is no small feat. Congratulations on this fantastic achievement—we can’t wait to see your continued growth!