film

• Film is a series of still images that create the illusion of moving images when shown on a screen
• Video art is a work of art that relies on moving pictures and includes video and audio data
• Moving pictures are a sequence of consecutive photographic images projected onto a screen rapidly to give the illusion of movement
• 1897 marked the start of silent movies presented in black and white
• 1990s saw the emergence of Filipino art moving pictures known as movies
• Dalagang Bukid is a zarsuela film and the first Filipino movie by Jose Nepomuceno, known as the father of Philippine movies
• 1930s saw the release of Patira Amore by Julian Manansala, known as the father of Nationalistic film
• 1950s is considered the Golden Age of Philippine Filmmaking
• 1952 witnessed the screening of Genghis Khan by Manuel Conde at the Venice Film Festival
• 1954 saw the release of Ifugao by Gerardo de Leon and Anak Dalita by Lamberta Avellana, who is a National Artist for Film
• 1970s and 1980s were considered unstable years for films
• 1974 featured Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang by Lino Brocka, an Award-Winning Filmmaker
• 1975 showcased Maynila sa Kuko ng Liwanag by Lino Brocka, another Award-Winning Filmmaker
• 1976 presented Itim by Mike de Leon
• 1984 featured Sister Stella by Mike de Leon
• 1999 showcased Bayaning 3rd World by Mike de Leon
• 1982 featured Himala by Ishmael Bernal and Oro, Plata, Mata by Peque Gallaga
• Laurice Guillen directed:

  • Salome (1981)
  • Tanging Yaman (2001) which won best picture at MMFF
  • Sa’yo Lamang
• Marilou Diaz-Abaya directed:

  • Jose Rizal (1988)
  • Muro-Ami (1999)
  • Bagong Buwan (2001)
• Maryo J. de Los Reyes directed:

  • Magnifico (2003) which won best director in Famas award