CPAR FILMING

• Rain Yamson II


  A cinematographer who has been a director of photography for 66 Philippine movies. He is known as the director of photography for Maid in Malacañang, The Coffin Maker, and various Rated R films.
• Ting Duque


  A celebrity hair and make-up artist for more than 15 years. She is the go-to make-up artist for Liza Soberano, Bea Alonzo, and Julia San Jose.
• Ronaldo Valdez


  Has been in the acting industry for 5 decades and was first discovered by Dolphy. For most of his entire acting career, he usually portrays the paternal role in films and tv shows.
• Adolfo Alix Jr.


  A Filipino screenplay writer for various films and tv shows. Although he usually works in the indie scenes now, he wrote the script for D'Anothers, Mga Munting Tinig, and Siquijor: The Mystic Island.
• Eric Charles Matti


  A Filipino director who has directed over 40 Filipino films and TV series. He started his career in directing in 1994 Mars Ravelo's Darna. He is known for the movie On the Job and Honor Thy Father.
• Lav Diaz


  A Filipino independent film director who has directed over 31 movies since 1990. He is one of the founding members of slow cinema movement. His films typically range from 7 to 9 hours. He is widely known internationally in Cannes, Venice, and Berlin.
• Anne Monzon


  Has been a camera operator for ABS-CBN since 2005. She has been the camera operator for films like It Takes a Man and Woman, She's Dating the Gangster, and various Shake, Rattle, and Roll Films.
• Lala Flores


  Was a supermodel in the early 1990s but found a new calling in making other people beautiful. Today, she is the go-to make-up artist for Ruffa Gutierrez, Toni Gonzaga, Angel Locsin, and Julia Barreto.
• Pen Medina


  Has been a stable actor in the industry since his youth. He started in theater plays then shifted to TV and Film acting. He is known for his roles in Ang Probinsyano and Batang Quiapo.
• Robert Joseph Nuevas


  Has been a Filipino film writer since 2006. Today, he is the resident writer for the GMA Network as he has written most of GMA's blockbuster movies.
• Steven Doloso


  The resident hair and make-up artist for various GMA actors and actresses. He is the only make-up artist for the power couple Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera.
• Nonie Buencamino


  First started acting in theater plays during his youth. He transitioned to TV and Film acting in the 90s and is now seen in shows like Batang Quiapo and the movie, Heneral Luna.
• Principal Cast


  Comprises of any actors in the film that has speaking lines
• Background Cast


  Also known as extras, they fill out the scenes in the background and has no speaking lines
• Stand-Ins


  Are not actors in the sense, but they are the ones that replace principal cast members for lighting and focusing purposes
• Cinematographer


  Responsible for lighting and shot composition; develop the visual style of the film based on director's instructions
• First Assistant Camera


  Physically controls the camera and executes the angles for the cinematographer
• Second Assistant Camera


  Loads the film and the clapper board; notifies the usable film during post production
• Gaffer


  Chief lighting technician; comes up with the plan to properly illuminate a scene depending on the needs of the cinematographer
• Best Electric


  Oversees all cables and generators are properly running
• Key Grip


  Puts together the lighting gear needed by the Gaffer
• Production Sound Mixer


  Records audio and sound on set; makes sure the audio quality is good during every scene
• Sound Designer


  Works with the PSM during post production editing in making sure that every audio is heard
• Boom Operator


  Holds the boom microphone during filming
• Production Designer


  Leads the art department and designs the sets both in-studio and on location; determining how those sets will be dressed with furniture and props
• Location Manager


  In charge of making sure a shooting location is ready for production to begin
• Construction Coordinator


  Works with a small crew to build whatever is necessary for sets in the studio and on location
• Greenspeople


  Take care of anything natural on set, like plants, trees, shrubs, etc.
• Set Decorators


  Essentially interior decorators for film; find the right rugs, furniture, curtains, artwork, and anything else that will physically populate the scene
• Prop Masters


  Responsible for the creation, maintenance, and inventory of all props
• Key Make-up Artist


  Designs and executes the plan for every actor's makeup, including any necessary prosthetics and visual effects work
• Key Hair Stylist


  Designs and executes the plan for every actor's hair
• Costume Designer


  Maps out, coordinates, and approves the wardrobe so all the characters achieve a particular look; design the clothes themselves or work with tailors and shoppers to purchase and fit outfits from brands or thrift stores
• Crafts Dept.


  Has nothing to do with the final film and everything to do with sustaining the filmmakers and cast on set. Film shoots often involve long or odd hours, and people have to be fed.
• Caterers


  Part of the Crafts Dept.
• Transportation Captain


  Part of the Transportation Dept. Charged with moving people and equipment from point A to point B.
• Drivers

  Part of the Transportation Dept.
• Executive Producer


  Top of the pyramid in terms of business sense; primary job is to acquire funds for the film; the EP dictates if the film will be a blockbuster of not
• Producers


  Works with the LP to establish budgets and relays information to the director in terms of creative notes
• Line Producers


  Oversee the film's budgets, schedules, and logistics; provides schedules, call sheets, and budget sheets to people on set