All five poems — read in Spanish are complete now. I am just left with sound equalization — waiting for Bert de Santos from Bohol to do it; a few retouches are to be done on the music [had to shorten because the FSL version is longer]. The subtitles in Filipino are all placed. I think I’ll meet my target of finishing at least two language versions by mid-February. FSL and Spanish versions can very well be shown together since the Deaf performers for the FSL version are different from the latter.
Archive for January, 2012
Tikoy’s Interview_Director on Director
January 27, 2012Here’s a longer interview with Tikoy Aguiluz by Jim Libiran re the Director’s Cut_Manila Kingpin_Asiong Salonga posted on January 24, 2012. To watch, click below:
The Top Seven List of the Only Soundtrack Composers I Can Name
January 27, 2012Found this blog by John LaRue, a graphic designer/production editor quite interesting! Especially so, because Manila Kingpin’s music track especially the last part quite wrecked Tikoy’s heart! The vision of the director is so complete while in the creative process, that taking over the baton from him is nothing less but devastating.
“It takes a lot of people to make a movie. There are actors and actresses, directors, producers, gaffers, best boy grips, editors, screenwriters, foley artists, and tons more. Unfortunately for those behind the scenes, usually only actors/actresses and directors gain any sort of fame. As such, even the most devoted cinephiles can have giant gaping holes when it comes to naming the individuals who do anything on a film set other than act or direct. To illustrate the point, I’ve seen thousands and thousands of films. Do you know how many soundtrack composers I can name? Not many.” To find out, click, the-top-seven-list-of-the-only-soundtrack-composers-i-can-name
PWD Rights and Privileges in Domestic Air, Sea and Land Travel
January 26, 2012As per the Republic Act 9442 and its IRR or An Act Amending Republic Act 7277, otherwise known as “MAGNA CARTA FOR DISABLED PERSONS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES,” persons with disability are privileged to get at least twenty percent (20%) discount on fare for domestic air and sea travel for their exclusive use or enjoyment. For details, click rights-and-privileges-of-pwds-in.html
The Legacy Lives on with Jose Rizal’s Descendants
January 25, 2012From the Curator’s Notes, Zarah Escueta of the Rizal Shrine Fort Santiago, December 30, 2011:
A very successful launching of the first- ever translation of Ultimo Adios in Filipino Sign Language yesterday [Dec. 29]. Thanks to our guests who graced the occasion, DepED, neighbors in IA, NHCP family, Rizal Descendants, our speakers; Director De Larrazabal of De La Salle- CSB, Mr. Raffy [Raphy] Domingo of the Deaf Community, Prof. Vim Nadera, Poet of UP Diliman and Atty. Ramoncita Reyes a descendant of Saturnina Rizal- Hidalgo sister of Jose Rizal and most of all the woman behind this event,MS. MIRANA MEDINA an independent advocacy film maker who edited the controversial Director’s Cut of Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story, a Tikoy Aguiluz film.
Atty. Ramoncita Reyes, descendant of Saturnina Rizal, receives gift from Arch. Veronica Dado of NHCP; Curator Zarah Escueta on the extreme right
This success is dedicated to the legacy of our national hero, his descendants who continuously enrich the hearts and minds of the Filipino people through their endeavors in life be they a lawyer, a doctor, a writer or an artist; they surely give honor to their forefather who gave them honor first. It is truly a legacy that lives on through Jose Rizal’s descendants and uninterruptedly advocating through his last literary work, Ultimo Adios. [legacy-lives-onwith-jose-rizals.html
Musical Savant_DEREK PARAVICINI
January 24, 2012An Indian friend, Dharam Gulati forwarded me an email regarding Derek Paravicini… a Musical Savant!!!
Lesley Stahl profiles British musical savant Derek Paravicini, whose computer-like memory for music is matched by his creative abilities to play it in any style. Derek, a musical genius and nephew of, Camilla Parker Bowles, plays the piano like you’ve never heard. Yet, he doesn’t know his age nor does he know how to hold up three fingers! Also, he is blind!
AMAZING how latent talent has its way to outscore adversity. A must see. CLICK the link below and be amazed.
Kung Hei Fat Choi!
January 23, 2012At least, I feel a little better today. A Happy Chinese New Year’s Day for me. Kung Hei Fat Choi! means May Prosperity Be With You. But I wish you all not only prosperity but good health above everything!
Yesterday, I wasn’t able to attend the Autism Walk 2012, a practice that I always do annually. Being sick automatically disables me from my work. Early morning today, I got up feeling better so I was able to work on the A La Juventud Filipina segment of Mr. Fernando Ramos. A Spanish national, he is a visiting professor at the UP Department of European Languages. With the Silent Steps performance his reading was simultaneously edited in. One or the other functions as an inset. I am just to layin the music of JM Diego and Roselle Pineda. Their music for this particular segment is their second best composed music for the omnibus film, A mi Patria / Inang-Bayan. Ultimo Adios music still ranks for me as the best among the lot.
‘You just don’t look disabled’
January 20, 2012This is about an amazing and inspiring woman, AIMEE MULLINS who set world records using prosthetic devices, she’s an actress and model. Watch and hear her as she relates her experiences; or read the report by Richard Galant, CNN [To see, pls click: index.html]
Photo from google
Angels Walk for Autism 2012
January 20, 2012
“No Other Walk Comes Close to the Angels Walk for Autism”. Afamous tag line of Autism Society Philippines’ annual angels walk. The walk serves as the opening salvo of the week-long celebration of the Autism Consciousness Week. From the initial 2,000 participants of the first walk at the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ complex in 2007, ASP is now expecting more that 5,000 individual to join the walk that will start at the Music Hall of SM Mall of Asia on January 22, Sunday at 8AM. [To read the full report, click 2012-angels-walk-for-autism.html
Watch! You Won’t Regret Taking a Look at It
January 20, 2012I loved this short film! Tagged under discrimination…
