Lingayen, Pangasinan – The formal launch of PangaSine, the Official Film Festival of the Province of Pangasinan, anchored on the theme ‘Pangasinan through the lens of the Pangasinense’, was a resounding success.
Held on April 6 at the Sison Auditorium, the first-ever PangaSine is the brainchild of Pangasinan First Lady Maan Tuazon Guico.
Said event is deemed to be the precursor of Pangasinan filmmaking, aimed at enriching and highlighting the tapestry of Pangasinan culture.
Provincial Legal Officer, Atty. Baby Ruth Torre, who represented Gov. Ramon V. Guico III, stated that the province’s vision is guided by a clear mission that encapsulates the commitment to nurturing creativity, discovering talents, and producing meaningful and quality films authentically ‘Made in Pangasinan.’
“We aim to encourage creativity through filmmaking. By fostering a culture of creativity and innovation, we unlock boundless creativity by discovering the talents of Pangasinense in filmmaking,” Atty. Torre added.
The present administration envisions a Pangasinan that stands creatively preeminent as the country’s filmmaking hub—a beacon of artistic expression and cinematic brilliance.
Graced by remarkable filmmaking virtuosos, among them were National Artists for Film Kidlat Tahimik and Cinemalaya co-founding member Ed Cabagnot, who shared insights on the essence of crafting original Filipino and Indigenous cinema.
‘I think you don’t have to copy how they do it just to make money. Siguro mas importante, hanapin niyo yung genius ng indigenous. Yung lakas ng Kultura ng ating sariling mga sulok ng bayan,’ Kidlat said.
More than a hundred young filmmakers from various towns of the Province joined the 3 day filmmaking workshop dubbed HULMAAN NA PELIKULA.
HULMAAN NA PELIKULA Filmmaking Workshop on Documentary Production (Baby Ruth Villarama); Film Appreciation and Film Festival Management (Edward Delos Santos Cabagnot); Screenwiting (Moira Lang); Directing (Zig Dulay); Cinematography (Richard Dico Cawed); Film Editing (Jay Halili); and Sound Editing or Design (Jonathan Q. Hee) were likewise conducted .
PangaSine 2024 featured Short Films in Exhibition and Filmmakers to wit; NARRATIVE: Mina’s Family History (2021)- Christopher Gozum, Bayambang, Pangasinan; This Day (2021) – Red Aquino – Dagupan City; Layag (2017) – Romsky Chelle Marzan Dela Cruz – Alaminos City; Ti Bisikleta ni Arong (2024)-Branden Josh Domingo -Alaminos City; Peymus (2023) Gabriel Rodriguez – Alaminos City; Ang Huling Dingas Para Sa Damgo (2024) World Premiere – Jaybilson ‘Hayo’ Abuel -Mabini; DOCUMENTARY: Sa Layag ng Bangkang Paurong (2019) – Mark Giddel Liwanag -Alaminos City; Managsulat ya Pangasinan (2023)World Premier – Erika Tambo – Urdaneta City; Sketsa na Dagupan (2024) – Charlmagne Christian Ramoso – Dagupan City; E-Kawayaman (2023) -Lanz Dizon -Alaminos City; SPECIAL PARTICIPATION: 14 Days (2021) – Narciso N. Santos, Jr. – Samat, Bugallon; Ilalon ag Nibalikas (2022) – Charlmagne Christian Ramoso – Dagupan City; Agno, Memories of a Forgotten River (2022) – Christopher Gozum – Bayambang.
‘Sine by the Sea,’ an exhibition of films by Pangasinense filmmakers held at the Capitol Beachfront, wrapped up the opening day of the three-day PangaSine activities, which will run from April 6 to 8.
The successful launched was witnessed by chiefs of hospitals and offices and department heads of the provincial government led by Provincial Administrator Melicio Patague II.
(Chona C. Bugayong, Adrian Carlo dela Crus PIMRO)
