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We've got BACOLLYWOOD merchandise

1" Pin P20
Sticker P20
Pin + Sticker P30

T-Shirts S/M/L P350

Due to popular demand, we have re-ordered t-shirts. Reserve your order by Friday, February 4 and they will be ready for pick up by Wednesday, February 8 at Cafe Joint located in the Art Disrtict - Lopue's Mandalagan (for customers outside of Bacolod City, shipping charges will apply). Please write a comment below and specify your size. Or e-mail your contact information to bacollywood@gmail.com.

Schedule for UNO-R February 1-3

Free Admission. Open to the Public.

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Schedule for LA CONSOLACION COLLEGE Feb 4

Free Admission. Open to the Public.

Due to circumstance beyond our control, screenings at LCC will be cancelled. Screenings will resume on February 4.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

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Schedule for Colegio San Agustin - Bacolod Feb 1

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University of St. La Salle Schedule Feb 1-3

Open to La Sallians Only.

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We're in the Bohol Chronicle!

We're in the Freeman!

Bacollywood 3: Visayan filmmakers take spotlight

We're in the Freeman!

Bacollywood 3: Visayan filmmakers take spotlight

Schedule for ART DISTRICT February 1-4

Just added to Friday's program: Keith Lapinig's "In the Closet" (US)

Free Admission. Open to the Public.

Please note due to weather conditions the screening has relocated to Gallery Orange.

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Schedule for ROBSINSONS MOVIE WORLD February 5

ALL SCREENINGS FOR FEBRUARY 5 ROBINSONS MOVIE WORLD ARE BY INVITATION ONLY

All invitees, to RSVP please follow the instructions specified on your ticket (good for admission for you and 1 guest to both screenings)

Added to schedule: YUGONG YISHAN (THE OLD FOOL WHO MOVED THE MOUNTAINS) by Joanna V. Arong

Removed: DOKTORA

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BACOLLYWOOD merchandise will be for sale at Robinsons Movie World

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Entries from Filipino-American Filmmakers

Shamans of Siquijor: The Healers

Director: RC Brillantes

Synopsis: Over three hundred miles south of the Philippine capital of Manila lies the tropical island of Siquijor, famous for its traditional healers, sorcerers, and witches. "Shamans of Siquijor" follows three healers to learn about their practices and beliefs. With guidance from the supernatural world, healers cure illnesses using medicinal herbs, incantations, a magical prayer wheel, and other means. The documentary is an introduction to this healing culture. Is folk healing still valuable for the social and spiritual life of the community or just a dying relic of old traditions?

Running Time: 27 minutes

Genre: Documentary

Language: Cebuano (Visayan) with English subtitles and English

Website: http://www.shamansofsiquijor.blogspot.com/

IN THE CLOSET
Director: Keith Lapinig (Roots - Cebu)

Synopsis: While growing up, a child's most vivid fear is the monster that lives in their closet. Every child had one, but what happens to a monster when their child is no longer afraid of them? Where do they go? In The Closet, a film based on true events, answers this.

Running Time: 11 minutes, 25 seconds
Genre: Animated Comedy

Language: English

Entries from Bohol

ALLAN
Director: Ted Ramasola (Bohol)

Synopsis: Inspired by Edgar Allan Poe's "Tell Tale Heart," a young woman's tells of her obsession with her lover.

Running time: 3 minutes, 11 seconds
Genre: Suspense
Language of the Film: English

ERIKA
Director: Izabella Petines (Bohol/Holy Name University - MassCom)

Running time: 5 minutes, 44 seconds
Genre: Drama

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BACOLLYWOOD 3: VISAYAN FILM FESTIVAL SHINES THE SPOTLIGHT ON VISAYAN FILMMAKERS

The Bacollywood Film Festival has featured filmakers from the provinces of Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental and highlighted the work of many other emerging and established filmmakers throughout the region providing a platform for rising talent and a venue for discourse on current trends in Independent Film Making.

Now in its third year, Produksyon Tramontina and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts will celebrate BACOLLYWOOD 3: VISAYAN FILM FESTIVAL on February 1-5, 2011 in Bacolod City, Philippines.

Due to popular demand, the festival will expand to showcase Visayan films, directors and stories with the intention of educating the audience of Visayan Culture through cinema. BACOLLYWOOD 3: VISAYAN FILM FESTIVAL will be a 5 day event screening throughout Robinson's Movie World Bacolod, Art District Stage and major college and university campuses in the area.

At the time of this release, the following directors have confirmed attendance: Gabby Fernandez and Monster Jimenez from Manila; Remton.Zuasola from Cebu; Julius De La Pena, Cindy Ballesteros, Peque Gallaga, Lily Alejandrino from Bacolod City.

BACOLLYWOOD 3: VISAYAN FILM FESTIVAL is made possible through a partnership of University of St. La Salle, La Consolacion College, University of Negros Occidental Recoletos, Colegio de San Agustin and Robinson's Movie World Bacolod.

For more information, contact Anne L. Gorriceta, Project Coordinator,anne2_g@yahoo.com or for the latest updates http://bacollywood.blogspot.com/

For Publicity related matters, please contact Lorely Trinidad at bacollywood@gmail.com

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Entries! More coming up!

TOTO
Director: Ralph Quijano

Synopsis: Toto is in love with Nene, but Nene leaves to live in another town. The only thing Toto is left with is his memory of Nene and a father who loves his chickens more than his son.

Running time: 7mins 15 secs
Genre: Drama

WANGGO

Director: Karr Cotamora

Synopsis: Nino is a small-time drug pusher and weed user who wants his father's attention. He gets caught in a buy bust operation and is put in an interrogation room where father and son burst out with their angst and resentment for each other.

Running time: 11 mins 35 sec

Genre: Drama

SUGAL

Director: Marianne Magalona & Jan La O’

Synopsis: A private club's members consist of the country's highly influential individuals who control Politics, Religion, Business, Commerce and Society. Whenever an opening in any of these businesses arises, an eccentric selection process occurs. Their ultimate high is cheating death and gambling with life.

Running time: 7 minutes, 39 seconds

Genre: Suspense/Thriller

TOPE
Director - Julius De La Pena

Synopsis: In a monologue, Tope explains how he feels about life with his older brother, Angkoy.

Running time: 8 mins
Genre: Documentary/Drama/Suspense

PLAIN JUAN
Director: Ryan Lao

Synopsis: A 30-year old man has been living in the absurdity of a dreary and routine-driven life. He finally gets to have the guts to change the monotony.

Running Time: 10 minutes
Genre: Comedy
MANA
Director: Gabriel Fernandez (Negros Occidental)

Synopsis: An estranged son returns to his ancestral home to deal with his dying mother. A fight about the inheritance ensues.

Running Time: 22 minutes, 45 seconds
Genre: Thriller

KONTRATA
Director: Poli Gonzales (Negros Occidental)

Synopsis: Never trust the Devil. A man is given 3 chances to enjoy his new life, or so he thinks.

Running time: 15 minutes
Genre: Suspense/Thriller/Gore (Viewer Discretion Advised)

BELLS RING, MR KING
Director: Ted Ramasola (Bohol)

Synopsis: A multitasking undocumented home-health caregiver working in the US suffers from an acute case of homesickness.

Genre: Drama/Comedy
Language: English, Bisaya (with English subtitles)

DAPITHAPON (Dusk)

Director: Ralp Quijano

Synopsis: Mang Tano longs for his beloved grandchild. Everyday he imagines playing with and talking to him. One day, he meets Carlo and discovers that letting go may be harder than it seems.

Running Time: 7 minutes, 33 seconds

Genre: Drama

CANO
Director: Michael Jachimowski (Negros Occidental)

Synopsis: A man who lives in a small barangay on top of a former landfill loves to watch American Movies and imitate the actors. His peace is disturbed when his neighbors come to his house to watch Filipino Soap Operas. One evening,thhey receive shocking news about their community.

Running Time: 26 minutes

Genre: Drama/Comedy

BEHIND THE SCENES: More Previews!

With only 10 days to go until BACOLLYWOOD 3: VISAYAN FILM FESTIVAL, the Staff spends a Saturday evening at Gallery Orange screening more entries from filmmakers throughout the Visayas region.

Bet you can't wait to see these either!

Keep visiting our blog for the latest updates for

BACOLLYWOOD 3: VISAYAN FILM FESTIVAL

MEET OUR PARTNER: Gallery Orange

Gallery Orange has been a long time supporter of BACOLYWOOD. Check out Roderick Tijing's DREAMSCAPES now through February 5 (coincidentally, the last day of Bacollywood)

While in Bacolod City, visit Gallery Orange located at the Art District @ Lopue's Mandalagan

MEET OUR PARTNER: Cafe Joint

We are happy to announce that Cafe' Joint will offer 4 Gift Certificates of Dinners for 2 to lucky audience members who attend BACOLLYWOOD 3.

Visit Cafe' Joint located at the Art District at Lopues Mandalagan

Website: http://www.wix.com/junjunmontelibano/cafe-joint

For the latest updates on Jam Sessions and Events, "Like" Cafe Joint's Fan Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cafe-Joint/

BEHIND THE SCENES: Tarps Are Here!

Fresh from the printer's! There are 10 of these will be put up throughout Bacolod City. Try and find them!

Tarp #1: Gallery Orange, Art District, Lopue's Mandalagan

Visayan Screenings of John Sayles' AMIGO

BACOLLYWOOD 3: VISAYAN FILM FESTIVAL is very excited about the upcoming screenings of John Sayles' AMIGO, an independent film about the Philippine-American war. AMIGO was shot in the Visayas (Maribojoc, Bohol) featuring some Visayan cast and crew including Bacolod City's very own Joel Torre and members of Bohol's Punta Cruz Cultural Collective, to name a few.

Support Visayans in Independent Filmaking!

• See and follow their blog for an intimate behind-the-scenes look at making the film.
• Like their Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/AmigoTheMovie
• Follow AMIGO on Twitter: @AmigoTheMovie

Upcoming Screenings:

Bacolod City, Negros Occidental : (Students Only) February 21, University of Saint La Salle

Tagbilaran City, Bohol: February 9, TBA

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