Kayab

02/01/2024

[GRANT ANNOUNCEMENT] Happy New Year, everyone!

We are pleased to announce that our film project in development "Canugcug ni Canlaon" was given a short film grant from the National Commission for Culture and the Arts- National Committee on Cinema.

With the grant, we will be able to further develop our script and proceed to production if we can more have funders to help execute the film.

We are immensely grateful to the commission for helping us make this short film a reality.

Kayab's door is still open for those who wanted to fund or produce our humble short film dedicated to local history and the Babaylan culture in Negros. Connect with us through messaging this page.

Padayon kita sa pag-ubra sang Binisaya nga salida! Mabuhi ang Taliambong sang Negros!

25/11/2022

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24/11/2022

HOORAY!

Our first feature film in development, "Ang Saot sang Lima ka Amihan", won its first two awards through a pitching session at the International Film Industry Conference of the Film Development Council of the Philippines last Nov. 20 in Quezon City. These awards are

-APT Entertainment Award
-Unitel Straight Shooters Media, Inc. Award

Madamo gid nga salamat sa tanan nga jury and producers who listened to the pitching of our film project.

On to the next! Padayon kag Mabuhi ang Regional Cinema!

24/11/2022

Are we late to celebrate? :D

Thank you so much, Filipino International Cine Festival (FACINE) for giving "Mga Bag-ong nawong (sang Damgo kag Katingalahan)" three awards in this year's short film competition.

-Silver Award, Visual Design
-Particularly Noteworthy, Cinematography
-Particularly Noteworthy, Aural Design

These awards are dedicated to all actors, crew, producers, supporters, and silent angels that made the film possible. Madamo gid nga salamat sa pagpati sa istorya sang aton mga Nawong kag iban pa nga katingalahan sa kalibutan. Padayon kag mabuhi ang Regional Cinema!

On to the next!

08/11/2022

On this day 9 years ago, Super Typhoon Yolanda ravaged the Philippines, including the Sagay City and its island communities.

In Suyac, people believed that two winds merged that made the strong typhoon. But they were saved by the century-old mangrove trees thriving on their island.

"Ang Saot Sang Lima Amihan" tells this tale, basing on the real narratives of the women in the island.

Shooting soon.

Video by James Reynolds via Twitter

05/11/2022

Hello guys! It's the time of the year again. This time, we are going full-length!

This film also tackles issues on climate change, trans-rights, and women living in marginalized communities— told through the lens of five women who survived Typhoon Yolanda. Message us if you want more details about this project.

We are asking for support for our film. We don't have mainstream producers. We want to keep our voice regional, telling stories of Negros beyond its sugarcane. Madamo gid nga salamat!

Read the details here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vbZe2T-VF1kjppmqvrByQU0MmWm1WgYX/view?usp=drivesdk

03/11/2022

Nawong is on its 10th film festival!

We are pleased to announce that “Mga Bag-ong Nawong (sang Damgo kag Katingalahan)” is one of the short films in competition in San Francisco-based FACINE 29: Filipino International Cine Festival and Competition, the longest-running festival of films from the Philippines and the Filipino diaspora in the United States.

Please watch Nawong and other FACINE 29 films that will be streamed online on Nov. 4 to 6. Details are on the festival’s official social media accounts.

Madamo gid nga salamat sa tanan nga cast, crew, sponsors, producers, and people who helped in making the film possible. Forever grateful. Cheers to more films and padayon kita tanan!

09/10/2022

Tabi-tabi! Mga Bag-ong Nawong (sang Damgo kag Katingalahan) will compete in this year's Ngilngig Asian Fantastic Film Festival!

See you, Davao!

22/02/2022

Protesting an abnormal new normal manufactured by incompetence and neglect, Garcia constructs an anarchy of images where bodies take center stage. There's still a stand of politics ingrained in both texts. But dare to say, more importantly, they are precious instances of experimentation that are bold without sacrificing technical integrity. — JPM

Thank you, CNN Philippines for citing our film!

In 2021, short films reigned supreme.

14/01/2022

Thank you so much, Crystal Yeo and Singapore International Film Festival - SGIFF for this review!

Read it here: https://sgiff.com/stories/a-glimpse-of-the-pandemic-the-new-faces-of-dreams-and-mysteries/

13/01/2022

JUST IN. "Mga Bag-ong Nawong (sang Damgo kag Katingalahan)" won three awards in the Sundayag Film Festival under the Art/Experimental Category! Thank you so much to the panel of jury and the festival organizers for recognizing our film. Padayon!

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From Sundayag post:

Second Sundayag Film Festival received an incredible amount of short film submissions for the 3 different categories (Narrative, Documentary, Art/Experimental Film) which made the job a little more difficult to select the best among the bests. Out of 77 films, only 28 have been selected for the main competition and the rest were screened for exhibition. Each film has been discussed by the juries and scored accordingly.

As the festival's second year celebration is coming to an end, we are pleased to announce the winners of the Second Sundayag Film Festival!

Two special awards will be posted very soon.

Congratulations, filmmakers!

Full list of winners here: https://www.facebook.com/2040029602774718/posts/4460679670709687/

25/12/2021

Thank you so much, Crystal Yeo & Singapore International Film Festival - SGIFF for this review!



https://sgiff.com/stories/a-glimpse-of-the-pandemic-the-new-faces-of-dreams-and-mysteries/

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20/12/2021

NAWONG IN SUNDAYAG. "Mga Bag-ong Nawong (sang Damgo kag Katingalahan)" is on its fifth film festival this year! It will compete in the 2nd Sundayag Film Festival in General Santos City. It will be the film's first screening in Mindanao.

We are always grateful to our producers and sponsors who helped us in realizing this film. Thank you so much for choosing the film as one of the finalist. Padayon kita tanan!

More details on how to watch the film will be out soon.

09/12/2021

From CNN Philippines | "...it can be the most enjoyable just because of its anarchic imagery. Just let yourself in for the ride."

Read it here: https://cnnphilippines.com/life/entertainment/Film/2021/9/29/PPP-2021-review.html

28/11/2021

“At the end of the day, it’s about helping my audience become more critical about the things that they are consuming. Whether it’s this kind of art, other forms of media, or even what is happening outside the comfort of their homes.”

Read more here: https://negrosnowdaily.com/the-magic-and-realities-of-filmmaking-with-mark-garcia/

Nawong became one of the official selections for the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ 33rd Gawad Alternatibo, where it received second prize in the Experimental category and was named Best Regional Entry. The film was also an official selection for the 2021 Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino, and in ...

26/11/2021

We are excited for the first physical screening of "Mga Bag-ong Nawong (sang Damgo kag Katingalahan)" tomorrow! Catch our film together with the other short films under the Southeast Asian Short Film Competition Programme 2 on Saturday, Nov. 27, 3.30pm at Filmgarde Bugis+ 7 in Singapore.

A talkback with the directors of the film, including our very own Mark L. Garcia, will follow after the screening.

Tickets are selling fast on their website, www.sgiff.com.

09/11/2021

Here's the official trailer of "Mga Bag-ong Nawong" for Singapore International Film Festival - SGIFF 2021!

Masking up against an invisible adversary…The New Faces of Dreams and MysteriesTickets on sale at http://sgiff.com Singapore International Film F...

28/10/2021

We're all over the news! Thank you so much to our local media friends for featuring us in your respective media outlets.

These mean so much to us. Madamo gid nga salamat kag padayon kita tanan.



https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1157921

https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1911484/Bacolod/Lifestyle/Negrense-short-film-at-Singapore-intl-film-fest

https://www.experiencenegros.com/negrense-short-film-competing-in-singapore-international-film-festival/

https://negrosnowdaily.com/negrense-short-film-competing-in-sgiff/

https://digicastnegros.com/negrense-short-film-shortlisted-in-singapore-film-fest/

05/10/2021

We made this months ago to tell a short, silent story about how our teachers have struggled in reaching and teaching kids the things they need to learn while we are in the pandemic. No fancy music score, just a teacher telling us a slice of her life in the "new normal".

Shot this at one of the hacienda schools in Sagay City (while following safety protocols).

"Wala Sirom-Sirom sa Amon Classroom"
(There are No Crickets in Our Classroom)

A mini-documentary about a kindergarten teacher who still conducts classes by shooting interactive videos for her students residing in a far-flung hacienda surrounded by sugarcane fields.

Watch it here: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=264631572332166&id=100063559757812

Dedicated to all of the teachers out there who continues to value the value of educating their students, and to my teachers who helped me where I am today. Happy World Teacher's Day!

21/09/2021

Streaming on FDCP Channel: "Mga Bag-ong Nawong (sang Damgo kag Katingalahan)" by Mark Garcia

Visit www.fdcpchannel.ph to watch it for free and on-demand until September 26.

Watch Nawong here: https://fdcpchannel.ph/basic/watch/1335

Streaming on FDCP Channel: "Mga Bag-ong Nawong (sang Damgo kag Katingalahan)" by Mark Garcia

Visit www.fdcpchannel.ph to watch it for free and on-demand until September 26.

15/09/2021

Catch the virtual opening tonight at the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino/ Film Development Council of the Philippines page.

Watch and support local films! ❤️

06/09/2021

Mga Bag-ong Nawong (sang Damgo kag Katingalahan

[Poster 3]

06/09/2021

WATCH. Here is the Jury Statement for "Mga Bag-ong Nawong (sang Damgo kag Katingalahan)", the second prize winner and the Best Regional Entry in the Experimental Category of Ika-33 Gawad Alternatibo.

We at Kayab Films are grateful for the award. In fact, this is our first national award for filmmaking this year and we are thankful to our dear producers, sponsors, crew, and actors who helped us on realizing the film in the middle of the pandemic.

Stay tuned for more updates as the film will sail this month to the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino Sine Isla: LuzViMinda short film competition, where the film is among the 15 finalists out of more than 100 submissions across the country.

Madamo gid nga salamat!

02/09/2021

"Mga Bag-ong Nawong" is in for another national film festival this year! Catch the film together with the other 14 short films from across the country in this year's Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino Sine Isla: LuzViMinda.

Screenings will be on Sept. 17 to 26 via FDCP channel!

09/08/2021

The call for competition entries for the 2021 Sine Negrense: Negros Island Film Festival is now open.

Sine Negrense NIFF will be held on November 2021. The deadline for submission of entries is on the 31st of October 2021.

Follow this link for entry form and guidelines: https://bit.ly/SineNegrenseForm

06/08/2021

Our ACTION! Featured Filmmaker for this month is Direk Mark Raymund L. Garcia.

“I started making films in 2014 when we were in our film production class. I thought it would just end there. But my love for cinema developed and was triggered by my urge to tell stories. My background in journalism really taught me the value of listening to the stories of the people. Basically, my inspiration would come from them, especially those stories that even they could not comprehend because of its mysticism. Most of the films I make are mostly focused on how magic — supernatural powers, spirits, nature — affects the reality of my community. I always love to explore mysteries, poetry, and metaphor in situations and how it parallels the issues we face currently.”

05/08/2021

REVIEWS. Last January, “Mga Bag-ong Nawong” was one of the 16 short films that premiered in the first “Eksena Cinema Quarantine” or ECQ Project of the National Committee on Cinema of the NCCA.

Here are some of the reviews about the film and why you should watch it.

If you have watched it, drop your reviews here: https://letterboxd.com/film/the-new-faces-of-dreams-and-mysteries/

We are excited to read your reviews, too. So, go watch the film at GawadAlternatibo.org (https://gawadalternatibo.org/?p=460) and other amazing short films starting tomorrow until Sept. 6!

05/08/2021

As Gawad Alternatibo opens, here is the official trailer of our film "Mga Bag-ong Nawong (sang Damgo kag Katingalahan)".

The film is a metaphorical exploration of life in a 'quarantined world' where we begin to don masks with the hopes to fight the unseen enemy camouflaging in human and non-human forms.

You can watch the film here: https://gawadalternatibo.org/?p=460

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29/07/2021

SKETCHES, STITCHES, and the PANDEMIC | Days away before the , here's the official poster of our film, "Mga Bag-ong Nawong (sang Damgo kag Katingalahan)" made by one of the promising artists in Negros Island, Nichol Francis Anduyan.

Synopsis: A metaphorical exploration of life in a "quarantined world" where we begin to don masks with the hopes to fight the unseen enemy camouflaging in human and non-human forms.

An official entry to the Ika-33 Gawad CCP Para sa Alternatibong Pelikula at Video (experimental category)

Executive Producers
National Commission for Culture and the Arts
University of Saint La Salle-Bacolod
Kayab Films
City Government of Sagay
Project Orange & Art District

Producers
Office of Rep. Leo Rafael Cueva
Office of Councilor Arthur Christopher Marañon
Office of Rep. Greg Gasataya
Charlie Co
Mark Al Tan

Featuring the paintings from the “Nawong” Series of Master Artist Nunelucio M. Alvarado

Written & Directed by
Mark L. Garcia

Voice Actors
Fuji Jalando-on
Gkie Ere

Ensemble
Jesbert Simbahon
Jayrson Ilalim
Kyla Mainit
Cherry Lou Bayotas
Rolando Arellano
Junjo Brian Ybarrita
Rea Jane Pabiran
April Grace Mainit
Renje Sinogbuhan
Shaina Ponce
Jeseryl Lapore
Pauline Bandolon
Sydney Mariel Fagutao
Marvin Canoy
Magdalino Tanelon, Jr.
Jamry Magsucang
Reynaldo Arcosiba, Jr.
Jomar Sibay
Sarah Jane Mahusay
John Frederick Cayron
Jayca Hortillosa
Allita Orioque
Cherelyn Navales
Navern Wayco
Jasmine Antrone

Production Managers
Lyza Dilag
Jan Therese Pepino

Assistant Production Managers
Yqfryd Alvarado
Rhea Mae Antrone
Carena Faith Rose Cañete

Story, Design, & Cinematography
Mark L. Garcia

Casting
Junmarl Alconga

Mask Designer
Jossam Lumayno

Props
Mery Grace Mission

Costume Designers
Abbie Sepico
David Dadivas
Nelson Emnace
Rolando Arellano, Jr.

Editor
Gkie Ere

Sound Designer
Marc Sumbi

Musical Score
Rocky Nicor

Post Production Coordinator
Steve Villasor

Production Assistants
David Yubal
Zhac Andrei Mahusay
Kirk Hammet Cañete

Subtitles
Keith Brandon Cari-an

Creative Consultant
Massah Gonzales-Gamboa

Best Boys
Ray Joseph Brillantes
Baby Boy Relos
Junjo Brian Ybarrita

Propsmen
Romnick Sumicad
Chrisjay Antrone
Jomar Sibay
Clarence John Mahusay
Arjay Laybon
Ced Cañete
Johnel Villegas
Christian Kyle Edem
Ivan Dominic Edem

Watch the film via gawadalternatibo.org from August 5 to September 6 for FREE!

27/07/2021

NAWONG BTS. Before everything went greyscale, the process of production and principal photography was filled with colors. These are some of the behind-the-scene photos of "Mga Bag-ong Nawong" film, our entry in the experimental category of CCP's Gawad Alternatibo.

You can watch our film FOR FREE via gawadalternatibo.org from August 5 to September 6, as part of the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival.

Ten days to go, see you virtually!