Acting might be something you want to consider taking in college. Yes, there is a course from Polytechnic University called Theatre Arts where an actor, Nathaniel Molina performed as a supporting role in the short film directed by Jermaine Tulbo, Pinakanakapagpapabagabag-Damdamin. Nathaniel began his journey in performing arts from elementary to his highschool stage. He dug deeper into the acting role when he stepped into college, it was in his belief that acting was the path he wanted to take.
Nathaniel Molina smiling for the camera as he holds their Jury Prize trophy for the film, “Wa, Nan” in the Singkuwento International Film Festival 2019.
As he became more fascinated and involved in acting, he decided to start freelancing full time and do professional acting projects such as theatre productions, short films, and digital ads, until it reached to where he is now. He never felt pure comfort performing in theatre arts and it inspired him to pursue it.
During the film production of Pinakanakapagpapabagabag-damdamin, he stated that there will always be an issue in every set, nevertheless, those things will always be manageable when you enjoy what you are doing. At one point during filming, the sun hit his skin so hard that it gave him a sunburn, and when they were filming a scene at the beach, he had a wound on his foot, just to name a few. Despite all of that, he enjoyed the shoot he had with the people he worked with.
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It must have been a fun shoot for the production, the amount of effort they had to put out and the lengths they had to go through for their underwater shoots was all worth it at the end. As a result, Keso Productions won several awards from the Night of Sine Siklab, while he won as the Best Supporting Role nominee from Nakakapagpabagabag-damdamin.
Nathaniel Molina will always ride on the acting role and soon, he will shine on our TV screens and shine under the lights of a theater play. Without further ado, check out and follow Nathaniel (@nathandmolina) to see what he will be planning to perform next!
Kacy Nathaniel C. Salve, a student from CIIT senior high school was behind the post-productions of Tropeo ng Kalayaan. He arranged the clips, sound design, CGI, and color grading with the help of Bradley Gonazales, a CGI artist, who modeled the CGI version of the trophy in Tropeo ng Kalayaan.
His source of inspiration is from the continuous support of his friends and family, compelling him to learn how to execute his ideas and create more concepts of his own.
Kacy is an only child, he grew up spending most of his time alone and exploring video editing software. His interest grew in video editing when he discovered Windows Live Movie Maker, creating a montage of pictures with music playing in the background. He started uploading those videos on his YouTube channel, “KacySalve”, to showcase how much he improves whenever he created videos.
He and his friends wanted to strive and do their best to win at the MMFF, Cinemalaya, Cinejuana, and Sine Siklab but lost the opportunity. Instead, Polaris Production, a production he was part of, was nominated as the best cinematography in a mini music video competition from his school.
Another would be in Cinejuana, KMBT Production, a production he was in, won 1st place and best picture in the competition. He stated that the only thing he learned in every competition, is that you always have to give 100 percent in your work, there will come a phase in filming where everything will fall apart, but don’t let that stop you and make you feel discouraged, be patient. Let that passion fuel your creativity and desire to make films.
Kacy working on a video edit.
Kacy Salve is open to do commission for motion graphics and video editing. Contact him through Facebook, Kacy Nathaniel C. Salve, and Instagram, @kacysalve. To see more of his works, he has projects on YouTube channels called Variety Filmsand Content Complicated. Watch their films for more content ideas.
“Today, I am still learning and striving to be a better artist than I was yesterday”.
“Support local artists and just keep moving forward.”
On June 2020, 24 Frames of CIIT College of Arts and Technology hosted a virtual Sine Siklab film festival, going beyond by bringing the spark out of every aspiring high school and college student filmmaker nationwide.
Director Jermaine Tulbo of “Pinakanakakapagpapabagabag-damdamin” a college student of Meridian International College. He is the mastermind behind the film; a writer, production designer, colorist, with the help of Millaine Matinong in producing and screenwriting the short film.
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The film Pinakanakapagpapabagabag-damdamin was an old concept written by Jermaine. He had revised the story countless times, however, the concept of death and nature that surrounds us has remained. He wanted to show people the importance of protecting the world that we live in and how much it would help to throw away a piece of garbage into its rightful bin. He said that it took about 3 days and 2 nights to shoot the film. During those days of filming, instead of getting a good amount of sleep, he would rather feel and smell the nature around him just to imagine how he wanted his film to look like. Coming up with the script was not a hassle for him. In fact, he did not have a full script, a proper scouting location for the film, and everything was merely in bullet form. He and his team planned things right on the spot, because they believed in him, and he believed that he could just do it.
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Despite out of all those things mentioned, Jermaine won as the Best Director and Best in Editing from Sine Siklab 2020, and because of his directing, his team won Best in Cinematography by Elyandre Dagil and Best in Supporting Role by Nathaniel Molina as “Miguel”.
Jermaine has nothing else to promote, however, he wants us to be aware of our surroundings for a sustainable living. He wants to share his learnings and let the youth understand and see the importance of having a connection with our surroundings. He lives by a quote “Believe in what you pray for” and hopes for a better future.
Music videos are a way for artists to express their songs further, create an aesthetic for their brand, or just simply express themselves. When music artists release their music videos, their fans would be so excited to watch and support their favorite singer or band, with a serious case of LSS coming their way right after putting it on replay.
There are a lot of music videos to see online and on tv, catering everyone with different tastes in music. Here are the favorite music videos of your 24 Frames officers and why they’re worth your time.
1. Up & up – coldplay
chris holgado’s pick
Coldplay’s “Up and Up” is made by filmmakers Vania Heymann and Gal Muggia. Chris said that this music video resonated with him. “Its surrealism combined with the song itself propels me into an airborne feeling.”
He adds, “Up&Up is one of the unique music videos I’ve seen in various times. It’s ability to send me afloat is the feeling that I look for from every other music. While other music might give me a relaxing freefall, Up&Up’s music video gives the type of flying that replaces excess thoughts with inspiring fragments of ideas.”
The dreamlike imagery of this music video got an award for Best Visual effects at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards.
2. sisikat ka, iha – bita and the botflies
gel pande’s pick
Gel’s favorite would be another surreal music video called “Sisikat Ka, Iha” by Bita and the Botflies. With its psychedelic illustrations and theme, Gel explained that the band was brave to tackle the topic about women. “Their topic of choice was sensitive, but the execution of the music video was effective, with the moving illustrations and psychedelic style backing up the message of the song.”
3. usisa – bullet dumas
zia nape’s pick
Zia’s choice would be Bullet Dumas’ “Usisa”. She said that the music video “showed that as a Filipino artist, Bullet really wants to speak up and fight for what he stands for using his talent. However, the government and the society are against his views of making a change in our society.” She adds that she’s inspired by the music video’s cinematography. “The style of the visuals in the video is the style that I want to do in the future.”
4. Nothin’ on you – b.o.b. ft. bruno mars
melissa garcia’s pick
Melissa said that Nothin’ On You is her favorite because she liked how this kind of music video is a creative alternate for the usual “cinematic” music videos that we know. “I love the part where there are cut-outs [of girls] of different races. For me, it is a big deal because it is one of our issues for a long time, which is interracial relationships.”
5. the writings on the wall – ok go
ella mariano’s pick
Ella has chosen “The Writings on the Wall”. She said that this music video has stood out to her among all their catalog. “I started to find out about their band when Ian Eastwood, a famous dancer, danced for their music video / advertisement for a phone brand. When I looked for their other videos online, I realized that OK Go loves to get creative on their music videos. The Writing’s on the Wall stood out for me out of all their other videos because I have always wanted to do art illusion murals. This music video is a one-take video where they walk around a huge room filled with art illusions, with the band also being a part of the illusions. It’s visually pleasing to the eye for anyone who’ll watch it.” She adds, ” After watching this music video, I told myself, “I wish I could’ve thought of this concept first” because it was done so smoothly. For sure, a lot of work was done behind the scenes, but I know it’s going to be worth it, seeing that after the music video ended, the crew came out behind the walls with smiles of relief on their faces.”
6. me – taylor swift ft. brendon urie
joshua asi’s pick
Joshua said that “Me” by Taylor Swift is his favorite music video. “I like the colors used in the music video, as well as the transitions that they’ve used. As for the concept of the video, you have to think it through to understand the message behind it – like how the song related to the video.”
7. empty – kevin abstract
angela apostol’s pick
Angela explained how “Empty” by Kevin Abstract is one of her favorites. “It tackles the struggles of the LGBTQ+ which is very important for me because artists should use their platforms to raise awareness upon the issue. The storytelling may be very simple, but it still brings an impact to the viewers. You’ll feel the emotions brought by the characters in the video despite having no dialogue.”
8. sanctuary – joji
dean pineda’s pick
Dean explained why his favorite music video is “Sanctuary” by Joji. “The music video gives off a retro Star Trek kind of vibe which contributes to its aesthetic. It is set in outer space, which is very cool in my opinion. The song itself is lovely and endearing. It has a memorable story that corresponds to its wonderful lyrics. The concept of the music video is about sacrifice, how you can do anything to give life to the person you love for them be happy.”
9. walang hanggan – quest
zel salcedo’s pick
Walang Hanggan is Zel’s favorite because she loves the way Quest write his songs. “The way he created the lyrics was astonishing and well written as it talked about the love that was left for him. The words play well with how he wants the story is written.” She added that the music video gave more meaning for the song. “When I first watched the music video, I was full of awe since the script and the song was a great combination for a quality story. After I watched it, I remembered crying and clapping my hands because it really brought my heart and mind to tears. I even told myself that I want to create a quality script and song like it.”
10. caroline – amine
martin pastor’s pick
Martin’s choice is Amine’s “Caroline”. He explained that he’s biased since Caroline is one of his most favorite songs of all time. He adds, “I actually do love the music video for it because of its simplicity and the color grading which is very lively and makes use of the color yellow abundantly which is also one of my most favorite colors.”
11. baliw – coln
lloyd canilang’s pick
For Lloyd, “Baliw” by COLN is his favorite. “This is my favorite music video because they started from scratch. The people behind this is a group of friends who vlog. One of those friends is CongTV, who also has a skill in playing instruments and tried to write songs.” With this, they started to form a production team and this music video happened.
12. you were good to me – jeremy zucker
sam de asis’ pick
Sam’s all-time favorite is “You Were Good to Me” by Jeremy Zucker. She explained that the music was “very sentimental and it gives me so much feels making me feel like I’m part of it.”
13. family – the chainsmokers
denmark mallillin’s pick
For Denmark, “Family” by The Chainsmokers is his pick. He explained how this music video is dedicated to their friend, Rory. “Rory Kramer is an amazing filmmaker who produces a lot of music videos for DJs all around the world. It’s unique to tell a life story through a music video instead of a documentary or a narrative film. The music video is subjective and it’s simple. There weren’t any grand visual and sound effects because the main purpose of the music video is to show how strong their family bond is.”
14. born to die – lana del rey
marvin del barrio’s pick
Marvin’s favorite would be Lana del Rey’s “Born to Die”, being that she is one of the best artists for him. He explained that this music video remains one of his favorites. “The music video really has a story and still shows some good sceneries. Lana Del Rey always steps outside of the box. Shooting the music video on location in France is brilliant, especially since she was able to mix centuries of art together. The music video also popularized the flower crown. It puts those seen at Coachella to shame. It’s full, fluffy, and ridiculously regal.” He adds, “I’m also obsessed with contrasts, and it looks like Lana Del Rey is as well. Juxtaposing the opulence of 17th century France with a vintage Ford Mustang and bright red Converse is just brilliant. Lastly, I’m certainly no fan of violence, but the song is called “Born to Die,” and this the video itself is a perfect way to pay homage to the song title.”
15. thriller – michael jackson
josh roque’s pick
And for Josh, “Thriller” by Michael Jackson is his favorite music video of all time. “When we make music videos, we don’t usually think ahead of how it will impact its viewers. Instead, we stay true to the message of the music and make it our own expression or art form, which is why global popstar Michael Jackson and film director John Landis exceeded on so many levels.” He then further explains the things that made “Thriller” an iconic music video. “A cinematic song for this song from the album of the same name deserved cinematic treatment, reason being why it had made such a memory to me the first time I saw it on our 4:3 television screen. The zombie dance, the romance narrative, the black excellence, the red jacket, the iconic ending, the horror theme, the unexpected duration; “Thriller” changed the people involved in it just as much as it did the world. Because the difference it made from previous visuals was how it gave us an experience, evolving music videos into its own genre of cinema that we celebrate today.”
There are different ways to tell stories. And at times like this, it’s very effective to tell stories visually. Music videos brings out the creativity of artists – to interpret a song in a short amount of time and make their brand known. We may have different tastes in music, but one thing’s for sure – we all enjoy a good music video.
In collaboration with Tunes, 24 Frames will have an upcoming Video Music Awards on March 28, 2020 at Taumbayan Kamuning. 24 Frames’ filmmakers and Tunes’ singers team up to create music videos that are worth the wait. Joins us as we find out this year’s winners and jam along for an open mic after the awarding ceremony. For more details, visit the 24 Frames or CIIT Video Music Awards FB page. See you there!
There are different ways to tell someone’s story, whether it be by word of mouth, a news article, or in this case, a documentary film. There have been lots of stories told in a form of film, which interested the audiences because a documentary is not just a film – it’s the life of a real person or a group of people.
24 Frames members Mathew Quirante, Timothy Diaz, and Klarize Bangit are here to share their thoughts on three documentaries: Honey Land, Apollo 11, and Homecoming, respectively.
Honey Land
Honey Land was nominated for Best Documentary Feature in this year’s Academy Awards.
A 2019 film by directors Ljubo Stefanov and Tamara Kotevska, Honey Land is about a woman named Hatidze Muratova being a wild beekeeper – harvesting honey the traditional way. Suddenly, a family of beekeepers come to her land and tries to take away her livelihood.
Mathew Quirante said that this film is one of the best examples of documentary film. “It’s quite unique for the fact that you feel so in it and the cinematography is so impressive. It took three years for them to capture a story of a woman who’s been raising bees and harvesting honey to go to town and sell her honey to bring some food home. And she’s taking care of her bedridden mother that she lives with.” Mathew adds that Hatidze’s motivation to carry on is her mother. “Even if they have a sustainability issue, she still tried to take care of her, spend time with her, and make her mother happy until her last moment.”
When he was asked about the ending of the film, he said that “it’s quite heartbreaking and I’m happy for her at same time because her duty as a daughter is fulfilled now that she can start a new chapter of her life. She found herself yearning to create her own family and continue being a beekeeper.”
Apollo 11
Apollo 11 was nominated for this year’s BAFTA and Independent Spirit Award for Best Documentary.
Apollo 11, a 2019 film directed by Todd Douglas Miller, is about NASA’s Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins’ successful mission to the moon on 1969. In this film, never-before-seen footage was released, showing the viewers a new perspective on the moon landing mission. Timothy Diaz said that what makes this film different from other documentaries is that this shows us how historical this event is. “It’s the first time that humans will go to the moon. Also, they introduced the astronauts in order to know more about them, where they came from, and how they became an astronaut. This film focuses on the experiences encountered by the astronauts throughout their journey to the moon and of the people working at NASA during this event.”
Diaz thinks that what motivated the people in the film is that they want to share how historical this event is – being the first ones to reach the moon. “NASA was motivated because of the people guiding them, supporting them, and praying for them, especially the moment when the President John F. Kennedy talked to the astronauts, praising them for making their way up to the moon successfully.”
He added how the ending satisfied him as an audience. “As one of the people who likes this kind of topics, the film’s ending satisfied me because of how the film showed how the Apollo 11 landed on Earth safely and the processes after their expedition before they go out of the quarantine and come home to their families. It’s also satisfying because their expedition was a success and also shows how happy the people are when they succeeded.”
Homecoming
Homecoming was nominated for the 2019 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special.
The 2019 Netflix documentary, Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé, is about the iconic 2018 Coachella performance of Beyoncé and process of creating and rehearsing for the said music festival. With her most awaited performance also dubbed as Beychella, Beyoncé prepared something more than just a performance.
Klarize Bangit explains that the documentary has a lot more to offer than just Beyoncé’s performance. “It tells us a different aspect beyond her songs that resonates the voices of the youth, women and especially the black culture. In this film, we are able to see the connection of the performance she made on stage and her personal life story and advocacy. Unlike other documentaries that I have watched, this film focused on how she wants to emphasize the beauty and the power of the African – American culture.”
Beyoncé served as a role model to millions of people around the world. “Being able to be the first African-American woman to headline Coachella, she made sure that she made use of that chance to make the people well represented on stage”, she added. “Throughout the entirety of the film, we are able to feel how she is driven to advocate for the empowerment of women. Not only were we able to see a series of montage and clips of her personal life and relate to how she overcome her hardships to balance her life as a performer and a mother, but also that her family always comes first as well as on how she led the rehearsals and made sure that each detail of her performance is done carefully. She made sure that it was able to tell a unique story through bringing different characters on stage to make each personalities shine.”
After watching the film, Klarize was moved and empowered. “Her narrative is very relatable most especially to young women who don’t want to be kept inside a box and want to explore their capabilities in a large extent. She was able to voice out for a lot of people who are marginalized. This film made sure that each of us have our own freedom and we are powerful as individuals. We should not be labelled because each of us can transcend the standards the society sets for us and we should not be afraid to voice out for our rights.”
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Honey Land was nominated for Best Documentary Feature in this year’s Academy Awards.
Apollo 11 was nominated for this year’s BAFTA and Independent Spirit Award for Best Documentary.
Homecoming was nominated for the 2019 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special.