The 4th UPelikula: Lantawa. Paminawa. Pamati-a. is now calling for entries for Short Experimental Creatives (5 minutes length or less), Documentaries (full length short films), and Short Film (Fiction or Non-Fiction, 45 minute or less) Categories from Filipino independent film makers - Students or Amateur film or video artists.


UPelikula 2015 Film Festival is one of the highlights of The University of the Philippines-Cebu Mass Communication Program (MassComm days) on April 6-10, 2015. UPelikula 2015 Film Festival is made possible by UP Cebu MassComm together with Paper Plane Productions.

From a school-wide competition, UPelikula broadened its reached by opening the contest to all students from all schools in Cebu and amateur filmmakers. With the goal of promoting Filipino independent filmmaking and to recognize our talented young/amateur film/video artists and hopes to be the venue to bringing Filipino Art to the world.
UPelikula 2015 themed “Lantawa, Paminawa, Pamati-a” is a direct Cebuano translation of “See it, Hear it, Feel it”. A school caravan will be held in selected universities and high schools in Cebu City on April 6 to 10, 2015. Qualified entries will be showcase during the caravan and an opportunity for students to be exposed to the independent filmmaking industry. The caravan’s highlight is the People’s Choice wherein students will vote for the film of their choice.


Prizes for the winning films are P3000 cash prize, a trophy and Certificate will be given to each Special Awardee in every category. The Grand Awardee for each category will receive a cash prize of P10000, certificates and a trophy.

Check out UPelikula Film Festival official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/UPelikula2015 and their official Twitter account @upelikula2015 for more updates!

UPelikula Indi Film Festival 2015 posted at Cebu Events Blog

University of San Carlos, Cebu City hosts Filipino Teachers National Seminar 2011. The National Seminar or Pambansang Seminar of Filipino Teachers will be held at Holiday Plaza Hotel, F. Ramos Streeet, Cebu City, Feb. 17-19 of this year under DepEd Advisory No.401,s. 2010.
The theme of this seminar is “Pagtuturo ng Wika at Panitikan: Teorya, Metodolohiya at Praxis.” The three-day seminar is sponsored by the Filipino Section of the Department of Languages and Literature of the University of San Carlos. For out of town pariticipants, you may book nearby affordable Hotels, Pension House or Inns. Click for list of Cheap Hotels, Inns & Pension House in Cebu.

Speakers for the different Lecture Topics include:
Dr. Jovy M. Peregrino , Pamantasan ng Pilipinas-Diliman, “ Malikhaing Pagtatanong Para sa Malikhaing Pag-iisip : Pagbuo ng Eksamin sa Wika at Panitikan;”
Dr. Isagani R. Cruz, Professor Emeritus, Pamantasang De La Salle-Maynila, “ Pagbabago ng Kurikulum (K-11 at K-12);”
Prof. Orlando B. Magno, University of Cebu, “Pagsasanib ng Kultura at Sining sa Kurikulum;”
Dr. Judiana M. Corriente, Pangalawang Tagapamahala, Department of Education, Cebu Province, “Paggamit ng Awtentikong Resorses Bilang Alternatibo sa Multimedia Assisted Instruction;”
Prof. Joel B. Labos, University of the Philippines-Visayas, “Ang Paggamit ng Unang Wika sa Pagtuturo.”
Dr. Rogelio L. Gawahan, Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan, “Pagtuturong Batay sa Aktwal na Karanasang Pangklasrum;”
Dr. German V. Gervacio, MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology, “Iba’t Ibang Lapit sa Pagtuturo ng Panitikan ;”
Prof. Patrocinio V. Villafuerte, Pamantasang Normal ng Pilipinas, “Mga Estratehiya sa Pagtuturo ng Filipino;”
Dr. Novie O. Mangubat, Department of Education, Cebu Province, “Inobatibong Pagtuturo ng Filipino: Tuon sa Multimedia;”
Prof. Avita A. Perez, University of San Carlos, “Pagbasa at Pagsulat Tungo sa Pananaliksik.”
Participants may join the guided city tour after the closing program.
Cost of the Seminar and Seminar Particulars.
Filipino Teachers National Seminar 2011 costs Php2,800.00 for Registration that includes Hand-outs Materials, 6-Snacks, 3 Meals (Lunch), Seminar Kit and Speakers and Presentors fee. Note that accomodation is not included.
For more info and Slots Reservations:
Call Prof. Roderick C. Villaflor, National Seminar Director at (032) 344-3801 local 437 or at these mobile numbers 0917-7308-598/0922-8761-317.
Click for list of Cheap Hotels, Inns Pension & House in Cebu.
University of San Carlos hosts Filipino Teachers National Seminar 2011 posted at Cebu Events Blog.