INDEPENDENT FILMS: To save Philippine FILM and MOVIE INDUSTRY?

The success of Philippine Independent Films brought pride and honor to the Philippines as to international recognition have been given to some independent films produced here and regarded as to save the Philippine Movie and Film Industry. The Filipino Movies have evolved considerably over the years. The Philippines produced a lot of internationally acclaimed movies but there are several times that this industry has its downs.

As the economic recession affects everything around the world, as Entertainment industry such as this will be greatly affected also. This year a lot of anticipation on the industry success will bring innovations and schemes to its promising future. Low budget films I guess will be there in form of Independent Films. This embarks the new era of film production in the Philippines. As Independent Film producers hope just to make a low budget films with incredible themes, performance and quality story will hope soon save this industry. Just like the internationally acclaimed and awarded movie “ SERBIS” directed by Brillante Mendoza, with an outstanding cast performances spearheaded by the multi - awarded Gina Pareño, Jacklyn Jose, Coco Martin and the rest. The proliferation of independent films in the Philippines is basically a manifestation of Filipino creativity and optimism despite of all the trials and economic turmoil they are facing today.

THIS YEAR ANOTHER WORLD ACCLAIMED CREATION FROM SIR BRILLANTE MENDOZA's KINATAY ( means butchered). This thriller film give him this years BEST DIRECTOR in this recent concluded CANNES FILM FESTIVAL 2009. He is the first Filipino to won an award in this category. KUDOS to the MASTER. Another Philippine Pride.

On the contrary as to the production of this Independent films struggles against moralist and the he conservative that most of the independent films produced have violent, sexual and gay themes that as to the conservative Filipino will make it hard to gain support and patronage. But despite with it, there are a lot of independent films that gain success and received awards not only here in the Philippines but also abroad. Only future knows what will happened to this industry, as we all anticipate economic downfall, as human we are all here to survive in any way and in any case. We are Hoping for the BEST.