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Art should not be created for arts’ sake, it should ✓APPROPRIATE TECHNIQUES IN CREATING support and promote message and advocacies CONTEMPORARY ART...

Art should not be created for arts’ sake, it should ✓APPROPRIATE TECHNIQUES IN CREATING support and promote message and advocacies CONTEMPORARY ART that resonates with communities LOCAL MATERIALS 5. An avenue to express ourselves Local materials are locally-available materials Art should not be created for arts’ sake, it should that artists can use to create an art. be a way for us to be expressive of our ideas, 1. Abaca emotions, and experiences as humans. Used in creation of visual arts and arts that requires relief and natural design SIGNIFICANCE OF CONTEMPORARY ART: Contemporary Art has a function that can support the 2. Capiz Shell proliferation and use of arts in the Philippines Used in the creation of sculpture and material for 1. It allows for an expression of arts outside of traditional relief designs arts Contemporary Art gave new opportunities for 3. Bamboo artist to use materials and approaches Used in creation of fine and visual arts that previously restricted in traditional art requires strong foundation and flexible body 2. Focused on the expression/message, not the medium (instruments, furniture, etc.) Contemporary Art gave new opportunities for artist to express the message related to society, 4. Buntal Fiber personal life, and political and social events. Used in the creation of hats, silks, and other 3. Acknowledges the indigenous and popular art in the sturdy and thin materials for visual arts. society Contemporary Art gave platform for the 5. Buri Fiber indigenous and popular art to be included and Used in creation of hats, baskets, and bags, and acknowledged as part of the art expression. some types of visual arts. 4. Disproves the idea of ‘high’ culture/art and ‘low’ culture/art 6. Rattan Contemporary Art removes the notion and Used in the creation of furnitures, hats, and support on the idea of superior and inferior art, other novelty materials and arts opening its door to the masses. APPROPRIATE TECHNIQUES IN CREATING ART: PROMOTION AND PRESERVATION OF ARTS IN THE These are the ways that artists can do art that confirms PHILIPPINES to the moral and ethical standards we have as members of society. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES IN THE PROMOTION AND 1. Respectful of people’s spaces PRESERVATION OF ARTS: Artists and art are inherently capable of 1. National Center for Culture and Arts disturbing people and status quo, but artists Mission/Duties of the NCCA: should be respectful to the consent and spaces Encourage artistic creation and artistic freedom; that people occupy, either physically, mentally, or To develop, preserve, and promote the Filipino socially national culture and arts 2. Utilize materials properly Formulation, implementation and development Artists and art should be produced in a way that of and programs in the policies for development promotes preservation and promotion of efficient of culture and the arts and effective use of resources, especially those To administer the National Endowment Fund for found in natural world. Culture and the Arts (NEFCA); 3. Art that has consent Artists and art should be respectful of people’s 2. Cultural Center of the Philippines capability to provide consent and explicit It is established to preserve, develop, and approval for their participation in art. promote arts and culture in the Philippines, and 4. Promotes message/advocacy to embody the values of katotohanan (truth), kagandahan (beauty) and kabutihan (goodness). 1 Objectives of the agency: It is the repository of the printed and recorded Artistic Excellence - masterful art works cultural heritage of the country and other Arts for Transformation - next generation of intellectual literary and information sources. artists It provides access to these resources for Sustainability and Viability - financial support people’s needs, whether it is academic, for artists personal, or cultural. It contains: 3. National Historical Commission of the Philippines ❖ -210,000 books They are responsible for the conservation and ❖ 880,000+ manuscripts, all part of the preservation of historical studies, curatorial Filipiniana Division works, architectural conservation, Philippine ❖ 170,000+ newspaper issues from Metro heraldry, historical information Manila dissemination activities, restoration and ❖ 66,000 theses and dissertations preservation of relics and memorabilia of ❖ 104,000 government publications heroes and other renowned Filipinos. ❖ 3,800 maps Objectives/Duties of the agency: ❖ 53,000 photographs. Commemorate significant historical events and declare historically significant sites, 6. National Archives of the Philippines structures, events and personages. It is an agency mandated to collect, store, Conduct research, produce materials in preserve and make available archival records various media and publish and disseminate of the Government and other primary sources historical works. pertaining to the history and development of the Undertake and prescribe the manner of country. restoration, conservation, and protection of It holds around 73 million archival documents the country’s historical movable and covering Spanish, American, Japanese, and immovable objects. Philippine republic documents, ensuring their Manage, maintain and administer national safety and use for government functions. shrines, monuments, historical sites, edifices and landmarks of significant historic-cultural 7. Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino value. It is an agency that is mandated to undertake, coordinate and promote research for the 4. National Museum (Agency) development, propagation, and preservation The National Museums are the country’s of Filipino and other Philippine Languages repository of archaeological artifacts, The KWF has annually given the Talaang Ginto, national treasurers, and rare specimens Makata ng Taon for Filipino Poetry, Aklat ng found and produced in the country. Bayan Poetry, and other grants or programs on The main task of this institution is to solicit, fundings, awards, and projects. document, preserve, exhibit, and promote It is also the official governing body of the the natural and artificial wonders of the Filipino language and the official government Philippines. institution tasked with the cultivation, The National Museum is also responsible for preservation, and promotion of the various putting up a network of museums around the indigenous languages in the Philippines. country. It has two main divisions – the Natural History Museums (National Museum of Natural History ✓CONTEMPORARY THEATER AND PERFORMANCE and National Museum of Anthropology) National Art Gallery (National Museum of Fine THEATER Arts and the local museums in the Philippines). Employs a specific language that applies to visual and auditory elements, media, 5. National Library of the Philippines techniques, and conventions within a specific temporal and spatial frames Elements: 2  ❖ Physical presence of the actors The seats in the auditorium face the stage like the seats ❖ Colors and shapes of costumes and in a movie theater facing the screen scenery ❖ Sound and music ❖ Drama ❖ Emotions, etc. 1. Plot The arrangement of events which has a beginning, middle, and end 2. Character 2. Arena The principal material of the performance The central focus of the plot “Circle Stage” 3. Thought The main idea or concept that the characters The stage may either be raised a few feet above the dramatize floor with seats rising from the floor level 4. Language or Diction It may be on the floor with seats raised on levels around The expression of meaning through the use of it words Uses formal language to convey meaning, establish mood, tempo, and rhythm and internal logic 5. Song or Music The speaking, dancing, and singing part of the performance which includes sound of actors’ voices, incidental songs and background music, 3. Thrust Stage and instrumental accompaniment 6. Spectacle Has a three-quarter-seating arranged in a semi-circle The visual elements of production that include that encloses the stage protruding the center characters’ movement and spatial relations, lighting, settings, costumes, and props 7. Director Puts together a variety of elements so that the audience can sit and view coherent theater performance 8. Playwright Writes the story in a dramatic format 4. Created and Found Stage 9. Theater Space Space can be any kind of structure that maintains its Usually set on stage original architectural elements intact such as Types: warehouses, gyms, etc. ❖ Proscenium ❖ Arena ❖ Thrust Stage ❖ Created and found on Found Stage Types Of Theater: 1. Proscenium Contemporary Philippine Theater “Picture Frame Stage” Tradition-based performance using new idioms of expression that is relevant to the audience The action takes place behind the proscenium opening Modern interpretation of day-to-day life through or frame modern theater and performance 3  1. Exaggerated Blocking ✓History, Examples and Development of Philippine Theater and Performance: Blockings that are more natural rather than theatrical 1. Pre-Colonial Period 2. Exaggerated Emotional Expression Performance is performed as a way to celebrate Emotions are shown through face and body expression customs and traditions and for daily activities. in theater 2. Spanish Period Performance is performed as a way to show religion and 3. Utilizes Found Theater to celebrate festivities in town Artists utilizes sets from social realities and uses casual Senakulo - Senakulo is a theater play that shows the and common costumes suffering of the Christ, following the story of Pasyong Genesis 4. Uses all types of media to engage viewers Komedya - Also known as moro-moro/linambay/arakyo, Music, dance, comedy, singing, and non-stop sounds is a performance narrating battles between Christianity are used to engage audience and Islam Zarzuela - Theatrical performance that includes music, ✓CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE MUSIC prose, dance, dialogue, and a discussion of CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE MUSIC contemporary subjects mixed with one another Contemporary music in the Philippines usually refers to compositions that have adopted ideas 3. American Period and elements from twentieth century art music in Performance revolves around vaudeville, a performance the West, as well as the latest trends and that focuses around skits musical styles in the entertainment industry. It reflects the way of life, beliefs and traditions of Philippine Bodabil - Theatrical performance that the rural folks. includes musical, comedy, and even magic acts, skits, This type of music usually glorifies the beauty of monologues, and acrobatics about Philippines mixed nature and man's strong connection to the with american-style music environment. 4. Modern/Contemporary Period DEVELOPMENT OF PHILIPPINE MUSIC (1930 - Performance become more diverse and moved from 2000): theater to streets and found theater 1. Francisco Buencamino Sr. He was born in Bulacan. He was the son of Fliptop - Street performance where rappers engage in musically inclined couple. He studied music 1v1, 2v2, 3v3, or sometimes 4v4 battle on diverse topics composition and harmony at Liceo de Manila. 1. Harana Spoken Word Poetry - A long-form poetry that tackles 2. Pandanggo ni Neneng different concepts and ideas related to love, life, faith, 3. Collar de Sampaguita and other topics 4. Dulces las Horas 5. Ang BukangLiwayway Tula-Dula - A performance that mixes the poetry read 2. Francisco Santiago with a dramatical performance He is known to be the "Father of Kundiman" and Sabayang Pagbigkas - A performance that utilizes choir belongs to the Triumvirate of Filipino Composers style of expression to show stories and ideas (him, Nicanor Abelardo, and Antonio Molina). He composed several works such as kundiman, symphonies, piano concertos, and other music ✓Elements of Contemporary Philippine Theater and pieces. Performance: 4  1. Sakali Man 1. Paglalayag sa Lawa ng Bellagio 2. Hibik ng Pilipinas 2. Passage to Kublo 3. Ang Pag-Ibig 3. Halin sa Liso 4. Madaling-Araw 4. Bisikleta-Musika 5. Pagsikat ng Araw 5. Talibun-ag 3. Nicanor Abelardo He is the very first modernist. After his studies DEVELOPMENT OF PHILIPPINE MUSIC (2000 - abroad, he was composing like Schoenberg, Present) with his Violin Sonata and the Sinfonietta. 1. Kundiman ng Luha ✓PHILIPPINE BANDS: 2. Kung Hindi Man 1. Asin 3. Academic Overture 4-member band that become prominent during 4. Sonata in G Major the 90s - 2000s. Major songs include Masdan 5. Banaag at Lakas Mo ang Kapaligiran, Himig ng Pag-ibig, and 4. Antonio Molina Sayang Ka. One of the first impressionists that draw 2. Eraserheads inspirations from the work of Claude Debussy, 4-member band that focuses on pop rock, and known as the Claude Debussy of the formed in 1989. Their major hits includes Ang Philippines Huling El Bimbo, Alapaap, Magasin, and With A 1. We Were Moonlight Smile 2. Amihan 3. Rivermaya 3. Malikmata 4-member band that focuses on alternative rock, 4. Hating-Gabi formed in 1994. Their major hits includes Elisi, 5. Sa Iyong Gunita Kisap-Mata, Liwanag sa Dilim, and 214. 5. Eliseo Pajaro 4. Callalily One of the first neo-classic composers that 4-member band that focuses on pop rock, utilizes Philippine themes in his compositional formed in 2005. Their major hits includes works. Magbalik, Pansamantala, Ex, Minsan, and 1. Variations on the Fugue Susundan 2. Excursion to Mayon 5. Urbandub 3. Piano Sonata 1 5-member band that focuses on pop rock, 4. Salita ng Diyos formed in 2000. Their major hits includes 6. Lucrecia Kasilag Evidence, The Fight is Over, Gravity, and First of One of the first neo-classic composers that Summer utilizes native Philippine themes in her works. 6. Kamikazee 1. Misang Filipino 7-member band that focuses on pop rock, 2. Sonata in G Major formed in 2000. Their major hits includes Halik, 3. Tocatta for Percussion and Winds Narda, Martyr Nyebera, Chiksilog, and Huling 4. Sisa Sayaw 7. Josefino Toledo 7. Parokya ni Edgar One of the first Filipino composers that focused 6-member band that focuses on original rock, on the fusion of contemporary western language formed in 1993. Their major hits includes and Southeast Asian aesthetics. Harana, Gitara, Halaga, Inuman Na, and 1. Mga Sulyap sa Simbahan ng Quiapo mula sa Bagsakan Kalye Echague 8. IV of Spades 2. Dasal 3-member band that focuses on rock and jazz, 3. Sigaw formed in 2014. Their major hits includes 4. Hinga Mundo, Hey Barbara, Come Inside My Heart, 8. Christine Muyco and Ilaw sa Daan One of the first Filipino composers that creates 9. Up Dharma Down music focusing on the marginalization of people in the Philippines 5  4-member band that focuses on alternative and Kagilagilalas na Pakikipagsapalaran ni Juan de indie, formed in 2004. Their major hits includes la Cruz (1979), Sa Daigdig ng Kontradiksyon Oo, Indak, Sigurado, Tadhana and Anino. (1991) and Sa Panahon ng Ligalig (1991). 2. Jose Garcia Villa ✓INDIE GROUPS: Filipino writer/poet that is known for reverse 1. Autotelic consonant rhyme scheme, and the ‘comma 4-member band that focuses on alternative rock, poet’. He is a National Artist (Literature) formed in 2012. Their major hits includes Laro, Major works: Many Voices (1939), Poems by Ikaw, Takipsilim, Languyin, and Kwentuhan Doveglion (1941), Have Come, Am Here (1942), 2. Munimuni Appassionata: Poems in Praise of Love (1979), 5-member band that focuses on indie folk songs, Anchored Angels: Selected Writings (1999) formed in 2012. Their major hits includes Sa’yo, 3. Nick Joaquin Marilag, Sa Hindi Pag-alala, Sa Bawat Piyesa Filipino writer and journalist that writes stories 3. Bita and The Botflies mirroring his Catholic beliefs, and one of the 4 member band that focuses on alternative indie foremost Filipino English writers, and a National rock, formed in 2016. Their major hits includes Artist. Sisikat Ka Iha, Tagu-Taguan, and Peklat Cream Major works: May Day Eve (1947), The Woman 4. The Ridleys Who Have Two Navels (1961), The Portrait of 4 member band that focuses on alternative folk Artist as a Filipino (1966), Culture and History rock, formed in 2016. Their major hits includes (1988). Aphrodite, Love Is, Be With You, and 4. Jose Dalisay Jr. Summertown Filipino writer that contributes on movies of Lino 5. Leanne and Naara Brocka, and creators of stories about Martial Duo group that focuses on indie pop, formed in Law, Philippine history, and Filipino culture 2012. Their major hits includes Keeping Me Up, Major works: Oldtimer and Other Stories (1984), Who’s Gonna Love You, and Till the Morning Penmanship and Other Stories (1995), Killing Comes Time in a Warm Place (1992), Soledad Sister’s (2008). SOLO ACTS: 5. F.Sionil Jose 1. Geiko - Sol and Luna Filipino author that writes in English language, 2. Kiyo (Ft. Alisson Shore) - Urong Sulong and is known for social commentary of his 3. Juan Karlos - Buwan novels and short stories, particularly on Filipino 4. Unique - Sino family dynamics Major works: The Rosales Saga series, Po-on, Sin, Viajero, Gagamba, Vibora, Sherds, Muse CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE LITERATURE and Balikbayan: Two Plays, Don Vicente Contemporary Philippine Literature The Philippine Contemporary Literature started ✓1990s-2000 - History of the Filipino Writing around 1960s-70 and is still developing until The contemporary Philippine writing continued today, written in diverse languages and with during the 90s - 2000s, now focusing on history different authors from different regions of the Filipino people and writing of daily experiences ✓1970-1980s - Activism Writing 1. Damiana Eugenio The contemporary Philippine writing started The mother of Philippine folklore. She’s the one during the Marcos dictatorship, and led by that compiles, researches, and the academic various authors across the Philippines expert on Philippine mythology. 1. Jose Lacaba Major works: Philippine Folk Literature (Myths, Filipino writer that covers the Martial Law as a Legends, Proverbs, Anthology, Riddles, Epic, journalist, and is a renowned poet and writer of Folk Tales), Awit and Korido: Philippine Metrical different works criticizing Marcos regime Romances Major works: Days of Disquiet, Nights of Rage 2. Teodoro Agoncillo (1982), Prometheus Unbound (1973), Ang Mga 6  Filipino historian that focuses on the writing of 9. Carlo Vergara the history of the Philippines based on the Zsazsa Zaturnah Comics perspective of the Filipinos (along with Zeus Salazar) PHILIPPINE CONTEMPORARY DANCES Malolos: The Crisis of the Republic (1960), The Fateful Years: Japan's Adventure in the Contemporary Dance Philippines, 1941-1945 (1965), Pilipinas Kong Contemporary dance is a genre of dance Mahal: Isang Kasasayan (1981) performance that developed during the 3. Resil Mojares mid-twentieth century and has since grown to Visayan writer that writes about Filipino history become one of the dominant genres for formally and known as one of the literary giants of trained dancers throughout the world, Visayas, writing short stories, poems, and novels It emerged in Europe and U.S towards the turn Major works: The Feast of Sto. Nino, House of of the century, at the height of Industrial Memory, Isabelo Archives, Interrogations in Revolution and the decline of Victorian Social Philippine Cultural History, War Against the Structures. Americans Contemporary dance emerged in Europe and 4. Edith Tiempo U.S during 1900s, and the most dominant dance Visayan writer, poet, and critic that focuses on among dancers until today. the creation of vivid and detailed poems, and It is described as “new, modern, artistic, free, pioneer of Siliman National Writers Workshop. plastic, expressive” or known as dance of Major works: His Native Coast, Commend expression (Ausdruckstanz) Contend. Beyond Extensions, The Tracks of Dancers became the creator-interpreter, with the Babylon and Other Poems, Abide, Joshua, and art of improvisation and were anti-bourgeoisie Other Stories and revolutionary Isadora Duncan became the pioneer of “new 2000s-Present - Modern Filipino Writing dance”, “free dance”, or “modern romanticism” The contemporary Philippine writing continued approach in dance during the 2000s - present, bringing diverse stories across diverse genres Contemporary Dance in The Philippines: 1. Lualhati Bautista 1. Spanish Period Bata, Bata, Paano Ka Ginawa?, Gapo, and Bayan Ko Spanish introduced events like tertullas or formal parties, 2. Bob Ong where dances like the rigodon de honor and the ABNKKBSNPLAko, Bakit Baliktad Magbasa ng lanceros were performed. Libro ang Mga Pilipino, MacArthur, Kapitan Sino, Si, Stainless Longganisa, Alamat ng Gubat Rigodon de Honor is a type of Maria Clara dance in 3. Felisa Batacan the form of a quadrille. Smaller and Smaller Circles (The First Filipino The dance is elegant and sophisticated, and is Crime Novel) performed during grand jubilees. 4. Edgar C. Samar It focuses on prestige and the status of life, and is Janus Silang Series performed by pairs of participants wearing their best 5. Caroline Hau barongs and ternos. Recuerdos de Patay, Tiempo Muerto, and Elites Known as a divertissement for the comedia stage play and Ilustrados during the Spanish times. 6. Eros Atalia It is usually performed in great ballrooms and during Peksman: Magsisinungaling Ako, Tatlong Gabi, the course of the dance, noble gentlemen meet graceful Tatlong Araw, Ligo na u, Lapit na Me ladies and cross lines, as if done by the knights of old 7. Jessica Zafra times. Manananggal Terrorizes Manila, The Age of Umbrage, Twisted 8. Budjette Tan Trese Series (Comics) 7  requires dancers to balance three glasses with candles Balse is a popular Tagalog dance which originated from or oil lamps inside, one on their head and one on each Marikina, Rizal during the Spanish time. The word balse hand. The dance is still performed as part of rituals for means “waltz”. The purpose of this dance is to bring religious processions around the country. rural and barrio communities together during celebrations. It also serves as the dance of newlywed Maglalatik - Maglalatik is a folk dance usually couples during their wedding feast. performed by male dancers and which integrates the use of coconut shells. This is a mock war dance that depicts 2. American Period a battle over the highly-prized coconut meat. Dancers During the American Colonial Period, folk dances were wear coconut shell halves on their hands and on their formulated through research done by Francisca Reyes in vests. The dance is performed by hitting the shells in the 1930’s and were taught in the public school system. time to a fast drumbeat. In the entertainment industry, the clog and tap dances Classical Ballet - European classical ballet was were introduced in the vaudeville stage. introduced to the Philippines in the early 20th century. In 1922, Russian prima ballerina Anna Pavlova graced the Ballet was also brought in through bodabil, when Paul Manila Grand Opera House and encouraged local girls Nijinsky came to Manila in 1916. to study ballet. Several ballet companies have since been established in the country, performing both Tinikling - Tinikling is a well-known folk dance that classical ballets like The Nutcracker and Don Quixote, involves dancers stepping over and between two and Philippine-inspired ballets like Itim Asu and Awitin bamboo poles that are being beaten, tapped, and slid on Mo At Isasayaw Ko. the ground. It requires a great deal of coordination and rhythm in order to avoid injury and makes for a very Modern Jazz - Jazz dance is an umbrella term that dynamic performance. can refer to several dance styles including tap, ballet, jazz music, and African-American rhythms and dance. Singkil - Originated in Lake Lanao, Mindanao and is Jazz is also a key element of musical theater based on the story of Darangen, the pre-Islamic choreography as it is interwoven with other dance styles Maranao interpretation of the ancient Hindu epic, the to better tell the story of a musical. Ramayana. The dance tells the story of the rescue of Princess Gandingan by Prince Bantugan. The dance Alice Reyes means “to entangle the feet with disturbing objects” symbolizing the difficult journey of the characters in the In 1970, Alice Reyes founded her modern dance epic. company which later become Ballet Philippines Her dances followed a different ideological mode and Cariñosa - The cariñosa originated in Panay Island stylistic approach wherein the body would experience in and comes from the Spanish word meaning “loving or indigenous Philippine dances, as well as new innovative affectionate.” Dancers are typically attired in a Maria movements. Clara gown or Barong Tagalog or sometimes the Itim Asu, Bungkos Suite, Negro Spiritual, Carmina patadyong kimona and camisa de chino. As an elaborate Burana courtship dance, the cariñosa involves the creative use of a fan or handkerchief. CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE CINEMA Binasuan - Binasuan is a folk dance that has a name that means “with the use of drinking glasses.” Dancers Cinema must balance glasses filled with rice wine on their heads. Art form that aims to narrate a story through This folk dance originated in Bayambang, Pangasinan moving pictures, sound, and masterful and is usually performed at weddings or festivals. The editing dance begins with everyone moving in unison and then eventually breaks into smaller groups. What makes cinema contemporary in the Philippines? The Philippine Cinema Pandanggo sa Ilaw - Pandanggo sa Ilaw is a folk The contemporary period in the Philippine dance that originated in Lubang Island, Mindoro and was cinema was a period of artistic production that influenced by the Spanish fandango. This dance 8  followed the fall of the Marcos dictatorship and Examples: flourished during the democratic transition. ❖ 4 Sisters and a Wedding It was during the independent film movement ❖ Seven Sundays was launched by maverick figures like Nick de ❖ Himala Ocampo and Raymond Red, whose work on the ❖ Dubai format of video and genre of short film ❖ Anak Opened up possibilities for artistic engagement ❖ Mano Po through film with current technology. ❖ Family Matters ❖ One More Try Contemporary Philippine Cinema 3. Fantasy Films Philippine cinema aims to narrate stories that These films focused on depiction of touch and show the lives of the normal supernatural/superhuman powers that are people usually doing good things in the society. Examples: What Change? ❖ Gagamboy Complex -> Simple ❖ Lastikman Urban -> Rural/Poor Areas ❖ Captain Barbell Emotions and Normal Experiences ❖ Enteng Kabisote ❖ Volta In Summary: | We learned about cinema as: ❖ Fantastika Narration of stories using moving pictures ❖ Magikland Human experiences ❖ Magic Temple ❖ Ang Panday Why Philippine Films? 4. Historical Films It opened up possibilities for artistic engagement These films focused on depiction of real-life through film with current technology. Along with historical events that affect the Philippine the creation of Cinema Rehiyon in 2009, it context, and are usually character and opened the door for all filmmakers in the context-driven. Philippines Examples: Changes in Philippine Cinema: ❖ Heneral Luna ❖ Independent filmmaking ❖ Jose Rizal ❖ Themes that capture daily life ❖ Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo ❖ Goyo Types and Examples of Contemporary Cinema: ❖ Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita 1. Aksyon Films ❖ Rosario These films focused on the over-the-top bravado ❖ El Presidente and action sequences that demonstrate ❖ Ganito Kami Noon, Ganito Kami Ngayon realistic/fictional events in the Philippines. 5. Horror Films Examples: These films focused on depiction of ❖ Ang Probinsyano supernatural/out of this world creatures that ❖ The Manila Kingpin inflict fear/create nightmarish scenarios for ❖ On The Job viewers ❖ Isusumbong Kita sa Tatay Ko Examples: ❖ Ang Batang Quiapo ❖ Feng Shui ❖ Eseng ng Tondo ❖ The Healing ❖ Commander Lawin ❖ Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara ❖ Double Barrel ❖ ‘Wag Kang Lilingon 2. Drama Films ❖ Shake, Rattle, and Roll These films focused on depiction of human ❖ Sukob struggles that is related to the personal conflicts ❖ Kulam and tales that are relatable to normal people ❖ Malikmata watching. 6. Comedy Films 9  These films focused on depiction of funny is the primary means of expression. It is most situations/scenarios that elicits laughter from the often entirely non-verbal. viewers and gives them a good time 2. Fashion Show Examples: A fashion show is an event put on by a fashion ❖ Maging Sino Ka Man designer to showcase their upcoming line of ❖ John and Marsha clothing and/or accessories during a fashion ❖ Kimmy Dora week. Fashion shows debut every season, ❖ Petrang Kabayo particularly the spring/summer and fall/winter ❖ Ang Babae sa Septic Tank seasons. ❖ Die Beautiful Examples: Philippine Green Fashion Show 2018 ❖ Ang Tanging Ina & Jun Cambe - La Filipina (Philippine Fashion ❖ Pinoy Sunday Show, 2015) 7. Romance Films 3. Puppet Show These films focused on depiction of romantic Puppetry is a form of theatre or performance couples/scenarios where the characters that involves the manipulation of puppets – experience love and heartache, and has inanimate objects, often resembling some type dramatic scenes. of human or animal figure, that are animated or Examples: manipulated by a human. ❖ The Hows Of Us Examples: Bulwagan ng Dangal - Amelia ❖ One More Chance Bonifacio & Sita at Rama - Ramayana ❖ Crazy Beautiful You 4. Pyrotechnic Performance ❖ Kita Kita Performance that revolves around music and ❖ Hello, Love Goodbye fireworks, and part of the modern performances ❖ Starting Over Again usually shown in contests and festivals ❖ Say I Love You Example: Pyronale 2013: Dragon Fireworks - ❖ A Very Special Love Philippines ❖ Never Not Love You 5. Circus Performance ❖ Alone/Together Performance that revolves around circus acts ❖ I’m Drunk, I Love You such as acrobatics and other types of stunts that 8. Period Films aims to create fun and awe among the viewers These films focused on depiction of historical Example: Diabolo Performance events in the Philippine history that is time-specific and context-sensitive in nature. Summary: Examples: All of these performances are part of the ❖ Oro, Plata, Mata traditional performing arts, and show the ❖ Dekada 70 diversity and depth of the performance that ❖ Bayaning 3rd World Filipino artists can show and perform ❖ Hele sa Hiwagang Hapis ❖ Markova: Comfort Gay ❖ Aparisyon ❖ Panaghoy sa Suba ❖ A Portrait of the Artist as a Filipino ❖ The Kingmaker OTHER TYPES OF CONTEMPORARY PERFORMING ARTS Other Types of Contemporary Performing Arts: 1. Mime Mime Theatre (also called Theatrical Mime) is a genre of performance in which the actor’s body 10