‘Saint Laurent’ director Bertrand Bonello to chair 2018 Cannes Film Festival’s Cinéfondation, Short Films Jury

For the 71st edition of the Festival de Cannes, which will run May 8-19, 2018, Bertrand Bonello will chair the Cinéfondation and Short Films Jury. The French filmmaker will succeed Romanian director Cristian Mungui. From his very first film “Something Organic” in 1998 to “Nocturama” in 2016, Bonello has occupied a unique place in the cinematographic landscape. His … Continue reading ‘Saint Laurent’ director Bertrand Bonello to chair 2018 Cannes Film Festival’s Cinéfondation, Short Films Jury

Mikey Taylo, Ida Ong, Brillante Mendoza, Shaira Luna, Joey Alvarez

Power Mac Center collaborates with Brillante Mendoza, Shaira Luna to mentor young creatives

Power Mac Center has always been all-out in supporting technology-assisted creative expression. Just recently, the premier Apple partner gathered young creatives, mostly photographers and videographers, in an event called “Lounge” to help them build connections in the industry, get to interact and learn first-hand from professionals like director Brillante Mendoza and Shaira Luna, and discover powerful devices to … Continue reading Power Mac Center collaborates with Brillante Mendoza, Shaira Luna to mentor young creatives

Naples, Italy native Paolo Sorrentino is 8th MyFrenchFilmFestival filmmakers’ jury president

After Denmark's Nicolas Winding Refn and Argentina's Pablo Trapero, it is now Italian director Paolo Sorrentino’s turn to preside over the filmmakers’ jury of MyFrenchFilmFestival, the online French film festival created by UniFrance. Born in Arenella, Naples, Campania, Italy, Sorrentino attended the University of Naples Federico II in Naples. He said, “French cinema is a point … Continue reading Naples, Italy native Paolo Sorrentino is 8th MyFrenchFilmFestival filmmakers’ jury president

MyFrenchFilmFestival, 1st online French film festival, is back

After a record turnout for the UniFrance online festival in 2017 with almost 7 million views of the selected films, the best of new-generation French cinema will be available online once again from January 19, 2018 to February 19, 2018 worldwide. MyFrenchFilmFestival is the first entirely online Francophone film festival. It is organized by UniFrance, the organization in charge … Continue reading MyFrenchFilmFestival, 1st online French film festival, is back

MyFrenchFilmFestival 2018 jury: Paolo Sorrentino, Julia Ducournau, Kim Chapiron, Nabil Ayouch, Brillante Mendoza

After a record turnout for the UniFrance online festival in 2017, the best of new-generation French and Francophone cinema will be showcased once again during the MyFrenchFilmFestival on January 19, 2018 all over the world. On January 9, 2018 in Paris, France, Isabelle Giordano and Serge Toubiana revealed the official selection and jury members of the film … Continue reading MyFrenchFilmFestival 2018 jury: Paolo Sorrentino, Julia Ducournau, Kim Chapiron, Nabil Ayouch, Brillante Mendoza

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Cannes winner Brillante Mendoza holds exclusive Cinemansanas Masterclass

Cannes Film Festival Best Director Brillante Mendoza began the first round of Masterclass sessions for Pixelworx: Cinemansanas 2017 last August 12 and 13. The 23 selected filmmakers embarked on a journey with the award-winning director who lent his expertise on acting, directing, and cinematography. The exclusive sessions were held at the Power Mac Center Apple Authorized Training … Continue reading Cannes winner Brillante Mendoza holds exclusive Cinemansanas Masterclass

(standing) Conviron Altatis, Adrianne Mendoza, Dexter Macaraeg, Martin Andanar, Amen Clavio, Daniel Palacio (kneeling) Vanju Alvaira, Gabriel Oblefias, Nimrod Sarmiento, Noel Perez

Cannes Film Festival winner Brillante Mendoza’s protégés exhibit short films

Seven short films by the Brillante Mendoza Film Workshop III students were screened at the Samsung Hall of SM Aura Premier in Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines on April 28, 2016. The facilitators of the workshop were Cannes Film Festival winner Brillante Mendoza for the directing class and Ruby Ruiz and Jojo Atienza for the acting … Continue reading Cannes Film Festival winner Brillante Mendoza’s protégés exhibit short films