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Sony
Philippines amplifies its continued support of Filipino craftsmanship and
creativity as it recently partnered with the Cinemalaya XIX Awards, empowering
outstanding Filipino indie filmmakers.
Sony
awarded FX3 Cinema Line Full-frame cameras
Cinemalaya Awards XIX aims to recognize outstanding achievements and celebrate the talent of Filipino independent filmmakers as displayed in the 19th Cinemalaya Film Festival. This most-awaited annual film competition and festival promotes the development of innovative cinematic creations and Filipino culture and experiences, among Filipino indie filmmakers.
As
first-timers in the prestigious independent film festival, winning indie
filmmakers Cabarles and Machado shared that Cinemalaya is a turning point in
their career, expressing their gratitude to have been recognized and given the
opportunity to showcase their films on a bigger platform with a wider audience.
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Like any
other protagonists, Cabarles and Machado had their own share of challenges
while shooting their films. With limited camera gears, Cabarles shared, “Most
of our scenes are outdoors, so we had difficulty in adjusting as they’re
overexposed due to sunlight. We had to wait a few hours before we could shoot
again.”
Makoko Sa Baybay according to Cabarles was entirely shot with
Sony’s full-frame mirrorless camera Alpha 7 III. As the film was mainly set at
the beach, his cinematographer, Anne Valmeo, relied on the camera settings to
achieve their ideal shots.
Machado,
on the other hand, faced financial challenges while filming Huling Palabas. He shared that his team
depended on seed money and grants from Cinemalaya, Film Development Council of
the Philippines (FDCP), and National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA)
that were utilized for the logistics for the crew and cast.
“It’s
always been Sony’s mission to empower the creative industry through various
efforts, and we’re happy to witness Filipino talents taking their leap of faith,
and showcasing their craft. We congratulate the winners and participants of the
Cinemalaya XIX Awards, and we hope this will inspire more aspiring filmmakers
to tell their stories in the most powerful way,” said Otake Nobuyoshi,
President and Managing Director of Sony Philippines.
Achieving their best takes
When it
comes to finding a perfect camera, Cabarles and his team expressed that
different scenes have different camera requirements—while camera and gears play
a role in filmmaking, it’s more about the person behind the camera, what they
capture, and how they portray a story. Machado noted that it’s also about
choosing the right camera that’s perfect not only for the story but also for
their budget requirements.
“My first
short film, Engkwento, was shot using Sony A7S. It captured the right texture
and color dynamics which added layers to the story. Personally, I also own a
Sony cropped-sensor mirrorless camera Alpha 6300 with a Sony FE 50mm F1.8
(SEL50F18F) lens for filming passion projects and I must say my 6-year-old gear
is as reliable as ever,” Machado added.
Both
Cabarles and Machado expressed excitement to use Sony FX3 Cinema Line Full-frame
camera in their future projects to create award-winning indie films, and
elevate their storytelling and filmmaking experience.
“We’ll
definitely be using Sony FX3 for our next project, Nakaalaak Ti Sida Di Rabii, translated as I Caught a Fish Last Night with the support of NCCA. We believe
this camera’s features will help perfectly translate our vision,” Cabarles
said.
“I am most
definitely excited to use the new FX3 camera in my cinematic journey because of
its exciting features such as its excellent low-light performance and shallow
depth-of-field which are both desirable and a need for an independent filmmaker
like me,” Machado remarked.
Sony FX3 Cinema Line Full-frame camera boasts a 4K high-frame-rate 120fps recording and cinematic color science with S-Cinetone™ for an elevated cinematic expression. Its cutting-edge technology sets a new standard for cinematic excellence, empowering the creative community to breathe life into their visions.
Discover the future of storytelling through the Sony FX3 Cinema Line here: https://bit.ly/SonyILME-FX3.
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Sony Electronics Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.
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