First Jessean Short Film Festival in October

The Infant Jesus School of Bukidnon is holding the first "Jessies", the IJSB Short Film Festival on 27-29 October 2008, at the IJSB Media Barn. The film fest, the end-of-semester project of the Junior and Senior classes, will follow a two-day seminar-workshop by Manila-based, multi-awarded film director Emman dela Cruz.

The film fest abstract is as follows:

Rationale: The IJSB Short Film Fest is, here on in, a yearly art project of the IJSB Senior and Junior Classes. This aims to inculcate among the students the value of video production as a vehicle for artistic expression, and a venue for creative experience.

The IJSB Short Film Fest will also instill among its participants the importance of cooperation, collaboration and communication to come up with the final artwork.

Expectations: At the end of the festival, IJSB Seniors and Juniors grouped into respective “Production Companies” will have accomplished the following:

1. Learn the fundamentals of film/video production through a two-day hands-on seminar/workshop from a reputable film auteur.
2. Cooperate as team members of each Production Company and assign amongst themselves the Director, Editor, Production Designer, Actors, Wardrobe, etc.
3. Author a collaborative working screenplay.
4. Complete a ten to fifteen (10-15) minute video narrative of any theme and genre.
5. Fully participate in and contribute to the “Jessies”, the IJSB Short Film Fest Awards Night (29 October 2008).
6. Fully participate in and contribute to the screening of their respective films during the Film Fest (27 – 28 October 2008).
7. Realize the significance of freedom of speech in the Valencia community
8. Acknowledge the importance of film as a medium for democratic artistic expression and communication.
9. Appreciate the benefits of teamwork and collaboration.
10. Understand the importance of diversity for peaceful coexistence.

Please see Teacher Miles, Teacher Jody, Teacher Randy, Teacher Karen, and Teacher Eugene for more information.