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Sunday, October 20 2019
FilAm Creative presents “Network & Create,” a monthly potluck and networking event to collaborate on each other’s projects and learn about upcoming events.
WHEN
Sunday, October 20, 2019 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
WHERE
Pilipino Workers Center (PWC)
153 Glendale Blvd. Historic Filipinotown, CA 90026
WHAT TO BRING
– Homemade dishes
– Rice
– Store bought dishes
– Restaurant bought dishes
– Vegetarian options
– Desserts
– Utensils (napkins, plates, paper towels, cups, ice..)
– Drinks ***NO ALCOHOL***
Otherwise, $5 donation at the door
Special thanks to PWC for supporting FilAm Creative’s mission and vision!
Get the scoop on these upcoming events:
– FAC’s 2019 Fundraising Countdown!
– FAC’s 3rd time hosting Filipino Night at Asian World Film Festival Nov. 11
– FAC’s 10th Anniversary Celebration: “Night of Radiance” Nov. 15
– Learn how to get involved as a volunteer now and a FAC leader in 2020
To take a gander at the latest FAC newsletter and all of the fall 2019 events click HERE.
NOV. 15
SAVE THE DATE! FilAm Creative will be having it’s 10th Anniversary Celebration!!!
Saturday, March 30, 2019
“Celebrating Womxn In Film” panel
12 PM – 3 PM
Pilipino Workers Center (PWC)
153 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, California 90026
FEATURING:
Maritte Go , “Rise” (writer/director)
Charlene deGuzman , “Unlovable” (actress/writer)
Ana Barredo , “The Year I Did Nothing” (writer/director)
Mallorie Ortega , “Nanay Ko” (writer/director)
Tickets $12 in advance (prices go up at the door). Buy now HERE
Meet these Four Filipina Filmmakers who have all recently completed Feature-length Films as either Writer, Director, Actor, Producer or all of the above. Whether their films are currently in post production, set to premiere, or have already premiered, you will get a chance to hear them share their stories about the inception and inspiration of their films and how they navigated through the ever-changing landscape of the film industry through it all. From pitching, to funding, to casting, to working with actors, leading a film crew into battle, all the way down to post-production and distribution of their films.
MODERATED BY:
Roni Caniesoi
Senior Vice President of Operations for FilAm Creative
Sunday, March 10, 2019
FilAm Creative Presents 8-Week TV Writing Course: Writing the Half-Hour Pilot by Thomas Reyes
Date: March 10, 2019 (Sunday)
Time: 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Where: Pilipino Workers Center
153 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Fil-Am Creative is giving YOU the chance to take a special crash course in writing for television and turn your original ideas into an exciting, pitchable pilot. Students will learn to write in standard industry format, and will have completed the first draft of a half-hour pilot by the end of the eight weeks. The course is meant to end shortly before CBS’s Writers Mentorship Program deadline.
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Do you want to write for television?
Do you have a concept that you think would be great for a TV series?
Do you want to learn how to write in industry standard format? Create a gripping logline? Master plot structure for episodic and serialized television?
Are you currently writing a pilot, and need motivation to complete it?
The world of television writing is more exciting now than it’s ever been. With the success of hits like Fresh Off the Boat, Scandal, Insecure, and Master of None, the time has come for passionate, motivated writers of color to rise up and get our stories told.
Course fee: $480
Course starts Sun. March 10 (4 spots remaining as of Wed. 3/6. Going fast!)
If interested contact Kaitlyn Fajilan at kaitlynfae@gmail.com.
Saturday, February 23, 2019
FilAm Creative To Host The First Even Filming in The Philippines Panel and Networking Night
Time: 6:00pm to 10:00 noon
Where: Pilipino Workers Center
153 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Sponsored by RLJ Entertainment, U.S. distributor of “100 Yards”
and Lay Bare Waxing Salon
– Marie Jamora (director of “Flip the Record,” “What Isn’t There”)
– Margie Templo Parks (line producer “Amigo,” “Big Time”)
– Dale Fabrigar (co-dir. of “100 Yards” partially shot in Cebu)
– Ross Campbell (co-dir. of “100 Yards” partially shot in Cebu)
– Moderator- Tim Cruz (music video director for 50 Cent, P Diddy. Commercial clients include GQ, Sony)
December 16, 2018
FilAm Creative Holiday Party
Where: Barkada Restaurant and Lounge
1253 Vine Street, Unit 1, Los Angeles, California 90038
Featuring performings magician Andre Echave, rapper Bagyo, Nicole Clemetson
November 30, 2018
FilAm Creative Presents Filmmaker’s Night
Where: Regency Valley Plaza 6 Cinemas
6355 Bellingham Avenue, North Hollywood, CA 91606
November 18, 2018
FilAm Creative Hosts Network and Create Potluck Meet-up
Time: 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Where: Pilipino Workers Center
153 Glendale Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA. 90026
October 27, 2018
FilAm Creative Presents Filipino Night at the Asia World Film Festival
Where: Arclight Theaters, Culver City, CA
October 21, 2018
FilAm Creative Hosts Network and Create Potluck Meet-up
Time: 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Where: Pilipino Workers Center
153 Glendale Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA. 90026
September 23, 2018
FilAm Creative Hosts Network and Create Potluck Meet-up
Time: 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Where: Pilipino Workers Center
153 Glendale Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA. 90026
Guest speakers: photographers Bryan Alano, Rinzi Ruiz, Nicole Clemetson
August 26, 2018
FilAm Creative Hosts Network and Create Potluck Meet-up
Time: 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Where: Pilipino Workers Center
153 Glendale Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA. 90026
July 22, 2018
FilAm Creative Hosts Network and Create Potluck Meet-up
Time: 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Where: Pilipino Workers Center
153 Glendale Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA. 90026
Guest speaker: JJ Trinidad an LA based Aerial DP/Aerial Cinematographer/Entrepreneur and founder of “Skyecam” in 2011.
June 9, 2018 (Saturday at 2:00pm)
FilAm Creative To Host 4th Annual Hollywood Actors Panel for Actors
Date: June 9, 2018 (Saturday)
Time: 2:00pm to 4:00 noon
Where: Pilipino Workers Center
153 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Scheduled Panelists:
JON JON BRIONES – Actor/Singer (American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace, Miss Saigon)
GINGER GONZAGA – Actress (Champions, I’m Dying Up Here, Togetherness, Mixology)
REGGIE LEE – Actor (Grimm, The Dark Knight Rises, Star Trek)
ELLEN D. WILLIAMS– Actress (Baskets, How I Met Your Mother)
KARINA WALTERS, CSA– Casting Director (S.W.A.T., UnREAL, Burn Notice)
#FACactorspanel or #FACactorspanel4
Tickets: $20.00 – RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/4th-annual-hollywood-actors-panel-tickets-46098144792
SAVE-THE DATE: April 27, 2018 (Friday at 7:30pm)
FilAm Creative Presents Perfect Your Pitch for TV & Film Workshop at Academy of New Musical Theater.
What: Perfect Your Pitch for TV & Film Workshop
Date: April 27, 2018 (Friday)
Time: 7:30pm to 10:30pm
Where: Academy of New Musical Theater
5628 Vineland Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91601
$45 – Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/perfect-your-pitch-for-tv-film-workshop-tickets-45203521951
SAVE-THE DATE: April 22, 2018 (Sunday at 6:00pm)
FilAm Creative’s “Network & Create” Monthly Potluck at Pilipino Workers Center with Special Guest Speaker, Dean Devlin (Producer & Director of Bad Samaritan)
What: FilAm Creative “Network & Create” Monthly Potluck
Date: April 22, 2018 (Sunday)
Time: 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Where: Pilipino Workers Center
153 Glendale Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA. 90026
Food, desserts, rice, drinks (non-alcoholic), cups, plates, utensils, napkins, etc.
Otherwise, a donation at the door.
SAVE-THE DATE: April 8, 2018 (Sunday at 12:30pm)
FilAm Creative Presents Be A Seismic Storyteller – Master Screenwriting Course Preview at Pilipino Workers Center.
What: Be A Seismic Storyteller – Master Screenwriting Course Preview
Date: April 8, 2018 (Sunday)
Time: 12:30pm to 2:00pm
Where: Pilipino Workers Center
153 Glendale Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA. 90026
FREE – Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/be-a-seismic-storyteller-master-screenwriting-course-preview-tickets-44617721807?aff=efbeventtix
SAVE-THE DATE: March 6, 2018 (Tuesday at 6:30pm)
FilAm Creative Presents An Evening with CBS Entertainment Diversity & Inclusion at CBS Radford Center.
What: CBS Entertainment Diversity & Inclusion
Date: March 6, 2018 (Tuesday)
Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Where: Carla’s Cafe Ballroom at CBS Radford Center
4024 Radford Ave, Studio City, CA 91604
Ticket sales end Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at 11:59pm PST or until sold out. Limited Seating!
TICKETS: $10 Online sale only +transaction fee – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-with-cbs-entertainment-diversity-inclusion-tickets-42881183775
SAVE-THE DATE: January 18, 2018 (Sunday at 6:00pm)
FilAm Creative’s “Network & Create” Monthly Potluck at Pilipino Workers Center with Special Guest Speaker, the Chair of Producers Guild of America Power of Diversity Master Workshop, Sasheen Artis
What: FilAm Creative “Network & Create” Monthly Potluck
Date: January 28, 2018 (Sunday)
Time: 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Where: Pilipino Workers Center
153 Glendale Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA. 90026
Food, desserts, rice, drinks (non-alcoholic), cups, plates, utensils, napkins, etc.
Otherwise, suggested $5 donation at the door.
SAVE-THE DATE: December 17, 2017 (Sunday at 6:00pm)
FilAm Creative to host its Holiday Party at Barkada Restaurant and Lounge
What: FilAm Creative Holiday Party
Date: December 17, 2017 (Sunday)
Time: 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Where: Barkada Restaurant and Lounge
1253 Vine Street, Unit 1, Los Angeles, California 90038
Limited Seating, ONLY 60 TICKETS will be sold. Pre-sale tickets on sale Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at our EventBrite link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/filam-creatives-holiday-party-tickets-40304594126
SAVE-THE DATE: November 10, 2017 (Friday at 7:00pm)
FilAm Creations 2: Encore Screening & Awards Presentation
What: FilAm Creations 2: Encore Screening & Awards Presentation
Date: November 10, 2017 (Friday)
Time: 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Where: Regency Valley Plaza 6 Cinemas
6355 Bellingham Avenue, North Hollywood, CA 91606
After the successful premiere screening of 14 new short films presented by FilAm Creative at the 2nd Annual Los Angeles Philippine International Film Festival (LAPIFF), the encore screening and awards presentation will be held at the Regency Valley Plaza 6 Theater in North Hollywood, CA on Friday, November 10th, 2017 from 7pm-11pm.
Tickets: $10.00
Free parking lot available!
The 2nd Wave of FilAm Creations 14 new short films are:
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– Raw Addiction | On The Road Again — dir. Al Domino
– Fall Out | Move That Body | Who To Love — dir. Rommel Andaya
– Understanding Color — dir. Melanie Lim
– Lullaby — dir. Dale Fabrigar
– The Ones That Get Away — dir. Charles Gray
– Light Skinned — dir. Owen Alabado
– Lagim | The Atomic Kids — dir. Craig Obligacion-Wilson
– King Exile — dir. Lynn Harrod
– The Coconut Chick — dir. Vince Cruz
– Shatter — dir. John Cruz & Mark Dormitorio
#FilAmCreations #LAPIFF #FilAmCreative #FilAmCreations2 #NewFilms #2ndWave
SAVE-THE DATE: November 5, 2017 (Sunday at 9:30pm)
FilAm Creative Hosts Kuwento: The 2nd Annual Television Writers Panel at Pilipino Workers Center in Historic Filipinotown, Los Angeles.
What: Kuwento: The 2nd Annual Television Writers Panel
Date: November 5, 2017 (Sunday)
Time: 12:30pm to 3:00pm
Where: Pilipino Workers Center at 153 Glendale Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA. 90026
Adam Higgs, Producer/Writer (BBC America’s Orphan Black, CBS’ Scorpion)
Philip Buiser, Writer/Producer/Director (A&E’s Bates Motel, AMC’s Preacher)
Dennis Saldua, Writer/Producer (Netflix’s Atypical, NBC’s Deception)
Kelli Breslin, Lifetime Television Staff Writer
Early Bird Price (10/5 – 10/29): $10
Final Week (10/30 – 11/5) & Door Price: $15
TWO OPTIONS TO PURCHASE TICKETS:
1) Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kuwento-filam-creatives-television-writers-panel-tickets-38618651426?aff=eac2
2) FAC Officer or FAC Talent Network meeting (VENMO/cash)
#FilAmCreative #FACwriterspanel and #FACwriterspanel2
SAVE-THE DATE: October 27, 2017 (Friday at 10:00am)
FilAm Creations One: Original 13 Short Films A Filmmakers’ Movement with Q&A
What: 2nd Los Angeles Philippine International Film Festival
Date: October 27, 2017 (Friday)
Time: 10:00am to 1:00pm
Where: Cinemark Carson Theater inside the South Bay Pavilion Mall
20700 South Avalon Blvd #285, Carson, California 90746
In an effort to inspire, motivate and mobilize the Filipino American and Filipino filmmaking community, FilAm Creative started a movement called “Fil-Am Creations” to challenge up-and-coming FilAm filmmakers to create new & original short films. Of these 1st Wave of short films, they made their World Premiere at the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival on May 3, 2017 to a sold out house in just one hour!
Tickets: $10.00
Free parking lot available!
The 1st Wave of FilAm Creations short films are:
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– The Last Straw — dir. Vince Cruz & Stanley Wong
– What You Don’t Say | Uncle Eddy — dir. Rommel Andaya
– Plaza Blvd — dir. Cassandra Pimental
– I Don’t Love You — dir. Mara De La Rosa
– The Legend of the Basketball Ghost | Miss Understanding — dir. Gabe Pagtama
– Madeira — dir. Kaitlyn Fae
– Man Of My Dreams — dir. John Cruz & Mark Dormitorio
– Finding Ronwe — dir. Angela Paviera
– Lolo Pepe — dir. Craig Obligacion-Wilson
– Pictures of Perla — dir. Lynn Harrod
#FilAmCreations #LAPIFF2017 #FilAmCreative
TICKETS: https://lapiff.chillhound.pro/event/5b3ca4d7-e2ca-4204-92c7-a64f8ba35316
SAVE-THE DATE: October 26, 2017 (Thursday at 6:00pm)
FilAm Creations Short Films Red Carpet World Premiere Two: A Filmmakers’ Movement
What: 2nd Los Angeles Philippine International Film Festival
Date: October 26, 2017 (Thursday)
Time: 6:00pm to 8:30pm
Where: Cinemark Carson Theater inside the South Bay Pavilion Mall
20700 South Avalon Blvd #285, Carson, California 90746
In an effort to inspire, motivate and mobilize the Filipino American and Filipino filmmaking community, FilAm Creative started a movement called “Fil-Am Creations” to challenge up-and-coming FilAm filmmakers to create new & original short films. On this second wave of new films for the latter half of 2017, ten filmmakers present fourteen new films to the festival!
Tickets: $10.00
Free parking lot available!
The 2nd Wave of FilAm Creations 14 new short films are:
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– Raw Addiction | On The Road Again — dir. Al Domino
– Fall Out | Move That Body | Who To Love — dir. Rommel Andaya
– Understanding Color — dir. Melanie Lim
– Lullaby — dir. Dale Fabrigar
– The Ones That Get Away — dir. Charles Gray
– Light Skinned — dir. Owen Alabado
– Lagim | The Atomic Kids — dir. Craig Obligacion-Wilson
– King Exile — dir. Lynn Harrod
– The Coconut Chick — dir. Vince Cruz
– Shatter — dir. John Cruz & Mark Dormitorio
#FilAmCreations #LAPIFF2017 #FilAmCreative #FilAmCreations2
TICKETS: https://lapiff.chillhound.pro/event/5171b97f-0949-4fc7-87d8-6141b0255e87
SAVE-THE DATE: October 13, 2017 (Friday at 9:30pm)
FilAm Creative Sponsors Asian AF Presents: Filipino AF at Upright Citizens Brigade Sunset’s Inner Sanctum Stage
What: Asian AF Presents: Filipino AF
Date: October 13, 2017 (Friday)
Time: 9:30pm to 12:00am
Where: Upright Citizens Brigade Sunset’s Inner Sanctum Stage (entrance thru Inner Sanctum Cafe)
5419 West Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA. 90027
STAND UP: Kevin Camia (Opening Act for Ali Wong’s current tour)
CHARACTERS: Marques Ray (Dr. Ken, Adam Ruins Everything, The Good Place)
MUSICAL COMEDY: Tess Paras (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Grimm, Typecast)
IMPROV – UCB Fil-Am Superteam SINI-GANG with special guest monologist Giselle Tongi (Kababayan LA) with Albert Andrade, Eugene Cordero (Kong: Skull Island), Kay Kaanapu, Jiavani Linayao, PJ McCormick, Allyn Pintal, Joy Regullano, Erich Tamola
SKETCH by Alfred Quino II and Gilbert Galon, featuring Gilbert Galon, Nathan Ramos (CAPE Writers Fellow), Alfred Aquino, Chase Lihilihi, and Chelsie Lihilihi
SHORT FILM by Eugene Cordero and directed by Bernard Badion
COMEDIC SONG/DANCE by Joy Regullano and choreographed by Ally Algoso. Featuring Ally Algoso, Jaime Barcelon, Emeroy Bernardo, Gilbert Galon, Melanie Anne Padernal, AJ Pati, Joy Regullano, Reuben Uy, and Sandy Yu
#FilAmCreative #FilipinoAF
Free Admission (first come, first serve): https://ucbtheatre.com/performance/56668
SAVE-THE DATE: September 2, 2017 (Saturday at 2:30pm)
FilAm Creative to host Filipino Americans In Comics and Animation Panel at Long Beach Comic Con
What: Filipino Americans In Comics and Animation Panel
Date: September 2, 2017 (Saturday)
Time: 2:30pm to 3:30pm
Where: Long Beach Convention Center (The Garage 202C)
300 East Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, CA. 90802
Scheduled Panelists:
WHILCE PORTACIO (Creator of Bishop, Wetworks, Artist on X-Men, X-Factor)
VAN PARTIBLE (creator of Johnny Bravo)
LEO PARTIBLE (animation and comic book writer)
#FilAmCreative #LBCC
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/long-beach-comic-con-2017-tickets-31257771837
SAVE-THE DATE: June 24, 2017 (Saturday at 10:00am)
FilAm Creative to host 3rd Hollywood Actors Panel – (SOLD OUT)
What: 3rd Annual FAC Hollywood Actors Panel – Free Admission, But Donations Welcome
Date: June 24, 2017 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00am to 12:00 noon
Where: The Clubhouse Improv (Main Stage)
1607 N. Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Scheduled Panelists:
VINCENT RODRIGUEZ III – Actor/Singer (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Destination Survivor)
ANGELA RELUCIO – Actress (Code Black, SIX on History)
AINA DUMLAO – Actress (MacGyver, Brockmire, Ballers, The Fosters, Last Man Standing)
MANNY JACINTO – Actor (The Good Place, Once Upon A Time, The Romeo Section)
#FACactorspanel or #FACactorspanel3
RSVP here: filamcreative@gmail.com
Friday, July 21, 2017
FilAm Creative Presents “Filmmakers Night”
With a mission to empower Filipino American creatives within the entertainment industry, we are showcasing these hand-selected short films of all genres on the big screen from our filmmaking community.
WHERE:
Regency Valley Plaza 6 Theater
6355 Bellingham Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91606
PRICE:
www.facfilmmakersnight.eventbrite.com
Online Tickets: $15.00 + processing fee
At The Door: $20.00
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
8:00pm – 9:00pm | Talent & Press Arrivals for Red Carpet
9:00pm – 9:30pm | Doors open. Trailers of Filmmakers’ upcoming work
9:30pm – 11:15pm | Screening of Filmmakers’ Short Films
SAVE-THE DATE: May 31, 2017 (Wednesday at 6:30pm)
FilAm Creations: A Filmmaker Movement ENCORE PRESENTATION ~ #FilAmCreations or #Pinoywood
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fil-am-creations-a-filmmaker-movement-encore-presentation-tickets-34708223230 – (Tickets Available)
Time: 6:00pm – 9:30pm
Where: Regency Valley Plaza 6 Cinemas
6355 Bellingham Avenue, North Hollywood, CA 91606
An after party to follow at the Federal Bar in the NoHo Arts District.
SAVE-THE DATE: May 3, 2017 (Wednesday at 6:00pm)
FilAm Creations: A Filmmaker Movement at the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival ~(SOLD OUT) #FilAmCreations or #Pinoywood
http://festival.vconline.org/2017/shorts-programs/filam-creative-shorts/
Time: 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Where: ArtShare LA (DTLA Arts District)
801 E 4th Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90013
An after party to follow at Angel City Brewery a block down.
SAVE-THE DATE: December 3, 2016 (Saturday at 6:30pm)
FilAm Creative to host Television Writers Panel ~ #FACwriterspanel
What: 1st Television Writers Panel – Free Admission https://www.facebook.com/events/1866196176947472/
Date: December 3, 2016 (Saturday)
Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Where: Pilipino Workers Center (PWC)
153 Glendale Boulevard at Historic Filipinotown, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Scheduled Panelists:
MICHAEL GOLAMCO, Executive Story Editor & Writer (NBC’s Grimm)
RENE GUBE, Executive Story Editor & Writer (The CW’s Crazy Ex-Girlfriend)
RAY UTARNACHITT, Executive Story Editor & Writer (The CW’s DC’s Legends of Tomorrow)
Moderator: DEXTER ADRIANO, Editor (ABC’s Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.)
SAVE-THE DATE: September 14, 2016 (Wednesday at 8pm)
The FAHOF Premiere Party: https://www.facebook.com/events/499342530276415/
FilAm Creative is getting into original content with Filipino American Hall of Fame, a comedy web series on our new YouTube channel, Bidyo!
Come celebrate the series premiere at Far Bar on Wednesday, September 14th at 8:00pm. Join us and meet the cast and creators of #FAHOF! We’ll be screening the first two episodes of the show and more.
We’re so proud of this show and we can’t wait to share it with you. Hope to see you there! !
The FAHOF Premiere Party
Wed. 9/14/16
8:00pm
Far Bar
347 East 1st Street, Los Angeles, California 90012
SAVE-THE DATE: June 4, 2016 (Saturday)
Fil-Am Creative to host 2nd Hollywood Actors Panel
What: 2nd Annual Hollywood Actors Panel – Free Admission
Date: June 4, 2016 (Saturday)
Time: 12:00 noon – 2:00pm
Where: The Clubhouse Improv (Main Stage)
1607 N. Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Scheduled Panelists:
NICO SANTOS – Actor/Stand-up Comedian (Superstore, Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2, Chelsea Lately)
DEA VISE – Casting Director, CSA (God’s Not Dead, Boone The Bounty Hunter, God’s Not Dead 2)
TESS PARAS– Actress/Writer (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Grimm, Make Your Face Great Again Makeup Tutorial)
PHIL BROCK – Talent Manager (Studio Talent Group)
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
FilAm Creative & Filipino Hollywood Mafia Happy Hour Social Mixer: https://www.facebook.com/events/206615656378842/
Join us at our joint Happy Hour & Social Mixer event for some catching up, sharing anecdotes and discussing things you have not read on each others’ Facebook status posts. Also, this mixer is your opportunity to sign up for our Halo-Halo Headshots event (April 24) and our Filipino Heritage Dodgers Night (June 17)!
FilAm Creative & Filipino Hollywood Mafia Happy Hour Social Mixer
Wed. 4/13/16
7:00pm
The Virgil
4519 Santa Monica Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90029
Saturday, February 6, 2016
Good Karma Networking Mixer
FilAm Creative is volunteering at the Los Angeles Food Bank to help fight hunger by giving a little bit of your time. Then, we can grab lunch nearby and network with your fellow creative member.
Good Karma Networking Mixer
Sat. 2/6/16
8:20am – 12:20pm
Los Angeles Food Bank
1734 East 41st Street
Los Angeles, CA 90058
https://www.facebook.com/events/878714085583384/
Monday, November 23, 2015
FACsgiving Dinner and Leadership Happy Hour
FilAm Creative is gathering to give thanks, network and eat ourselves silly at the 2015 FACsgiving Dinner! FAC leaders will also be available to discuss volunteer and leadership opportunities in FAC in anticipation of our big plans in 2016.
FACsgiving Dinner & Leadership Info Happy Hour
Mon. 11/23
7:30pm
The Far Bar Little Tokyo
347 East 1st Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 617-9990
http://farbarla.com/
Thursday, October 22, 2015
4th Annual Filipinos in Entertainment & Media
“Creating Visibility, Establishing Individuality”
Panel Discussion and Networking Event
Thursday, October 22, 2015
7:00-9:30 PM
Malone 112 (Malone Student Center)
Scheduled Panelists (Subject to Change):
ANNALEE PAULO – Deputy Head, LA Entertainment Marketing Division at 42West (Entertainment Publicity)
ASHLEY ARGOTA – Actress/Singer (“The Fosters,” “True Jackson”)
BILLY DAMOTA – Casting Director (Film, TV, Commercials, Music Videos)
GENE CAJAYON – Filmmaker (“The Debut”)
MANNY STREETZ – 102.7 KIIS FM Radio Personality/Actor/Songwriter/Producer
This event is FREE and open to everyone! Visitor Parking Fees on campus apply.
FREE FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS! First come, first served.
FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/events/410179769187209/
SAVE-THE DATE: September 19th, 2015
Fil-Am Creative to host Hollywood Actors Panel
What: Hollywood Actors Panel
Date: September 19, 2015 (Saturday)
Time: 12:00 noon – 2:00pm
Where: The Clubhouse Improv (Main Stage)
1607 N. Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Scheduled Panelists:
BILLY DAMOTA – Casting Director, CSA (Predator, The Running Man, The Three Amigos, Project X, Colors, Above The Law, Miracle Mile, The Crow, I Robot, God’s Not Dead, America’s Most Wanted)
EUGENE CORDERO – Actor/Comedian/Teacher (Other Space, Kings of Summer, Drunk History, Kroll Show, House of Lies, Comedy Bang! Bang!, Parks and Recreation, Key & Peele, Playing House, Silicon Valley).
JANET TSCHA– Talent Agent,Head of On-Camera Department at Arlene Thornton & Associates
TESS PARAS– Actress/Writer (Grimm, Girl Meets World, The Good Wife, Weeds, White Collar, Typecast, What If Catcalls Were Cheeseburgers?)
Wednesday, July 29, 2015 – 7:45pm
Let’s get together for Pop Culture Trivia followed by Karaoke at Sardo’s Bar in Burbank!
259 N Pass Ave, Burbank, California 91505
Fil-Am Creative Newsletter: June 2015
June 10th: Dodgers Filipino Heritage Night feat. The Filharmonic (from “Pitch Perfect 2”) / Dodgers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks 7:10pm
June 12th: Philippine Independence Day
June 12th: Film Screening of “Mondo Manila” and post event, The Mondo Mixer!
June 13th: Fil-Am Creative and Filipino Hollywood Mafia (FHM) Hike and Lunch, Griffith Park and LA Rose Cafe
June 20th: Filipino Cultural School (FCS) Welcome Day @ St. Bernard School, Bellflower
June 20th: Inaugural Asian Heritage Jazz Festival @ JACCC, Little Tokyo Downtown LA
June 23rd: Release day of film, “Awesome Asian Bad Guys”, National Film Society
Fil-Am Creative celebrates
Philippine Independence Day
Join Fil-Am Creative for a series of events celebrating Philippine Independence Day:
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Dodgers Filipino Heritage Night @ Dodger Stadium / Dodgers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (First pitch: 7:10pm) featuring pre-game entertainment and National Anthem from The Filharmonic (seen on Pitch Perfect 2)
Friday, June 12, 2015
“Mondo Manila” Film Premiere and post-screening, The Mondo Mixer!
What: Celebrate Philippine Independence Day and talk about a movie you can’t believe you just saw!
On hand to discuss the movie will be Filipino American filmmakers from Fil-Am Creative, a Filipino American entertainment organization.
Fil-Am Creative will be on hand to record their upcoming podcast so make your voice heard.
Where: The Arena Cinema Courtyard, Hollywood, CA. Click here for address & directions.
Who: Fans of the movie and Fil-Am filmmakers
When: 7:30pm Mondo Manila Film Premiere / 8:45pm The Mondo Mixer!
Trailer for Mondo Manila (NSFW): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyXMI_qwe8Y
The Mondo Mixer! FaceBook Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/601579896650423/
Share: #mondomixer
Saturday, June 13, 2015
FAC Hike with fellow entertainment organization Filipino Hollywood Mafia (FHM)
FaceBook Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1645414202359168/
Event Schedule: 10:45am: Hike @ Griffith Park, LA
1:15pm: Lunch at Filipino restaurant L.A. Rose Cafe
3:00pm: Coffee orientation for Fil-Am Creative volunteers
FAC Leadership Meeting
Fil-Am Creative is an all volunteer organization and we’re currently looking for enthusiastic and passionate people to take on leadership positions within Fil-Am Creative.
Help shape and form the direction for Fil-Am Creative, a fun and wonderful way to creatively express your ideas and passion into this wonderful organization.
For those interested, Fil-Am Creative will hold a meeting on Saturday, June 13th at 3:00pm after the Fil-Am Creative/FHM Hike and Lunch event.
For more information and inquiries, please send them to:
E-mail: filamcreative@gmail.com Subject: FAC Leadership
FAC IS CREATING ITS OWN CHANNEL!!!
Wait for others to validate you no more. Fil-Am Creative is embarking on a revolutionary new project where we create and distribute our own content.
FAC will combine the resources of its members to:
1) Produce event coverage and educational resources for FAC members and
2) Create several modestly budgeted creative short films that revolve around FAC’s mission, our Fil-Am lives and our world. The creative projects are open to all genres.
The FAC productions will be on-going and the short films will begin with production of Season 1…
FAC is currently seeking writers, directors and producers who want to be involved.
(Cast and crew calls will take place later as projects develop).
If you are a writer, director or producer and are interested, an informational meeting will be held:
Date: June 20, 2015 (Saturday)
Time: 10:45am
Address: 1031 South Broadway, Suite 1042, Los Angeles, 90015
NOTE: Due to limited space, if there is overflow we’ll be taking in around 10 people at a time every 20 minutes.
More information to come at Filamcreative.org and facebook.com/filamcreative.
If you have questions we’ll be providing info shortly online so please be patient.
Contact: filamcreative@gmail.com
Mark Crespo: moguitar@gmail.com
John Flores: johnflores865@yahoo.com
Walter Boholst: info@waltertainment.com.
We hope you are as excited about this project as we are. It’s time we make things happen for ourselves as a community.
Thanks for your support and involvement.
Three Cities Festival Entertainment Panel contest
FAC is giving away free tickets to winners of a random drawing to the panel on May 23.
Saturday, May 23rd
3pm-8pm.
333 Live at 333 Boylston Street, Los Angeles CA, 90017 near the intersection of W 3rd Street and Boylston Street.
For the full line-up and more info go to http://www.eventbrite.com/e/three-cities-festival-la-series-tickets-16448923172 or http://www.threecitiesfest.com/
To enter the raffle to win a free ticket go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DVSSTHK and complete the short survey to help improve FilAm Creative. Required questions must be filled out to eligible.
* 1st winner will be contacted via email on Wed. May 13. (enter now!)
* We’ll keep giving away a ticket every couple of days until we run out.
* One of the winners will be chosen at random to win a free video interview to be published on the FAC blog and social media.
* Another 2nd winner will be chose at random to win an article profile to be published on the FAC blog and social media.
FAC Community Co-Presenter at Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival 2015
FAMILY TIES (short film program)
AT WHAT COST, LOVE (short film program)
WHERE I AM KING (Philippine feature film)
THAT THING CALLED MEANT-TO-BE (Philippine feature film)
FAC’s 2015 Photowalk and Drinks!
Saturday, March 14 at 6:30pm – 1:30am
Union Station (Los Angeles)
Los Angeles, California 90012
THIS YEAR: Chinatown! Union Station! Olvera Street!
** And it all starts at UNION STATION **
FilAm Creative celebrates its 6th anniversary all year long! Join us for our 2nd annual PHOTO WALK, as FAC takes you to visit beautiful architectural gems throughout Los Angeles as we celebrate community, art, health, and St. Patricks Day weekend!
For more info, ask ED @
FilAmCreative@gmail.com
RSVP at FB event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1576825082565997
2015 Kickoff Meat-Up at The Park’s Finest a big success!
February 28, 2015
11am
The Park’s Finest
Check out the blog article and FB page photos.
FIL-AM CREATIVE JAZZY HOLIDAY PARTY – Thursday, December 18, 2014
Join Fil-Am Creative as we celebrate the holidays with a FAC Jazzy Holiday Party.
We will be having dinner from 6:30-8:30pm in downtown Culver City (Place TBD), then we’ll walk over for drinks afterwards from 8:30pm on at The Lobby Bar at the Culver Hotel.
Live jazz music will be performed that night, no cover charge.
Invite your friends and colleagues as we celebrate a wonderful 2014.
FIL-AM CREATIVE JAZZY HOLIDAY PARTY
DATE: Thursday, December 18th, 2014
LOCATION: Dinner TBD / Drinks @ The Lobby Bar at The Culver Hotel at 9400 Culver Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232
TIME: Dinner from 6:30-8:30pm / Drinks: 8:30-11:00pm
RSVP: via the FaceBook Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/984238568258322
Updates will be provided at the event page.
FAC Filmmaker and Screenwriter Thanksgiving Brunchachacha
FAC is bringing together our filmmaker and screenwriter friends for a delicious brunch to give thanks to an amazing year!
Sunday, November 23, 2014
11am
Cha Cha Cha restaurant
“contemporary Caribbean cuisine”
656 N Virgil Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004
http://theoriginalchachacha.com/
Agenda:
– Discuss interest in a FAC writer’s group
– Networking, support
– Eat
Please RSVP on Facebook by 1pm Sat. Nov. 22 to reserve a space. It gets quite crowded so we need to reserve a table big enough. All attendees MUST RSVP here on the event page or at filamcreative@gmail.com.
FB event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/677754045672118/
Guests welcome.
FAC 5th Year Anniversary – November 13, 2014: Speed Networking
Please SAVE THE DATE of November 13th as FAC celebrates its 5th Anniversary with a Speed Networking Event.
Thank you to those who have RSVP’d already! Please tell your friends & colleagues!
FACEBOOK LINK: https://www.facebook.com/events/667832373336246/?ref=br_tf
DATE: November 13, 2014 (Thursday)
WHERE: The Parlor Hollywood @ 7250 Melrose Ave, LA
TIME: 7:00pm – 11:00pm
RSVP: filamcreative@gmail.com
Come celebrate with Fil-Am Creative and meet with some of today’s entertainment executives.
The information is listed within the FaceBook Link.
See ya’ there!
HALO-HALOWEEN CELEBRATES FILIPINOS IN HORROR UNTIL HALLOWEEN NIGHT!
The new horror film “Voodoo Possession” has been hosting the FAC blog at filamcreative.org from Oct. 17 until Halloween night.
FilAm writer/director of the film, Walter Boholst, has been programming the blog. Along with behind the scenes clips from the movie, created by FilAm AJ Calomay’s Xylophone Films, there is content focusing on all things Filipino and horror.
Halo-Haloween’s highlights include:
* Work by FilAms including composer Jonathan Wandag, Tess Paras (Grimm) and Natasia Gascon (short stories).
* Horror works by FilAm celebs such as Matthew Libatique (Dir. of photography for Gothika), Phoebe Cates (Gremlins) and Mark Dacascos (I Am Omega).
* Filipino horror movies such as “The Road”, “I Am A Ghost” and “Blood Ransom” which opens Friday.
You can find all 15 days of Halo-Haloween at filamcreative.org and more about Voodoo Possession at voodoopossession.com and facebook.com/thisplaceiscursed.
Check out all of the installments of Halo-Haloween:
Pt. 1 Voodoo Possession trailer & writer/director, Yam Laranas’ The Road, DP Matthew Libatique. https://filamcreative.wordpress.com/2014/10/17/voodoo-possession-hosts-halo-haloween/
Pt. 2: Actor Abe Spigner, Producer Mark Burman, Composer Jonathan Wandag, Zombadings, Dante Basco https://filamcreative.wordpress.com/2014/10/18/halo-haloween-pt-2-actor-abe-spigner-producer-mark-burman-composer-jonathan-wandag-zombadings-dante-basco/
Pt. 3: Tomas Boykin as Happy Man, Production Designer Kalie Acheson, Xylophone Films, Shake Rattle and Roll, Nicole Gale Anderson https://filamcreative.wordpress.com/2014/10/19/halo-haloween-pt-3-tomas-boykin-as-happy-man-production-designer-kalie-acheson-xylophone-films-shake-rattle-and-roll-nicole-gale-anderson/
Pt. 4: Lead actors Ryan Caltagirone and Kerry Knuppe, Philippine horror film festival, Jessica Soho https://filamcreative.wordpress.com/2014/10/20/halo-haloween-pt-4-lead-actors-ryan-caltagirone-and-kerry-knuppe-philippine-horror-film-festival-jessica-soho/
Pt. 5: Catherine Haena Kim, Leah Anova, John Flores, Christopher Lora, Shannyn Sossamon, White Lady of Baguio City https://filamcreative.wordpress.com/2014/10/21/halo-haloween-pt-5-catherine-haena-kim-leah-anova-john-flores-shannyn-sossamon-white-lady-of-baguio-city/
Pt. 6: David Thomas Jenkins, Horrorpedia, Short story by Natasia Gascon, Hiwaga Pinoy True Story https://filamcreative.wordpress.com/2014/10/22/halo-haloween-pt-6-david-thomas-jenkins-horrorpedia-short-fiction-by-natasia-gascon-hiwaga-pinoy-true-story/
Pt. 7: Barney Burman make-up FX, Anna Lloyd-Jones costumes, I Am A Ghost, Nia Peeples https://filamcreative.wordpress.com/2014/10/23/halo-haloween-pt-7-barney-burman-make-up-fx-anna-lloyd-jones-costumes-i-am-a-ghost-nia-peeples/
Pt. 8: Marie-Francoise Theodore, Erik Matti’s Tiktik, Grimm’s Aswang, Tess Paras, Michael Golamco, Reggie Lee https://filamcreative.wordpress.com/2014/10/24/halo-haloween-pt-8-marie-francoise-theodore-erik-mattis-tiktik-grimms-aswang-tess-paras-michael-golamco-reggie-lee/
Pt. 9: Boholst on multi-genre horror, Kalie on production design, Sigaw, Michael Copon’s Killer Holiday https://filamcreative.wordpress.com/2014/10/25/halo-haloween-pt-9-boholst-on-multi-genre-horror-kalie-on-production-design-sigaw-michael-copons-killer-holiday/
Pt. 10: Costume design, Kerry Knuppe, White Lady of Cavite, Phoebe Cates https://filamcreative.wordpress.com/2014/10/26/halo-haloween-pt-10-costume-design-kerry-knuppe-white-lady-of-cavite-phoebe-cates/
Pt. 11: Actor Treva Etienne, Happy Man, Sharon Leal in Grimm, The Diplomat Hotel, Haunted statue of Satan https://filamcreative.wordpress.com/2014/10/27/halo-haloween-pt-11-actor-treva-etienne-happy-man-sharon-leal-in-grimm-the-diplomat-hotel-haunted-statue-of-satan/
Pt. 12: Voodoo costume design, Abe on complex plot, Debosyon, Kapuso Mo, Hide and Seek short https://filamcreative.wordpress.com/2014/10/28/halo-haloween-pt-12-voodoo-costume-design-abe-on-complex-plot-debosyon-kapuso-mo-hide-and-seek-short/
Pt. 13: Kerry Knuppe, Marie-Fancoise Theodore, How To Disappear Completely, Mark Dacascos https://filamcreative.wordpress.com/2014/10/29/halo-haloween-pt-13-kerry-knuppe-marie-fancoise-theodore-how-to-disappear-completely-mark-dacascos/
Pt. 14: Low-budget films, Dr. Cody Chase, Matthew Abaya’s Vampariah, Lou Diamond Phillips https://filamcreative.wordpress.com/2014/10/30/halo-haloween-pt-14-low-budget-films-dr-cody-chase-matthew-abayas-vampariah-lou-diamond-phillips/
Pt. 15: VP foreign trailer, voodoo research, short story by Natasia Gascon, Blood Ransom, Anne Curtis, Grave Bandits. https://filamcreative.wordpress.com/2014/10/31/halo-haloween-pt-15-vp-foreign-trailer-voodoo-research-short-story-by-natasia-gascon-blood-ransom-anne-curtis/
Download here: FilAm Creative newsletter May 22, 2014
FilAm Creative newsletter May 22, 2014
Fri. May 23: Dodger Filipino Night payment deadline tomorrow!
Sat. May 31: Summer networking picnic May 31
Annual Filipinos Heritage Night with the Dodgers
Payment deadline Friday May 23! (tomorrow)
Contact Darlene Alcantara at fan.darlene@gmail.com to arrange for payment.
Celebrating Philippine Independence Day!
Friday Night Fireworks Night against the Diamondbacks-
June 13th, 2014 at 7:10pm.
*Tickets are $42 for the All you can eat section, which also includes a t-shirt and fundraising for your FAN/FAC Organization!
*A portion of the ticket sales will also be donated to the Typhoon Haiyan victims.
Tell your mom, your dad, your siblings, your grand-parents, your Auntie’s, Uncle’s, cousin, friends, co-workers and acquaintances, you got the gist of it! It’s an ideal night to spend some time with the people you like the most! And remember…you don’t have to be Filipino to attend.
Specs…
~Game starts at 7:10pm (Please arrive early)
~We get to sit in the All-you-can-eat Pavilion- which means we get unlimited Dodger Dogs, Nachos, Popcorn, Peanuts, Soft Drinks & Water we want! Alcohol is available for purchase.
~And we also get a special Dodger’s Filipino themed T-shirt
All of this will cost you just $42!!!
Children 3 years old and younger are FREE, but that’s because they will have a seat in a paid person’s lap.
$42 is general seating
We are only accepting cash (in person), checks or money orders made out to “Los Angeles Dodgers, LLC”
Contact Darlene Alcantara fan.darlene@gmail.com to arrange for payment.
By FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2014 (Absolute last day!)
with your check(s) and number of people in your party. Please be sure to have your return address; as I will be sending you your tickets through the mail, by the game date. For questions and inquiries, contact Darlene at fan.darlene@gmail.com.
So these prices are just to FAN/FAC members, friends, family and associates…so if you want all of the above and to be able to sit among your friends and family…make sure you contact us for tickets right away!
~*~*~SPECIAL DEAL~*~*~
Purchase 4 tickets and get a free t-shirt (last year’s Filipino night)
[For those who missed last year, this is a perfect way for you to get last year’s shirt!]
*Limited supply
Thank you for your support and we will see you at the game!!!
Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/365877980219090/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming
Summertime Networking Picnic with Filipino Hollywood Mafia
Saturday, May 31, 2014 – 11am-2pm
Syd Kronenthal Park
3459 McManus Avenue, Culver City 90232
You are invited to the 1st ever Filipino Hollywood Mafia and Fil-Am Creative Potluck Picnic in the Park!
Join us as our two groups officially collaborate for the first time, in an effort to foster community for Filipinos in the entertainment industry. We welcome everyone from scripted, alternative, casting, post, actors, agents, digital, PR… you name it! We’re here to help bring each other up and build relationships that can help our careers.
We’re doing this family-style, so bring a yummy dish to share! Feel free to bring your kids & family! The park has a basketball court, tennis court and softball diamond.
Kindly RSVP to grace.moss@nbcuni.com and filamcreative@gmail.com and let us know what dish you will bring, so we can manage what is still needed. Rice, drinks and ice will be provided.
We’re doing this family-style, so bring a yummy dish to share! Feel free to bring your kids & family!
The park has a basketball court, tennis court and softball diamond so bring any balls, frisbees or games you’d like to play.
Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/255349244653346/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming
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