PHL Remains in IMO White List

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The Philippines remains in full compliance with the International Convention on the Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW Convention), 1978, as amended, of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), as signified by the country’s continued inclusion in the “IMO White List.”

The so-called “White List” refers to a list of parties confirmed by the IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) to have communicated information that demonstrates the full and complete effect that is given to the relevant provisions of the STCW.

The incontrovertible proof of this compliance is the MSC Circular (MSC.1/Circ.1163/Rev.11) published on 14 December 2018, which categorically includes the Philippines in the list of STCW-compliant parties.

In this regard, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) maintain that reports on the Philippines’ alleged exclusion from the IMO White List are without factual and sufficient basis.

We caution the public against efforts to generate undue panic to the country’s over 400,000 seafarers and their families.

Even as the Philippines’ inclusion in the White List is confirmed, the DOTr-MARINA continues to assure all stakeholders that it is exerting maximum efforts to maintain its status of compliance with IMO standards.

In fact, pursuant to its mandate, the MARINA will be attending the Sixth Session of IMO’s Sub-Committee on HTW on 29 April to 3 May 2019 in London, United Kingdom, as part of the Philippine delegation to bolster our position in the White List.

The DOTr-MARINA bears paramount pride in the world-class qualities of our maritime workforce, and will do its utmost to secure the viability of livelihood of our seafarers.

We remain positive in maintaining our seafarers’ standards of service as a prime reflection of Philippine maritime excellence.

New York.Director Joe Barros Holds Masterclass on Musical Theater on March 31

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Calling all Writers, Composer, Librettists, Lyricists, Directors, Music Directors, Choreographers, Music & Theatre Students, Teachers, and Musical Theatre Lovers !!!!!

New York-based Broadway Director, Choreographer and Writer JOE BARROS will be in Manila to hold a MASTERCLASS ON CREATING AND DEVELOPING NEW MUSICALS on Sunday, March 31, 2019 from 9 AM to 6 PM at The Opera Haus, 3657 Bautista Street, Brgy. La Paz, Makati City.

This is a full day musical theatre intensive about the process of incubating and developing a new musical from the ground up. Barros will coach and guide participants on the various processes of developing a new musical and will work closely with each participant on his/her musical material. No matter where their shows are in its developmental stage, Joe will guide the participants through a unique and innovative process. 

Participants will learn from watching Joe guides their colleagues, and will also receive first-hand advice, guidance, and support. Barros will explore, review, and investigate the material from the point of view of an American director, playwright, choreographer, producer, and incubator of new musicals to give participants the tools needed for a potential Broadway bound musical.

Barros has a passion for creating original musicals that challenge audiences through provocative stories and innovative storytelling. He believes that it is a time like no other to be creating theatre. As the world is rapidly changing, it is important to find new and exciting ways to tell stories that bring us together, rather than divide us.

Joe Barros is the Artistic Director of New York Theatre Barn, a Manhattan based non-profit theatre company dedicated to incubating original musicals that challenge audiences through provocative stories and innovative storytelling.

Since the company’s inception in 2007, Joe has created 3 core-programming platforms to develop new musicals in front of a live audience. The company most recently developed Sam’s Room - a musical inspired by real stories of nonverbal teens who find a way to communicate, and Eastbound - a musical told in Mandarin Chinese and English about a Chinese adoptee who needs a bone marrow transplant from a blood relative to survive.

Joe is currently writing a musical about Ryan White, the teenage hemophiliac who became the poster child for AIDS in the 1980’s (with an all-teenage cast), and is also developing the new musical Mommie Dearest with Christina Crawford and David Nehls. Some of his Broadway works as associate director are Gigi starring Vanessa Hudgens and Victoria Clark and the upcoming Broadway revival of Titanic.

Fees for Main Participants is Php4500 and Observer/Audience Participants is Php2500. Slot is limited, so reserve now!

For more info, you may contact 09154478959.

FDCP's Call for Documentary Projects for International Film Lab Extended

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Following its open call for long feature fiction films, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) has extended its deadline for submission of Filipino documentary projects for the First Cut Lab Docs to March 31, 2019.

Along with its feature project counterpart, the First Cut Lab Docs is an international project and editing lab focusing on developing and elevating Filipino documentaries. Finalists and grantees of SineSaysay Documentary Lab and Showcase will participate and will get the chance to discuss their ongoing projects with selected experts during working sessions from April 11 to 17.

Two (2) Filipino creative documentary projects in post-production stage that merge artistic ambition and high visual quality will be selected by FDCP and will undergo an intensive post-production workshop.

International industry professionals will mentor the selected filmmakers and provide insightful feedback to help Lab participants produce the best version of their output. These include film editor, trainer, director, and festival programmer Benjamin Mirguet and film editor and DART film founder Natasa Damnjanovic.

For more information, read the official guidelines below.

FIRST CUT LAB DOCS 2019 GUIDELINES

FIRST CUT LAB FEATURE + DOCS 2019

The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) furthers its programs to encourage Filipino filmmakers to develop and elevate their films and stories, including documentaries, by international standards by bringing the First Cut Lab to Manila.

The First Cut Lab Docs invites film teams with a documentary at the finishing stage to present their rough cut to industry professionals in order to get comprehensive feedback and advice.

The idea is to support filmmakers in their editing process by screening their drafts and discussing them with a mentor, a film team, and selected experts during working sessions.

There will be an open call for documentary projects in the post-production stage. Two (2) Filipino documentary film projects will be selected by FDCP and will undergo an intensive post-production workshop. This is in addition to the four (4) projects under the FDCP’s SineSaysay Feature Documentary program.

SELECTION OF PROJECTS

Two (2) documentary projects in post-production will be selected as Lab participants.

• The submission materials of all eligible applicants will be reviewed by a Selection Committee and will be shortlisted.
• The FDCP Selection Committee and First Cut Lab mentors shall confer to select the final selection, ensuring the diversity of the lineup.
• FDCP announces the final selection of projects by the end of March.

ELIGIBILITY AND SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The First Cut Lab Docs is open to all Filipino filmmakers with documentary projects in the post-production stage.

The film’s director and producer or editor must attend the whole duration of the First Cut Lab Docs. Applicants must submit the following (in English format):

• Secured online link of a minimum of 20 minutes of the scenes from the film. Scenes can be separate and can be in rough cut.
• Logline (50 words)
• Synopsis (1 page)
• Director’s statement (Up to 2 pages)
• Producer’s statement (1 page)
• Director’s film biography (1 page)
• Producer's film biography (1 page)

SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES AND AGREEMENT

Submission to the First Cut Lab Docs constitutes an agreement to all rules, regulations, and conditions contained in this document. Entries and all requirements can be sent to the following:

Subject: First Cub Lab Docs Submission - (Project Name)

To: sinesaysay@gmail.com

Deadline for submission of entries is on March 31, 2019.