QCinema Launches First Project Market: Opens Networking and Funding Opportunities for PH and Southeast Asian Filmmakers

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QCinema International Film Festival is set to provide another opportunity for Filipino and Southeast Asian filmmakers to reach a global audience as it launches the QCinema Project Market.

The QCinema Project Market (QPM) is a platform for Southeast Asian filmmakers and producers to secure funding, expand their networks, gain exposure, develop their skills, and contribute to the growth of the international film industry. Over 15 million pesos in grants will be available.

Newly-appointed Quezon City Film Development Commission Executive Director Liza Diño-Seguerra says “In recent years, the region has shown impressive growth in its filmmaking, with high production values that rival international standards. This is evident in the diverse co produced film projects between the Philippines and SEA showcased at major festivals like Autobiography of Makbul Mubarak (IND-SG-PH), In my Mother's Skin (PH-SG-Taiwan), Arnold is a Model Student (TH-PH-SG). With QPM, we get to support projects like that from the region and introduce them to funding and one-on-one networking opportunities so we can see their stories on the big screen.”

Through this program, which focuses on unveiling the unseen stories of Southeast Asia, QCinema will present QPM to nurture the underrepresented cultures, histories, and narratives of the Southeast Asian region.

Filipino and Southeast Asian filmmakers with projects in advanced stages of development are invited to participate.

To be eligible to join the program, the filmmaker must have at least a draft of the full script of a feature-length fiction film project. The film must also not yet be completed by the time QCinema 2023 commences and must not be fully financed yet.

Southeast Asian directors with at least one short of feature film may apply.

To join, filmmakers must complete an online application form complete with the logline, synopsis, director’s statement, production schedule, treatment, financial plan, production cost, and the profiles of the director, producer, and production company. Sample reels may also be submitted, if available.

Preference will be given to projects that highlight unique aspects of Southeast Asian culture and history. Films that demonstrate potential for international appeal will also have an advantage.

Deadline of submission of entries is September 15, 2023.

Fifteen entries will be chosen to participate in the film market, slated from November 18-20, 2023, in conjunction with the QCinema International Film Festival.

Selected filmmakers will have the opportunity to pitch to possible investors, network with possible collaborators, get mentorship, and attend workshops.

Ms. Diño-Seguerra further explains, “This program is in line with the goal to position QCinema as one of the top Southeast Asian film festivals and introduce it as a global hub for Southeast Asian cinema.”

“The market will also facilitate more collaboration and co-production opportunities between Filipino, and Southeast Asian filmmakers, and international partners that would contribute to the growth and development of the regional film industry” she adds.

For more information, visit the QPM website at https://qcinema.ph/grant/project-market/.

New Makati office building reiterates commitment to green and sustainable development

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An independent assessment of the Makati Commerce Tower found that building achieves 22% lower electricity consumption and 58% lower water consumption from its operations compared to a similar non-green commercial property

Standing superbly along Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue is the Philippines’ first and only LEED Platinum version 4.0 office building: the 37-storey Makati Commerce Tower. Built by Empresas Diesel Development Inc., this building symbolizes a new normal in office development where well-thought-out green and sustainable features are king.

According to Malcolm Lai, Head of Development for EQT Exeter Asia, the parent company of Empresas Diesel Development, the features that make the Makati Commerce Tower a one-of-a-kind green and sustainable office development.

“The development and design team behind the Makati Commerce Tower has put careful thought on how this new building will be able to provide high-quality office spaces to its future occupants with minimal impact on the environment,” said Lai.

“The result is a building that not only achieves 22% lower electricity consumption and 58% lower water consumption from its operations compared to a similar non-green commercial building, it also has features that promote health and well-being for its occupants.”

 

According to a report compiled by Barone International, the Makati Commerce Tower’s sustainability consultant, the building accomplishes the following sustainability performance:



· Diversion of approximately 3,744,481 lbs of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere annually through the building’s electrical savings. This is equivalent to the volume of carbon dioxide sequestered by 78,010 trees per year, or the amount sequestered by removing 312 cars from the roads annually.

· It was estimated that the building achieves 22% reduction of electricity consumption compared to a non-green building.

· Water-saving features reduce the building’s water consumption by 58% annually, equivalent to six Olympic-size swimming pools.

· A refrigerant-management system that minimizes the building’s impact on ozone depletion. The building uses Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) R-410A for its air-conditioning system, which has zero Ozone-Depletion Potential (zero-ODP).

According to Maricris Sarino-Joson, Director and Head of Office Services – Landlord Representation at Colliers, given the current tenant-leaning office market, occupiers now have more options for their next office space. An effective way for landlords to better position their properties is to deliberately highlight sustainable and wellness-focused features.

“Not only will green and sustainable certifications afford commercial tenants the appropriate credentials to satisfy their ESG goals, many of them are also now attributing the growing importance of green and sustainable spaces to staff productivity, health, and overall happiness.”

Some of the health and wellness-focused features of the Makati Commerce Tower include enhanced indoor air quality strategies, the use of low-emitting materials, and a world-class building design that lets plenty of natural light in and offers quality outdoor views.

“Natural light not only reduces energy consumption, it has also been shown to have a positive effect on humans,” said Sarino-Joson. “On the other hand, outside views that incorporate natural elements are more enticing and offer better visual respite to office workers. They also provide building occupants with natural environmental cues, such as diurnal changes from light to dark, which is essential for maintaining natural circadian rhythms.”



About Colliers

Colliers is a leading diversified professional services and investment management company. With operations in 66 countries, our 18,000 enterprising professionals work collaboratively to provide expert real estate and investment advice to clients. For more than 28 years, our experienced leadership with significant inside ownership has delivered compound annual investment returns of approximately 20% for shareholders. With annual revenues of $4.5 billion and $99 billion of assets under management, Colliers maximizes the potential of property and real assets to accelerate the success of our clients, our investors and our people. Learn more at corporate.colliers.com, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.



About Makati Commerce Tower

The Makati Commerce Tower is developed by Empresas Diesel Development, Inc., brought by EQT Exeter Asia, a prominent global private equity firm with an extensive Asian track record. A dedicated team of 67 real estate professionals has executed about USD28 billion in transaction value. This new office building located along Sen. Gil Puyat Ave. in Makati is designed by renowned global architectural firm Woods Bagot and built by Datem Inc., one of the leading construction firms in the Philippines. Learn more at makaticommercetower.com.

ASUS Republic of Gamers Brings the World of Teyvat to SMX Aura

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ROG Phone 7 powers the Genshin Impact tournament

ASUS Republic of Gamers Philippines has announced their upcoming Genshin Impact Tournament - the ROG Phone 7 Philippines Championship 2023, to create and bring the next generation experience to the Filipino Community, determined to foster connection, technology, and youth. Create a space for the student population around the nation to meet friends and develop their future professions in the esports, entertainment, and technology industries by using Genshin Impact, regarded as the most well-known RPG game in the Philippines.

The ROG Phone 7 Philippines Championship 2023 will hold its Grand Finals at the SMX Aura on September 9, 2023, with a prize pool of Php 180,000 open to all Filipino gamers and cosplayers. The tournament is divided into two parts: team competitions and individual competitions. For the team competition, travelers would team up in a group of four to conquer giant monsters within 10 minutes in the challenging world of Teyvat. As for the individual competition, players would utilize their selected lineup to defeat Azhdaha Boss. Three-Day Qualifiers would occur in Dark League Studios on August 26, 27, and September 3. Qualifier Rounds will be livestreamed online through the ASUS Republic of Gamers PH FB Page. After all qualifier rounds, the top 3 teams will proceed to the Grand Finals. In addition, a cosplay

contest would take place as a side event open to all fans of the game title.

This event is a platform for Travelers to demonstrate their prowess and a social gathering for the Filipino gaming community. Dark League Studios organized the ROG Phone 7 Philippines Championship 2023.

The ROG Phone 7, dubbed the King of Gaming Smartphones, incorporates the game-changing power of the latest Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform and its newest Ray-tracing hardware acceleration into an all-new futuristic two-tone design—Powering Genshin Impact for the ultimate gaming experience. With its 165 Hz AMOLED display and 720 Hz touch-sampling rate, the superb visuals will give justice to the fantastic world of Teyvat.

Genshin Impact takes foot in the world of Teyvat; explore seven nations, meet a diverse cast of characters with unique personalities and abilities, and fight powerful enemies alongside them in your quest to find your lost sibling. Wander freely, immersing yourself in a vibrant world, and let your sense of wonder lead you to unravel all its mysteries. That is until you are finally reunited with your lost sibling and witness the culmination of all things at the end of your journey.

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