Welcome to Urduja Film Festival

URDUJA FILM FESTIVAL

Princess Urduja:

URDUJA --- a 14th century warrior-princess who ruled the Kingdom of Tawalisi in Pangasinan. She was famous for leading a group of woman warriors who were skilled fighters, equestrian and archers. Historical reference to Princess Urduja can be found in the travel account of Ibn Battuta, a Muslim traveler from Morocco. He stopped by Tawalisi on his way to China and had a startling encounter with the famous Princess Urduja.

Princess Urduja is a figure from Philippine legend, a warrior princess who have ruled the kingdom of Tawalisi in the province of Pangasinan known for her beauty, wisdom, strength and agility.

In 1916, Austin Craig's paper entitled "The Particulars of the Philippines Pre-Spanish Past" quoted Jose Rizal's strong belief in Ibn Battuta's historical journey to Tawalisi and encounter with Princess Urduja. Though the accuracy is in contention among scholars, Urduja is still considered a very popular heroine and a formidable Philippine Icon.

URDUJA FILM FESTIVAL   Nov 25 to Dec 1, 2014

The Festival:

Urduja Film Festival will be an annual undertaking to promote independent Films in Pangasinan and Northern Luzon.

It envisioned to hone the artistic and creative minds of the young people and the populace in the make- believe artistry of the celluloid world.

Festival Competition Categories:

1. College Category
2. K-12   :  High School & Elementary

Festival Competition Categories:

     College Category       -      Open to all students/teachers of any Colleges
                                            & Universities in Pangasinan

                                            
                                            Theme: open   Film Duration: 30 to 45 mins

      HS and Elem Category -   Open to all students/teachers of HS&Elem 
                                            schools in Pangasinan

                                            Theme: open   Film Duration: 30 to 45 mins

Call for Short Film Entries:

Inviting all student/teachers film enthusiast in Pangasinan. Final date of submission of entries is until November 20 , 2014, the earlier the better.   Entry Forms with rules and criteria are available upon request to urdujafilmfestival@gmail.com,  website: urdujafilmfestival.blogspot.com

There is no entry Fee.

URDUJA FILM FESTIVAL is a Three (3) day event includes Film Showing and Awarding:  Festival Date is set on the 4^th Week of November at Robinsons Cinema.

Who can Join?

College Students. Students or student org, or teachers can submit entries, endorsed by the Instructor, Adviser or the Dean.

High School and Elementary students: Students and teachers, duly endorsed by the Principal.

Theme of the Film:

Theme or the Story Line is OPEN, no restrictions.  Socially relevant films is encourage.  Films with Good moral, Christian values and positive Filipino virtues is also likewise encourage.

Language Use:

Tagalog, English or Tag-lish.  Full pangasinense or ilokano vercular film is acceptable.  Silent film is also acceptable.

Camera requirements:

Student Film entries can be shoot using smart phones or tablets or videocam or DSLR cameras as long as it is converted into DVD format for wide cinema viewing.   Black and white film is acceptable.

Who are qualified for the Awards.

Students and Teachers are qualified in the film awards. Students are qualified to all nominations. Instructors or teachers or academic staff can act in the film and can qualify as senior actors nominee. Instructors and teachers can participate in the film as actors, directors and can also assist/help/advise in all aspect of film making. Different awards will be given at the Awards night, eg. Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Sound, Best Screenplay, Best Actor and Actress, Best Supporting Actor and Actress, Best Senior Actress and Actresses, Best Child Actors and Actresses, etc.  Films made during the the last 2 years is still eligible for entry as long it is endorsed by the Principal or College Dean (or Adviser).   

Prizes and Awards:

Cash Price of P10,000.00 will be given to winner of the URDUJA CUP or the OVERALL BEST FESTIVAL FILM (URDUJA CUP).  URDUJA AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD will receive P5,000.00  NORA AUNOR AWARD for Best Socially Relevant Short Film will receive P3,000.00

Best Short Movie College Category – P3,500.00, and Best Short Movie  HS/Elem Category – P3,500.00   Trophies and Plaques Recognition are given to Acting honours and Technical honours.

How many films can a School submit.

For Elementary: Maximum of 2 Films.  Drama, Comedy or Combination.

For High School: Maximum of 3 films.  Drama, Comedy or Combination.

For College: Maximum of 4 films. Drama, Comedy or Combination.

College entries must have letter of endorsement by the College Program Head or Instructor/Adviser.

High School and Elementary entries must have letter of endorsement by the Principal.

Please submit entry form, endorsement, and 2 copies of the film converted into DVD format plus usb copy, on or Before November 21, 2014 to:

Mr Neil Corpuz or Tonette Quebral
Urduja Film Festival Social Advocacy
4/f Pillars Building, Tapuac District Dagupan City
cp# 09473164497
email: urdujafilmfestival@gmail.com


Entry Forms and Criteria:

For copy of entry form and criteria, please email urdujafilmfestival@gmail.com


Festival Venue for Film Showing:

Robinsons Place Cinemas, Calasiao Pangasinan  -  November 25, 26 and 27, 2014

Film Showing  will be on November 25 to 27, 2014 at Robinsons Cinema, Pangasinan

Students are advise to support their film entries by watching the film in Robinsons Cinemas.  Each School/Entry must be able to a guarantee at least a minimum of one (1) block theatre screening for their film equivalent to 250 seats (based on Robinsons Cinema seating capacity). Tickets at P150/seat and will be based on the following sharing: 50-50 Sharing (50% goes to organizers, 50% goes to the School or Student Group who made the film). 

The School Entry which garners the Most Audience (Blockbuster) or the Most Block Theater Screening will win The coveted URDUJA AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD.

Choice of Screening day and time will be based on first come, first served basis.

The Proponents:

The lead organizer of the festival is the URDUJA FILM FESTIVAL SOCIAL ADVOCACY.
Managing Director - Dr. Barmie Caluza.


Festival Jury:

Festival Jury will be headed by a Famas member, and will be composed of film critics both from the indie and mainstream.

Other Festival members of the Jury will be announced later.


Awards Ceremony:

Awards ceremonies will be in December 1 2014 (place and time to be announced)


Closing Film:

"Anacbanua" by Cris Guzom (tentative)