ERK FILM PRODUCTION BAGS TWO FUNDING GRANTS!
We are very happy to receive news that two of our upcoming projects have been selected by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) CreatePH program for grants support. 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝è which is slated to be released this year has been given a post-production grant, while 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞, 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐭 which is scheduled for principal photography early in 2025 has been given the small budget production fund. Both these projects are written and directed by our very own Kevin Pison Piamonte.
The FDCP’s CreatePHFilms Funding Program was launched to ensure that the government works with and provides support to filmmakers, producers, and distributors in all stages of filmmaking to complement their efforts to produce quality Filipino films. This is FDCP’s response to its mandate “to create assistance funds to support different stages of the production of quality films, including but not limited to film development, production, post-production, marketing, distribution, exhibition, and archiving practices in the country.”
These funds are absolutely crucial in the sustainability of regional filmmaking and ERK Film Production continues to provide logistical support for local filmmakers who have wonderful stories to tell.
We celebrate these wins with a collective thrill of a promising future for Filipino filmmaking especially for us in the regions!
Mabuhay ang Pelikulang Pilipino! Our gratitude to FDCP!
BULAWAN NGA USA BY KENNETH DE LA CRUZ PREMIERES AT THE CINEMALAYA 2023
Cinemalaya 2023 is back and we are proud to be a part of the biggest independent film festival in the Philippines with Bulawan nga Usa written and directed by Kenneth De la Cruz. This film is produced through the funding of Cinemalaya 2023, the Film Development Council of the Philippines and ERK Film Production.
Bulawan nga Usa is the story of Makoy, who embarks on an expedition to a mystical mountain after his beloved gradnfather's death. Makoy is in search of the golden deer that possesses the power to grant wishes. He befriends a spirited young boy who joins him in the quest for the mythical creature and self-discovery.
Actors Ron Matthews Espinosa and John Niel Paguntalan lead the cast of this film.
This film is also co-presented by Mulave Studios, Green Pelican Studios & DMC.
ERK PARTICIPATES IN THIS YEAR'S PLATFORM BUSAN IN BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA
This year's Platform Busan returns to its onsite events of film talks, film pitches and networking events for the first time after 3 years.
The 27th Busan International Film Festival in 2022 finished its 10-day journey, having presented 242 films from 71 countries with strong support from film professionals and eager participation of the audience.
Successfully held as an in-person event for the first time in three years, the 27th Busan International Film Festival overflowed with discourse between audiences and special guests in a total of 304 guest visit sessions held in theaters. And through a variety of programs, as well as BIFF Everywhere and Community BIFF, it was reborn as a festival for all, communicating and engaging with the audiences.
In addition, the Asian Contents & Film Market, which was the only in-person film market event held this year, set all-time highs in all aspects, with 2,465 people from 49 countries participating in the largest number of business meetings ever recorded.
Director Kevin Pison Piamonte and Producer Bobby Rodriguez of ERK Film Production participated in the events and were able to pitch the upcoming full-length feature 'After the Storm'.
Congratulations to the Filipino participants to the BIFF 2022!
ERK FILM PRODUCTION GOES TO CINEMALAYA 2023 WITH 'BULAWAN NGA USA'
Director and Writer of 'Bulawan nga Usa' Kenneth De la Cruz at the CCP during the announcement of films for the 2023 Cinemalaya (Philippine Independent Film Festival)
ERK FILM PRODUCTION is proud to share that we are joining the Cinemalaya Class of 2023 with Kenneth De la Cruz’s BULAWAN NGA USA!
At tonight’s awarding of festival winners in CCP, Cinemalaya also introduced the films and the filmmakers who will showcase their works in 2023.
Looking forward to Cinemalaya 2023! Congratulations to all the selected filmmakers!
'DOG EATERS' NOMINATED FOR THE 70TH FAMAS AWARDS
Kevin Piamonte’s DOG EATERS is nominated for Best Short Film in this year’s FAMAS Awards! This is Piamonte’s second consecutive nomination in the same category where he bagged the Best Short Film Award for his film “Solo” last year!
The awards night will be on July 30th, at the Metropolitan Theatre Manila.
ERK Film Production is proud to have produced this film together with the University of the Philippines Visayas!
Mabuhay ang regional films!
SUMMER INTERNSHIPS FOR FILM STUDENTS 2022
Summer Internships for Film Students 2022
ERK Film Production
Location: Iloilo City, Philippines
Qualifications:
Open to students currently located in the Philippines
At least 3 years college course work (junior standing)
Must have obtained basic course work in film and/or TV production
Must be available to participate in actual film shoot between July 24-August 5 in Iloilo, Philippines
Timeline:
May 25 - Application Opens
June 5 - Application Deadline
June 10 - Interviews / Successful Interns Announced
July 1 - Internship Starts (Hybrid of Online and Offline Duties)
July 24 – Aug 5 - Shooting on Location (Iloilo, Philippines)
August 20 - End of Internship
Internship Hours – Dependent on the prescribed internship hours from the home university of the intern (it should be indicated in the Memorandum of Agreement between ERK Film Production and the intern’s home university)
Role Description – Under the supervision and guidance of the production and creative heads of ERK Film Production. The intern shall be engaged in pre-production work (such as managing pre-production needs; script breakdown, location management, talent management, funding and finance planning, scheduling), production work (principal photography), and post-production work (editing, sound design, color grading, and picture lock).
Key Skills Required:
Basic technical understanding of the film industry
Flexible creativity
Decisive and strong problem-solving leadership
Strong communication skills
Interested applicants are invited to send their CVs to erkfilmproduction@gmail.com or you may also visit our website www.erkproduction.com for more details.
NEWS
"DOG EATERS" SHOOT COMPLETED
April 17, 2022
ERK Film Production together with our funding institution, the University of the Philippines Visayas, would like to express its heartfelt gratitude to the officials and residents of Brgy. San Rafael in Mandurriao, Iloilo City.
Special thanks to Punong Barangay Elmer Tiaño and Kagawad Eroll Galvez. We would also like to thank the Barangay Tanods:
Joemar Tabuyoc
Arvin Galves
Adrian Tronggoy
Ana Jean Reyes
Roquita Osumo
Alberto Tabuyoc
Jose Suquael
Eulalio Tabuyoc, Jr.
Our thanks as well to our driver and service lead Marvel Santos together with his utility team:
Romeo Tabuyoc, Jr.
Eulalio Tabuyoc, Jr.
Francis Mendote
Most of all, we wish to thank our Donors for making this film possible:
KSPP
Arjho and Bai Pison
Aimee Somo Tirador
Odette Tabobo
Jethro del Rosario
Raissa Pison Borro
Cadoy Quijano III
Lao Maquinto
Barbra Pison-Mathyer
Hannah Bustamante-Pison
MADAMO GID NGA SALAMAT. Excited to share the film with you soon!
NEWS
BOBBY RODRIGUEZ GRADUATES FROM BUSAN ASIAN FILM SCHOOL
December 1, 2021
The graduation ceremony of the 2021 International Film Business Academy (IFBA) was held at the studio of Busan Asian Film School as an online-offline hybrid event. All the 10 graduates of the Intensive Program and 14 Lab graduates attended the ceremony, having a memorable time completing the course. It was the first resumed face-to-face IFBA educational program after the cancellation of 2020 program due to COVID-19, which made this year's effort much more meaningful. KIM Insoo, the CEO of Busan Film Commission and the director of the school, and KIM Donam, the director of the Film & Contents Division from Busan Metropolitan City also attended the graduation and gave congratulatory messages. It is always hard to say goodbye but we all know this is not the end! AFiS always wishes for the graduate's bright future. Congratulations!
PRODUCER BOBBY RODRIGUEZ SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETES FULL CIRCLE LAB - CREATIVE PRODUCERS LAB 2021
October 2, 2021
Congratulations Producer Bob for completing the Full Circle Lab - Creative Producers Lab. Together with 7 other emerging producers from Southeast Asia, the participants were able to immerse themselves with mentoring from European producers and filmmakers.
KENNETH DE LA CRUZ WINS BEST SCREENPLAY IN NABIFILMEX
October 29, 2021
Congratulations Kenneth De la Cruz for winning BEST SCREENPLAY in Nabifilmex! We are so proud of you!
BABOY TALUNON (WILD BOAR) IS OFFICIALLY SELECTED TO THE 19TH MINDANAO FILM FESTIVAL UNDER THE NON-MINDANAO SHORT FILM EXHIBITION SECTION.
November 20, 2021
BABOY TALUNON (Wild Boar) is officially selected to the 19th Mindanao Film Festival under the Non-Mindanao Short Film Exhibition Section. The Festival is happening this coming December 6 - 13, 2021 and will be screened via the festival's official YouTube Channel.
EMMANUEL LERONA SELECTED TO LENSESXCULTURES: A CREATIVE DOCUMENTARY FILM LAB FOR HIS PROJECT “PALTERA”
November 24, 2021
So proud to announce that ERK’s Emmanuel Lerona has been selected to be part of LensesXCultures: A Creative Documentary Film Lab for his project “Paltera”! Congratulations, Emman! Best of luck!
A GREAT TIME TO BE AN ASIAN FILMMAKER
February 16, 2020
THIS year’s Oscar’s Best Picture “Parasite” – a Korean film by Bong Joon-ho – makes history as the first non-English film to win the highest prize at the Academy. This breakthrough in the world of film recognition, with Oscars being the most coveted of them all, promises an exciting future and endless possibilities for Asian films and filmmakers. This excitement is perhaps incomparably felt by an Ilonggo filmmaker who is about to embark on a fellowship on Film Producing at the Busan Asian Film School (AFiS) in South Korea starting this March.
KEVIN PIAMONTE “SOLO” WINS BEST SHORT FILM AT 69TH FAMAS AWARDS
December 15, 2021
“Congratulations to Kevin Piamonte and Team SOLO for the first Ilonggo FAMAS Awards winner in the Short Film category. You have paved the way for more dreamers and regional filmmakers to dream big and make sure that their next works are Pang-FAMAS,” a congratulatory message from FAMAS.
OUR ERK STARBUCKS TUMBLER PROMO WINNER: HANNAH NOVESTEROS!
January 26, 2022
Congratulations to Ms Hannah Novesteros for winning our Starbucks Tumbler Promo! Watch out for more upcoming giveaways. Just follow our ERK Website and Facebook Page for updates!
SA PAGPULA SANG LAWOD (WHEN THE OCEAN BLEEDS) BY KENNETH DE LA CRUZ IS STREAMING IN KULTURA FILM FESTIVAL
January 26, 2022
Kultura Film Festival is a platform that opens discussions on culture that focuses on the lenses of human dignity and human rights. It aims to reflect the current state of humanity in the Philippines and neighboring countries- and in the future, the world.
Register in Kultura Film Festival to view the film by clicking on the link button below.
SOLO (DIRECTOR'S CUT) TO SCREEN AT UPV CINEMATHEQUE
February 14, 2022
Through a partnership with the UPV Office of Initiatives on Culture and the Arts (UPV OICA), our FAMAS-winning film 'SOLO' will be screened for the Ilonggo public to see. With screening schedules on February 21 (4:30 PM & 5:30 PM) and February 22 (4:30 PM & 5:30 PM), the screenings admissions are free provided the moviegoer must pre-register online to secure seats in compliance to the health protocols due to the pandemic. There will also be a talkback with the film director and cast on February 22 after the the 5:30 PM screening. For those who would like to watch the film, you may pre-register using the link below.
SOLO COMES TO THE BIG SCREEN!
February 21, 2022
The UPV Cinematheque comes to life as audiences filled the hall after more than 2 years of being halted by the pandemic. Kevin Piamonte's SOLO is being screened exclusively at the UPV Cinematheque as a kick-off celebration of UP Visayas' 75th Year Anniversary in Iloilo. The screenings will culminate with the arrival of the FAMAS Representative who will award the FAMAS trophy to the Solo Team on February 23, 2022. Stay tuned for more news!
FAMAS IN UPV: CINEMATIC RENAISSANCE AND MAKING HISTORY
February 27, 2022
By John Ray Hontanar
Two years since the pandemic shut down theatres and rendered many cultural productions floating in limbo, the UPV Cinematheque opened its doors for the grand three-day screening and awarding of Kevin Pison Piamonte’s FAMsAS-winning masterpiece “SOLO”.
As the first Ilonggo short film to bag the most prestigious award in Philippine Cinema, the awarding ceremony gathers filmmakers, artists, academics, and the Ilonggo moviegoing crowd to witness a defining moment in Western Visayan Cinema.
"DOG EATERS" STARTS FILMING SOON
March 23, 2022
Based on Leoncio Deriada's Palanca-winning short story, 'DOG EATERS' will be brought to the screen by Kevin Pison Piamonte in this new short film under ERK Film Production with funding support from UP Visayas and KSPP. The film stars Sunshine Teodoro and Nathan Sotto. This film brings together an all-Ilonggo ensemble of cast and crew.