Should I go to film school in the Philippines?

I often get asked by a lot of aspiring filmmakers if it's worth going to a film school here in the Philippines. I decided to make a video about it and share my personal experience as a film graduate. In this video, I weigh the pros and cons of going to a film school here in the Philippines.
DISCLAIMER: This is an opinion piece based on my personal experience. This is NOT a promotion for any film school.
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[@pelikulektura]

Thank you guys for watching! Please share this to your friends who want to pursue film!

[@pelikulektura]

@James Lustracion yes it can :)

[@keisha5398]

When she asked what's my goal. I just simply want to change the typical stigma of Philippine teleserye. There are good movies and teleserye of course (in abs cbn) but I feel like we're left behind and I want to be part of that change

[@pelikulektura]

that's a beautiful goal!

[@keisha5398]

@@pelikulektura thank you ☺

[@marcoacibar8749]

Oh my god ang ganda. 💝

[@loveluna2834]

Same girl, hope you're pursuing this now 🥺

[@keisha5398]

@@loveluna2834 im still in grade 9 but i hope so.

[@bndnrecords9484]

how much po ang tuition fee ninyo?

[@vroom7768]

im 15 thinking of becoming a film student pero parang ang hirap makapasa sa UP or MAPUA ://

[@pelikulektura]

((madali lang makapasa sa mapua for film))

[@vroom7768]

@@pelikulektura halaa salamat po!!! more dedicated na po ako dahil sa vids nyo po!!!

[@pelikulektura]

@@vroom7768 maraming salamat!

[@MagicNibor]

Isa ko sa mga aspiring film maker but sobrang underrated ng topic nato sa pinas,at nakaka sawa na panuorin ung mga series drama etc na paulit ulit, lalo na ung mga computer generated images na gawa sa pinas, Sana gawing affordable Ang mga film school sa pinas, luckily pinanganak ako sa digital age Ang laki ng tulong ng KZbin para matuto ng libre, but still mahirap gumawa ng film Kung Wala Kang kakilala na mahilig rin sa gusto mo.......My dream is to make Filipino film na Hollywood Ang datingan

[@arden015]

"Sana gawing affordable ang mga film school sa pinas", agree po

[@LorenzoAntonASilva]

Ako rin gusto ko makilala ang philippine film industry gusto ko ng Sci - Fi na movie hindi puro romance comedy na ang cringy and the same time corny😒

[@miguelbulanadi5711]

Hi pwede add ko kayo sa fb or ig? Same ng pangarap lods.

[@justsomegirlwithamustache5370]

@@miguelbulanadi5711 hello, I'm interested po

[@chrisoca958]

This video made me tear up. I'm a 2nd year ECE student now but I can't take my mind off of BA Film because I know that deep inside my heart, this is the path that I want to take. From my high school years, I enjoyed writing literature, and content for newspaper making and broadcasting, composing songs, and creating short films for contests or projects. I even met with a producer during my journalism trainings in TV Broadcasting and that person even told me, "Aabangan kita sa industriya." And that really motivated me to pursue my passion. But as time passed by, reality slapped me damn hard on the face and my parents technically pressured me to choose a program that is "practical" and has a board exam, Although I understand where they are coming from, I just can't deny the fact that I still think about pursuing Film and how happy I might be if I was just allowed and privileged to do so. Even now, my heart still yearns for it. I also thought about transferring but with the given circumstances I have rn, I know it's not possible. Hopefully in the future, when finally I have the freedom to do what I want, I'll still chase this dream that I have ever since and keep the fire burning.

[@pelikulektura]

Yakap!!! Aabangan ko mga likha mo :)

[@chrisoca958]

@@pelikulektura thank you po

[@bridgeturen9074]

i believe on you honey. time will come. we can do it!!

[@chrisoca958]

@@bridgeturen9074 thank you!!! And yes ✨manifesting✨

[@chayeahpuddin]

After I graduate Literary and Cultural Studies in PUP, I will gonna find a job then save money and when I have enough money, I will pursue BA Films and maybe BS Music Business Management. Siguro sa mga time na yun mga 30 years old na ako. Ano ngayon kung 30 years old na? Education is for everyone and learning is timeless.

[@notjoy4557]

Same sis

[@maaaarc5533]

Ang sakit ng truth for most or even any art related course na there's really NO sure career for you and even if you have a job I think there's still a question of stability

[@xtianrogelio20]

kung ako magiging successful na film maker, magtatayo ako ng libreng school about film making :) kahit sino pwede basta desidido maging film maker, yung nasa puso nila, hindi yung gusto lng nila maging film maker para lang kumita, yung katulad ng prinsipyo ko na willing gumastos ng milyon at pagpaguran, maipalabas lang ang movie o ang obra ko, kahit walang kitain! naniniwala ako na maraming aspiring pinoy film maker jan na di nabibigyan ng chance katulad ko.. gusto ko mabago film industry sa pinas, naniniwala ako na film industry ang isa sa pinaka pag asa ng ating bansa upang umunlad at mas makilala pa..

[@pelikulektura]

🤍

[@jayanthonysagucio4129]

christopher nolan din ata, didn't go to film school

[@thebrokecreative]

Thanks for this! Hope this helps the new generation of filmmakers!

[@pelikulektura]

The Broke Creative 🥰🥰

[@dummyacc7325]

hi! im an incoming grade 12 student and i really want to major in film. i had little to no idea of what the details were in this course, like what am i gonna learn? what skills do i need? how much will it cost?? etc. but all i know right now is i want to make movies (or be apart of making movies) and i just wanted to say thank you for making this vid. it’s informative and nakakagaan ng loob (though natakot ako sa cons part) i hope i make the right decision 🤞

[@FrancisSyCoCo]

hello, I'm from Manila, what film and video production schools would you suggest?? thank you...

[@johnpaulcorton3205]

I'm studying development communication ( which is about comm theory, writing articles, doing radio broad and stuff) but, I'm into filmmaking (self study lang).. Any advice po dahil Hindi ko talaga makita yung passion ko dito sa course ko (devcom)... I want to be a filmmaker

[@pelikulektura]

JP Corton I suggest since you’re already there, you can finish it while studying filmmaking on the side. Dev Comm is still somewhat related to filmmaking. I think that what you learn in devcom can also be applied in filmmaking. Kumbaga you can fill in the gaps nalang along the way. There is no rush to be a filmmaker :) You can do it at your own pace

[@oliversamson1700]

Thank you for this. It was a pipe dream of mine to always wanted to make my own film, and watching your videos really motivates me and really think it's not impossible. I'm sure this will inspire young and aspiring film makers to continue their passion.

[@daniellenepales3817]

Mowel fund Film Institute is one of the most affordable :) highly recommended. Mentors are Raymond Red,Joel lamangan and numerous well known Film makers ;) it is also collaborated with FDCP, CMB Films and so on :D

[@Neko-wz9yr]

Im badly want this, but in our place we dont have film school.☹️

[@ajaasuncionn]

I hope to work with you soon miss. This is amazing, it inspires me to finish my studies too!

[@pelikulektura]

Alvin Asuncion yes please finish your studies :)

[@wilsonsuarez1529]

Hi I am so glad that I heard a lot of good advices from this video of yours. My name is wilson and I wanted to become a good film maker. Please dont be surprise if I will tell you that I am on my late 40's already. But believe me I have this dream of becoming a film director since I was a teenie. Yun lang dahil anak mahirap laki sa hirap at nung time ko UP at mowelfund palang ata ang nag offer ng film studies. So in short I cant make it that time. Until when I am already in my 30's I started to look again for an opportunity na maka pag aral ng film. It was hard to look for school especially I still dont have that much money to spend for it. Somehow There was some chances that came along but again due to you know financial issues Di ko talaga ma priority of course I have to spend money and prioritized the needs of my family. The usual food and shelter and studies of my children. But then again as I grew older the desire of becoming a film maker never subside. Then just last 2019 I have learned about Asia Pacific Film Institute (APFI) where in they offered ala carte of subjects for film. I said to my self this maybe my chance. So with not that big amount of money finally I joined the school. And believe me I did a lot of explaining to do to my wife why I needed this of course her major concerned was still finances. To cut my long story short. There I am sitting that time in a class room chair with a dozen of young film aspirant. I took the subject of Directing 101 basic with Jade Castro as my teacher. It was one of the happiest birthday of my life. I did some projects of course with the help of my young classmates. Obviously I am the oldest student in the class but the guys really supported me and helps me so much then. Then came 2020 I again enrolled. This time to continue it I took the subject of advance Directing 201 under JP Habac. My 2 teachers are both amazing and nice to me. However pandemic strikes and APFI closed then until now I never heard of any plan for the school to operate again. Alam mo sobrang lungkot ko now dahil sa nangyari. I felt like my dreams are fading. However to keep the flame burning for my desire I continue writing stories and screenplays on my laptop and hoping one day I can turn it to film in reality of my dreams. Though I am glad that I got new friends because of the film school. Yun nga lang nothing materializes still on my dream. I have this you tube channel which showcases of my 5 finished film school exercises. Very amature indeed of course. But nevertheless it was my work and I am proud of it. Sana may mangyari pa sa pangarap ko. Sana mabasa mo ang itong letter ko kahit mahaba. This was a release of my lonely heart as a dreamer. I still want to learn and I still believe I can make it... Till here God bless you and you inspired me more I want you to know that. God bless you... thanks.

[@pelikulektura]

Hello po Sir Wilson! Sobrang nakaka-antig po na makita ang comment niyo na ito. Sana po magkaron pa kayo ng chance na ma-pursue ang pangarap niyo 🥺 mabuhay po kayo!

[@wilsonsuarez1529]

Yes I always see hope for my dream I keep the fire burning still. Sulat ng sulat ng screenplay yun ang sabi ko sa sarili ko. With a prayers na isa sa mga isinusalat ko ay magiging film at legacy kung iiwan if God will permit. In his time I know it will come. Thanks. God bless continue giving lectures and inputs pls sa channel mo malaking bagay ang ginagawa mo sa mga kagaya ko. More power syo.

[@itsdezissi7150]

I'm so happy i saw this today! i've been planning to study film next year in college and kind of having a hard time on finding film schools. thank you for sharing this❤️

[@markbdionisio]

ommggg same here tho

[@josonjericol.6193]

Same

[@radynryumaloles2454]

Tama nga yung sabi nila na mga mayayaman lang ang pwedeng kumuha ng mga ganitong course. Sad pero yun tlga yung reality😭

[@LorenzoAntonASilva]

Gusto ako na yung susunod na Director Or Producer Ng Godzilla 😔

[@deschavz]

Thank you so much. This really helped me to decide what I want to be. Im still a high school student and Im having a hard time to decide what I want to be and I wanted see a sign and here I'am watching your video realizing what I want to be. Thank you ❤️

[@pelikulektura]

this makes me soft aaa goodluck with your endeavors!

[@notjoy4557]

I'm a 2nd year college student at TUP currently taking BS Entrepreneurship it's not my dream course but i promise to myself after my course here in tup i will work for a year then after that ackkkk pursue ko na yung BA film sa up manila claim it!!!

[@szecille]

Hi! I find this very interesting po! Do you mind giving an update about your goal or career path?

[@notjoy4557]

@@szecille hi! actually gagraduate palang ako this August sa course na BS Entrepreneurship but i guess my path now is a bit unclear for me or baka masyado lang din pressured sa life. but tbh i enjoyed my course. right now nalaman ko na gusto kong pasukin yung marketing side pero syempre yung film andito pa rin yung spark 💖🤧

[@jhunmarkvalencia1665]

I am graduating with my Engineering course but I really want to be a Film Director. I dont know if I will pursue and practice my profession. Im confused àsf

[@pelikulektura]

you can still study and make films even as an engineer 🤗

[@gabriellelloydreyes8937]

SEEEEZ! Wag ka naman ganun sa mga freelancers sis!!! Hahahahhaa freelancer ako and may career sa industriya and evident siya sa mga taong nakakasama ko and parang sinasabi mo na na wala kaming career az a freelancer. Anyway, I agree with what you said sa dulo na ok, di naman siya madaling kunin pero wag naman to the point na "there's no career opportunities for filmmakers in the philippines" there is and mahirap nga lang talaga siya kunin. For instance, ako PA sa iba't ibang pelikula at merong isang TV series, siyempre di naman forever PA ako, there's a career that I want to pursue. And ang pagiging PA di naman always PA, may dalawang path na career ang pwedeng mahatak ng pagiging PA, pwedeng pagiging AD or pwedeng sa path ng pagiging producer. Kasi tinuturuan kami sa set kung paano ito and that kasi may mga tao or producer na gustong may mag-grow na PA. Minsan si AD, may nirerequest na PA kasi mas kilala niya and mas gusto niya siya and itetrain niya na minsan sa pag-script con kasi yun ang isang step to be an AD. Kasi kaagapay ng script con ang PA sa set. And that's one step too para sa PA na magjng script con and eventually become an assistant director. Kasi maraming AD or PM na dumaan sa pagiging PA and yun na yung pinili nilang career and freelance sila. Hindi po ba career ang tawag dun? Also, may creative writer ako na kakilala na tumatalon sa pagiging direktor, sa pagiging creative writer sa ads. Na nanggaling sa ABS-CBN na writer siya minsan pa nga producer siya eh. Umuupo din siya sa edit. Si Pertee briñas kung kilala mo siya, direktor My Letters to Happy. Mga kuya from RSVP, CMB? Freelance crew sila and matagal na yung iba sa industry. Also, di lang naman din sa pamemelikula ang pwede mong itahak eh. Marami pa diyan. Ang kakilala ko sa pelikula, Aika Rapay ang pangalan niya. AD siya sa TV, PM siya sa pelikula, Producer siya sa ads. And freelance siya. Talon kung talon si bakla at career niya na yung bilang isang tao. Bilang isang manggagawa sa pelikula, TV at ads. Marami kasing career ang pwede mong pasukin at dagdag advantage pa sayo kung freelance ka at marami kang nabuild ng connections. At hindi lang naman din kasi nakukulong lang sa pagiging direktor ang pagiging filmmaker gaya nga ng sabi ko maraminh career ang pwede mong tahakin depende sayo. Ang point ko lang naman sis, at sana maintindihan mo, ay may career sa pagfifreelance. Ako proud ako dahil PA ako sa mga pelikula at yun yung career ko ngayon pero siyempre gusto ko iimprove yung career na yun. And there's always and always an opportunity for me and us to grow in this industry. Ang blatant truth lang ay ang pagfifreelance ay wala itong stability at assurance (para sa isang project) kasi constant na nagbabago. At injustices sa mga prod. Kaya maraming mga freelance from the film industry na lumilipat. Na leading to change of career ng isang tao pero wag sana nating ineglect yung mga taong matagal na sa industriya na walang career ang pagiging filmmaker sa Pilipinas. Yun lang sez!

[@triciasotaso]

Yes naman swis! I agree with you full heartedly. As a freelancer for two years, mas madaming oportunidad sa industriya ng pelikula at advertisement dito sa Pilipinas. Ang dami ngang nagtatrabaho sa industriya ng walang film course o background pero ang tagal na nila. Ranging from PA, Utility to Director. Yung iba nga, iba't iba ang roles sa iba't ibang proyekto. Ako nga nag PA, nag art director, at ngayon nag scscriptcon. Nabubuhay namin kami sa mga projects at nag grgrow kada shoot. Tiyaga tiyaga lang talaga kasi hindi naman pwedeng maging direktor ka sa isang iglap. Lahat dadaanan mo. And ayun, sabi nga nila Ms. Biancs na you need to start from scratch. Nagtry siya ng ibat ibang roles bago maging producer. Para malaman niya bawat aspeto ng produksyon. Ang totoong kalaban talaga natin dito ay sistema sa industriya. Yun lang.

[@pelikulektura]

Hi Lloydie! Mali siguro yung wording kasi ang context ko ng "career" ay iba. Kasi for me, I see career as a structured and corporate type of arrangement which is very different from the freelance life. Like you said, in the freelance life it lacks stability and assurance that you will get projects. And that is EXACTLY what I was referring to. The point of that bit was to point out that there is no guarantee that you will have a career after graduating as a film student because it’s still something you have to work for. Unlike some paths na may sure na silang susundan (ex. Careers that have board exams and after that they go into practice) as I said in 11:53. On your point that freelancing is still a career, I see as a profession rather than a traditional career which is basically wording lang ang context and difference. I have a high respect for freelancers, alam mo yan. I am a freelancer myself. It was never my intention to disrespect freelancers in this video. I hope I cleared my points and I hope it doesn’t lead to any more misunderstandings.

[@gabriellelloydreyes8937]

@@pelikulektura Yes, Cel, gets ko naman yung bit na after you graduate eh hindi sure talaga. Pero kasi parang ang lumalabas sa video parang naneneglect natin yung mere point na wala kang makukuhang career talafa after you graduated. Am I talking about just the film industry here alone? No. Pwede di siya sa ads ang mga tinutukoy ko. At sa iba pang industriya. Mahirap lang talga siya makamit which I do agree sa mga sinabi mo. And gets ko din yung mga terms as a profession or such pero let's be honest here even if we dig sa mga technical term here, it's still a career sa mga ibang tao lalo na sa mga freelancers na iba. Tayo alam natin yun ang difference ng mga ganyan and the technical term pero sa mga iba? Hindi. What if mapanood ito ng iba and iba yung maging reaksyon na nasa industriya? Kaya if we make something wr should consider others and being in their lens.

[@pelikulektura]

@@gabriellelloydreyes8937 I understand your point, and I really do intend to make a follow up video about career opportunities in filmmaking here in PH prior to this conversation. But I think what's important about this subject is the context of what I was talking about. Yes my statement that verbatim says "There are no sure opportunities for filmmakers here in the Philippines" is very blunt and can be taken the wrong way, much as you have been trying to expound to me. And I apologize for my poor wording, but it doesn't change my point in the context of what I was talking about. Ang point ko was hindi sure na magkakaron ka ng career after film school kasi pagtatrabahuhan mo pa rin siya dahil kailangan mo pa rin siya pagtrabahuhan at hindi siya instant na iseserve sa harapan mo. Ikaw mismo kilala kita, pinaghirapan mo ang naratin mo ngayon. That's exactly one of the reasons why I made that statement. Hindi ko point na attakihin ang sino man at sana wag mo i-blow out of the proportion yung lone statement na yun kasi you are implying that industry professionals will see this and see that specific statement as the only takeaway. Which is sad, because I have so much more to say beyond that.

[@vincentivancenon7020]

just wanna ask po, how do you get inside a crew?

[@cg61900]

sana napanood ko na to dati pa nung naghhanap ako ng film school na lilipatan. took me 2 diff courses and schools to finally land on a film school that i really think is for me. hahahaha i'm now studying film in MINT College and i'm really happy because it finally felt right. i just sometimes wish i knew about other film schools here in the PH before para at least may options ako. :

[@RusselJohnUgay]

San po yung film school na pinapasukan niyo po.new surbscriber po Pangarap ko din po maging direktor sa pilipinas

[@pelikulektura]

i graduated from mapua university!

[@RusselJohnUgay]

@@pelikulektura how much is tuition po??

[@aimee5552]

I wanna ask something po, I'm still in highschool pero I want to be a filmmaker someday. I really hate drawing po because I suck at it and wala po talaga akong passion sa mga ganon, so I want to ask if may involve po ba na pagdadrawing or may subjects na more on drawing if magfifilmmaker?

[@pelikulektura]

hello! if you take a film course you don't need drawing skills hehe but if multimedia arts yes you might need to draw haha

[@aimee5552]

@@pelikulektura thank you poo!

[@marcoacibar8749]

I stopped studying because of Financial incapacity. I took Marketing Management in TIP. Full time Call Center ako ngayon and I really want to return in college kaso gusto ko mag shift sa Film. Nakaka lungkot kasi ang hirap. Ako lang ang inaasahan ng family ko to provide food in the table. Pano ko masusurvive yon diba. My gosh. Sana...Sana.

[@pelikulektura]

Yakap! You could try returning to marketing and learn whatever you can with film! Try to find out what aspect of film are you into and build your skills

[@bossjmtv217]

gusto kopo mag artista

[@ajkeehong2002]

Go!

[@alyssaaubreyavena1446]

This give me a hope especially right now that I'm doubting myself. Thank you so much! 💕

[@artramos9982]

New subscriber! thank you, this video helped me a lot ^^. I'm still at high school and looking what to do in life. Its my dream to make my own short film or movie since i was a kid. I also have interest in editing and writing. I know My family can't afford film making schools, but knowing that i don't necessary need to go to a film making school to be a successful film maker gave me hope :D

[@krischt]

Thank you for sharing your own thoughts! This can motivate me to think what path I should really take 😅 I hope other people think of it as well

[@pelikulektura]

Krischt thank you so much!

[@keshiasay7158]

👌

[@archapugan3367]

Getting into FMA in Cebu after this tragic times

[@yaoi_islife3950]

Hi! Can I ask saan ka nag aaral sa Cebu for FMA?

[@archapugan3367]

@@yaoi_islife3950 not from Cebu but I'm trying to get into FMA. Still on the waiting game for now.

[@hazelm.3681]

I am an incoming 2nd-year college in FEU under the digital cinema track. It was tough for me whether I continue or shift to another course due to practical reasons. I have to think thoroughly of it since my parents are paying a hundred thousand a year, yet there are people I knew who do not and didn't go to film school but are able to create films. I love making films, working behind the scenes, directing, writing stories, and seeing the final product after the post-production--- but yes it's expensive, and I wasn't born with a silver spoon. Now, I am worried that if ever I shifted to another course, there would be no chance that I'd be getting back to film school. That's why I am here, to find answers.

[@pelikulektura]

personally, I think since you're already there, why not finish it? Invest on valuable skills and then work your way from there. If you shift to a "practical" course and still pursue filmmaking, isn't that more of a waste??? just my 2 cents

[@chfzn]

I'm currently studying 1st year of multimedia arts, ano po bang job opportunities para sakin if ever na pipiliin ko ang Film as my focus?

[@pelikulektura]

There are a lot of options! Personally I think that cinematography, editing, and production design are one of the biggest skills you can learn and eventually use in the industry. Not just for filmmaking but also for advertising, commercials, and music videos :)

[@julesm8106]

Bravo.

[@이기통-f2h]

I was watching Extraordinary You behind-the-scene, i was wondering if the philippine film industry looks like that and do like that.

[@ILOVECORNFLAKES]

Thank you for this! di ko alam saan ako magaapply and It is my dream to pursue film making

[@jayXbringas]

Hi. Ask ko lang po, I'm currently studying Secondary Education po and I want to finish it. But, I want to study film po after ko pong matapos ang course ko ngayon. Magiging 4 years pa rin po ba ang pag-aaral ko ng film?

[@BLNKIMAGE]

Nice! as a wedding filmmaker, Isang pangarap na makagawa ng isang pilikula. di ko expected na hihina ang industry at mag oopen sa amen ang window for doing shortfilm. thats why I'm thinking to pursue my dream to more get knowledge doing a film. many question coming out then I saw your video! thank you!

[@qwertyuiop4173]

GOOD TO SEE THIS CHANNEL AS WELL AS THOSE WHO ALSO LOVE FILMMAKING.IM AN INCOMING GRADE 11 AND I HAVE MANY DREAM CAREER IN DIFFERENT PATH COS I ALWAYS BEEN INSPIRED WHEN I SEE THE GOODSIDE FROM ONE PROFFESSION.I WANT TO BE IN MEDICINE AND SCIENCE AS WELL AS ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE AND FILMMAKING.ILL TAKE THE STEM STRAND THIS GRADE 11 COS I KNOW THAT WOULD OFFER A BROADER FUTURE FOR ME.MAYBE AFTER MY SENIOR HIGH,I WOULD CONTINUE ON STEM COURSES OR BREAK TO FILM SCHOOL.ANOTHER ADVANTAGE BEING IN STEM IS THAT IM WAY MORE OPEN TO SCIEMCE AND MATH TOPICS WHICH ARE KEY SUBJECTS ON COLLEGE ADMISSION TEST LIKE THE UPCAT.I JUST REALLY FOUND AND CONTINUE SEEKING MY LOVE FOR FILMS.I AM INSPIRED BY DIFFERENT WELL ACCLAIMED FILIPINO DIRECTORS L8KE LAV DIAZ AND BRILLIANTE MENDOZA AS WELL AS MIKHAIL RED AND HIS FATHER WHO BROUGHT AN HONOR TO THIS COUNTRY AND THATS ALSO MY DREAM.SO I HOPE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT FILMMAKING

[@ahronbalasanos]

Hi I'm incoming senior high student, but I still don't know what strand I am taking. I am really interested in making mvs but also I wanted to be a part of acting industry. Sobrang naguguluhan ako :(

[@pelikulektura]

Hi! I suggest you start investing in your skills! Acting and making MVs are endgame but you can try to focus on what you can do now and in the near future! I suggest you look into multimedia arts :D

[@cupidevils]

Hi! Loved your video. I’m an incoming senior high student and I was just wondering if you may have any idea on what tracks I shall take if I want to pursue film in college? And do you know any senior high schools where I can apply for in manila?

[@pelikulektura]

halu! you can literally take any strand that you wish but i do recommend humss

[@miksipice3401]

@@pelikulektura hi!! pwede po ba kahit arts and design po yong kinuha?

[@pelikulektura]

@@miksipice3401 yes! im actually teaching that strand for basic screenwriting

[@jhessamado6952]

I just want to create and tell story... Im first year college student accountancy... Can i be a film maker without studying at filmschool?

[@pelikulektura]

hello! yes you can! a lot of filmmakers here in the Philippines do not have a formal film education!

[@jhessamado6952]

@@pelikulektura so the only that I can do is?

[@pelikulektura]

@@jhessamado6952 can you please rephrase your question?

[@jhessamado6952]

@@pelikulektura ow fuck sorry... The only things that i can do is? Like what i need to do? To make sure that i can make a story?

[@pelikulektura]

@@jhessamado6952 you learn how to write and make films. Join festivals and network. You can also take masterclasses like Rebelde workshops (check them out on FB)

[@_MarcGuevarra]

hello po, diko po alam course na kukunin pero mahilig din po ako sa film making, mag direct at lalo na mag edit ng videos ano po kaya magandang course para sakin ? Btw Nice video po

[@pelikulektura]

film is always an option! but you can also take any communications related courses or advertising!

[@YvonKate]

Thank you for this Ma'am! Sobrang relate ako sa 17 yrs old, gusto mag film, UP or die. Napakarami ko pong natutunan sa video na ito. Thank you so much. Ang dami kong narealize sa isang video lang. ♥️

[@aimeebarte837]

What are the scopes of film theory? 🤔

[@eli5119]

Hello po! Love your videos! Can u suggest po what course should I take to become a filmmaker? Since wala pong film making course dito sa bicol. I'm really out of hope na makaka hanap pa ako ng right course for my passion since it's almost just 1 week nalang before mag open ang enrollment sa schools dito:(( Thank youu!!

[@pelikulektura]

Hello! Mass communication or really any media/comm courses!!

[@moncheriemary]

hello ate! Uhm can i ask if pwede mag-take ng mass com (ab in communication) as a degree po para maging movie producer/director? I am really interested in editing po and cinematography, also acting na rin hehe though I am not that skilled hehe. Okay lang po ba yun? Na magtake ng mass com? Kasi nasa province ako and may fam doesn't have stable financial status, so i can't go straight into a film school po. ps. excuse my wrong grammar pls🥺 Thank youu!

[@pelikulektura]

yes dear kayang kaya~

[@zakerybrassell53]

Aint no body watch this!

[@maaaarc5533]

Gigisahin ka I felt that even more

[@aerdnaenidan3987]

I was planning to take Architecture course kasi dun talaga related yung strand na kinuha ko ngayong SHS which is Technical Drafting. Wala akong ibang option, wala akong ibang mapagpilian. But deep in my heart, I know na gustong gusto kong magsulat ng stories, gusto kong gumawa ng films, and doon talaga ako nag eenjoy. Pero natotorn ako between my passion at sa pagiging practical. That's why undecided pa rin ako sa itetake ko sa college. But I hope na soon, I will be able to decide and make the right decision. Thank you for this video, it really inspires me a lot. ❤

[@miksipice3401]

same tayo!!! gusto nila arki kunin ko pero yong puso ko nasa film at editing

[@ivanhiloma9246]

Thank you for sharing this video. Sobrang laking tulong maka encourage

[@realinemanago4509]

Graduate na ko sa College pero walang degree sa film making pangarap ko pa rin makakuha ng units sa film making lalo pa gusto ko matuto magsulat ng script .

[@aundreyfrancisco41]

Hii po asked ko lang po how much yung naging tuition fee nyo po sa mapuà balak ko din po kasi mag aral dun pag nag college po ako hehe Same as course nyo din po hehe

[@j.garcia6285]

I wanted to be an actor but also to make films Should I pursue BA Film or BA Theatre arts? I'm also considering my employment. If i should go and get a professional degree then freelance a bit when it comes to Film and Act. Pero all I want in life is to act, I don't care about money. I want to appear on TV, Cinema and Many more and I want to entertain people and convey messages to them.

[@pelikulektura]

Theater is much more dedicated to acting than BA film. You also get to acquire production skills in Theater afaik based on my peers who pursued theater as a major

[@j.garcia6285]

Thank you po !! ^^ ♡♡

[@j.garcia6285]

Ate Before Entering Film school What are the things that you prepared? Like okay, Camera and equipments etc. Gaano po sya ka gastos ang pagiging Film Student (Exclude the Tuition fee) ?

[@pelikulektura]

@@j.garcia6285 it depends eh kasi you can survive naman with film school without owning your own cam as long as may mahihiraman ka or rent depende rin sa diskarte mo but you definitely need to shell out money for production classes

[@daisyflower2678]

Hi! Im a new sub!:))) is it possible to be an actor in hollywood even though we studied here in ph?

[@pelikulektura]

yes but it will take a lot of hard work and connections!

[@daisyflower2678]

@@pelikulektura thank you so much for responding:)

[@walkingchalk5441]

What school po maganda for Film course besides UP?

[@medggpred3306]

Do you mind dropping the link of the bg music you used?

[@delasalaszevastianc.9979]

Thank you. That's all I can say. I'm just thankful for this video

[@loreinedalayday7533]

I really want to know more how to make films. Now I am currently taking up BMMA but I am really planning to take film course. Thank you po ate sa info's Godbless and Stay Safe 😊

[@bjornandreiaquino1684]

glad that this popped up on my recos sa yt, i'm really considering film in college but there are a lot of things that i should consider, thanks for this vid!! FILMMAKER SOON!!🤞

[@jcfabi]

Hi ate gr12 student here and plano Kong kumuha ng digital film in mapua can I ask kung mahirap ba makapasa sa entrance exam?and may scholarship poba?thankyouuuuuu po.

[@pelikulektura]

Hi! Keri naman entrance exam! Yes may scholarships ang mapua :)

[@aembergica2000]

very niceee

[@user-nc7jr2qq8j]

Im taking Film course next year since magcocollege na me and im still deciding kung saan po ako mageenroll kasi idk kung saan may magandang turo ng Film course. Hindi kasi afford sa Film school mismo kasi mahal >

[@pelikulektura]

you can always join workshops! maraming workshops ngayon online!

[@marlonendri700]

I seriously searched for this, Gusto ko mag film making but gusto ko din mag doctor. May god show me a sign on which course I should choose

[@pelikulektura]

Either way I wish you the best!

[@markjustinenidua5890]

may i know po kung magkano tuition sa mapua per sem?

[@anjnotanj8147]

I'm about to graduate in highschool but i'm still contending about the course i'm going to take in college, i'm still confuse for my path and don't know what my passion is...really...pero i have options to what i'm going to take po.. like one of them is in filming po, but idk if BA in film or BA in theater arts cuz i have a lot of story ideas that i want to become as a movie and of course po i don't want it to go in vain...i can edit videos naman po kasi po sometimes that is my position po when where doing video presentations..like editor po ako palagi, but i'm not sure po if my skill is enough and gusto ko din po to be in a movie or series po, so tbh i'm still scared about my future and scared if i might repent or regret to my decisions po that i made. I actually feel like i need po ng advice cuz i can't talk about these things to my family, i hope you read this comment of mine

[@pelikulektura]

hello! yakap with consent!!! i just wanna tell you that no one can decide your future but you and sometimes it's just as terrifying as it is liberating schools and the courses that you take will be just guides and tools to develop your skills don't be too hard on yourself if you feel like you're not good enough because there is no such thing as "good enough" in this industry regardless of film, theater, corpo, arts, marketing, ads, etc--- they're all the same banana: you deliver what is needed the difference is that you get to choose which one are you willing to explore and learn in order to grow skills can be taught and developed outside of the courses that you take but if you have the opportunity and the privilege to choose the path that you want to pursue --don't hold yourself back in fear of not being "good enough" or fear of regretting your choices in the future wouldn't it be better if you focus on making the most out of your situation and the opportunities that are presented to you? at the end of the day, no one truly knows the future -- we just do what we can and keep moving forward :)

[@anjnotanj8147]

@@pelikulektura thank you po i really appreciate po that you replied to my comment po and thank you po sa advice it's really helping now that i'm grappling with some things po but you lifted me po from blue thank you po ulit💗💗💗 i mean it po whole-heartedly

[@yuichisaito3335]

Hi there, do film schools accept international students? If yes, which school you recommend?

[@pelikulektura]

Mapua University accepts international students but I can't really speak for other universities because I'm not sure about their protocols

[@trekshangamv4921]

but what if i want to be an editor in YG Entertainment:(

[@roancamille]

Hello! I also want to be a filmmaker too! Ever since I was young I wanted to pursue it. But... The closest thing to film school we have in our area is Bachelor of Science in Communication. From what I've heard, it mostly focuses on Journalism and stuff. I am also planning on getting Humanitarian Sciences for seniors. Is this a good path to take for me or should I go for another course? Cause Im not a 100% sure yet. Thx

[@pelikulektura]

Communication is a very broad path but yes it focuses more on theories and journalism. But what I do suggest is you can learn to study filmmaking techniques and technicalities on your own through the internet! Invest of developing your own skills by applying the theories you learn

[@roancamille]

Ooo yes thanks so much 💙 that is something I have been doing since Grade 6. Probably should start getting back to it again 😅

[@rueljohngumisad4382]

Magkano po ba ang tuition fee ng most school if filming po yung gusto niyo? at ano po yung advantage if you choose to study at famous school's like UP and De la Salle?

[@pelikulektura]

for tuition fees i cant really compare but mapua is expensive due to the quadsem curriculum choosing to study in famous schools have the advantage of access to bigger opportunities and networks but at the end of the day kanya kanya pa rin siya

[@gunpowdergelatine731]

19 y.o na ako at natatakot ako na baka wala na akong pag asa na maging isang direktor balang araw, 1st year college ako at BSHM ang course ko (napilitan ako, dahil sa natatakot akong hindi maiintindihan ng parents ko yung totoong gusto ko at isa pa ay hindi rin nila afford + kulang din ako ng kumpyansa sa sarili ko para sana paglaban kung ano ba gusto ko, at sa sitwasyon namin kailangan kong maging praktikal dahil ako rin ang panganay) Pero kahit pa ganon, nandito ako patuloy na nanood ng mga pelikula at pinag-aaralan ko rin. Kaya sobrang thankful ako sa mga katulad mo na gumagawa ng ganitong mga video kasi grabe maka inspire. Salamat🥺♥️

[@pelikulektura]

Maraming salamat pero wag mo sana isiping huli na ang lahat para matuto! Sabi nga ni Direk Arden Rod Condez (John Denver Trending), ‪”Remember that no one is waiting for you to make a film- in this very crowded industry. You have to tell it to the right people- it helps you to polish it.” Take your time ☺️

[@jhessamado6952]

Ilang taon ang film course?

[@jiancourt4083]

there's only one she mentioned that is REALLY important which is "connections" you could learn filmmaking in youtube, all you need is connections. and I think what's also more important is PASSION, like she said this is an expensive dream.

[@CINEMAGULO]

Thank you ❤️

[@lukethekuya]

Thank you for this Ate!

[@ljaquino7721]

Thank you for this video

[@satoshiakai520]

I want to be a filmmaker pero anong kukunin kung STRAND And COURSE? Please help me

[@pelikulektura]

I think HUMMS is a good strand to start with. As for course, if you can't take film agad I suggest you take any mass communication courses or anything related to it :) good luck!

[@deemandrada8298]

Ate what if Arts and Design po ang kukunin mong strand ok lang po ba?

[@pelikulektura]

@@deemandrada8298 you can take any strand really. My own former professor and former thesis adviser's undergrad was IT before her took film as his Masters degree :)

[@yes7175]

im really confused if i should pursue film making, idk if its practical ba talaga :((, idk if i should just make it my hobby na lang..

[@pelikulektura]

it is practical if you want it to be :) but if you also just want to do it as a hobby, that's okay too!

[@yes7175]

@@pelikulektura im still having second thoughts eh :((, im not really sure but film school seems fun, im just worried na im not good enough for it

[@pelikulektura]

@@yes7175 theres no such thing as not good enough :)

[@jabalols1520]

Ano pong pwedeng kunin na course sa senior high na meron about sa editing or etc.kasi gusto ko po mapag aralan about being a film maker kasi nakaka inspire para sakin gusto ko po kasi syang gawin and wala pa po akong alam about film maker or editing

[@pelikulektura]

HUMMS is my recommended strand!

[@jabalols1520]

@@pelikulektura thank you for advice kukunin ko po yan na course ko sa senior high

[@eacheimendoza5690]

Ate Im a Editor grade 10 student and di ko po alam kung what strand and course ang kukunin ko po :((

[@pelikulektura]

humms is a reco but im not super familiar with shs :

[@eacheimendoza5690]

@@pelikulektura ohhh pero andaming nag sasabi saken arts and design or techvoc daw po ung sa pag eedit daw po

[@pelikulektura]

@@eacheimendoza5690 that depends din kasi ano path gusto mo! again im not familiar with shs strands dear

[@Tiffany.life05]

ate this august 24 is mag start na class namin, i am first year senior high ABM student but now i realized na gusto ko gumawa ng mga film can i take a multimedia arts sa college kahit malayo yung kinuha kong strand sa senior high?

[@pelikulektura]

Jerwin B. Sampang i think so!

[@ibarrybenson8722]

Hi! I was ABM in my senior high school stay but now I am an incoming freshman in UPOU studying Multimedia Studies! It took me a while to realize that I really really wanted to be a filmmaker. Being in your SHS does not dictate your college degree, so don’t worry about that. Padayon!

[@Tiffany.life05]

@@ibarrybenson8722 salamat po 😊

[@galileoeinsteinzkov9490]

Thank you so much I really needed advice if I should really go to film school. It really is expensive and some people told me it's a waste of time and money. We can't afford it but I'm looking for scholarships that might be able to help me reach my dreams.

[@pelikulektura]

good luck!!!

[@galileoeinsteinzkov9490]

@@pelikulektura salamat po

[@angeldevera4995]

ATE I JUST PASSED UPD AND GOT INTO MY FIRST CHOICE WHICH WAS BA FILM HUHUHU NOW I AM THINKING WHETHER I SHOULD GO FOR IT OR NOT THAT'S WHY I'M HERE :

[@pelikulektura]

omg congrats!!! You can go for it if you really wanna pursue film you have a year naman na puro GE sa UP which gives you time to think of what you want to pursue :)

[@angeldevera4995]

pelikulektura thankyouu poo😭💖

[@razhylcacharro3333]

did you end up pursuing it?

[@hannahkaseee0314]

thank you for this love it

[@rolandolimajr.3168]

Can a BSIT graduate could pursue in film industry po?

[@rolandolimajr.3168]

Kase hilig ko sana gumawa nga films, taking editing also making story of it ❤️ tapos BSIT lang yung available na course sa Amin probinsya sa Cebu, due to lack of money I have a plan po sana after kong gumraduate ng BSIT I will pursue film taking trainings seminars, or study a month or a year of film if availabale po for certificate... Sana po mapansin nyo po ang comment ko and I badly need help po sana thank you

[@pelikulektura]

My adviser himself was an IT grad before pursuing an MA on film in UP :) you can do it!

[@lovelymagnereyes7647]

THANK YOU ATE!!❤️

[@orangemoon4293]

Thank you so much for this huhu♡♡