A production outfit formed in 2006, Banned Movies Pilipinas will have a regular monthly activity that combine film showings and mini concerts from today's independent filmmakers and bands.
Banned Movies Pilipinas takes independent filmmakers from their home video players and top-flight bands from their garages in order to bring them to the public. Intending to break new ground, this newly formed production outfit produces albums for struggling local bands and creates film productions relevant to Philippine cinema.
On January 20 at 7 PM, Banned Movies Pilipinas kicks off the new year at the Freedom Bar in Quezon City with an event entitled "Todo Todo Torres: John Gets Banned." A cum laude graduate of the Ateneo de Manila University, indie filmmaker John Torres is a recipient of Vancouver's Dragons and Tigers Award, Singapore's Fipresci-Netpac Award, and Cinemanila's 2005 Ishmael Bernal Award for Young Cinema.
The event will screen four of his short films, namely, "Tawid Gutom," "Salat," "Paano Kita Liligawan ng 'Di Kumakapit sa 'Yo?" and "Gabi, Nang Nalaman Ko na Ang Aking Ama ay May Anak sa Labas."
Between these short films, some local bands will be rocking the scene. Among them are Taggu nDios, Severo, Pumping Pluto, Linch 12, Xeven Thursday, Surfherloverboy, Final Vow, and the Board of Trustees.
Screening Date: January 20 (7 PM)
Venue: Freedom Bar, 2nd Level, Anonas Commercial Complex, Anonas St. corner Aurora Blvd., Quezon City
For ticket inquiries, please call 6673061