Kapampangan film industry needs government support

Monday, November 21, 2011

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – Award-winning independent film director Brillante Mendoza said local government units could help in the growth of the Kapampangan film industry.

Mendoza, who presented the state of the independent (indie) film industry and the ongoing efforts to harness its potential, said Kapampangan film aspirants could make good use of support and assistance coming from local government units.

PAMPANGA. Director Brillante Mendoza cites the need for support from local government units to boost the Kapampangan film industry. (Jovi T. De Leon)

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“Independent film production is as expensive as commercial film production. A quality indie film costs from P500,000 to as much as P5 million for a really good film complete with technical support, props and production requisites. A local indie film producer often does not have that much and this is where the support of local government units in Pampanga can come in,” he said.

Mendoza added that support is not necessary financial assistance but in the form of free venues for workshops, meals for participants and probably basic equipment aspirants could use in the course of training.

Mendoza said to produce top-rated indie film directors, producers and actors means one has to undergo several stages in filmmaking like scriptwriting, production, direction and even actual acting, which entail some expenses.