DO I REALLY NEED TO GO TO FILM SCHOOL? 2/2 | Behind the Reel: The FDCP Roundtable Discussions

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Yason Banal
Yason Banal is an interdisciplinary artist, film educator, and the director of the University of the Philippines Film Institute (UPFI), specializing in experimental film, production design, and visual media practice. He obtained a BA in Film at the University of the Philippines, an MFA in Fine Art at Goldsmiths College-University of London. He is also known for his local and international art exhibits.

David Corpuz
David R. Corpuz is a filmmaker, media educator, and Dean of Mapúa’s School of Media Studies whose work spans cinema studies, creative practice, and academic research. He holds a PhD in Philippine Studies—Language, Culture, Media and MA in Media Studies contributing to film discourse through both teaching and filmmaking.

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Ken Leviste
Ken Leviste is a multi-awarded film educator, filmmaker, and the Program Coordinator for Film and Visual Effects under iAcademy’s School of Design and Arts. He is a graduate of Multimedia Arts, specializing in Digital Cinema, from Far Eastern University Institute of Technology (FEU Tech). He is often involved in student-led productions and creative media education, focusing on practical filmmaking skills and industry readiness.

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Gino Santos
Gino M. Santos is a multi-awarded Filipino film and TV director and educator from De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, known for his works such as “The Animals,” “Island Dreams,” “Ex With Benefits,” and “Sin Island,” as well as notable awards from Cinemalaya, MMFF, and Gawad Urian. Aside from his work in television, he also teaches at the CIIT College of Arts and Technology, bringing fresh industry insight into the classroom.

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Christina Ustaris
Christina Ustaris is a film educator and documentary filmmaker and Assistant Professor at the Far Eastern University - Manila (FEU) under the Department of Communication, where she teaches courses on cinema and media. A University of the Philippines (UP) graduate with an MA in Film and PhD in Philippine studies, she brings depth to conversations on film education. She is known for her MA thesis, "Lila," which won the Documentary Category of the Gawad CCP (Cultural Center of the Philippines) in 2015, and for Best Thesis in Women's and Gender Studies from the UP Center for Women's and Gender Studies.

Whaqyn Olalia
Whaqyn Olalia is a content creator at the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), with a background in multimedia production and journalism. His talent was recognized early on, with his undergraduate thesis, “Because, Kasi: An Online Comedy News Show,” earning an Outstanding Thesis Award from his alma mater, De La Salle University.

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