Lex Bonife
In my work as a screenwriter, I have had the opportunity to meet with a few young Filipinos who are into advertising but are also interested in filmaking. And I find their passion and drive are just inspiring. They dream to create that film that will break boundaries for the Philippine Cinema. And I admire them for such brave vision.
But here is one fault that I have noticed with these young people I have talked to. They watch a handful of popular Filipino movies, and they think they know exactly what Philippine cinema is! With very limited knowledge, they even dare to describe Philippine cinema as predictable, dry and even brainless.
I was aghast to learn that they have not even bothered to watch the works of today’s brilliant filmmakers: Jeffrey Jetturian, Brillante Mendoza, Mes De Guzman, Aureus Solito, etc. Nor have they even bothered to buy the DVD copies of Ishamel Bernal, Mike De Leon, Mario O’ Hara and Lino Brocka’s classics.
Oh young men and women! Try to back to learn that Filipino filmmakers are not as dumb as you think they are!
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Lex Talk 
I agree with you. I watch all the gay films that is being shown at Galleria since I like to support Filipino gay films. And at the same time produce one. It’s my dream to produce a short film about gay life in the Philippines.
I’m just curious, how much do you need to raise to produce a 20 minute short film