The streaming company said it would support what is called the “Indiegenius” program organized by iAcademy and curated by award-winning filmmaker Keith Sicat. | marinelcruzINQ /PDI
“Everyone wants to have the chance to work with Netflix,” said Sicat, when asked to share how the partnership with the streaming giant came about. “iAcademy also wished to explore if this is possible, particularly as the school pushes practical application in multimedia arts and film.
Sicat continued: “This is why we wanted to open this up to Filipinos from all over, not just those in Manila with immediate access. We’ve seen with multiple examples, the future of Filipino cinema is very much in the regions. There are so many rich, diverse stories to tell and so many talented, creative people who are ready to tell them.
“I’m so thrilled about the chance to help the next batch of emerging filmmakers. I had such a good role model, being a workshopper of Sir Ricky Lee, our National Artist for Cinema. The way he helped nurture us was so inspiring, it became clear that helping others in this creative path is essential,” Sicat pointed out.
“The goal is to prepare our participants for their future as filmmakers and empower them to tell local stories and share their distinct, cultural perspectives while setting them up for success,” says Vanessa Tanco, president and CEO of iAcademy, which is known for its software engineering, game development, animation and multimedia arts programs. INQSubscribe to our daily newsletter
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