Know Your North

Know Your North is an online series which features short documentaries and narratives about the northern part of the Philippines.

Know Your North is an advocacy to document and archive the rich culture and traditions of the northern region. It features storylines that embody the aspirations and essence of the people of northern Luzon. The themes are environmental protection, heritage preservation, and cultural elevation. Know Your North, the title and series tagline, interweaves a universe of meaningful narratives under a si

ngle purpose. Each storyโ€™s unique value and message enriches the series. The collective impact under a shared identity extends well beyond the individual bearing of its parts. The series title is an invitation to learn, to be informed, to dive deeper, and to find purpose. Know Your North is an initiative of Victory Liner (VLI), a steward with the intent to tackle a wide range of meaningful subjects, point the spotlight on less known chronicles, raise awareness on pertinent issues, and communicate positive values.

Call for Entries: Documentary films that promote a more profound awareness of Philippine arts, culture, heritage, conser...
17/09/2025

Call for Entries: Documentary films that promote a more profound awareness of Philippine arts, culture, heritage, conservation, and sustainability โ€” all of which contribute to our Filipino identity.

Submit now:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScaikp8jagOqj89cCbuAP2-vD3SFWF9sLOums6OKNz3Y5iyCw/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawM3g9xleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFIdnlGQWZ3Rk5zaTZwOE9GAR4mgwYsALmOMdDmfxcs_8gzjOpu_HCA-Q_ZADWK3eS0kM1Kw-2_62NnvEaR-A_aem_qB73aNs3qxdQdL-kTlIRWA

The Know Your North Film Festival (KYNFF)
In celebration of Victory Liner's 80th anniversary

Submission period: September 1, 2025 to November 15, 2025.

Open to young and aspiring Filipino filmmakers throughout the country.

Detailed rules and terms in the link.

Follow this page for future updates.

In celebration of the Philippine Creatives Month, Pablo Gabriel Malvar and Ronald de Asis of the Extra Mile Productions,...
16/09/2025

In celebration of the Philippine Creatives Month, Pablo Gabriel Malvar and Ronald de Asis of the Extra Mile Productions, the creative team that produces the Know Your North series, gave a documentary filmmaking workshop to senior high and college students of Batangas province. The event was hosted by the Batangas Provincial Government.

It was an opportunity to encourage young filmmakers to submit their entries to the Know Your North Film Festival.

Call for Entries: Documentary films that promote a more profound awareness of Philippine arts, culture, heritage, conser...
01/09/2025

Call for Entries: Documentary films that promote a more profound awareness of Philippine arts, culture, heritage, conservation, and sustainability โ€” all of which contribute to our Filipino identity.

Submit now:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScaikp8jagOqj89cCbuAP2-vD3SFWF9sLOums6OKNz3Y5iyCw/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawMh8uhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF6dWZpY2YyZ1pqN1haZWxoAR5-ku9WFQmt1XCJvnkIyfK7ptLQsUONzoW5Uotqmbyw_m4NqqMmojtxCX_Jpw_aem_yvpzkRTy_ZD1EbppoOUpyg

The Know Your North Film Festival (KYNFF)

In celebration of Victory Liner's 80th anniversary
Submission period: September 1, 2025 to November 15, 2025.

Open to young and aspiring Filipino filmmakers throughout the country.

Detailed rules and terms in the link.
Follow this page for future updates.

Call for Entries: Documentary films that promote a more profound awareness of Philippine arts, culture, heritage, conser...
31/08/2025

Call for Entries: Documentary films that promote a more profound awareness of Philippine arts, culture, heritage, conservation, and sustainability โ€” all of which contribute to our Filipino identity.

Submit now:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScaikp8jagOqj89cCbuAP2-vD3SFWF9sLOums6OKNz3Y5iyCw/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawMgmsxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHimyzFdIfT4xtElaDapGr3jOw9Af4iJNUHgQ5g3IC0g91KmQ4uJT-WkNd_cq_aem_X188qDzkyrnhWT_GRC1T2Q

The Know Your North Film Festival (KYNFF)
In celebration of Victory Liner's 80th anniversary

Submission period: September 1, 2025 to November 15, 2025.
Open to young and aspiring Filipino filmmakers throughout the country.

Detailed rules and terms in the link.

Follow this page for future updates.

Know Your North -

The Daily Tribune showcased GAMABA awardee Amparo Balansi Mabanag in both a full-page spread and an online feature.
26/08/2025

The Daily Tribune showcased GAMABA awardee Amparo Balansi Mabanag in both a full-page spread and an online feature.


20/08/2025

Amparo Balansi Mabanag is the first Ga'dang gumabukat (beadwork/accessories maker) and gumasinnun (weaver) to receive the GAMABA distinction.

The highest governmental honor bestowed for traditional folk artists in the Philippines is the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA), sometimes referred to as the National Living Treasures award.

It honors people or organizations who, via their proficiency in particular traditional art forms, have significantly enhanced the nation's intangible cultural legacy.

The award recognizes artists that flourish in traditional art forms, actively support their preservation and promotion, and are instrumental in transferring their skills and knowledge to the next generation.

In this Know Your North feature, we point the spotlight on an artisan who excels in her field and ensures that her Ga'dang heritage is passed on.

A very meaningful meeting with Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, who is very supportive of the Kn...
18/08/2025

A very meaningful meeting with Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, who is very supportive of the Know Your North Film Festival, which will provide a platform for young filmmakers bent on stories on culture and the arts.

11/08/2025

Join us as we honor the artistry and legacy of ๐€๐ฆ๐ฉ๐š๐ซ๐จ ๐๐š๐ฅ๐š๐ง๐ฌ๐ข ๐Œ๐š๐›๐š๐ง๐š๐ , a Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA) awardee and proud Gaโ€™dang beader, embroiderer, and weaver.

๐Ÿ“ฝ๏ธ Witness her inspiring story through a documentary by filmmaker and Private Sector Representative for the Audiovisual Media Domain of the Philippine Creative Industries Development Council, ๐†๐š๐›๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ฅ ๐Œ๐š๐ฅ๐ฏ๐š๐ซ. This film, part of the ๐Š๐ง๐จ๐ฐ ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ก Film series, is a heartfelt tribute to the craft, culture, and identity that shape our nation.

This special screening also launches the ๐Š๐ง๐จ๐ฐ ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ก ๐…๐ข๐ฅ๐ฆ ๐…๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐š๐ฅ, a celebration of films that deepen our understanding of Filipino identity and promote appreciation for Philippine arts, culture, conservation, and heritage.

๐Ÿ“… 19 August 2025 | ๐Ÿ• 2:30 PM
๐Ÿ“ Gallery 1, 2F, National Museum of Anthropology

Letโ€™s keep our cultural traditions alive and thriving. See you there! ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ

We have updated the posters of our documentaries the Last Tattooed Women of Tanudan and Indio-Genius to reflect the rece...
07/08/2025

We have updated the posters of our documentaries the Last Tattooed Women of Tanudan and Indio-Genius to reflect the recent selection to the Anatolia International Film Festival 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey.

More recognition for our Know Your North films. The Last Tattooed Women of Tanudan and Indio-Genius were selected to the...
07/08/2025

More recognition for our Know Your North films.

The Last Tattooed Women of Tanudan and Indio-Genius were selected to the Anatolia International Film Festival 2025 to be held in Istanbul, Turkey.

PAMBANSANG MUSEO NG PILIPINASNATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE PHILIPPINESand VICTORY LINER, Inc. present a film screening of the K...
04/08/2025

PAMBANSANG MUSEO NG PILIPINAS
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE PHILIPPINES

and VICTORY LINER, Inc.

present a film screening of the Know Your North Film

Amparo Balansi Mabanag Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan

Filmmaker Gabriel Malvar's documentary on GAMABA awardee Amparo Balansi Mabanag, a Ga'dang beader, embroiderer and weaver

&

the launch of the

Know Your North Film Festival

A festival that honors films that foster a deeper understanding of the Filipino identityand facilitate a more meaningful appreciation of Philippine arts, culture, conservation, and heritage

19 August 2025 2:30 PM
Gallery 1, 2F,
National Museum of Anthropology

Free admission.

The Last Tattooed Women of Tanudan has reached the semi-finals of the Tokyo Women Film Festival. Hoping for continued su...
13/05/2025

The Last Tattooed Women of Tanudan has reached the semi-finals of the Tokyo Women Film Festival. Hoping for continued success to the finals.

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