UP Cinema Arts Society - UP CAST

UP Cinema Arts Society - UP CAST UP Cinema Arts Society is a student-based film organization in the College of Media and Communication, UP Diliman.

The UP Cinema Arts Society (UP CAST) is an academic-based non-profit organization of film enthusiasts based in the College of Media and Communication, University of the Philippines Diliman. Founded on August 24, 1990, our organization aspires to train members in the technical and aesthetic principles of film and video production, seeking to contribute to the growing consciousness of Philippine Cin

ema. As we continue to pursue this aim, we have never abandoned our full-fledged commitment to promote and encourage the development of a critical Filipino film audience and future media practitioners of the country through our various projects.

Bahain ng protesta ang kapalpakan ng rehimeng Marcos Jr.!Panagutin ang pangungurakot sa kaban ng bayan!Nagkakaisang Kond...
09/09/2025

Bahain ng protesta ang kapalpakan ng rehimeng Marcos Jr.!

Panagutin ang pangungurakot sa kaban ng bayan!
Nagkakaisang Kondemnasyon ng UP Diliman sa Patuloy na Korapsyon at Anomalya sa Ghost Flood Control Projects ng DPWH

Habang lumulubog ang sambayanan sa baha, krisis, gutom, at pinsala ng mga ari-arian, patuloy na nilulunod ng mga tiwaling opisyal at kanilang mga kasabwat na burukrata-kapitalista ang bayan sa korapsyon. Ang mga proyektong flood control na dapat sana ay nagliligtas sa mamamayan ay naging daluyan ng bilyon-bilyong pondo tungo sa bulsa ng iilan. Malinaw na hindi ito simpleng kapabayaan, ito ay tahasang pandarambong sa karapatan at kapakanan ng mamamayang Pilipino, na siyang manipestasyon ng pamumunong nagpapanatili ng bulok na sistema

Sa halip na maglaan ng konkreto at siyentipikong solusyon sa lumalalang sakuna at krisis sa klima, patuloy na ipinamamalas ng administrasyong US-Marcos Jr. ang palpak, mapanira, at korap na pamamalakad. Sa harap ng galit at paniningil ng taumbayan, malinaw ang dapat managotsi Marcos Jr., at ang kaniyang rehimen na patuloy na nagpapakasasa sa kaban ng bayan samantalang lumulubog ang sambayanan sa dusa ng pagbaha.

Sa ating pamantasan, liban sa patuloy na pagkukupot sa ating edukasyon sa porma ng budget cuts, ramdam din natin ang parehong epekto ng korapsyon kung kaya’t nananatiling nakabinbin ang mga proyektong makapagbibigay sana ng mga batayang serbisyo sa mga iskolar ng bayan gaya ng CAL Faculty Center at Newer Building, UP Diliman Main Library, College of Music Abelardo Hall, at iba pang imprastraktura. Kasabay nito, manipestasyon din ng patuloy na pagpapabaya at pangungurap ang mga “substandard” na mga pasilidad sa ating pamantasan gaya na lamang ng palpak na Student Union Building na proyekto rin sa ilalim ng DPWH.

Hindi na sapat ang pananahimik o pagtitiis. Higit na kinakailangan ang mga Iskolar ng Bayan na naninindigan upang bakahin ang katiwalian at ang pagkalunod ng ating kinabukasan. Ang kasaysayan ay paulit-ulit na nagpapatunay: sa bawat pagtatangka na patahimikin at pagsamantalahan ang mamamayan, lalo lamang sisibol ang diwang palaban at ang paniningil nito sa mapaniil na estado.

Ngayon, panahon na ng paniningil sa mga korap. Oras na upang bahain ng protesta ang ahensya ng DPWH at ang mga kumpanyang sangkot sa maanomalyang flood control projects. Hindi lang sapat na bumaba sa pwesto ang mga pinuno ng mga tiwaling ahensya kasama ang kanilang mga protektor sa kamara at senado gaya nina Escudero at Romualdez, dapat silang mapanagot! Ito na ang tamang oras para iparamdam kay Marcos Jr. mismo ang daluyong ng nagngangalit na taumbayan.

Mga Iskolar ng Bayan, lubog ang bayan sa katiwalian at kasakiman ng mga naghaharing-uri, kaya’t sama-sama tayong umahon at manindigan. Singilin ang rehimeng US-Marcos Jr. at lahat ng tiwali sa pamahalaan.

Makatarungan ang lumaban!
Bahain ng protesta ang lansangan!
Marcos Singilin!




See you there! 🤩
13/08/2025

See you there! 🤩

🎬✨ Lights, camera… CASTpers! ✨🎬
Looking for a home where you can geek out over films, tell stories that matter, and find friends who’ll cheer you on every step of the way? The UP Cinema Arts Society (UP CAST) has been fostering warm connections through the art of film for 35 years, and we’re ready to welcome you into our vibrant community.

Whether you’re into filmmaking, film criticism, or just love cinema, UP CAST is where you’ll learn the craft, share your voice, and grow with fellow creatives. From our film screenings and productions to our cozy Kape’t Pelikula talks, there’s always something brewing.

📍 Drop by our booth at the UP Freshie Month Org and Komyu Fair this August 13, and let’s start rolling on your own CASTper story!

🎥 Join us. Be part of the scene.

🎬✨ Lights, camera… CASTpers! ✨🎬Looking for a home where you can geek out over films, tell stories that matter, and find ...
12/08/2025

🎬✨ Lights, camera… CASTpers! ✨🎬
Looking for a home where you can geek out over films, tell stories that matter, and find friends who’ll cheer you on every step of the way? The UP Cinema Arts Society (UP CAST) has been fostering warm connections through the art of film for 35 years, and we’re ready to welcome you into our vibrant community.

Whether you’re into filmmaking, film criticism, or just love cinema, UP CAST is where you’ll learn the craft, share your voice, and grow with fellow creatives. From our film screenings and productions to our cozy Kape’t Pelikula talks, there’s always something brewing.

📍 Drop by our booth at the UP Freshie Month Org and Komyu Fair this August 13, and let’s start rolling on your own CASTper story!

🎥 Join us. Be part of the scene.

EMOTIONALLY-TENSE?! 🙀💥COMPASSIONATE AT ITS CORE??! 🥹🫂❤️‍🔥sobrang excited na si Castper Martin para mapanood nating lahat...
04/07/2025

EMOTIONALLY-TENSE?! 🙀💥COMPASSIONATE AT ITS CORE??! 🥹🫂❤️‍🔥

sobrang excited na si Castper Martin para mapanood nating lahat ang ! so don't miss it starting July 23 exclusively in SM Cinema!

📝Read more of their thoughts here: https://letterboxd.com/alexyoken/film/sunshine-2024/1/

Project 8 Projects

‼️CALL FOR CROWDFUNDING‼️di namin iga-gatekeep ang bandang ito 😚❤️‍🔥 kaya tara na at maki-jamming sa set na di mo malili...
22/03/2025

‼️CALL FOR CROWDFUNDING‼️

di namin iga-gatekeep ang bandang ito 😚❤️‍🔥 kaya tara na at maki-jamming sa set na di mo malilimutan 🫵🎶💥

✍️: Ron Caballero

‼️ CALL FOR CROWDFUNDING ‼️Makibahagi sa hiwaga ng pelikulang "Mga Aninong Dayo" mula sa aming direktor at manunulat na ...
15/03/2025

‼️ CALL FOR CROWDFUNDING ‼️

Makibahagi sa hiwaga ng pelikulang "Mga Aninong Dayo" mula sa aming direktor at manunulat na si Niño Batac.

Alamin ang iba't ibang paraan ng pagsuporta sa orihinal na post sa baba!

✍🏻: Ron Caballero

‼️ CALL FOR CROWDFUNDING ‼️Let the voice of Discrepancy, My Darling be heard by helping Castper director Seph Dumanat & ...
13/03/2025

‼️ CALL FOR CROWDFUNDING ‼️

Let the voice of Discrepancy, My Darling be heard by helping Castper director Seph Dumanat & producer Clementine bring this film to life.

For more information, you may refer to the original post!

✍🏻: Ron Caballero

‼️ CASTING CALL ALERT ‼️We are yearning to find Rian!Help Castper production With or Without You, directed by Mohan De J...
13/03/2025

‼️ CASTING CALL ALERT ‼️

We are yearning to find Rian!

Help Castper production With or Without You, directed by Mohan De Jesus and produced by Louise Gabriel, find its main lead.

Further details can be found in the post below!🪻

DON'T MISS THIS CROSSOVER 🤸🎬‼️
24/02/2025

DON'T MISS THIS CROSSOVER 🤸🎬‼️

THE UP CINEASTES' STUDIO proudly presents this year's GRAND FILM O**Y! 🖤🍃

MARCH 1 (SATURDAY)
3 PM onwards (doors open 2:45 pm)
RM 415 of the Student Union Building

Join us in a fruitful screening and discussion of proud Cineaste films as we explore humanity within the realm of cinema—a work of human hands, featuring human connections, born out of the strange creative lenses that explore the complexities of society at its finest.

Screening is free and open to the public!

Pre-register at tinyurl.com/CineastesGFO2025 or scan the QR code below to confirm your attendance.

Kitakits! Mabuhay ang Filmmakers at Any Cost 📹🍃



‼️CASTING CALL ALERT‼️Baka ikaw na ang kukumpleto sa pahina ng pelikulang "Mga Aninong Dayo", mula sa direksyon ni Niño ...
24/02/2025

‼️CASTING CALL ALERT‼️

Baka ikaw na ang kukumpleto sa pahina ng pelikulang "Mga Aninong Dayo", mula sa direksyon ni Niño Batac at produksyon nina Hope Gaerlan at Alexia Cryze! 📖🍃

Matatagpuan ang karagdagang impormasyon sa sumusunod na post!

✍️ : Ron Caballero

JOINT STATEMENT ON WORKING HOURS, ARTISTIC FREEDOM, AND WORKERS’ RIGHTS IN THE FILM & TV INDUSTRYWe, the undersigned, ca...
10/02/2025

JOINT STATEMENT ON WORKING HOURS, ARTISTIC FREEDOM, AND WORKERS’ RIGHTS IN THE FILM & TV INDUSTRY

We, the undersigned, call for the strict enforcement of decent working hours in the film and television industry—ensuring that the creative process of artists is not compromised and that the health and well-being of every worker on set is protected.

Long hours, unsafe conditions, and exploitative labor practices have long plagued our industry, putting both physical and mental health at risk in the name of productivity. This must stop. We demand the criminalization of occupational safety and health (OSH) violations to hold accountable those who endanger workers’ lives through negligence and abuse. No production, no project, and no profit should come at the cost of human dignity and safety.

The passage of Republic Act No. 11996, also known as the Eddie Garcia Act, is a crucial step in ensuring the protection of film and TV workers. This law mandates that the hours of work shall be eight (8 ) hours a day, which can be extended to a maximum of fourteen (14) hours, exclusive of meal periods. In no case shall the total number of work hours be more than sixty (60) hours in a week. It also requires employers to provide safe working conditions and comply with OSH standards. While imperfect, this landmark law is a step forward in regulating the Film and TV industries. Even when the law allows 14 hours, way longer than what health experts deem healthy, implementation remains a challenge. We call on industry stakeholders and authorities to uphold and enforce this law to prevent further tragedies and ensure that no worker is subjected to inhumane conditions.

We firmly oppose blacklisting as a tool to silence those speaking out against unfair conditions. Just as we uphold freedom of expression and artistic freedom, we must also protect workers’ freedom of expression to voice grievances without fear of retaliation. The OSH Law guarantees that workers can report accidents and hazards without facing retribution. Safety, fair treatment, and free expression must be industry norms, not exceptions.

We urge all film and TV workers to unionize and organize in solidarity to demand livable wages, humane working conditions, and industry-wide protections. Only through collective action can we put an end to exploitative labor practices and ensure that every worker—whether on-screen or behind the scenes—is treated with respect.

Decent and regular work, safe conditions, and creative freedom must go hand in hand.

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UP Cinema Arts Society
UP Cineastes' Studio
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Tag-ani Performing Arts Society
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Institute for Occupational Health and Safety Development
Mayday Multimedia

09/02/2025

PELIKUHA: Kwento, Kulay, Kultura 📽️

Handa na ba kayo para sa isang makulay na paglalakbay sa mundo ng pelikula at potograpiya? Narito ang schedule of activities na handog ng PELIKUHA na dapat niyong abangan

📅 Schedule ng mga Aktibidad:

📌 Pebrero 10
🖼️ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Festival and Exhibit Opening @ CAO Gallery Grounds
🎞️ 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Realifilm Film Screening @ OZ AVR

📌 Pebrero 11
💻 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Virtual Realifilm Screening

📌 Pebrero 12
🎤 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | PELIKUHA Pep Talk @ Adamson University Theater
🏆 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM | PELIKUHA Awarding Ceremony @ Adamson University Theater

Huwag palampasin ang pagkakataong ito na matuto, ma-inspire, at ipagdiwang ang malikhaing talento ng ating kapwa estudyante! Halina’t makiisa at maging bahagi ng PELIKUHA 2025!

Kita-kits, Klasmeyts! 🎬✨

In collaboration with:
- Adamson University Cultural Affairs Office
- Film Development Council of the Philippines
- Academic Film Society
- BORN IN FILM
- Photo Nation International




Address

Plaridel Hall, College Of Media And Communication, UP Diliman
Quezon City

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