De La Salle University - Manila

Philippine Artists (Cinema)

Scope Note:This webliography consists of selected biographical web pages and articles about Filipino artists in the field of Cinema.

INTERNET RESOURCES

Ismael Bernal
http://www.kabayancentral.com/video/bernal.html
[Retrieved February 16, 2010]

An established innovative and intelligent filmmaker, this article describes the life of Ishmael Bernal as a feminist director and a tireless and committed educator. Winning the URIAN for best director four times, this article also includes some of his other awards and notable films.

Lino Brocka
http://www.ldsfilm.com/directors/Brocka.html
[Retrieved February 16, 2010]

Considered as the most prominent Filipino filmmaker, this article provides a descriptive account of Lino Brocka’s contribution in the field of filmmaking in the Philippines.

Manuel Conde
http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=Manuel_Conde
[Retrieved February 16, 2010]

Described as a great Philippine cinema director, this article contains a brief account of Manuel Conde’s early life and education, his film career and list of his works as a director, an actor, a producer and as a writer.

Gerardo De Leon
http://archive.sensesofcinema.com/contents/directors/05/de_leon.html
[Retrieved February 16, 2010]

Written by Mark Holcomb, this article about Gerardo De Leon, revered as a national treasure in the country and esteemed internationally, narrates his passion and contribution filmmaking. It contains a short account of his early life, endnotes and listing of films he directed.

Fernando Poe, Jr.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fernando_Poe,_Jr.
[Retrieved February 16, 2010]

This article contains an account of the early life, acting career, presidential bid, personal life, legacy and a list of selected films of Fernando Poe, Jr., who was awarded as the Philippine National Artist in 2006.

Eddie S. Romero
http://www.ncca.gov.ph/about-ncca/org-awards/cinema/eddie_romero.php
[Retrieved February 16, 2010]

This article contains a short account of Eddie Romero's contribution as screenwriter, film director and producer in the art and commerce of cinema in the Philippines.