The BEQUEST exhibit
“Dinagyamation” at SM City
Iloilo
By Ronelo Ladiao
“Dinagyang turns anime as Ilonggo
animators go global!”…highlighting the unique talents of PGMA-TWSP scholar
graduates of Professional 2D Assistant Animators Training Program of Technical
Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and Western Visayas College
of Science and Technology (WVCST), these promising animators will hold a
weeklong animation exhibit at the Lower Ground Floor of SM City Iloilo from
January 14-20, 2008.
Uniquely entitled “Dinagyamation” (a
fusion of Dinagyang and Animation), the anticipated animation exhibit at the
region’s biggest mall is a combined artistic force of Kuris Animation Unlimited
and Ilonggohit Animation Studio. Aiming high to dedicate their artistic gifts
to make history and contribute for the promotion Ilonggo culture, the exhibit
is a tie-up promotion for the special one-night screening of the first animated
short film of Iloilo Dinagyang Festival entitled “The BEQUEST: Origin Of
Dinagyang” on January 25, 7PM at SM Cinema 7.
The exhibit will feature the original
artworks and animated projects of the two groups of animators, their humble
beginning, upcoming projects and dreams for the expanding animation industry in
the country. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will officially open the exhibit on
January 14 at 2PM. On succeeding days, various animation lectures and
activities awaits other Ilonggo artists such as “Draw-A-Kuris-Character”. WVCST
animation instructors will conduct the series of lectures and Kuris Animators
will judge the three winners of the contest wherein they will receive gift
certificates and must-have colorful Kuris posters. To avail free entrance for
the screening of The BEQUEST or join the contest, mall goers and art
enthusiasts should visit the exhibit booth and register from January 14-20.
So what are you waiting for, come and
witness the biggest animation event in the region this Dinagyang season.
The event is presented by WVCST,
TESDA, Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation, Inc., SM City Iloilo, SM Cinema, The Daily
Guardian, GMA TV-6 and Deco’s Batchoy. Co-presented by Mang Inasal, Waffle
Time, Crest Spa Aroma, Coffeebreak and Iloilo Producer’s Association and Crest
Salon. Minor sponsors includes Panorama Printing Press, Salog Spa, Ciao! Pizza
and Pasta Station, Crest Cafe and Nuat Thai Spa.
