For over a quarter of a century, we have been holding events and activities that promote our cause of elevating knowledge and craftsmanship in our endeavors.

Freshman Orientation Program

We actively participate in block-handling activities that guide our university’s Freshmen to better familiarize themselves with the ins and outs of the UP life.

Film Orgies

Film orgies are a well-loved tradition of the org. Every so often, members gather and watch a film, shortly after being screened, a discussion about the film is begun. Through film orgies, members and friends are able to analyze films at a more casual level.
 

UP Cineastes’ 27th Grand Film Orgy

Cineaste Month

As this year marks our 27^th anniversary, we will be holding a month-long celebration packed with many exciting events such as exhibits, screenings of alumni works known as Tatak Cineastes’, Grand Pakain, D’Original Jologs Quiz Show (our own fun quiz bee on Philippine films and pop culture), and many more!

Thesis Exposure – Where members participate during the thesis productions of senior members and gain hands-on experience in the creation of films.

EVENTS

As the student-arm of the UP Film Institute, we work hand-in-hand with the institute in holding activities such as:

Cinemalaya Goes UP

Bringing the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival, or simply, Cinemalaya, to its student audience has been a tradition of our organization for past six consecutive years. In partnership with the University of the Philippines Film Institute, we are proud to be able to bring this back for the seventh year around, continuing the tradition of unrivaled dedication on our advocacy to cultivate and to make known the Filipino independent cinema.
 

Cinema One Originals Campus Tour – Cinema One Originals is the annual prime event of the cable channel, Cinema One. In 2005, the channel ventured into original digital movie productions under this project to showcase the talents and diverse voices of the local independent cinema. Each year, the UP Cineastes’ Studio brings this event to the student audience to carry on the vision of expanding viewership of Philippine cinema as well as recognizing Filipino artistry at work.
 

Haute Auteur – Conceptualized in 2009, Haute Auteur is a silent video competition hosted by the organization. With themes such as Cinématographe Lumière: Reflections on Early Cinema and Home Is Where the Art Is, Haute Auteur continuously challenges budding filmmakers to go beyond and see how far sheer visuals can take them. The collection of videos will get a screening at a public venue (e.g. malls) wherein audiences from all walks of life will share a unique film viewing experience. To top it all off, each of the finalist’s films will be scored live by musicians during the awards night. A perfect event for both film and music enthusiasts.

HA 2010 

HA 2011