Illustrated By: Filipino Invasion of U.S. Comicsis a 2012documentary filmaboutFilipinoartists who worked in the mainstream UScomic bookindustry since the 1970s. It features interviews with key industry professionals, includingcomics artists,pencilers,andillustratorswho were published by big companies likeMarvel ComicsandDC Comics.It premiered at the 1stSineng PambansaNational Film Competition of theFilm Development Council of the Philippinesand screened at the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival in 2014.[1]
Background
editThe film was written and directed by Levi "Pepper" Marcelo, who began working on a short film featuring an interview withkomiksartistGerry AlanguilanandLeinil Francis Yu.[2]It was then selected by theFilm Development Council of the Philippines(FDCP) to be part of its firstSineng Pambansacompetition.
Crowdfunding
editIn May 2012, Marcelo launched a campaign to help fund the production besides the initial grant received from FDCP. ThroughArtiste Connect,a Manila-based crowdfunding website, the campaign raised ₱101,500 for four months.[3][4]
Plot
editThe full-length film traces the history of Filipinos in the American comics industry, featuring such figures as artistsTony DeZuniga(who drew forDC Comics), Abe Ocampo, Jun Lofamia,Alfredo Alcala,Gerry Alanguilan, Leinil Francis Yu, Harvey Tolibao,Carlo Pagulayan,Wilson Tortosa, Gilbert Monsanto, Boboy Yonzon, writerBudjette Tan,komikscollector Dennis Villegas and Marvel Comics editor-in-chief C. B. Cebulski. It tells the story of their contributions to mainstream comics.[5]
Release
editIllustrated Bywas a finalist for the documentary section of the 1st Sineng Pambansa National Film Competition hosted by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP).[6]It debuted on June 28, 2012, inDavaoCity.[7][8]After the film's release in 2009, it was screened in other film festivals and several comic conventions.[9]It had its international premiere at theComic-Con International Independent Film Festivalin 2014.[10]
References
edit- ^"Pinoy docu screens in US comic fest".Inquirer.net.16 July 2014.
- ^Lapeña, Carmela (23 February 2012)."See how Pinoys invaded US comics in the docu 'Illustrated By'".GMA News.Retrieved14 October2023.
- ^Edquilang, Raya (18 September 2012)."Artiste Connect: A Crowdfunding Site for Creative Filipinos".Tech In Asia.Retrieved14 October2023.
- ^"Illustrated By: Filipino Invasion of U.S. Comics".Archived fromthe originalon 5 November 2012.Retrieved14 October2023.
- ^Lapeña, Carmela (23 February 2012)."See how Pinoys invaded US comics in the docu 'Illustrated By'".GMA News.Retrieved14 October2023.
- ^Cruz, Marinel (4 January 2012)."Filmmakers from regions come out for 1st Sineng Pambansa competition".Inquirer.net.Retrieved14 October2023.
- ^"A feast of movies and Filipino talent in Davao".Rappler.com.23 June 2014.Retrieved14 October2023.
- ^"Davao City hosts Sineng Pambansa film festival".Inquirer.net.17 June 2012.Retrieved14 October2023.
- ^Zenarosa, LJ (19 November 2014)."Komikon 2014: Celebrating The Tenth Year of Komiks Love".Retrieved14 October2023.
- ^"Pinoy docu screens in US comic fest".Inquirer.net.16 July 2014.