Hungry for some Filipino films, but don’t want to see bootleg versions of the same old cheesy rom-com’s? Here are some Filipino films hitting the big screens in Toronto in the next few weeks!
KAPISANAN is giving away tickets/passes for both The Sugar Bowl (directed by Shasha Nakhai and Rich Williamson) and Busong (directed by Auraeus Solito). Read on to find out how you can score some tickets!
Daps All Ages, October 1st at Kapisanan. Photo by Kat Estacio
Two Saturdays ago, the Kapisanan Centre welcomed music, grilled cheese, candy, doodling boards, and all of the neighbourhood youngin’s for a fun all-ages event known as Daps VII!
Started by Daniel and April aka Daps Duo from Hooded Fang, the seasonal concerts invite everyone between the ages of 0 and 150+ to hang out and listen to a great line of local bands play. Saturday’s artists/bands included The Grapefruit Colour, Isla Craig, Mirror Phase, and Loom.
This is me. Photo by Alex Felipe
When I came to Canada in 2006, I barely knew anybody except for my immediate family. I was looking for an organization that could somehow expand my social circle. One of the greatest challenges for young immigrants is to find that environment where you can feel like you belong. I was new. I was homesick. Life was just about work, home and tasks in between. Routine. Boring…then….
You Were Missed At… ANIHAN
In mid-October of this year, leading Filipino artists and academics gathered together to highlight how the diaspora reconfigures our realities and memories, bodies and imaginations.
In case you missed it, check out some photos from ANIHAN: Cultures in the Diaspora
Thursday, Oct 13, 2011
George Ignatieff Theatre, University of Toronto
ANIHAN panelists and organizers (L-R): Christine Balmes, Caroline Mangosing, Alex Felipe, Nina Lee Aquino, Reuben Sarumugam, Marissa Largo, Patrick Alcedo, Eleanor Ty, Roland Coloma
The crowd at George Ignatieff Theatre
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