Raz dela Torre - Istoryahan

“Ang daming mysteries ng universe, girl.”

Inspired by Jesie Castro’s “Umbrrrla”
as posted on Overheard at UP

Producers: Danielle Fuerte and Marc Mozo
Director & Writer: Danielle Fuerte
Videographer: Marc Mozo
Executive Producer: Raz de la Torre
Type of Production: Visual Storytelling
TRT: 01m 35s

Videography (BC 144)
1st Semester, AY 2015-2016
University of the Philippines Diliman
Department of Broadcast Communication
College of Mass Communication

(Synopsis) What would you do if you found your lover kissing another person? TAKEN is a story about three dormers, an ordinary water bottle, and a thirst for vengeance.

Inspired by Jesie Castro’s “Taken (Indirect Kiss)″

Producers: Jerome Orejana and Samantha Ulita

Director & Writer: Samantha Ulita

Director of Photography: Jerome Orejana

Executive Producer: Raz de la Torre

Type of Production: Video Production – Comic Strip

TRT: 02:36

Videography (BC 144) 1st Semester, AY 2015-2016

University of the Philippines Diliman

Department of Broadcast Communication

College of Mass Communication

Dahil hindi sapat ang tamis para maging masaya.
Hango sa komiks ni Manix Abrera na “Kikomachine: Darkness″

Producers: Almira Abril and Yanna Heramia
Director, Writer: Yanna Heramia
Videographer: Almira Abril
Editors: Almira Abril and Yanna Heramia
Executive Producer: Raz dela Torre
Type of Production: Video Production – Comic Strip
TRT: 2m 53s

Videography (BC 144)
1st Semester, AY 2015-2016
University of the Philippines-Diliman
Department of Broadcast Communication, College of Mass Communication

Senador from Istoryahan on Vimeo.

“A man was nabbed while taking a pee in the middle of the night. A video interpretation of a 3-frame Pugad Baboy comic strip”

Producers: Erl Navalta & MC Sacay
Director/Writer: MC Sacay
Cinematographer: MC Sacay
Editor: Erl Navalta
Executive Producer: Raz de la Torre
Type of Production: Visual Storytelling – Framing
TRT: 2m 9s

Videography (BC 144)
1st Semester AY 2015-2016
University of the Philippines-Diliman
Department of Broadcast Communication, College of Mass Communication

A boy finds comfort in his solitude. He celebrates his birthday all alone in a public place with no people. His feelings are left ambiguous.

Inspired by Cyanide and Happiness’ “Depressing Comic Wee!”

Producers: Kate Berbano, Raphael Louis Hipos, & Leanne Malicdem

Director & Writer: Leanne Malicdem

Director of Photography: Raphael Louis Hipos

Editor: Kate Berbano

Executive Producer: Raz dela Torre

Type of Production: Video Production – Comic Strip

TRT: 1m 53s

Videography (BC 144)

1st semester, AY 2015-2016

University of the Philippines Diliman

Department of Broadcast Communication

College of Mass Communication

You never forget your first.
Inspired by Manix Abrera’s “News Hardcore #209”

Producers: Apple Cruel & Jag San Mateo
Director & Writer: Apple Cruel
Director of Photography: Jag San Mateo
Executive Producer: Raz de la Torre
Type of Production: Video Production – Comic Strip
TRT: 01:55

Videography (BC 144)
1st Semester, AY 2015-2016
University of the Philippines Diliman
Department of Broadcast Communication
College of Mass Communication

“Jao, we have an MMK (Maalaala Mo Kaya) shoot tomorrow.” This was the text message of Sir Raz the day before my MMK experience. As an intern, this has been one of the most exciting moments of my college days. We left Quezon City before sunrise. I actually did not have any idea of where we were heading that time. After an hour, I found out that we were already in Bulacan.

As we approached the shooting location to have breakfast, I was fascinated that everyone on the set calls Sir Raz “Direk”. I met the production team upon reaching the dining area. Good thing for me that they are used to seeing interns of Sir Raz, for I was really nervous that time. They have been so nice to me and I really felt welcome on the set. The set people had this warm bond that makes the team work harmonious and efficient. Smiles and greetings were being exchanged to start the day. The food is being prepared on the set location and it is for everyone. Everyone eats the same food, even the actors and the directors. Due to this “walang selan” system, it became much easier for me to adapt and understand how everyone and everything works during tapings. This has been far from the mediocre terrifying atmosphere made by terror directors stories I used to hear.

Sir Raz instructing the dolly shot

I encountered more people from the whole team when the setup started. I never expected to see that huge number of people on a set. As far as I can remember, we were somewhere near a hundred people there. Directors, producers, coordinators, actors, lights, sounds, wardrobe, makeup, art department, extras and PAs: all of them are part of the production and play a significant role to make just an episode happen. And I am lucky to have a chance to get to know them personally and hear a lot from them.

Seeing the actors was one of the things I look forward the most. Hoping that there would be artista chicks that can inspire me during the set. Unfortunately, this has not been the case. Instead, that particular taping experience gave me a chance to witness true professional actors perform. I saw these actors the way I’ve never imagined them to be behind the camera. They were far from those other “arrogant” actors we usually hear. They mingle with every crew, apologize for their mistakes, follow instructions well. I saw how well a healthy relationship between the actors and the production team affects the flow of the work.

Sir Raz with Ms. Ara Mina

I spent most of my time there with the assistant director, Direk Zalds. We exchanged beaucoup stories during the two day shoot, mostly giving me a background of his career in directing. This gave me alternative ideas if I am to pursue a career in directing.

The taping required 28 hours on the first day and 23 on the second, with no sleeping time allotted. I was given a small whiteboard and pen, and was assigned to watch every scene. From the first sequence to the last, I need to identify sequence numbers, write it on the whiteboard and show it to the camera before each of the takes. Production is truly a draining but fulfilling at the same time. Experience is the best teacher indeed and it was nothing but a privilege to witness a Maalaala Mo Kaya production. To Sir Raz, it’s really a humbling experience to see you work with passion and love for the job. I learned so much in this experience and am truly grateful for this wonderful opportunity.

Life as an intern

(Synopsis) Birthdays, for some people, is the best event that could ever happen to someone. However, Sandra Cisneros is making us realize that celebrating ones’ birthday does not entail acceptance – of who we are or what we have experienced. Sometimes, it all recur to the celebrator all the year that have gone by.

Adapted from Sandra Cisneros’ short story entitled “Eleven”
Producer: Cleverlyn Mayuga Director: Cleverlyn Mayuga
Writer: Sandra Cisneros
Cinematographer: Cleverlyn Mayuga
Editor: Cleverlyn Mayuga
Executive Producer: Raz de la Torre
Type of Production: Video Production – Video Poetry
TRT: 05:30

Videography (BC 144)
2nd Semester, AY 2014-2015
Department of Broadcast Communication, College of Mass Communication
University of the Philippines-Diliman

(Synopsis) Man is a product of nature but…

Producer/Writer/VideographeNaturer/Production Designer: Clarice Co

Executive Producer: Raz dela Torre

Editor: Tessa Rodriguez

Video Production – Oration

BC 144 2nd Sem

Department of Broadcast Communication

College of Mass Communication

University of the Philippines Diliman

In good times and in bad, I will worship.

Producer/Director/Videographer: Kriselle Marian Gueco

Executive Producer: Raz de la Torre

Type of Production: Video Production – Bible Chapter/Lyric Poetry

TRT: 5m 48s

Videography (BC 144)

2nd Semester, AY 2014-2015

University of the Philippines-Diliman

Department of Broadcast Communication, College of Mass Communication

“This is how you make the meaning, you take two things and try to define the space between them.”

Based on an excerpt from Crush by Richard Siken.

Producer & Director: Lilay Macaventa

Cinematographer: Lilay Macaventa

Editor: Lilay Macaventa

Production Manager & Designer: Anjeline Angeles

Executive Producer: Raz de la Torre

Type of Production: Video Production – Poetry

TRT: 6 min 5 sec

Videography (BC 144)

2nd Semester, AY 2014 – 2015

University of the Philippines – Diliman

Department of Broadcast Communication, College of Mass Communication

(Synopsis) In the smallest corners of society, inside the littlest of homes, and in the most feeble and fragile hearts can one witness the greatest virtue in life. (Based on 1 Corinthians 13: 1-8, 13)

Producer/Director/Writer/Videographer/Editor/Production Designer: Dana Jane Naval

Executive Producer: Raz de la Torre

Video Production – Bible Verse

TRT: 7:53 BC 144 2nd Semester, A.Y. 2014-2015

Department of Broadcast Communication

College of Mass Communication

University of the Philippines Diliman

RESOURCES

ARCHIVES

MYSTERIES OF THE UNIVERSE

MYSTERIES OF THE UNIVERSE

TAKEN (Indirect Kiss)

TAKEN (Indirect Kiss)

Kadiliman

Kadiliman

SENADOR

SENADOR

Birthday Boy

Birthday Boy

Ang Aking Una

Ang Aking Una

Intern On An MMK Set

Intern On An MMK Set

Eleven

Eleven

Nature

Nature

Psalm Twenty-Two

Psalm Twenty-Two

Strangers

Strangers

The Greatest Virtue

The Greatest Virtue

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