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<\/p>\nPosted on: December 9, 2024<\/p>\n
Written by: Edrian B. Banania<\/p>\n
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Highlighting the 16 inspiring Sinemaya Film Fest finalists: Over 1,500 attendees from General Santos City (Top), Manila (bottom, right), and Cebu City (bottom, left) actively participated and watched the 2024 SineMaya Film Fest final entries during its simultaneous screenings on November 23, 2024.<\/em><\/p>\n Sinemaya, the first Philippine microfinance industry community film festival initiated by CARD Mutually Reinforcing Institutions (CARD MRI) through its multimedia production company, BENTE Productions, has launched its 2024 edition with nationwide simultaneous screenings on November 23, 2024. The event aims to engage communities in celebrating creativity while voting for the People\u2019s Choice Award.<\/p>\n This year\u2019s theme, \u201cA Glimpse of Ch\u00edn Mu\u1ed3i: Harvesting Dreams and Success Together with Social Development Organizations,\u201d showcases stories inspired by real-life experiences, emphasizing the positive impact of microfinance and social development initiatives on families and communities.<\/p>\n Communities served by social development organizations gathered to watch 16 short films that portrayed inspiring journeys of resilience, hope, and empowerment. These films, created by microfinance and social development organizations across Southeast Asia, highlight how families and communities achieved their dreams with the support of these organizations.<\/p>\n The third edition of Sinemaya showcased its entries at SM Cinemas in Manila City, Cebu City, and General Santos City.<\/p>\n The competing entries include\u00a0A Light in the Shadows<\/em> of CARD SME Bank, Inc. from Zamboanga; Antipara at Libreta<\/em> of CARD Mutual Benefits Association, Inc. from Sto. Tomas, Batangas; Balud<\/em> of CARD, Inc. (A Microfinance NGO) from Mandaue City; Escaping Poverty: A story of a Muong Woman Supported by TYM<\/em> of Tinh Thuong One-member Limited Liability Microfinance Institution from Hanoi, Vietnam; Hope in the Tides<\/em> by Project Dungganon of NWTF from Sagay City, Negros Occidental; Kabute <\/em>of Simbag sa Pag-Asenso, Inc. from Albay; Litrato<\/em> of CARD-MRI Development Institute (CMDI), Inc. from Tagum City, Davao del Norte; Mingalarbar!<\/em> of CARD Myanmar Company Limited from Myanmar; May Ngiti ang Pangarap<\/em> of CARD MRI Rizal Bank, Inc. from Taytay, Rizal; Puno ng Buhay<\/em> of CARD Bank, Inc. from General Luna, Quezon; Sa Piling ni Nanay<\/em> of ASA Philippines from Camarines Sur; Seeds of Change<\/em> of Ekphatana Microfinance Institution from Laos; Sweet Dawn of Dungganon Bank, Inc. from Bacolod City; Teoryang Ako<\/em> of Kabuhayan sa Ganap na Kasarinlan Credit & Savings Cooperative from Quezon City; Tinapay<\/em> of People\u2019s Alternative Livelihood Microfinance Foundation of Sorsogon, Inc. from Bicol Region; Vitoria <\/em>of Malvar Senior High School from Sto. Tomas, Batangas.<\/p>\n \u201cThis program not only highlights clients’ inspiring life stories but also encourages creativity and artistry among the communities we serve through filmmaking,\u201d said Ms. Marilyn M. Manila, President of Bente Productions.<\/p>\n Over 1,500 attendees watched the screenings in Manila City, General Santos City, and Cebu City. CARD MRI is set to hold another screening in Laguna. Audience votes during the screenings will help determine the People\u2019s Choice Award.<\/p>\n The Sinemaya 2024\u2019s awarding ceremony will be on December 15, 2024. The ceremony will also feature the premiere of CARD MRI\u2019s first indie film, \u201cI Remember You.\u201d The film narrates the story of a CARD MRI staff in Boracay Island, showcasing the organization\u2019s efforts to help clients overcome life\u2019s challenges.<\/p>\n \u201cFor us at CARD MRI, the film fest is more than a platform to showcase the talents of the communities we serve. It\u2019s about unlocking their endless potential. Their films reflect the realities of their lives and their journey toward empowerment,\u201d said CARD MRI Founder and Chair Emeritus Dr. Jaime Aristotle B. Alip.<\/p>\n This initiative is led by Bente Productions Inc., a multimedia company under the CARD Mutually Reinforcing Institutions, established in July 2024 to strengthen its advocacy for social development. It is dedicated to creating compelling stories and relevant information through films and series that raise awareness and drive meaningful conversations about poverty eradication.<\/p>\n To remain updated about Sinemaya, visit Bente Productions Inc.’s official Facebook Page @BenteProdOfficial.<\/p>\n \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Posted on: December 9, 2024 Written by: Edrian B. 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