Creativity knows no boundaries. Even as Filipinos stay at home and take precautionary measures with physical distancing there are those who have found ways to express themselves through art that reflects the new normal.
Three Filipino indie filmmakers have taken on the Mi Pass10n Project challenge to produce short films that reflect life under lockdown, powered by the features of the Mi 10T Series. Che Tagyamon, Glenn Barit, and Sonny Calvento were able to create stunning short films using the impressive camera features of the newly launched Mi 10T Pro phones, which come with a 108 MP camera for Mi 10T Pro, 64 MP triple camera for Mi 10T and 144 Hz AdaptiveSync Display.
Xiaomi Film Fest
Visual
storytelling
Two
short films were screened simultaneously with the much-awaited Philippine
launch of the latest Mi Series, to highlight the capabilities of the phones and
to inspire aspiring artists to create their own visual stories.
Che
Tagyamon and Glenn Barit were impressed with the quality of the images produced
by the latest Xiaomi phones. Their short film, titled Maski Papano chronicled
the journey of a discarded face mask, who traipsed through the city and found
companionship in another mask. Their stop-motion images using the Mi 10T Pro’s
camera have captured the quieter pace of the metropolis, offering an immersive
experience for those who have not left their homes in the past months. “We love
how easy it is to shoot and edit the film with a phone camera that made
powerful features portable,” says Tagyamon. “It was easier and safer for us to
go around the city and shoot on location without having to use heavier
equipment, and we even only had to charge it once during the shoot.”
Maski Papano by Che Tagyamon and Glenn Barit
For his short film titled “Sunshine, Sunshine”, Sonny Calvento color-graded his character to reflect her personality and perspective. Sunshine, the lead character eventual transformation towards self-love. The story tackles the feeling of loss and isolation especially during the lockdown, with a turning point catalysed by conversations with a stranger leading to Sunshine’s enlightenment. “Editing to achieve that desired effect around my characters was easy with the video that was produced because of Mi 10T Pro’s color profile. With the camera capturing the interiors in vivid detail, it was easy to be more creative and playful with my vision using the Mi 10T Pro.”
Sunshine, Sunshine by Sonny Calvento
Tech
guru Carlo Ople unboxed the Mi 10T Pro at the exciting launch event and was
impressed by the features of the new Android smartphones. “Mi 10T and Mi 10T
Pro are game changers when it comes to capturing crisp images. The 7P lens
offers impressive light gathering that unlocks the full potential of the 108MP
camera setup plus, it is combined with AI Pixel that offers comprehensive pixel
optimization for more vibrant pictures. This is a pro-photo, pro-video phone
that allows the users to get creative with no boundaries –even under lockdown.”
The Mi
10T and Mi 10T Pro that are equipped with the LOG Mode that adds depth and
color to editing and the RAW mode that helps you to create the perfect shot
even under the toughest lighting conditions.
Empowering
creators
The Mi
10T and Mi 10T Pro are fitting flagship products to launch at the company’s 10th
anniversary. Ava Castillo, Head of Marketing of Philippines, Xiaomi, says that
its advanced features offer its users the power to create their own content by
capturing their ideas and bringing them to life. “We are very proud to be a supporter of the local indie creators, who are bringing a whole new dimension
on art and how we see the world around us through their visual stories.”
With
the inspiring films that were produced by Che Tagyamon, Glenn Barit, and Sonny
Calvento using the Mi 10T Pro, Xiaomi Philippines is launching the Mi Pass10n
Project to power the creativity of independent and aspiring filmmakers,
inviting them to produce a 5-minute short film in 10 days that creatively
explores their passion and illustrates how they can still pursue it within
their borders. Chosen entries from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao will be
provided a Mi 10T Pro and a grant of PHP 40,000 to produce the film.
For
more information about the Mi Pass10n Project and for an in-depth look at the
exciting features of the Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro which are now available at the
Xiaomi Flagship Store on Lazada, visit the Xiaomi Philippines Facebook
page.
Watch “Maski
Papano” here.
Watch “Sunshine,
Sunshine” here.
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