Ligaya Villablanca
Filmmaker
Quezon City,Metro Manila
Summary
Adept at project management and cultural sensitivity, I spearheaded Visayan film screenings for Moving Eyelands, enhancing cross-team collaboration and communication. My expertise in agile methodologies and creative direction significantly improved operational efficiency and project delivery, showcasing a proven track record of impactful results and innovative problem-solving in diverse media landscapes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Film Programmer & Organizer
Moving Eyelands
06.2019 - 09.2023
- Programmed Visayan film screenings in New York City, Melbourne, and across Visayan islands
- Maintained detailed documentation on all projects, facilitating knowledge transfer and reducing future troubleshooting efforts.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop well curated event.
- Improved communication between development teams through implementation of agile methodologies and regular progress updates.
Language Facilitator
Baba Bisaya
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for Filipino students in diasporas, addressing individual challenges and boosting performance levels.
- Facilitated Warayon & Sugbuaon language immersion experiences, promoting cultural understanding and real-life application of language skills.
- Conducted personalized learning platforms per student based on their knowledge of language and culture
Producer
NW Productions
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Developed production plans and organized resources to achieve prompt delivery of projects.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas, and segments.
Media Specialist
UP Tacloban
03.2021 - 04.2021
- Cut delivery times through proactive tracking and monitoring of project timelines and aggressive pursuit of customer approval of digital files.
- Advised senior leadership on emerging industry trends and recommended best practices for staying ahead of competitors.
Screenwriter
Clique Interface
08.2019 - 04.2020
- Adapted novels, articles, and other source material into engaging screenplays for various platforms such as film or television.
- Developed a strong understanding of screenplay formatting and industry standards, resulting in polished scripts that met or exceeded expectations.
- Collaborated with directors and producers to refine scripts for optimal on-screen impact.
Education
Master of Arts - Media Studies (Film)
University of The Philippines Diliman
College Of Mass Communications 01.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Cinema
University of San Carlos
School Of Architecture, Fine Arts, And Design 06.2015 - 05.2019
Skills
Project Management
Object-Oriented Programming
Agile development methodologies
Oral communication
Expertise in subject matter
Creative Direction
Teamwork and Collaboration
Organizational Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Cultural Sensitivity
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 50 in the development of Delikado screening plus Bantayanon short films for an exhibition for the land ans sea guardians of Bantayan Island.
- Supervised team of 10 staff members for a TEDx production.
- Oversee groups of volunteers for BINSAYA Film Festival from the years 2017 - 2018
- Programmed film screenings for DogMilk Films, Australia & Ulirat Gatherings, NYC.
- President for USC CINEMATA organization for AY 2017-2019, organizing several film-related events.
- Directed independently produced films.
- Served as Jury for local film festivals.
- Volunteered for clean up drives for Bantayan sea pollution.
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Cebuano
Advanced (C1)
Waraynon
Advanced (C1)
Tagalog
Intermediate (B1)
Interests
Regional Cinema
Film Curation
Freediving
Cultural Work
Event Organizing
Ecology
Decolonization
Timeline
Master of Arts - Media Studies (Film)
University of The Philippines Diliman
01.2023 - Current
Language Facilitator
Baba Bisaya
08.2022 - 06.2023
Producer
NW Productions
12.2021 - 04.2022
Media Specialist
UP Tacloban
03.2021 - 04.2021
Screenwriter
Clique Interface
08.2019 - 04.2020
Film Programmer & Organizer
Moving Eyelands
06.2019 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Cinema
University of San Carlos
06.2015 - 05.2019
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