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Bulong (Whisper)
Filipinos are known for their creativity.
One contemporary proof of this claim is a 24-year old Filipino named
Joaquin Pedro Gomez Valdes. He finished a degree in Film and AudioVisual Communication at the University of the Philippines. As part of his
graduation requirements, he needed to submit a major project called a
thesis.
He then set his creativity to work and came up with a short film
entitled Bulong (Whisper). He submitted his work to different
international competitions, a couple of months after its completion.
His efforts paid off when Bulong which talked about lifes purpose
and the peoples freedom whether to live that purpose or not, was named
Best Thesis. It was also given the Felicianio Award. It gained
recognition abroad when it was chosen to represent the Philippines in the
prestigious Short Film Corner, Festival de Cannes, in France. It also won
the Best Short Narrative in New Beijing International Movie Week.
Joaquin Valdez, exemplifying excellence, made something not just to
meet requirements in order to graduate. He made a short film that
brought pride to the country. He exemplifies a world class Filipino.
SY 2012-2013
Grade V
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Questions:
1. What is Bulong?
a.
b.
c.
d.
a short narrative
an award
a short film
an international requirement
24-year
24-year
24-year
24-year
old
old
old
old
filmmaker
college student
movie producer
film writer
3. Which of the following awards was not received by the film Bulong?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Best Thesis
Festival de Cannes Award
Feliciano Award
Best Short Narrative
4. Why did Joaquin Valdez receive the awards mentioned for his short
film?
a.
b.
c.
d.
He was talented.
He worked hard to make a good project.
Many of his friends helped him.
He dreamed of being a famous director.
selective
international
multi-awarded
popular
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creativity
loyalty
confidence
responsibility
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