Fraternity Hosts Screening of Gabby Malvar's Documentary on National Artist Kidlat Tahimik

The Upsilon Sigma Phi hosted the premier screening of Indio-Genius: 500 Taon ng Labanang Kultural at the National Museum of Anthropology on November 30, 2023; this was the first-ever viewing of the Know your North, a documentary by filmmaker 𝗚𝗮𝗯𝗯𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝘃𝗮𝗿 about the revolutionary exhibit of National Artist 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝗹𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗮𝗵𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗸. The exhibit is centered on Enrique de Malaca, a Filipino who is possibly the first person to circumnavigate the globe. Alongside this, it also touches on the exhibit's predecessor at the Palacio de Cristal in Madrid, Spain earlier in the year, previously titled as "Magellan, Marilyn, Mickey, and Fray Damaso: 500 Years of RockStar Conquistadors."

𝗘𝗿𝗶𝗰 “𝗞𝗶𝗱𝗹𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗮𝗵𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗸” 𝗢𝘁𝗲𝘆𝘇𝗮 𝗗𝗲 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗮 is an independent film director, screenwriter and artist who primarily advocates for indigenous culture amidst neocolonialism. Recognized as the "Father of Philippine Indie Cinema," de Guia has received various awards including the Gawad Plaridel (2008) conferred by the University of the Philippines to outstanding media practitioners; the Fukuoka Prize (2012) for Arts and Culture which recognizes individuals who made contributions to the academia, arts and culture; the Prince Claus Laureate Award (2018) which honors outstanding achievements in the field of culture and development; and the esteemed Order of National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts (2018).

As one of his most recent achievements, 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝗹𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗮𝗵𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗸 won the Esquire's Artist of the Year this 2023. It recognized him as one of the most exemplary Filipinos who actively promotes societal transformation by setting new standards for our fellow countrymen in their various fields. The world aspires for more like him as we need more exemplary people to pave the path to excellence and glory. Join us as we ultimately perceive a story of creative prominence.

"Gabriel "Gabby" Malvar is a documentary filmmaker, writer, and photographer whose narratives are nuanced with unique, inventive perspectives to provoke an inquisitive look at his favorite subject, the Philippines. His National Geographic series Islands Insider (2012) is a travel guide with a bent towards history and culture. On the Brink (2016), a full-length feature, offers a balanced look at Oslob's whale shark tourism. Passages, a series of films on Mindanao features Tawi-Tawi (2015) and Sulu (2020) through a photographer's lens. Know Your North (2016 to present), an anthology on Northern Luzon, exposes the region through individuals' stories. Fields of Hope (2014) juxtaposes Tacloban's recovery with the hopes of a junior football team. Palawan: the Last Bastion (2019) and Coral Resiliency: the Marine Protected Areas of Taytay (2019) highlight the fragile state of the country's most popular island in the face of the demands on its resources by a growing population and the influx of tourists. Viajero Chronicles is a written collection of his journeys while Project Larawan consolidates images of the diverse souls he continuously encounters. Gabby entertains and informs with one hand, while he conserves traditions, culture and nature with the other."

by Adrian Zapanta 2021, fellow orator, with narrative on and picture of Mr. Malvar from Project Larawan