| Abstract: | Abstract Philippine Cinema, one of the oldest and richest cinemas in Southeast Asia, is currently undergoing a facelift. ‘Indie’, the short form for independent, has become a popular buzz word in the local media as well as in film circles. This report focuses on the current state of independent feature‐filmmaking in the Philippines, compares it briefly to its past, highlights some of the key figures that have propelled it to its present, and proposes the main area wherein development is needed for it to progress further. |
