#tbt to the wildly successful 5th installment of Savage U, content in music π΅ β£ππ½ποΈ
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shoutout to ;
@hannahluxdavis
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@chelseadodson
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@madremezcal
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Oh and a massive firm hug to @bbonfiglio x @jonjonaye x @t_akino x @jonpatricklopez
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#savageU #musicvideos #eachoneteachone #purpleaesthetic
Here’s a π₯ highlight tape by @itzmebrianna of our first Savage U foray into music — which was beyond what we could’ve imagined. Huge thank you to @littlemeeshmeesh @hannahluxdavis @byron @chelseadodson for dropping some gems, to our pals at @londonalley for the alley oop, and to our friends @wanderlust and @madremezcal for keeping us fed and hydrated.β£
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And of course, big big thank you to everyone who came out, asked questions, became buds, and made this one super special. See you at the next one. π«Άπ½β£
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A Bunch of Savages is a 501(c)(3). If you’d like to support more of our programs like this, hit us up to donate cuz we’re broke AF. ππ½β£
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#savageU #abunchofsavages #londonalley #hannahluxdavis #eachoneteachone
Calling all creatives π¨ Want to learn how to collab with today’s top music artists? Bring groundbreaking visions to life? This Savage U is made for you. πΆβ£
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In partnership with our friends London Alley, our first foray into the music industry focuses on the creative aspects of video and content production with some of the most prolific heavyweights in the space: award-winning director Hannah Lux Davis, creative director Byron Atienza, and Interscope’s Head of Creative Content, Michelle An.β£
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Come with questions, put pen to paper, and get ready to up your game.β£
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When: Tuesday, March 26th, 7:30 pm- 9pm PSTβ£
Where: London Alleyβ£
12910 Culver Blvd Suite 1β£
Los Angeles, CA 90066β£
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Cost: $Free.99β£
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Seating is limited so… RSVP ASAP π IN BIOβ£
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#musicvideos #filmmaking #production #losangeles #byron
Photos don’t do justice to the amount of pride we have for our first ever Savage 23 event and the screening of @kvillanz “Buzz Cut.”β£
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Savage 23 is something we cooked up as a small dream, not even sure how we could pull off. But a couple of dreamers fought hard and worked tirelessly to not only bring a film to life, but to impact real change in our community with the hopes of giving more access and allowing for more diverse voices to be heard from here on out.β£
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And we thank each and every person who came out and supported us — filling every seat of the beautiful Ahmanson auditorium @artcenteredu on a Friday night in Pasadena!β£
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Of course a special thanks to not only @artcenteredu x @artcenterfilm x @artcenterdei for teaming up with us for this event, but also @chrisqchrisq for the unlimited support and partnership, @pablo.banuelos, Vivian and @sirtaj for allowing us to screen ur wonderful films along ours, all those who shared their creativity with us and submitted to Savage 23, @redgaskell for working tirelessly to document the whole thing and any and everyone who spread the word, took part in some capacity and simply believed in folks like us, doing it for the people.β£
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This is only the beginning. Stay Savage.β£
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Raymond Raymundoβ£ @ray.raymundo
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#FAHM #CommunityPride #Filmmaking #savage23
Following up our winner, we wanted to show love to our other two finalists. β£
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In our inaugural year of #Savage23, we received an overwhelming number of submissions and it was tough enough to narrow it down to the top 3, let alone choose the one. β£
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So special shoutout to Jill Janairo’s “Vic and His Nanay” and Francisco Castro’s “Reborn” for making the finals and taking SAVAGE 23 to such great heights. β£
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Again thank you to everyone who applied. The incredible response to the competition is a true testament to the amount of creative talent waiting to be tapped.β£
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We look forward to next year’s installment. β£
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#savage23 #filipinx #indiefilmmaking #aanhpi #abunchofsavages
We are beyond excited to announce Kiersten Villanueva’s (@kvillanz ) “Buzz Cut” as the inaugural winner of A Bunch of Savages annual: SAVAGE 23. β£
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We had an unbelievable amount of submissions and making this decision was nearly impossible but Villanueva’s BUZZ CUT rose to the top because of its creativity, vision, and Savage 23 simplicity in telling a core fil-am story. β£
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Stay tuned and follow the journey of the BUZZ CUT’s making as we document and guide Kiersten through the process until the film’s premiere on October 27th. β£
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Kiersten Villanueva is a Filipino-American independent filmmaker born and raised in the Bay Area. Through his time earning a BFA at Chapman University, his short film Shabu was featured in several notable film festivals, including Asian World Film Festival, Glendale l International Film Festival, Chicago South Asian Film Festival, and Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival. Kiersten currently lives in Los Angeles where he works as a Writer’s PA on CBS’ show So Help Me Todd.β£
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#savage23 #filipinx #indiefilmmaking #aanhpi #abunchofsavages
Introducing Savage 23.
Applications open til Sep. 4th.
Can’t wait to create with y’all.
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#savage23
Celebrated @GeenaRocero’s #HorseBarbie book launch the best way we knew how: good drinks, good crew, and very, very good karaoke. (It’s a Filipino party—c’mon now.)
Shout out to @facefwdorg @your.firstfriend @abosvgs @marisapizarro @rembrandt @justynmalloreyes @jpreyesmallo @iamoftheworld @intercrewla @sipacares for the collab on an unforgettable night.
π¬ + βοΈ: @janinestagram
π₯: @netflixandshrill
π: @redgaskell
πΈ: @theloungebooth
Prod: @abosvgs
Support: @mssngpeces
#geenarocero #horsebarbie #pridemonth #lgbtqia #booklaunch #aanhpi
Friends! π Come through to Intercrew this Sunday as we celebrate the launch of @geenarocero’s memoir, Horse Barbie! Join @your.firstfriend @facefwdorg and yours truly as we party in style in honor of Geena's iconic journey. β¨
Find inspiration in her special live reading, take part in an empowering discussion, and connect with a community to keep the good vibes going. Gonna be an unforgettable night you won't want to miss. β€οΈπ₯
Where: @intercrewla
When: Sunday, June 11th
Time: 7pm PST
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#GeenaRoceroBookLaunch #cousin #filipinoauthors #horsebarbie
π₯π₯NEW DATE AND TIME: JUNE 8th, 6-9PM PSTπ₯π₯π₯
π¨MAY 23rd postponedπ¨ Due to some unforeseen circumstances with the City of Angels that are outside their control, Vidiots has to postpone events until further notice. They promise to be back bigger and better sooner than you could possibly imagine and will announce a new date shortly!
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Mga Kapitbahay! @vidiots is BACK. And we could not think of a better way to celebrate our 1-year @abosvgs anniversary than by kicking off our partnership with the iconic LA institution.β£
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Come hang with us as we co-host their Open House on June 8th. Snacks, tours, good times—all at their fully restored home at the Eagle Theater. β£
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When: June 8th (new date)
Time: 6-9pm PST
Where: Vidiots, Eagle Rockβ£
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RSVP: events@vidiotsfoundation.orgβ£
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#vidiots #indietheaters #independentfilm #aanhpi #cinema #filmmaking
Shout out to new and old friends who came out to Cinema Kwento and packed the house for @makotoyogi’s @iwasasimpleman. No better way to kick off #aanhpiheritagemonth than with a film that reminds you who you are, where you come from, and where you’re going.β£
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Special thanks to @makotoyogi @iammaiinstagram & @timchiou for an inspiring conversation. β£
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Can’t wait to see y’all at the next one!β£
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πΈ by @badionβ£ // Special Shoutout to @t_akino for bringing this special event to life. βπ½
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#cinemakwento #film #filmmaking #hawaii #aanhpiheritagemonth #iwasasimpleman #iwasasimplemanfilm #losangeles #taraaquino #pamilya
We’re kicking off AANHPI heritage month with a beautiful and moving film that will light you up with inspiration. π
Up next on Cinema Kwento, we’ll be screening I WAS A SIMPLE MAN (@iwasasimpleman), a stunning Sundance official selection, directed by the visionary that is @makotoyogi. Stick around for a Q&A with director Christopher Makoto Yogi and costume designer Mai Yamazaki following the screening. Then come kick it at the mixer after. π»
When: Wednesday, May 3rd
Time: 7pm, doors 630pm
Where: The Aster Hollywood
π in bio to RSVP
***In partnership with @theasterlosangeles , our new quarterly screening series, Cinema Kwento, is a celebration of impactful, subversive films – both a mix of older classics and newer joints – from the perspective of BIPOC creators. Each film will be followed by a community mixer meant to connect like-minded creatives to make more cool sh*t that matters.***
#filmmaking #creative #aapi #director #bipoc #filmscreening #aanhpi #cinephile #hawaii #aanhpiheritagemonth
Get ready for a partnership that's bound to be epic! We're thrilled to team up with the iconic @vidiots, and can't wait to bring you some incredible programming. Keep your eyes peeled for updates - be sure to follow us so you don't miss out on the action!
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In honor of today being international women’s day we wanted to share some snaps from our #CinemaKwento screening of @leonorwillneverdie directed by an increíble woman and unparalleled talent @martika.escobar
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It was a packed house and the film brought laughs, tears and life changing inspiration. Shoutout to the entire team for sharing their film with us so we could share with y’all. β£And many thanks to all the old friends and new who pulled up to support the Savage movement.
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Photos by Emil Ravelo @emilravelo
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#Abunchofsavages #pinoyfilm #LosAngeles #film #movies #cinema #internationalwomensday #leonardodicaprio #leonorwillneverdie
Pulled up saying movies. Left talking cinema.
Savage U: A Creative Workshop programmed by A Bunch of Savages. This Cinematography Workshop on articulating the Director’s vision was presented in part by @filamartsla and co-funded by @mssngpeces
πΈ @leocabal
#savageu #abunchofsavages #aanhpi #filmmaking #cinematography #director #filmmaker #filipinx #mentorship #underrepresented
Wanna see a wild Filipinx movie that breaks genre conventions and expands what you think you know about Filipinx cinema? Come see LEONOR WILL NEVER DIE (@leonorwillneverdie)π₯
For our next Cinema Kwento, director @martika.escobar will be coming through with the cast and crew for a community screening of her Sundance award-winning film. Stick around for the Q&A and mixer after. π»
When: Wednesday, Mar. 1st
Time: 7pm, doors 630pm
Where: The Aster Hollywood
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***In partnership with @theasterlosangeles , our new quarterly screening series, Cinema Kwento, is a celebration of impactful, subversive films – both a mix of older classics and newer joints – from the perspective of BIPOC creators. Each film will be followed by a community mixer meant to connect like-minded creatives to make more cool sh*t that matters.***
#filmmaking #creative #aapi #director #bipoc #filmscreening #aanhpi #cinephile
Whether you're a DP looking to develop your skills or a director learning to communicate your vision, this one's yours. For this interactive installment of Savage U, co-presented with our friends at @filamartsla , we're taking you through the basics of a DP/Director collab -- from key vocab to clutch set-ups -- led by a couple cinematographers owning the game, including @linmego, @jayswuen and more. π₯
Come through, take notes, and expand your skillset. Rookie or a regular on the call sheet, be the one with all the keys.
When: Tuesday, February 21st
Where: Los Angeles (Eastside location sent with confirmation)
Time: 7pm - 9pm PST
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Space is limited. RSVPs are now closed. Please check back in for the next one!
*Special thanks to @mssngpeces for the support!*
Come through to kick off Cinema Kwento π₯
In partnership with @theasterlosangeles, our new quarterly screening series, Cinema Kwento, is a celebration of impactful, subversive films – both a mix of older classics and newer joints – from the perspective of BIPOC creators. Each film will be followed by a community mixer meant to connect like-minded creatives to make more cool sh*t that matters.
π½οΈ First up: @justinlin’s debut feature, Better Luck Tomorrow π₯
When: Tuesday, Dec 13th
Time: 7pm
Where: The Aster Hollywood
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#filmmaking #creative #aapi #director #bipoc #johncho #betterlucktomorrow #filmscreening #aanhpi #cinephile
Savage U community π’
Freelance artists, creatives, people who shrivel up at the thought of a 9-5, we get you. Thinking about crunching numbers when your π§ is built on creating worlds does not compute.
Need help creating a budget, too? Don't know the difference between a w9 and a w2? How much should you stack for tax season? Should you create an LLC? Don't even know what the hell that means? OK, so we're also having a panic attack thinking about it all...
Let's make sense of it together. Join us for a crucial Q&A with finance coach and filmmaker Leo Aquino (@queerandtranswealth) and a couple more creatives/mentors who can speak on all-things cash money π°
When: Tuesday, Nov 29th, 6pm-7:30pm PST
Where: Zoom link (to be sent with confirmation)
Cost: $FREE.99
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#financialliteracy #freelance #filmmaker #aapi #aanhpi #filipinxfilmmakers
Huge shoutout to the filmmakers who came through to Savage U x @filamartsla π΅π and created some fun content π₯
More to come on that…
#filipinofilmmaker #filamartsla #aapi #filmmaking #filmmaker #aanhpi