Stuff to do (12/03/21)






FDCP screens silent films

AFTER a series of intensive film labs, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) presents the results of the first Mit Out Sound: International Silent Film Labs and Competition, where young filmmakers created new silent short films inspired by old Filipino classics. These silent films are on view until Dec. 3 at the FDCP Channel website (www.fdcpchannel.ph). Log in (if an existing subscriber) or create an account for free (if not a subscriber yet). Click the ISFFM 2021 tab and look for MIT OUT SOUND (MOS) SHORT FILMS.

Latest chapter of Money Heist premieres

LA CASA de Papel (Money Heist) is one of the most popular non-English series on Netflix. Part 5 Vol. 2 of the series premieres on Dec. 3. At the end of the last five episodes, Tokyo is dead and the enemy still lurks in the Bank of Spain, wounded but as dangerous as ever. To make matters worse, the Professor makes the biggest mistake of his life.

Trunc Mystery Boxes auction

TO CELEBRATE the season of giving, multi-brand online boutique Trunc is auctioning Mystery Boxes filled with luxury and premium items until Dec. 8. All proceeds will go to #MentalHealthPH, a non-profit organization that promotes and protects mental health in the Philippines. The auction is open to all residents of the Philippines. To join the auction, create an account at Trunc.ph, go to Offers page, and click the Mystery Box banner. Or visit truncmysterybox.ph. Once on the page, details about the campaign and bidding mechanics will be seen. Under it is the auction section where one can choose from a selection of Mystery Boxes whose retail values range from P9,890 to P98,000. Upon choosing a box, an electronic bidding form will appear, which should be filled out to place the bid. The minimum bid values range from P5,000 up to P48,000, depending on the preferred Mystery Box. Once the form is filled out, the customer will receive an e-mail to confirm the bid. For real time updates, refresh the page and click on the View Current Bids. The highest bidders will win their chosen boxes and will be notified through e-mail and the mobile number registered in their bidding form. They may choose to settle the amount for their boxes via bank transfer or PayPal. Once settled, Trunc will deliver the Mystery Boxes to the winners’ registered addresses. Join Trunc’s auction and support #MentalHealthPH. Visit Trunc.ph for more information.

Netflix offers Noche Buena boxes

NETFLIX is offering a limited collection of Christmas baskets that each follows a film or TV series theme. The basket selections are: The Gganbu (Squid Game), The I Louvre (Emily in Paris), The Bentesingko (Trese), The Merry Christmas as a Friend (My Amanda), The Billi Ciao (Money Heist), and The Most Wanted (Red Notice). To order the Netflix Noche Buena baskets, visit https://netflixnochebuena.com until Dec. 6. A limit of 150 orders will be accepted per day, but only one basket will be allowed per mobile number and address. Deliveries will begin on Dec. 13.