On January 26, 2023, at the Multi-Purpose Hall of the Tropical Campus, SISC’s Grade 12 students attended the film viewing for the Short Film Competition of English Fortnight 2023 with the theme: "Disney Icons: A Multiverse of Magic."
For the past few weeks leading up to the film viewing, Seniors have been conceptualizing and curating scripts that must strictly involve Disney characters whatever the storyline may be. Then, with the assistance and guidance of their respective English teachers, they were given a week during their English synchronous and guided learning classes to film their respective scenes with their own creative costumes. Afterward, they were given time to properly edit their films and finalize their class projects before submitting their entry.
On the day of the film viewing, The SISC English Club presented the event with Chrizel Gabriel and Beatrix Yutadco as the emcees. It was then followed by the opening remarks of Ms. Beverly Y. Fulgosino, one of the Grade 12 Language and Literature teachers. After the quick introduction, the emcees invited everyone to get comfortable in their seats as they watched the astounding short feature films that their batchmates had meticulously written, earnestly prepared, diligently recorded, and patiently edited.
Diplomacy’s “Wrath of the Defeated” Yzma, after losing to Kuzco, decides to gather a group of villains in order to get back at their respective heroes who’ve defeated them in the past. Through some devious "scheming", unlikely allies, and humorous actions, chaos ensues.
Initiative’s “To each their own” A girl lies dead on the floor, Ella, seemingly strangled. The news of her "death" causes a rift in her friend group, and they go their separate ways. Suddenly, they are reunited through an invite to a Disney villain-themed costume party by an anonymous host. Curious as to who sent the invite, Maleficent, Hades, Scar, Hook, Jafar, and Gaston arrive at the party. Hidden grudges unfold, and the true nature of their friendship is revealed.
Tenacity’s “The Tale of the Magic Lamp-Top” A fantastical group of characters find themselves in a peculiar situation: what do they do after happily ever after? The answer comes in the form of a magical "lamp-top". With the help of one very familiar Genie, these fairytale friends find solutions to their matters of the heart with a little bit of humor and a dash of magic.
Rigor’s “Sisters in Disney” Once upon a time, there were two sisters named Amira and Marina, who were complete opposites and had a distant relationship with one another. One day, they come across a door leading into a strange room and find themselves trapped in a strange world. As they meet familiar faces, they must learn to accept their differences if they are to leave this magical world and get back home.
Grit’s “The Clubhouse” Study, sleep, study, sleep. This Grade 12 student, Ed, lives a flat, boring life. But then one day, he gets magically sucked into a TV show. He finds himself in the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, where he meets different Disney characters. However, he starts feeling that something is odd about this place, but it's too late. This dreamlike experience turns into a nightmare.
Before proceeding to the next film, the audience was able to hear the messages of the directors as they talked about their experiences throughout the filmmaking process. Many shared the same thoughts as the majority of the committee were new to the art of filmmaking and found it challenging to conceptualize the scenes while also taking note of the limited resources. Though difficult, they found it exciting and sentimental since this was the first class project of the school year in which the majority of the class is attending a face-to-face setup after the 2-year-long pandemic. 6. Service’s “The Debt”
A group of friends stay-back after school to study, but each of them suddenly displays odd behavior. This follows a series of disappearances; mystery and intrigue ensue.
After the film viewing, the audience was later presented with a Google Form to vote for the People’s Choice Awards with different categories pertaining to the actors and films, which helped serve as a basis for the final awarding.
Though all of the sections took home at least one award, it was 12-Grit that bagged the awards for Best Cinematography and overall Champion, placing first for their output, “The Clubhouse.” With their enthusiastic responses mixed with the cheers of students from other levels and sections during the Culminating Activity, it was found that “The Clubhouse” quickly became a favorite and memorable film.
About the authors:
Minseo Kim is a senior trying to withstand the adversities of her last high school year. Regardless, she is (sort of) excited to make the most of her high school life. Even when she has a lot on her plate, she is committed to the responsibilities she has been given.
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