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‘Lasallian Film Director’ Exhibit Honors Filmmakers on Philippine Film Industry Month

‘Lasallian Film Director’ Exhibit Honors Filmmakers on Philippine Film Industry Month 16 September 2024 As declared by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), September celebrates the Philippine Film Industry Month. Last September 12, commemorating the release of the first Filipino-directed feature film, Jose Nepomuceno’s “Dalagang Bukid,” on the same day in 1919, Benilde […]

‘MMA @ 25’ Spotlights Achievements, Milestones on 25th Anniversary of Benilde MMA

‘MMA @ 25’ Spotlights Achievements, Milestones on 25th Anniversary of Benilde MMA 23 September 2024 Milestones are always worth celebrating, especially the grand ones. Such was the case for the Benilde Multimedia Arts (MMA) program, which celebrates its 25th year this 2024. To commemorate this, the program held the “Celebrating 25 Years of Making Waves: […]

LOOK: Benilde School of New Media Arts Opens Advanced Audio Labs

LOOK: Benilde School of New Media Arts Opens Advanced Audio Labs 19 August 2024 On August 1, 2024, the Benilde School of New Media Arts (SNMA) opened its new audio labs and studios on the 9th floor of the Design+Arts Campus. Spanning 366 square meters, these facilities are designed to enhance the learning experience for […]

Mcaine Carlos: MMA Graduate with a Multitude of Gratitude

Mcaine Carlos: MMA Graduate with a Multitude of Gratitude 29 July 2024 Mcaine Andre Carlos, a Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Arts graduate at Benilde, has just reached an extraordinary personal milestone. In the Commencement Exercises held by De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde on July 27, 2024, he has been honored with two prestigious […]

Benilde Hosts Canadians for Exchange Workshops on Photography and New Media

Benilde Hosts Canadians for Exchange Workshops on Photography and New Media 21 June 2024 The art world is often viewed as a sphere where boundaries dissolve, fostering a unique blend of ideas, cultures, and perspectives. Recognizing this, De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (Benilde) in Manila, Philippines, and Ontario College of Art and Design University […]

Benilde Students Achieve 2nd Place at the 4th Wetland Center Design Competition

Benilde Students Achieve 2nd Place at the 4th Wetland Center Design Competition 28 May 2024 De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde students secured 2nd Place with their design “Isnawa” at the 4th SCPW Wetland Center Design Competition, organized by the Society for the Conservation of Philippine Wetlands. The Benildean Design Team, composed of Maia Martin, […]

Exploring Innovative Approaches to New Media Arts Education Through Benilde’s Benchmarking Initiative

Exploring Innovative Approaches to New Media Arts Education Through Benilde’s Benchmarking Initiative 27 May 2024 Manila, Philippines – De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) continues to advance its educational landscape by embracing innovative methodologies and learning environments. This commitment was exemplified during the recent U.S. Benchmarking trip from April 20 to 30, 2024, where […]

From STEM to Multimedia Arts: A Choice Made with Passion and Resilience

From STEM to Multimedia Arts: A Choice Made with Passion and Resilience 21 March 2024 We are the sum of our experiences, including the decisions in pivotal moments. “I’m going to be completely honest. It wasn’t my first choice,” admits Jose Romualdo F. Babao, reflecting on his decision to pursue Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Arts […]

Filipina student photo wins big in UK tilt, earns NCCA Ani ng Dangal

Filipina student photo wins big in UK tilt, earns NCCA Ani ng Dangal The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) under the Office of the President of the Republic of the Philippines recently recognized 22-year-old visual artist Mariah Karla Zamora with the prestigious Ani ng Dangal. Zamora, who is currently pursuing Multimedia Arts […]

Manananggal reimagined in Filipino silent horror drama

Manananggal reimagined in Filipino silent horror drama Silent horror drama Dikit reimagines manananggal, a Filipino mythical winged creature that separates from their lower part of the body, in an exploratory diptych of form, identity, and solidarity in the contemporary setting. Written and directed by young artist Gabriela Serrano, the 16-minute short follows an isolated young […]