komiks underground

The Rise of Erotic/Horror-Filmnoir

The first wave of Komiks is over. Though it is vital that we understand the past, to dwell in it is an exercise of futility. We must move forward, shed the old skin and look to the future. Manga and the American type of Comics are effective teaching tools but these are not what define us as an industry.

I appeal to those who still believe in the potential of this industry, we must make a critical but optimistic stand in reinventing a community beleaguered with comic book copycats and unscrupulous artists. Nothing is sweeter than to see this industry thriving once more in a community of competent writers, story editors, artists and publishers.

This is not an easy task. There are a lot of obstacles to contend with. Some people believe that this industry is not dying rather it is already dead. Nevertheless, if death is a necessary function for any industry to thrive again, then this industry is worth fighting for.

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) Competitive Grants Program for 2010 is now open for accepting applications for projects for implementation in 2010. Project Proposals must be received by the NCCA on or before August 31, 2009.

Cultural organizations, workers, and artists:   The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) Competitive Grants Program for 2010 is now open for accepting applications for projects for implementation in 2010 . Project... more

Previous blog entries:
Apr 2	-	Mainstream is dead... the Underground is coming to life. .
Mar 30	-	Giving Away Free Movie Tickets: Inquirer Publication's Anything Under the Sun promo
Mar 20	-	Urban melo-horror or true horror, Komiks is a style that tackles downbeat subject matters that brings out the dark shadows of urban cynicism. Thus, Komiks as a Filipino Comic Book Style, exhibits genuine feeling of cynicism in terms of the future. Uncertainties that feed on paranoiac mood and the limiting effects of poverty fuel this cynical view on life.