PDUB Videos @ 2011 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival

Date posted: April 30, 2011

April 2011: PDUB Videos @ 2011 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, Visual Communications, Directors Guild of America, Los Angeles, CA

2011 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival

On April 30, 2011, Visual Communications screened two PDUB videos as part of its 2011 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival: “HOW TO SURVIVE A FILIPINO HOUSE PARTY” and “THE ART OF RUNNING.” The videos screened as part of “Cross Cultures,” an international program featuring youth filmmakers at the prestigious Directors Guild of America (DGA).

Highlights from the Pdub Productions Mobile Hi Fi Tour and Jeepney Launch Sept. 29, 2009

Date posted: October 16, 2009

The culminating events for the first year of PDUB Productions, the collaborative digital media project exploring L.A.’s Historic Filipinotown between the Pilipino Workers Center, Public Matters, UCLA Remap and HyperCities were a resounding success. A steady crowd showed up, even on a 95 degree L.A. day. The day was action packed, highlighted by the debut of the Mobile Hi Fi Immigrant’s Guides, the inaugural run of PWC’s jeepney (our biggest and coolest mobile media device!), and a Barrio Fiesta to cap the evening.

Thank you to everyone who made this day a huge success.

A few highlights follow. And if you’re feeling generous, it’s never too late to support the next year’s project. Oh, actually, it’s this month. Yup, we’re starting up all over again.

Starting the Day Off

UCLA Remap's Jeff Burke showing everyone how to use the Mobile Hi Fi Immigrant's Guides. REMAP’s Jeff Burke shows how to use the Mobile HI FI Immigrant’s Guides.

The Morning’s Press Conference

Councilman Eric Garcetti in rapt attention listening to Public Matters' Mike BlocksteinCouncilman Eric Garcetti in rapt attention listening to Public Matters’ Mike Blockstein. Or is he just waiting for him to stop talking?
PWC's Executive Director being interviewed by The Filipino Channel PWC’s Executive Director Aqui Soriano Versoza interviewed by The Filipino Channel

Sending the PWC Jeepney Off on Its Maiden Voyage in Style

Blessing the PWC JeepneySt. Columban Church's Father Brannigan Blesses The PWC Jeepney

St. Columban Church’s Father Brannigan Blesses The PWC Jeepney

The Jeepney Tours

David Rockello On BoardDavid Rockello On Board
Backing Out of PWCBacking Out of PWC

Hi Fi 3

Cruising the Streets of Hi Fi

Cruising the Streets of Hi Fi

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The PWC Jeepney ToursWHO’S NEXT?
Want Your Very Own Jeepney T? Want Your Very Own Jeepney T?

The Mobile Hi Fi Immigrant’s Guides

Getting ReadyGetting Ready
The Amazing Jenn SuThe Amazing Jenn Su
City Year. Possibly the Best Volunteers Ever. City Year. Possibly the Best Volunteers Ever.

IMG_2451The Tablets Getting Ready for their World Debut

The Tablets Getting Ready for their World Debut

Gerald Gubatan Posing Next to a Cut-Out of His Father Severo GubatanGerald Gubatan Posing Next to a Cut-Out of His Father Severo Gubatan
The Whole Grew Standing Near Where Gerald's Uncle LivedThe Whole Crew Standing Near Where Gerald’s Uncle Lived

The Barrio Fiesta

From this...BEFORE . . .
to..AFTER
The Barrio Fiesta!The Barrio Fiesta!
The Fighting Cocks Performing On a Beautiful L.A. NightThe Fighting Cocks Performing On a Beautiful L.A. Night
Seniors from The Silver Lake Adult Day Care Health Center Singing HaranasSeniors from The Silver Lake Adult Day Care Health Center Singing Haranas
The Pdub Youth BarkadaThe Pdub Youth Barkada
Florante performingFlorante performing
Hi Fi. Where it all happens. Hi Fi. Where it all happens.

Still hungry for more? Check out these other posts about the event:

KCET Think TankLAistEvil MonitoBakitWhyGoodCurbedLA

PDub Productions hits PILIPINO PRIME TIME

Date posted: September 22, 2009

PWC’s own Aquilina Soriano-Versoza made a guest appearance on Kababayan LA, Southern California’s only daily Filipino television show, hosted by Honorary Committee Member Jannelle So.

[vimeo 6707026] Tune in as Aqui Versoza from PWC and Reanne Estrada from Public Matters let everyone know what’s in store for this weekend

[vimeo 6707399] Did you know PWC’s Director was also an amazing vocalist? Check out “Beep, Beep,” Aqui’s ode to the jeepney. Sounds so sweet you will buy your tour ticket today!

SEPTEMBER 26th
PDUB Productions Mobile Hi Fi Launch + PWC Fundraiser
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LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT GARCETTI TO HOST HI FI JEEPNEY TOUR ON SEPTEMBER 26TH, 2009

Date posted: September 4, 2009

Los Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti has signed on as the Chair of Honorary Committee for the PDUB Productions Mobile Hi Fi Launch + PWC Fundraiser. As a highlight of the event on Saturday, September 26, 2009, Councilman Garcetti will lead a one-time-only Jeepney Tour of his Historic Filipinotown from 1:30 to 2:30pm.

Eric Garcetti was elected to the Los Angeles City Council in 2001 and was instrumental in making the official Historic Filipinotown designation a reality. He proposed the designation before the Los Angeles City Council on August 2, 2002, realizing a decades-long struggle for recognition by many members of the community.

Eric Garcetti was born February 4,1971, in Los Angeles. His father is Mexican and his mother is of Russian Jewish descent. He studied high school at Harvard-Westlake School and graduated with a B.A. from Columbia University. As a Councilmember, he has focused on the environment, public safety, housing and economic development, and neighborhood beautification. He received the John F. Kennedy New Frontier Award on November 2006 for showing great work and ideals of service in the spirit of John F. Kennedy.

Councilman Garcetti has been a long-time supporter of Historic Filipinotown, acknowledging its significance as a point of entry for new immigrants and its importance to the history of Los Angeles. We are excited to see Historic Filipinotown from his perspective.

Seats are limited, so get your Premium tickets for Councilman Garcetti’s Jeepney Tour today!

Hi Fi event gets connected; sneak peak this weekend

Date posted: September 3, 2009

Los Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti, who was key in securing the Historic Filipinotown designation, is the chair of Honorary Committee for the PDUB Productions Mobile Hi Fi Launch + PWC Fundraiser.

Council President Garcetti will lead a one-time-only Jeepney Tour of his Historic Filipinotown on Spet. 26.

Garcetti will lead a prestigious committee that includes Jannelle So, host of KSCI Channel 18’s Kababayan LA, and Emmy-award winning Jess Espanola, assistant director of animation for The Simpsons.

They of course share the bill with the Jeepney. The Jeepney will make a guest appearance at the 18th Annual Festival of Philippine Arts & Culture (FPAC). In addition to the live traditional and contemporary music and dance, PWC will create special T-shirts and other shag to show your Pilipino pride.