"Gongs. Smoke. Blood. Earth." Film Screenings

In celebration of International Museum Day (IMD) this May 18, the Ateneo Art Gallery presents a series of film screenings featuring the works of Baguio-based filmmakers and artists. Aligned with the 2025 IMD theme “The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities,” the program will feature eight films that explore the rich landscape of the Baguio art scene.

These film screenings are FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Register at https://go.ateneo.net/GSBEFilmsMay2025

VENUE

Ben Chan ArtSuite, 2F Ateneo Art Gallery

Soledad V Pangilinan Arts Wing, Areté, Ateneo de Manila University

FILM SCREENING SCHEDULE

May 15 (Thursday), 2:00 pm

Shaman Showman: The Life and Work of Roberto Villanueva (130 mins.)

Shaman Showman: The Life and Work of Roberto Villanueva is a documentary film by filmmaker-couple Egay Navarro and Rica Concepcion. It focuses on the life of Baguio artist Roberto Villanueva, known for his distinct approach to artmaking that included community participation.

May 18 (Sunday), 2:00 pm

Shaman Wars (20 mins.)

To Baguio, With Love (1988-1998) (24 mins.)

Palengke Day (11 mins.)

Tribal Videos (30 mins.)

Hilagang Bituin (14 mins.)

May 24 (Saturday), 10:00 am

Baguio 6: Carlo Villafuerte, Leonard Aguinaldo, John Frank Sabado, Mark Tandoyog, Rocky Cajigan and Olie Olivete (60 mins.)

May 24 (Saturday), 3:00 pm

BAG 6: BenCab, Kidlat Tahimik, Katrin De Guia, Tommy Hafalla, Rene Aquitania, and Willy Magtibay (70 mins.)

“Gongs. Smoke. Blood. Earth.” is currently on view until 20 July 2025 at the 3F Ateneo Art Gallery, Soledad V Pangilinan Arts Wing, Areté. To learn more about the exhibition, visit https://ateneoartgallery.com/exhibitions/gongs-smoke-blood-earth.

For further inquiries, email aag@ateneo.edu.