What is Tuldok?

What is Tuldok?

Tuldok is the Filipino word for dot, speck, or a point. It is the most basic part of a drawing from which all kinds of lines, shapes, patterns are created.Tuldok is a non profit organization whose dream is to make the world realize the artistic and creative talent of the Filipino people. Combining our expertise in storytelling, art, animation, voice acting, and music together with our rich culture, it has become our dream that the Filipino artist is recognized in the international community not just an outsourcing tool but as an untapped resource for creative and unique content as well.

Philippine Animation SceneFilipinos worked on animated hits like Finding Nemo*, The Incredibles*, X-men*, Dexter’s Lab*, Power Puff Girls*, Cow and Chicken*, Johnny Bravo* and Disney’s Tarzan*, to name a few.Filipino’s ability to tell stories visually has also been exemplified by the recognition of several independent films in several international film festivals.However, our country is recognized only as an outsourcing hub: the grunt work behind animated stories from abroad; it is recognition of our skills as artists to copy someone else’s style but not for our creativity in producing our own animated stories.Some attempts have been made before, but they remain few and rare.Financing has been the main reason behind the lack of support from big companies. Animation’s high initial costs due to equipment have scared away mainstream companies who have chosen to stick to safe and formulaic content.
*Properties of their respective studios

Mission & Vision

Tuldok was formed with a vision in mind: To make the world recognize Filipino talent. Not only as a mechanical tool just for outsourcing but the ability to create original and captivating stories.The advent of digital technology has been able to significantly lower the costs of producing an animation to the point that anybody with a good personal computer can produce one. Animation may only be a medium to tell stories, but it is a very powerful one. Combining our exemplary visual skills, the magic of animation, with our rich culture and you have a formula that will surely catch the attention and gain recognition and respect from the rest of the world.In spite of the lack of funds, we are still capable of creating animated stories with the resources we currently have: digital technology and generous writers and artists who are willing to participate for the love of it.

Responsibilities

Interested artists, writers, composers and voice actors who join this project will be granted:

• Technical Assistance/Guidance and Training
• Compilation of the Final Product
• Use of project for their own portfolio

The Final Project:

• Exposure to different Art and Film Festivals locally and internationally
• Marketing of the Final Project, should any profit be made, revenues will be shared as agreed upon

This is a dream, but we are all working in making this dream a reality. If you feel you can contribute in the creative or creation process or other ways, feel free to contact any of the Tuldok members.

Thank you for your support.