Whoa! What a treeeeee!

The actual mother tree that inspired the team to create the --- for our elementals.

GMA NEWS.TV: Tuldok Animation launches animated film Libingan

You can read the article at http://www.gmanews.tv/story/51925/Tuldok-Animation-launches-animated-film-Libingan

Libingan Review on PEP!!!

Tuldok Animation officially launches animated film "Libingan"

by Michael Ancheta for PEP

Friday, July 20, 2007
01:12 PM

" More than its impressive presentation, Libingan triumphs with its desire to incorporate local traditions and mythology to its overall story, stressing Tuldok's objective to create animated films that would reflect Pinoy culture."

Click here to read the full review! http://www.pep.ph/guide/903/Tuldok-Animation-officially-launches-animated-film-Libingan

Libingan Review on K-Zone!

“Libingan” Brings Pinoy Animation to Life
Written by Lio on Tue 17 Jul 2007 under Today At KHQ!, Flick Picks.

"“Libingan” is short, sweet, and snappy — and it succeeds just by being a simple story that’s very well-told. In the small, elegant story of a little girl exploring a dark forest, it doesn’t try anything fancy, but still nails all the right notes, from the start all the way to the satisfying ending."

check out the full review here! http://www.kzone.com.ph/blog/?p=735

Libingan Screenshots

Car Screenshot



Haunted Forest Screenshot



Province Screenshot



House Doorstep Screenshot



Haunted Forest Screenshot



Car Screenshot



Three Bullies Screenshot



Haunted Forest Screenshot

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July 17, 2007 The Launch of Tuldok Animation Studios Inc. and Premiere of "Libingan" Photos

The Weekly Sillimanian: Animation with a mission

Written by Michelle Eve A. de Guzman Thursday, 26 July 2007

Twenty-five year old computer animator Ramon del Prado said, "Everyone and anyone can do what I do. That's what we're trying to tell everyone here."

What, you may ask, does he do? And who are they?

Well, this United States Department of State-sponsored Fulbright scholar will go to the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan, New York this coming August 20 for a Master's degree in Computer Arts focusing on Animation. And he is part of Tuldok.

Tuldok is a non-profit organization bent on making the world recognize the Filipino's artistic and creative talent, using animation as the medium to deliver that message. Formed last October 2005 and backed by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, Tuldok came into fruition after del Prado got together with friends Ben Carandang, Ayeen Pineda, and Toffer Liu for what he called "a bayanihan concept but in terms of art."

A Dumaguete native and Silliman High School '99 graduate, del Prado will conduct "How to Make Your Own Cartoon: A seminar-workshop on flash animation" at the College of Computer Studies this July 27. Organized by high school batchmates Mark Garcia and JM Aguilar, a premiere of his award-winning films will also be held at the Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium on July 26.

A son of Jose Ramon who is a farm manager, and Maria Socorro, a housewife-let's find out more about this de la Salle University's dean's lister and varsity player and internationally-recognized animator through his own words.

On the need for Tuldok

MD: What do we have to know about Filipino animation?

Ramon: The Filipino public just needs to be aware that Filipinos are actually behind some of the biggest names in cartoons today. Some are working on upcoming animated hits from US and Japan as we speak.

MD: What benefits can one get from animation?

Ramon: Well, it's always entertaining to watch. For producers, it's a good catchy way to spread a message, and for those interested in it, it's a growing industry. There is a large demand for 2D, 3D Flash and video game animators.

MD: Can it be appreciated by people from different classes?

Ramon: Definitely. It's only limited by age, because the general perception of animation is that it's only for kids. But the less educated will appreciate the beauty of movement and colors, while the educated will like the good dialogue, script and art direction. But of course, whatever class they are in, everyone loves a good story.

MD: What could a Filipino contribute to the animation world?

Ramon: Right now, the Philippines is one of the leading animation hubs in the world. Our talent is without question already, and we are contributing greatly to the animation industry in terms of labor. What we don't have are original animated Filipino stories.
MD: What started it all?

Ramon: At that time, we were also frustrated at how everyone just goes to symposiums and conventions and rant and say "something must be done" but no one really does anything. So we decided to start something and get the ball rolling. We've got a rich culture for inspiring great stories.

MD: What do we lack?

Ramon: Money. Other countries have the money so they can make the rules. The technology is there. It's just the money/funding needed to produce original content. That's what's missing. There aren't any backers, etc… because there isn't much proof we can tell an animated story. Hopefully Tuldok will change all that.

MD: What is the future of animation in the Philippines?

Ramon: Very bright. This is a very exciting time to be an animator in the Philippines. The demand is high; jobs are plenty in this field (animation covers IT, education, medical, corporate fields as well, aside from the entertainment industry). I can feel that we are very near in showing a Filipino animation identity to the world.

On life after Fulbright and his award-winning films

MD: What do you plan to do after your Fulbright scholarship?

Ramon: I'm hoping to bring back to the Philippines not only the technical knowledge from New York, but also the connections-people who can help me realize my dream, either directly or indirectly.

MD: How did you come up with the concepts for your works?

Ramon: My concepts usually start with a message I want to tell the audience, either a commentary on society or a warning. I like to be subtle or metaphorical, to embed these messages within the story. For example, "I am the Superhero" is about two superheroes competing to become better than the other. But the underlying message is actually a commentary on Philippine politics and Pinoy crab mentality. I would never describe my stories as directly as something like "it's a story about Philippine politics." It's the audience's job to connect the dots; I just don't tell them which dots to connect. It's up to them.

MD: Do you think having films that have a message to viewers add more depth to the outcome?

Ramon: I always want to have a message in all of my works. Substance is very important. You can have a really technically outstanding film but if there is no story, no substance, no one will remember it.

MD: When did you start getting interested in animation?

Ramon: I've been drawing since I was four. My mom was an artist and taught me the basics of art back then. My dad then taught me how to make a ball bounce in the corner of a book. They have both been very supportive of me and I must say that I'm very lucky to have that.
MD: Have you always had a consciousness that you're Filipino and proud of it?

Ramon: I grew up in Tanjay and Dumaguete in Negros Oriental. I miss it all the time and I try to go home whenever I can. That led to being proud of the place I grew up in and proud of being who I was, I'm a Negrense in the Philippines, but looking at the bigger spectrum, I'm a Filipino in the world.

Perhaps it is at this point in time that you notice that for someone to make a difference, it all boils down to attitude-attitude that can be found in the rare Filipino who is truly worthy of being called that name.

With Ramon del Prado's nationalism, humility and vision, why not be inspired to do what he can do? Make a difference for the country, for a particular industry, for our own selves.

(Editors’ Note: published in the Freeman July 12, 2007.)

http://tws.bigsplashmultimedia.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=389&Itemid=2

By-Invitation Only Event: the Launch of Tuldok Animation Studios Inc. and Premiere of "Libingan"

The Cultural Center of the Philippines in the City of Manila where we had our Launch




Tuldok Animation Studios Inc. Launch and Libingan Premiere Invitation



Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino also known as the 421-seater CCP Little Theater



Tuldok Animation Studios Inc. Launch and Libingan Premiere Tickets

From Indie Animation to Animation Studios! TULDOK is organized with the SEC and BIR

We began as a small "Club" of independent people dreaming of making their first animated short film. Eventually we grew bigger and stronger from Four (4) people to Fifty plus (50+) individuals who are writers, character designers, voice actors, PR, etc. (A guerilla type of organization that is a complete package). Majority of the members have their day jobs and do this project part time or on the side and during weekends. We are completely virtual, we don't have a physical office address. We only have our yahoogroups as our central repository and our website as our face to the world, and this blog as a medium to express our ideas. We work at our homes and often meet in fastfood chains or rent a multi-purpose hall for our general assemblies. We are supported by Adobe/WSI that provided us original software. To sum up, this is an ALL FILIPINO ALL ORIGINAL ANIMATED SHORT FILM PRODUCTION.

In June 2006, 8 months after our inception the Core Group decided to convert this association to A Non-Stock Non Profit Organization. We believe that NO ONE should own this group and that the ideas/products it will produce should it make revenues shall be reinvested again to make more quality animated shorts/full length films. It will be an organization for artists to donate their talent and at the same time be compensated with honorarium should we get grants/funding. However it took some time before we achieved this goal . . .

But come February 2007, we began completing the requirements in organizing, signing all the paperworks and paying the necessary fees. We were officially organized under the Laws of the Philippines last March 12, 2007 and now recognized as "Tuldok Animation Studios Inc." A Non-Stock Non Profit Organization dedicated to the production of animated short/full length films that will pay homage to our rich Filipino culture.



Our Certificate of Incorporation with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

We are duly registered with the BIR with a receipt to support this undertaking should we derive any revenues from our profit-making initiatives to sustain the organization.

Our Non-stock Non Profit Membership Book registered with the SEC.

To ensure the protection of the Intellectual Property Rights of Tuldok Animation Studios Inc., we filed the Copyright of its First Animated Short Film entitled "Libingan" with the National Library.

A year ago this search yielded no results!

People who said it can't be done shouldn't disrupt those who are doing it.

Brief History of TULDOK in Fudge Magazine's April Issue

Our story began with a very SIMPLE IDEA - what if we combine Ben's strength (management) with Ramon's strength (animation), and Ayeen's strength (voice acting and production house expertise), coupled with Toffer's strength (Information Technology)? The end result was the foundation of the Core Group. Just mix it with hardwork and luck, fate sealed the deal . . . everything just fell into place . . . and the rest was HISTORY! This is OUR STORY. It can be yours too! Why not?

TULDOK is not just the four (4) of us, it is also about all the members involved in the PRODUCTION PROCESS (from management to voice acting to animating to promoting etc.)

TULDOK is about PEOPLE working TOGETHER as ONE and channelling this CREATIVE ENERGY in ONE DIRECTION and PRESTO we have a FORCE to reckon with! Lead it to the right path and it becomes a CATALYST not just in the Animation industry but in other facets of life as well . . .

Our JOURNEY was not an easy ride as you may see it. We are no extraordinary individuals, we DREAM of the same things as you do. The ONLY DIFFERENCE is that we decided to WORK TOGETHER and not COMPETE with EACH OTHER and SHARE THE SAME DREAM OF CREATING AN ALL FILIPINO ANIMATED FILM.

The Filipino is a very talented artist INDIVIDUALLY and there is no doubt about that, but have you seen him as a TEAM PLAYER and think of the WELFARE of ALL and not just himself? This is what Tuldok wants to make a POINT. We believe that by being UNITED AS ONE we can reach GREATER HEIGHTS that we have not seen before . . .

That WE can ACHIEVE and CREATE something that WE CAN ALL BE PROUD OF. It is ABOUT TIME that WE BELIEVE IN OURSELVES and do something for this COUNTRY in whatever capacity we can.

This is what TULDOK is about - PEOPLE SHARING DREAMS AND SEEING THE POSSIBILITIES OF WHAT WE REALLY CAN DO BY BEING UNITED AS ONE.

We do not aspire to be the FIRST neither do we aspire to be the BEST instead we would like to INSPIRE other people or groups to band together and start their own thing as well. If WE can DO IT, YOU CAN DO IT TOO! Let us stop talking and whining and start CREATING . . .

TULDOK featured in TRANSIT Newspaper's March Issue

Tuldok Core Group on the cover of Transit Newspaper's March Issue

TULDOK featured in the center spread of Transit Newspaper's March Issue
Click on the photos to read the Transit Article by Didy Evangelista