Kwentong Creatives

We talk to production designer Katrish Aristoki & graphic designer Lazir Caluya  - both collaborators of Gio on Alas Netflix, an online show created for Netflix Philippines. We touch on process, mindset and strategies in both of these design-centric fields. 

See what it takes to create an online show by hearing from several key staff behind Alas Netflix, a series created for the Netflix Philippines Youtube channel. For this episode we're talking to writers Toni Potenciano & Marga Buenaventura and then producers Alec Rivera & Nina Mendoza. We talk about collaboration, adapting to circumstance, and mental health for busy creatives. 

Pong Ignacio is a cinematographer who's worked on films like Heneral Luna, Goyo, Tandem and Liway. He's also built an impressive body of work in the commercial and music video spaces. In this episode we tackle his philosophy in lighting and technology, stories from experiences on specific projects, the beauty of collaboration, and his learnings on mental health from a career in production. 

Growing up as a Filipino in San Francisco, DJ ET IV shares his insights on music, art, community and identity. He's the resident DJ of Ruby Ibarra & the Balikbayans, a collage artist, a teacher and a photographer. Anyone who's interested in the pride & creative energy of the Filipino diaspora will definitely enjoy this episode. 

Red Ollero is a stand-up comedian, host, writer, wrestler and producer. He's sold out theatres and arenas with Comedy Manila, and is currently doing his latest series of shows called Finally! - one of the first live comedy shows since the pandemic. He's gone viral for his characters, sketches, and on-stage presence as the current hypeman of the Leni Robredo rallies. 

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Take control of your financial matters with Mariel Bitanga of Simply Finance PH. We explore general topics like financial foundations, investing, and self-care. Also we dive into specific questions from a creative and freelancer perspective.

BJ Pascual is one of the country’s most in-demand photographers - having shot over 300 magazine covers thus far - as well as countless billboards and ads for major brands in the Philippines. Aside from learning more about his personal history and journey in the industry, we also get plenty of insight into BJ's approach to identity, creative direction & mental health.  

We talk to creative couples Jim & Saab Bacarro (Wake Up with Jim & Saab Podcast/Cheats/Puddy Rock) and directing duo Raymond & Trina Dacones (Two Fold Media) about the ins and outs of collaboration.