Yamaha Motor Philippines’ first-ever PG-1 Film Competition showcases a dynamic range of moto-explorations. Whether looking to find breathtaking landscapes or navigating unpaved directions outside the city, riding the PG-1 brings a sense of freedom and liberation. These two combined spark a feeling of exploring more, especially for filmmakers who are always up for new stories to tell. As the campaign says, ‘Leave it all behind, ‘ it enables the filmmakers to be free to craft their narrative, making the collaboration more exciting. The competition started in August, and now, in October, Yamaha is set to award the best film among the six entries exclusively at an outdoor cinema in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.
Do it for the plot or not at all — 6 filmmakers, 2 months of production, and 1 competition.
At its core, filmmaking is about storytelling, and motorcycle riding is often filled with a wide range of encounters with interesting people/cultures, as well as moments of personal reflection. Putting it together, Motorcycle Films allows riders to share their journeys, convey emotions, and explore less traveled roads to connect the experience to the audience.
Those who cannot resist leaving it all behind and answering the call for an open road were tapped by YMPH to be part of the competition. The official filmmakers are Motorcycle Cinema, Aaron Palabyab, El Clasico Moto, Moto Stories PH, Mel Cortez, and Joshua Chua. They were all challenged to create a short film (3 minutes and 30 seconds) and a movie poster that carried the theme of finding freedom and liberation with PG-1. All the entries must reflect the filmmaker’s take on the message: Leave it All Behind.
The six entries offered different narratives of one’s exploration; there is a bittersweet story about how we lose ourselves in our effort to make it in life, another story invites viewers to reflect on the choices they make in pursuit of happiness and true contentment, another entry even tackles about his heartfelt real-life story and on how he discovers authentic freedom lies not in escape, but in confronting his inner struggles first. Overall, this competition put a spotlight on how Filipino connects their love of filming and the liberating joy of riding a motorcycle.
The Film Awarding — An Outdoor Cinema Experience!
At the awarding event, it was set to complete the outdoor cinema experience. In the middle of the Bonifacio Global City, there’s the PG-1 Film Awarding, transforming the outdoor park into a complete explorer’s cinema ground. To make the awarding even more special, the new Yamaha Motor Philippines’ president Katsuya “Kyle” Iida was introduced to the media partners, motovloggers, film directors, photographers, and PG-1 owners.
The new chapter for Yamaha Motor Philippines started after its first-ever film competition. With six film entries, the top four films were named by YMPH together with the judges composed of prolific international TVC/Film directors and commercial photographers:
- Explorers Choice Award: PADABA by Mel Cortez
- Top Film Poster: THE LOST SPARK by Joshua Chua
- Best Cinematography: BREAK FREE by Motorcycle Cinema
- Best Film: PADABA by Mel Cortez
The best film awardee received more than a plaque: a PHP500,000 cash prize and accessories. Win or lose, the rest of the filmmakers will each receive a PG-1 motorcycle from the brand.
The film competition captured the essence of freedom only achieved with PG-1. It opened a new route of creative collaborations and endless possibilities of telling one’s exploration with Yamaha.
Have you watched the films yet? Enjoy the PG-1 explorations by clicking the link below!
Entry 1: Desk to Destination by Moto Stories PH
Entry 2: Page One by Aaron Palabyab
Entry 3: Breakfree by Motorcycle Cinema
Entry 4: What it means to ride by El Clasico Moto
Entry 5: Padaba by Mel Cortez
Entry 6: The Lost Spark by Joshua Chua
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