Beyond the Mainstream: A Salute to Philippine Independent Cinema

This documentary runs for 48 minutes and showcases interviews with notable figures in Philippine cinema, including National Artists Lamberto V. Avellana and Lino Brocka. It highlights the vibrant energy of the independent film movement in the Philippines, documenting its early stages and the creative contributions from the Mowelfund community.

Beyond the Mainstream is based on Nick Deocampo's book, Short Film: The Emergence of a New Philippine Cinema. The film also covers the first Independent Film and Video Festival at Wave Cinema in Cubao, Quezon City, the first video theater in the country. This documentary is a significant piece for those interested in the evolution of Philippine cinema and its independent sector.