BIGFOOT ENTERTAINMENT DIPS ITS FEET IN THE IDOL SERIES International entertainment company joins forces with major network to find the country’s best young talent

CEBU, (July 4, 2006) – In its drive to bring Hollywood to Asia, Bigfoot Entertainment finds an ally in ABC-5, as they co-host the leg of the inaugural season of Philippine Idol auditions this month.

A franchise of the popular TV “Idol” series, Philippine Idol will roll out in Cebu on July 4 to July 10, with the pre-casting taking place simultaneously at SM City, Cebu and at Bigfoot Entertainment’s world class facilities in Lapu Lapu, Mactan Island.

The 19,000 square-meter compound at Mactan, Cebu is also home to the campus of the International Academy of and Television (IAFT), Bigfoot Entertainment’s professional training institution for aspiring filmmakers. IAFT’s One Year Immersion Program and short-term workshops combine theory and application training under the directions of leading Hollywood filmmakers serving as faculty mentors. Bigfoot Entertainment also offers state-of-the-art production services to local and international production companies in terms of filming and post production requirements.

“Here at Bigfoot Entertainment, the Philippine Idol judges, contestants and crew will be able to witness first-hand the range of our sophisticated offerings, such as the first NC24-rated sound stage in the country,” explains Butch Maddul, Facilities & Equipment Supervisor for Bigfoot Entertainment.

Pre-casting at Bigfoot will be in three of the Bigfoot facilities’ world-class studios, such as: the Automatic Dialogue Replacement (ADR), and Foley Studios, and Soundstage 1.

ABC-5’s Perci Intalan, Head of Creatives and Entertainment Productions, exclaims, “It’s great to be collaborating Season 1 of the Philippine Idol with Bigfoot Entertainment, a company of international caliber.”

This excitement is echoed by Bigfoot. “We’re thrilled to be working with ABC-5 for the prestigious Philippine Idol and we are hoping that this would be the start of a mutually rewarding relationship,” says Tina Tubongbanua, Talent Director for Bigfoot Entertainment.

Cebu winners of the gold card will be flown to Manila to compete with other finalists for the title of Philippine Idol.

Auditions for the Cebu pre-casting of Philippine Idol is on July 4, 2006, from 7am onward, with the contest proper following on July 5-10, 2006, both at SM City Cebu and Bigfoot Entertainment, Mactan, Cebu.

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About International Academy of Film and Television

The International Academy of Film and Television (IAFT) offers courses that combine theory and application training under the directions of leading Hollywood filmmakers serving as faculty mentors. Located in the heart of Asia on Mactan Island, Cebu, Philippines, this tropical beachside campus houses state-of-the-art facilities for filming and post production. IAFT extends a comprehensive, hands-on approach to making and videos using the latest in equipment and technology. Courses are designed for aspiring filmmakers as well as industry professionals looking to advance their skill sets.

The IAFT presents a unique internship program that allows selected students to work on feature films and television productions with Bigfoot Entertainment. Our curriculum serves to nurture the creativity and individual talents of each student, cultivating the next generation of filmmakers, and continuing the entertainment traditions of Hollywood and other film capitals of the world.

The IAFT creates an interactive learning institution and curriculum that serves to nurture the next generation of filmmakers, thereby continuing the entertainment traditions of Hollywood and other film capitals of the world.

The International Academy of Film and Television brings Hollywood to Asia.

For more information, visit www.filmschool.ph.

ABOUT BIGFOOT ENTERTAINMENT

Bigfoot Entertainment is a fully integrated entertainment company specializing in four different areas: production, professional training, production services and film financing.

With newly constructed first-rate production and post facilities in Southeast Asia, Bigfoot Productions produces quality independent feature films, television programming and educational content for all regions of the world. Check out our projects at: www.bigfootentertainment.com

The International Academy of Film and Television offers professional training programs to create the future filmmakers of tomorrow. Industry mentors from around the world, including Hollywood, teach at our facilities using an immersion and hands-on approach. Find out more at: www.filmschool.ph

Bigfoot Production Services is a full service, one-stop shop with state-of-the-art sound stages, post facilities, equipment, crew, talent, housing and locations. It offers an infrastructure to make shooting in Cebu easier and competitive rates for productions to save money. More info at: www.bigfootentertainment.com

Bigfoot Partners invests in emerging as well as established filmmakers who seek financing to produce modest budget yet high quality independent productions. Film projects can be submitted through the fund’s website at: www.bigfootpartners.com

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