We were given the privilege to visit Mowelfund on September 27. Mowelfund stands for Movie Workers Welfare Fund Inc. and it is an organization dedicated to help out movie workers in times of need. According to
Mowelfund's website,
MOWELFUND stands for MOVIE WORKERS WELFARE FOUNDATION, INC., a non-stock, non-profit social welfare, educational, and industry development foundation organized and established in 1974. It was founded by then San Juan Mayor and President of the Philippine Motion Picture Producers Association (PMPPA) Joseph E. Estrada for the welfare of workers in the Philippine motion picture industry.
We had the chance to listen to the introduction and speech of Mowelfund's current President, Boots Anson-Roa. She talked about the Vision and Mission of the organization, the programs offered by the company and what can be seen at Mowelfund. Mowelfund provides for the welfare of movie makers or the film industry people. Mowelfund also offers summer classes where you get to shoot your own short film by the end of the class.
After the talk we visited the museum of Mowelfund. The two floors of the museum was dedicated to the history of Philippine Cinema. It also featured there the star system in the Philippines and held a lot of pictures of famous actors and actresses. There were also costumes displayed that were worn by the past actors. Equipment in film-making were also displayed at the museum.
There was also a part of the museum where it displayed list of works and awards of famous Philippine directors. The fun part of the tour was the "Avenue of the Stars" where there were standees of Philippine actors and actresses where you can take pictures with and brag it to your friends! It will make you want to go back to Mowelfund and experience another fun and educational tour.
