Mission
To create an innovative, profitable and socially responsible organization and learning environment that provides quality content, products, and services for our stakeholders and the global marketplace.
Vision
- To leave lasting footprints in the world of entertainment
- To be recognized as a globally competitive organization that provides critically acclaimed and commercially viable content
- To provide training, facilities and services to international filmmaker
Introduction
Bigfoot is a fully integrated
entertainment Company specializing in four different areas - production,
professional training, production services and film financing.
Established in April 2004 with newly constructed world-class production and post facilities in Southeast Asia, Bigfoot produces quality independent feature films, television programming and educational content for international audiences.
Bigfoot is the parent Company of Bigfoot Productions, Bigfoot Production Services, the International Academy of Film and Television (IAFT), Bigfoot Partners and Special Interests divisions.
Established in April 2004 with newly constructed world-class production and post facilities in Southeast Asia, Bigfoot produces quality independent feature films, television programming and educational content for international audiences.
Bigfoot is the parent Company of Bigfoot Productions, Bigfoot Production Services, the International Academy of Film and Television (IAFT), Bigfoot Partners and Special Interests divisions.
- Bigfoot Productions produces quality independent feature films, television programs, as well as other educational and corporate content.
- Bigfoot Production Services is a one-stop shop providing state-of-the-art production and post-production facilities, equipment and crew for companies which want to utilize Cebu as a production locale.
- International Academy of Film and Television,
Inc. (IAFT) cultivates filmmakers through hands-on immersion
and workshop programs with mentors from Hollywood and other film
capitals of the world.
International Academy of Film and Television (IAFT) is located in the heart of Asia, situated in the historic tropical island of Mactan off the coast of Cebu, Philippines, where Ferdinand Magellan first "rediscovered" the country in 1521. The state-of-the-art campus is literally beside the sea, making it conducive both for educational purposes and a wonderful place for new experiences.
Combining theory, practice, application, and the opportunity for on-the-job training, the school's curriculum was specifically developed to not only match but also to surpass the best film schools from all over the world.
With IAFT's One-Year Immersion Program, our curriculum serves to nurture the creativity and individual talent of each student, cultivating the next generation of filmmakers, and continuing the entertainment traditions of Hollywood and other film capitals of the world.
The curriculum offers courses in the following:
- Cinematography
- Directing
- Editing
- Producing
- Screenwriting
- Sound Design
- Bigfoot Partners supports high-quality
independent productions by investing in emerging and established
filmmakers. Bigfoot Partners invests in independent films, focusing on
high quality independent film productions with solid market appeal and
key differentiation potential. These films range from mainstream
productions for wide release to smaller films for specific markets.
Bigfoot Partners is also intent on expanding markets for films of all types in the Asian markets. The Company remains dedicated to the community of filmmakers looking to open new markets for their work and creating films that are both critically and financially successful. - Special Interests Multi-faceted artist Mick Gleissner has launched several projects in underwater fashion photography and contemporary dance music.
Organizational Structure
Organizational Structure
International Academy of Film and Television, Inc.
IAFT envisions becoming a leader in Southeast Asia in producing
world-class filmmakers through the creation of a stable learning
institution that includes hands-on learning, use of state-of-the-art
equipment, and guidance from working industry professionals from
Hollywood and other film capitals of the world.
IAFT offers:
1. One-Year Immersion Program
- Five, 9-week sessions
-
New class of students enrolled every
two months
-
Program highlighted by students completing a short
film
-
Students can begin taking electives during their 3rd
session
-
Outstanding students will receive an opportunity to
intern with sister Company, Bigfoot Production
2. Outreach Programs
- Corporate Training - workshops in Cebu or abroad to
companies wanting to offer professional development courses in
filmmaking-related disciplines
- Vacation Programs - workshops to tourists who want to
learn while they are on vacation
- Special Workshops - short-term workshops offered
throughout the year
Sales
The Sales Department is responsible for acquiring new business
relationships, managing these relationships to as potential prospects,
and to convert these prospects into clients.
Bigfoot Studios
Development
The Development Department generally acquires
materials and solicits submissions of new productions, analyzes and
evaluates submissions, makes investment recommendations for Bigfoot
Partners, makes recommendations for acquiring projects for Bigfoot
Entertainment, and develops materials acquired by Bigfoot Entertainment.
Production Services
The Production Services Department is a one-stop shop providing
state-of-the-art soundstages, equipment, production and post-production
facilities. Aside from grip, lighting and camera equipment, Production
Services also offers location and talent scouting, casting, and talent
management. The department offers remarkable quality and competitive
pricing in creating commercials, television programming and feature
films, on time and within budget.
Facilities and Equipment
handles facility management and maintenance of technical areas (e.g.
soundstage, studio, edit suite) and Production equipments.
Music ensures that all musical works of Bigfoot Entertainment are
registered legally with the appropriate entities. The department also
develops commercial music products for retail and wholesale markets
under the Bigfoot Entertainment imprint, facilitates the music licensing
and music production needs of Bigfoot Entertainment's projects, and
maintains Bigfoot Entertainment's music library.
Production
The Production Department is responsible for producing in-house
programming and broadcasting pilot episodes of Bigfoot Entertainment
content. In-house programming constitutes Audio Video Productions (AVPs)
and commercials for Bigfoot Entertainment and other Bigfoot entities.
Post Production
The Post Production Department aims to be one of the premier digital
post production facilities in the Philippines and in the region. Post
Production caters to editing and mastering, post art and design, CGI,
composting, and audio post.
Bigfoot Films
Distribution
As part of marketing support, the Distribution department coordinates
all projects once preproduction and production are active. These
projects include creatives/collateral, film festivals,
markets/tradeshows, industry screenings, benefit screenings, buyer
screenings, film self-distribution, press releases, and promotions.
Marketing and Public Relations Marketing and PR Department coordinates
and executes the marketing and publicity of Bigfoot Entertainment and
all its divisions, provides branding and support to all internal clients
including Bigfoot Entertainment Corporate, IAFT, Bigfoot Entertainment
Production Services, Production, Partners, and Distribution, provides
advertising and promotions through tri-media, the web, and
non-traditional, below-the-line activities; and interacts and liaises
with external agencies, suppliers and other business partners to
negotiate for terms in the Company's best interest.
Finance and Purchasing
Finance
The Finance Department provides
services to Bigfoot Entertainment in the areas of treasury, accounting,
asset management, and credit and collection.
Purchasing
The Purchasing Department handles the procurement of items for the operational needs of the organization.
Human Resource
Human Resource
As a support department, the Human Resource Department provides,
maintains, and further develops a satisfied and productive workforce in
the areas of recruitment and selection, employee relations, compensation
and benefits, training, and organizational development.
Administration
The Administration Department is responsible for areas in travel and
accommodation, general services, housekeeping, engineering, and security
and safety.
Information and Communication Technology
The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Department provides
on-call technical support to Bigfoot Entertainment staff and clients on
issues relating to information systems and security, voice & data
networks, work-related ICT concerns, and post-productions setup and
maintenance.
Organizational Structure
International Academy of Film and Television, Inc.
IAFT envisions becoming a leader in Southeast Asia in producing world-class filmmakers through the creation of a stable learning institution that includes hands-on learning, use of state-of-the-art equipment, and guidance from working industry professionals from Hollywood and other film capitals of the world.
IAFT offers:
1. One-Year Immersion Program
- Five, 9-week sessions
- New class of students enrolled every two months
- Program highlighted by students completing a short film
- Students can begin taking electives during their 3rd session
- Outstanding students will receive an opportunity to intern with sister Company, Bigfoot Production
- Corporate Training - workshops in Cebu or abroad to companies wanting to offer professional development courses in filmmaking-related disciplines
- Vacation Programs - workshops to tourists who want to learn while they are on vacation
- Special Workshops - short-term workshops offered throughout the year
Sales
The Sales Department is responsible for acquiring new business
relationships, managing these relationships to as potential prospects,
and to convert these prospects into clients.
Bigfoot Studios
Development
The Development Department generally acquires
materials and solicits submissions of new productions, analyzes and
evaluates submissions, makes investment recommendations for Bigfoot
Partners, makes recommendations for acquiring projects for Bigfoot
Entertainment, and develops materials acquired by Bigfoot Entertainment.
Production Services
The Production Services Department is a one-stop shop providing
state-of-the-art soundstages, equipment, production and post-production
facilities. Aside from grip, lighting and camera equipment, Production
Services also offers location and talent scouting, casting, and talent
management. The department offers remarkable quality and competitive
pricing in creating commercials, television programming and feature
films, on time and within budget.
Facilities and Equipment handles facility management and maintenance of technical areas (e.g. soundstage, studio, edit suite) and Production equipments.
Music ensures that all musical works of Bigfoot Entertainment are registered legally with the appropriate entities. The department also develops commercial music products for retail and wholesale markets under the Bigfoot Entertainment imprint, facilitates the music licensing and music production needs of Bigfoot Entertainment's projects, and maintains Bigfoot Entertainment's music library.
Facilities and Equipment handles facility management and maintenance of technical areas (e.g. soundstage, studio, edit suite) and Production equipments.
Music ensures that all musical works of Bigfoot Entertainment are registered legally with the appropriate entities. The department also develops commercial music products for retail and wholesale markets under the Bigfoot Entertainment imprint, facilitates the music licensing and music production needs of Bigfoot Entertainment's projects, and maintains Bigfoot Entertainment's music library.
Production
The Production Department is responsible for producing in-house programming and broadcasting pilot episodes of Bigfoot Entertainment content. In-house programming constitutes Audio Video Productions (AVPs) and commercials for Bigfoot Entertainment and other Bigfoot entities.
Post Production
The Post Production Department aims to be one of the premier digital post production facilities in the Philippines and in the region. Post Production caters to editing and mastering, post art and design, CGI, composting, and audio post.
Bigfoot Films
Distribution
As part of marketing support, the Distribution department coordinates
all projects once preproduction and production are active. These
projects include creatives/collateral, film festivals,
markets/tradeshows, industry screenings, benefit screenings, buyer
screenings, film self-distribution, press releases, and promotions.Marketing and Public Relations Marketing and PR Department coordinates and executes the marketing and publicity of Bigfoot Entertainment and all its divisions, provides branding and support to all internal clients including Bigfoot Entertainment Corporate, IAFT, Bigfoot Entertainment Production Services, Production, Partners, and Distribution, provides advertising and promotions through tri-media, the web, and non-traditional, below-the-line activities; and interacts and liaises with external agencies, suppliers and other business partners to negotiate for terms in the Company's best interest.
Finance and Purchasing
Finance
The Finance Department provides
services to Bigfoot Entertainment in the areas of treasury, accounting,
asset management, and credit and collection.
Purchasing
The Purchasing Department handles the procurement of items for the operational needs of the organization.
Human Resource
Human Resource
As a support department, the Human Resource Department provides,
maintains, and further develops a satisfied and productive workforce in
the areas of recruitment and selection, employee relations, compensation
and benefits, training, and organizational development.
Administration
The Administration Department is responsible for areas in travel and accommodation, general services, housekeeping, engineering, and security and safety.
Information and Communication Technology
The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Department provides on-call technical support to Bigfoot Entertainment staff and clients on issues relating to information systems and security, voice & data networks, work-related ICT concerns, and post-productions setup and maintenance.