Behind the Camera

Is there a formula on being an artista? My answer would be Oh freakin' YES!! But I won't go into details. I'm sure majority knows the formula. Or don't they?

Artista Academy 9PM from Mon-Fri sa TV5 

Last Monday, July 30 at 9PM on TV5 was the pilot of our show Artista Academy. It was a roller coaster of emotions. Excitement, fear and high hopes were felt by everyone. Well, piloting a show ain't new to me for I have been with a lot of shows in ABS-CBN. I like to believe all were number one except for HYY. Haha! But seriously it was a different experience for it is my first show with TV5. I was nervous. Very nervous.

The show aired and it was the best feeling. All our hard work have been seen nationwide. That may be the greatest reward you'll ever get when you're in this industry.

I remember my EP asking me why I decided to be part of the show. I said, I am excited for the show and I am excited to work in a different environment. It was "sugal" for me. Some people might say, nandyan ka na sa ABS bakit ka pa lumipat? That irritates me. Yes, you're with the best but are you happy? So here is Artista Academy, I grabbed the opportunity and so far so good.

This I can say is the best show I have done so far. My dedication is so great I want to win with my contestant. It's his competition but because I believe in him, it has become mine too. The best part maybe, is I am helping someone's dream come true. That for me is another reward for every hard work I give to this show. I can say the same with the other producers. I remember direk saying "respetuhin nyo ang kanilang mga pangarap" and that is instilled on my mind that when I get behind the camera I play my role as his producer and make sure I can be the best that I can be for that kid. Ugh! This is giving me emo shit again. Naf!!

So there, behind the camera you have creatives and production people. Creatives think of concepts and the Production... produces everything. Simple concept but so hard to implement. In our case, we produce materials needed for the show. It is a fun job but tiring. It is fulfilling. It is something not all people can do. Behind every scene in a television show is a production staff working for your entertainment. We believe we are warriors of happiness. We are responsible for your  your emotions. We talk to you by means of television. We strengthen your hopes. We play with your imaginations. We push change. We become one with you. At the end of the day, after every closing billboard is a happy staff. Tears and sweat were shed but gold was given in return.

Behind the camera we say... Lights, Camera, Action!

Michael Foz
Aug 2, 2012 / 2:08AM