Why are there no Filipino cartoons!? | The Chismis | Episode 2 | One Down
Summary
TLDRFilipinos have made significant contributions to the animation industry, with notable involvement in beloved films like 'Finding Nemo' and 'Inside Out.' Despite this, Filipino representation in lead roles remains scarce. The video discusses the subtle inclusion of Filipino culture in animation and questions the adequacy of such representation. It highlights the importance of authentic storytelling and the role of independent creators in pushing for more accurate and diverse representation, suggesting that the future of Filipino representation in animation is contingent on both creators' persistence and audience demand.
Takeaways
- đ Filipinos have made significant contributions to the animation industry, with many working in Western animation studios and schools in the Philippines.
- đŹ Iconic animated films like 'Finding Nemo', 'The Incredibles', and 'Inside Out' have had Filipino involvement in writing, directing, and animating.
- đą The emotional opening scene of 'Up' was created by Filipino Ronnie del Carmen, who drew inspiration from his own family.
- đ€ Despite the presence of Filipino talent, there is a lack of explicitly Filipino protagonists in mainstream animation.
- đ Some subtle references to Filipino culture exist in animations, such as in 'Lilo & Stitch' and 'The Incredibles 2', but these are not always apparent to the general audience.
- đ There is a growing representation of Filipino characters in lead roles, like in 'Float' and Disney's 'Raya', but the extent of Filipino influence may not be widely recognized.
- đș The internet and platforms like YouTube have allowed for more visibility and data to show that stories with specific cultural experiences can have broad appeal.
- đ Netflix's new show based on Filipino graphic novels is a step forward in authentic representation, with a story set in Manila and featuring Filipino folklore.
- đȘ Independent creators play a crucial role in ensuring authentic representation, as they understand the cultural significance of stories better than outsiders.
- đ The demand for Filipino representation in animation also depends on viewers supporting and advocating for these stories to be told.
Q & A
Why are there many Filipino nurses in America?
-There are many Filipino nurses in America due to the mass number of western nursing schools in the Philippines.
How have Filipinos contributed to the animation industry?
-Filipinos have found success in the animation industry, contributing to writing, directing, and animating movies like 'Finding Nemo', 'The Incredibles', and 'Inside Out'.
Which Filipino animator is known for creating the opening scene of 'Up'?
-Ronnie del Carmen, a story supervisor for the film 'Up', created the iconic opening scene where old Carl reminisces over his late wife Ellie.
What is the significance of the address 'P. Sherman 42 Wallaby Way' in 'Finding Nemo'?
-The address 'P. Sherman 42 Wallaby Way' in 'Finding Nemo' is a playful nod to Filipino culture, as it is set in a location with a Filipino accent.
Why are there not more explicitly Filipino characters in animation?
-While there are slight references to Filipino culture in animation, there is a lack of explicitly Filipino protagonists, indicating a need for more representation.
What role did Armon Serrano play in incorporating Filipino culture into 'Lilo and Stitch'?
-Animator Armon Serrano placed her cultural roles in the Christmas sequence of 'Lilo and Stitch', adding a touch of Filipino culture to the film.
How does the film 'Raya and the Last Dragon' represent Southeast Asian countries?
-While 'Raya and the Last Dragon' represents all of the Southeast Asian countries, most of the voice actors are East Asian, and the directors are not Asian, raising questions about the depth of representation.
What is the importance of Netflix's new show based on Filipino folklore?
-Netflix's new show, based on the graphic novel by Filipino writer and artist team Budjette Tan and Kajo Baldissimo, is significant as it features authentic Filipino stories and characters, with the protagonist voiced by Filipino actors.
Why are independent creators key to authentic representation in animation?
-Independent creators are key to authentic representation because they can tell stories with cultural significance and understanding that may not be possible within larger studios.
How can viewers help increase representation of Filipino stories in animation?
-Viewers can help increase representation by creating demand for Filipino stories to be told, supporting independent creators, and engaging with content that authentically represents Filipino culture.
Outlines
đ Filipino Success in Animation Industry
The first paragraph discusses the significant presence of Filipinos in the American nursing and animation industries. It highlights the contributions of Filipinos in creating iconic animated movies like 'Finding Nemo,' 'The Incredibles,' and 'Inside Out.' The paragraph also raises questions about the lack of explicitly Filipino protagonists in animation and the adequacy of subtle cultural references as representation. It mentions Ronnie del Carmen's work on the opening scene of 'Up' and the need for more authentic representation beyond just background elements. The discussion includes the emergence of Filipino lead characters in recent animations like 'Float' and 'Raya,' and it ponders why Disney hasn't created a distinctly Filipino protagonist similar to 'Coco' or 'Mulan.' The paragraph ends with a call to action for more representation and the potential of the internet in proving the mass appeal of specific cultural experiences.
đ The Role of Independent Creators in Authentic Representation
The second paragraph emphasizes the importance of independent creators in achieving authentic representation, particularly for Filipino stories in animation. It argues that no one can tell Filipino stories with the same cultural significance and understanding as Filipinos themselves. The paragraph suggests that creators should not wait for studios to recognize the worth of their stories but instead persist in telling them accurately. It also calls on viewers to create demand for these stories. The paragraph concludes with an optimistic view that with the existing Filipino animators and stories, representation is a matter of time and sharing their narratives until the world listens.
Mindmap
Keywords
đĄFilipino Animators
đĄRepresentation
đĄCoco
đĄRaya and the Last Dragon
đĄFloat
đĄCultural Significance
đĄIndie Creators
đĄViewer Demand
đĄMainstream Animation
đĄAuthentic Filipino Stories
đĄGreenlight
Highlights
Filipinos are notably successful in the animation industry, with many working in Western animation studios and schools in the Philippines.
Filipino contributions are evident in popular animated movies such as Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, and Inside Out.
Ronnie del Carmen, a Filipino, created the iconic opening scene of the movie Up, drawing inspiration from his own father.
Despite the presence of Filipino talent, there is a lack of explicitly Filipino characters in animation.
The question of quality representation and the need for more Filipino protagonists in animation is raised.
Armon Serrano, a Filipino animator, placed subtle Filipino references in the Christmas sequence of Lilo & Stitch.
The Nomano Island in The Incredibles 2 was inspired by the Ta'ala volcano in Tagaytay, showcasing Filipino geography.
The address 'P. Sherman 42 Wallaby Way' from Finding Nemo is a playful nod to Filipino culture by Pixar's Filipino animators.
Bobby Rubio's Float and Disney's Raya are examples of recent efforts to include Filipino characters in lead roles.
The challenge of identifying Filipino influence in animation without explicit cues or information is discussed.
The importance of creating distinctly Filipino protagonists, as seen in Coco or Mulan, is highlighted.
Netflix's new show based on Filipino graphic novel by Team Boujet, Pan in Kajo Baldissimo, is a step towards authentic representation.
The show will feature a setting in Manila with mythical creatures of Philippine folklore, offering a rich cultural backdrop.
Filipino actor Liza Soberano and Canadian-Filipino actress Shane Mitchell are set to voice lead characters, ensuring cultural authenticity.
The role of independent creators in ensuring authentic representation of Filipino stories is emphasized.
The internet's role in providing a platform for cultural stories to prove their mass appeal is discussed, using Hair Love as an example.
The necessity for viewers to create demand for authentic Filipino stories in animation is highlighted.
The future of Filipino representation in animation is seen as dependent on creators' persistence and audience demand.
Transcripts
every filipino becomes a nurse or an
animator
we know there are a lot of filipino
nurses in america due to the mass number
of western nursing schools in the
philippines but many filipinos living in
america have found success in the
animation industry
because of the sheer number of western
animation studios and schools in the
philippines
from finding nemo to the incredibles to
inside out
filipinos helped write direct and
animate these movies and other beloved
classics
the iconic tear-jerking opening scene
from up was created by a filipino ronnie
del carmen a story supervisor for the
film
he wrote the sequence where old carl
reminisces over his late wife ellie
and based a lot of carl's personality
and mannerisms on his filipino father
who is in hospice and could no longer
speak yet
while our culture and families serve as
animators inspirations
there aren't any characters we can point
to as explicitly filipino
so how come we don't see more filipino
protagonists in animation
are slight references to filipino
culture enough to count as quality
representation
and why have filipinos spent decades
writing stories for other communities
but have little to no opportunity
writing from their own perspective
i'm trace gaynor and here's what you
missed on the cheese face
presented by kumu unlike live action
films and tv shows that aren't known to
be lacking in representation
animation has long been a pioneer at
introducing filipino culture into the
mainstream
animator armon serrano placed her roles
in the christmas sequence of lilo and
stitch
the nomanosan island in the incredibles
2 was inspired by the ta'ala volcano in
tagaytay
and the address p sherman 42 wallaby way
from finding nemo
was intentionally fishermen set in a
filipino accent an
inside joke among the pixar pinoy
animators or pixnoys
now we are starting to see
representation not just in the
background
but in lead characters like bobby
rubio's float and disney's raya
but can people even tell that these
characters had filipino influences
unless you search it up yourself or
follow bobby rubio on twitter
you might not have known that the leads
were filipino and while raya does
technically represent
all of the southeast asian countries
most of the voice actors are east asian
and the directors are not even asian the
question we have is why couldn't disney
create a distinctly filipino protagonist
like they had chosen in coco or mulan
now
float raya and even disney's recent
christmas ad have
undeniably opened important doors for us
especially since these are the first
times we've seen an intentional effort
to put filipino characters and culture
in the mainstream
but now we need to ask how do we grow
from here
well if we look at why big studios have
produced stories about specific cultures
or people
they tend to be based on pre-existing
tales for example
the majority of disney princesses have
prior fairy tales associated with them
beauty and the beast sleeping beauty
frozen even mulan
we see this working in our favor with
netflix's new show starring authentic
filipino stories and characters
based on the popular graphic novel by
filipino writer and artist team boujet
pan in kajo baldissimo
netflix is producing today's say the
story is set in manila where mythical
creatures of philippine folklore live
amongst humans
the protagonist alexander terese will be
voiced by filipino actor liza soberano
for the filipino language version of the
series
and filipino canadian actress shane
mitchell in the english version
not only will it include recognizably
filipino references but even her
character motivations can be seen as
innately filipino traits
so how can we ensure the representation
like this continues
and do we always need to rely on studios
to greenlight our stories
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while big studios have the most
opportunity to take representation
mainstream
development executives weigh the risks
and may not often pick up a storyline
that doesn't have
mass appeal or has already proven to be
marketable
and since we have very few filipino
animation examples
it's much tougher to greenlight these
stories
however the industry is changing as
these studios are beginning to take cues
from the internet
which has opened up doors for our
stories to prove their worth
amongst many others i mean we've all
seen float on disney plus
but on youtube it's racked up more than
60 million views
take for example hair love the
oscar-winning short film that follows
the story of an african-american father
as he tries to learn how to do his young
daughter's natural care
it's the perfect example of how the
internet provides factual data that
specific
cultural experiences can have mass
appeal
which is the opposite of what larger
studios may believe
at the moment and here's why independent
creators will be
key to authentic representation
especially for filipino stories
no one can tell our stories with the
cultural significance and understanding
as
we can and we can't wait for studios to
miraculously decide
that these stories are worth sharing the
future of filipino representation
in animation depends on creators
persisting
that our stories stay accurate that we
don't whitewash our protagonists or
change the setting or alter our
experiences
to be more palatable and it also depends
on you as the viewer creating demand for
these stories to be told
so as we've seen through decades of
animated work
the filipino animators already exist and
the filipino stories do too
so representation for us is just a
matter of time
and telling our story and waiting for
the world to listen
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