Illustrated By (2012)

Superman, Batman, Spider-Man, The X-Men – characters recognized all over the world, and have gained even wider popularity through television and film. What may not be known is that, since the 1970’s, Filipinos have had a significant contribution in these and other characters’ mythologies. In terms of comic book history, these creators are often left unaccredited or, at worse, neglected entirely for their accomplishments. “Illustrated By”: Filipino Invasion of U.S. Comics is a full-length documentary film tracing the phenomenon of Filipino comic artists breaking into the U.S. mainstream. The movie aims to pay tribute to many of these ignored, unacknowledged talents, and showcase their gorgeous artwork.

Date of release
2012-06-28
Runtime
57m
Genres
Documentary
Director
Pepper Marcelo

Casting

Interesting facts

Illustrated By: Filipino Invasion of U.S. Comics is a 2012 documentary film about Filipino artists who worked in the mainstream US comic book industry since the 1970s. It features interviews with key industry professionals, including comics artists, pencilers, and illustrators who were published by big companies like Marvel Comics and DC Comics. It premiered at the 1st Sineng Pambansa National Film Competition of the Film Development Council of the Philippines and screened at the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival in 2014.

Background

The film was written and directed by Levi "Pepper" Marcelo, who began working on a short film featuring an interview with komiks artist Gerry Alanguilan and Leinil Francis Yu. It was then selected by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) to be part of its first Sineng Pambansa competition.

In May 2012, Marcelo launched a campaign to help fund the production besides the initial grant received from FDCP. Through Artiste Connect, a Manila-based crowdfunding website, the campaign raised ₱101,500 for four months.

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