Press Release
By Karen Lou Mabagos, ITCU
EdukSine Production Corporation, a Filipino startup in the creative industries sector, has been selected as one of the finalists for the WIPO Global Awards 2024.
The WIPO Global Awards celebrates and recognizes exceptional enterprises that make smart use of intellectual property (IP) to commercialize their products and services while positively contributing to society through innovation and creativity.
WIPO launched its Awards program to invite small businesses and startups from various industries worldwide to compete for the award. The winners will receive tailored mentoring on strategies for the commercialization of IP assets, international promotion and visibility, sponsored travel expenses to attend the prestigious Awards Ceremony and networking events in Geneva, and access to WIPO network and resources for IP management advisory.
Hailing from the Philippines, EdukSine is one of the twenty-five small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and startups across the globe that have been chosen from the 667 applications that WIPO received from 107 countries. The finalists represent 19 countries from seven geographical regions, reflecting the global reach and diversity of the WIPO Global Awards. The finalists are from the Philippines, Argentina, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Germany, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Kuwait, Mexico, Portugal, Republic Korea, Singapore, Switzerland, United Kingdom, India, Thailand, Türkiye, and China. These finalists represent various sectors including creative industries, food, environment, health, and more.
EdukSine is a DOST-assisted online streaming platform that showcases educational and socially-relevant Filipino independent films through hybrid (online and face-to-face) block screenings. Supported also through the Women-Helping-Women: Innovating Social Enterprises (WHWise) program of the DOST, it is a pioneering social enterprise dedicated to empowering independent Filipino filmmakers and producers by connecting them with audiences both locally and internationally. Its mission is to bridge the gap between creators and viewers, especially in remote communities that lack access to cinemas and making the films affordable especially to the masses, through innovative block screenings and pay-per-view options. It showcases films that tackle crucial topics such as education, social issues, culture, women empowerment, the environment, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights, and anti-violence against women and their children (VAWC) initiatives. As the first platform to integrate Filipino Sign Language into select films, it is committed to inclusivity and accessibility, ensuring the deaf community can also enjoy and benefit from its content.
The international jury will select the winners in the coming weeks. Winners will be privately notified in June, and the public announcement will take place at the awards ceremony on July 12, 2024, during the WIPO General Assembly of Member States. ###
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More information may be found on the WIPO Global Awards 2024 announcement at https://www.wipo.int/global-awards/en/2024/index.html .
Further description of EdukSine:
EdukSine goes beyond streaming by fostering community engagement and cultural appreciation, making significant strides in transforming culturally deficient areas into culturally nourished ones. We are dedicated to preserving and promoting Filipino heritage and values, using films as powerful tools for education, cultural awareness, and critical thinking. By bringing these diverse and impactful films to the world stage, EdukSine not only supports the growth and recognition of Filipino cinema but also enriches the cultural fabric of our society, ensuring that every Filipino, regardless of location, social and economic status or ability, has access to the stories that shape our nation.
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Contact from EdukSine:
MS. KAREN JANE SALUTAN
CEO and Founder
EdukSine Production Corporation
San Jose Del Monte City, Philippines 3023
Contact No: +639958316540
Email Address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Website of EdukSine: www.eduksine.com
