Asst. Prof. Grace Marie Lopez was among eight individuals from ASEAN countries selected to participate in the Professional Development and Networking Initiative for ASEAN-Japan Film Programmers and Curators, a program jointly organized by the Japan Foundation and the Tokyo International Film Festival.
Held from October 28 to early November 2024, the program provided Lopez with opportunities to deepen her expertise in film programming and curation, explore Japanese cinema, and engage with international programmers and film industry professionals. She also gained firsthand experience of the Tokyo International Film Festival’s inner workings, enriching her understanding of global film dynamics.
Asst. Prof. Lopez is the coordinator of UP Cebu’s Lawak Sinehan. She is a faculty member in the Communication Program where she teaches courses such as Film Language and Production; Text, Images, and Meaning; and Critical Perspectives in the Arts.