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Clem Arnold Lawrence Arre (born September 2, 1971) is a Filipino comic book writer, artist and self-taught animator best known for his graphic novels The Mythology Class (1999) and Ang Mundo ni Andong Agimat (2006). He was born in Metro Manila, Philippines.

Biography

Arnold Arre has won National Book Awards from the Manila Critics Circle for his graphic novels The Mythology Class (1999), a four-part action-adventure miniseries and Trip to Tagaytay (2000), a one-shot future fiction short story.

The Mythology Class, which blended ancient Philippine mythology with modern urban legends in a contemporary aesthetic, has been described as "genre-breaking", and has the distinction of being the first graphic novel to win in the Manila Critics Circle National Book Awards Comic Books category.

Arre's other titles include the romantic comedy After Eden (2002), Ang Mundo ni Andong Agimat (2006), and "Martial Law Babies" (2008).

Aside from his comics work, Arre did numerous design and illustration jobs for various clients such as the San Miguel Foundation for the Performing Arts and Sony BMG Music Entertainment Philippines. He also took part in local and international group exhibits and has had a one-man fantasy-themed show, Mythos in 2000.

In 2007, producer Tony Gloria of Unitel Productions optioned the film rights to Arre's novel Ang Mundo ni Andong Agimat. Arre has mentioned in an April 2014 interview that the project is still under development.

In 2011, Arre studied the art of animation and made a 4-minute short film titled Andong Agimat: Kanya ang Kalye based on the main character in his book Ang Mundo ni Andong Agimat. In November 2011 he was commissioned by Gang Badoy of Rock Ed Philippines and the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) to make an animated music video for Kaninong Anino in celebration of the 150th birth anniversary of Filipino hero Jose Rizal. The following year, he was commissioned by Rock Ed Philippines and the NHCP to make an animated music video for Lupang Hinirang, the Philippine National Anthem which was broadcast on national television on June 12, 2012, Independence Day (Philippines). In September 2012, he did a series of educational animated videos titled Tandaan. Kalayaan. Alagaan. to mark the 40th anniversary of the Philippines' freedom from Martial Law. The series was commissioned by Rock Ed Philippines and the National Youth Commission (Philippines).

In July 2013, Arre finished his first 20-minute animated short film titled Milkyboy. The film went on to win awards at the 25th Gawad CCP Para Sa Alternatibong Pelikula in November 2013, the 7th Animahenasyon (Philippine Animation Festival) in November 2013, and the 30th Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival (LAAPFF) in May 2014 where Arre was awarded the Linda Mabalot New Directors/New Visions Award, presented to a short film that demonstrates innovative and original use of cinematic language and vision.

Arre is based in Quezon City and is married to graphic designer Cynthia Bauzon.

Works

Animated films

Graphic novels

• Self-published

• Published by Adarna House

• Published by Nautilus Comics

• Commissioned Work
  • Pencils, Inks and Colors for "Rodski Patotski: Ang Dalagang Baby" by Gerry Alanguilan (2014, Komikero Publishing)
  • Pencils, Inks, and Colors for "Stargazer" by Luis Katigbak (2014, The Philippine Star)
  • Pencils, Inks and Colors for La Perdida, Graphic Classics Volume 20: Western Classics (2010, Eureka Productions)
  • Pencils, Inks and Colors for A Whisper in the Dark, Graphic Classics Volume 18:Louisa May Alcott (2009, Eureka Productions)
  • Pencils, Inks and Colors The Wit of Porportuk, Graphic Classics Volume 2:Jack London (2006, Eureka Productions)
  • Illustration for Graphic Classics:Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (2002, Eureka Productions)
  • Illustration for Graphic Classics: H. P. Lovecraft (2002, Eureka Productions)
  • Cover for Graphic Classics: Jack London volume 1 (2003, Eureka Productions)
  • Pencils and Inks for Lastikman (2004, Mango Comics)
  • Pencils and Inks for Baguio, 1966, Siglo: Freedom (2003/2004, Mango Comics)
  • 21-page comic for Graphic Classics:Jack London volume 2 - The Wit of Porportuk (2006, Eureka Productions)
  • Illustrated for Cast:Issue 10 by Jamie Bautista (2006, Nautilus Comics)
  • Illustrated for Cast:Issue 11 by Jamie Bautista (2007, Nautilus Comics)
  • Illustrated for Private Iris'

Design projects

• Album packaging illustration:

• Others:

Awards

• 19th Manila Critics Circle National Book Awards (1999): Winner, Best Comic Book, The Mythology Class
• 20th Manila Critics Circle National Book Awards (2000): Winner, Best Comic Book, Trip to Tagaytay
• 22nd Manila Critics Circle National Book Awards (2002): Finalist, Best Comic Book, After Eden
• 25th Gawad CCP for Alternative Film and Video (2013): 1st Prize Winner, Animation Category, Milkyboy
• 7th Animahenasyon (Philippine Animation Festival) (2013): Best Screenplay, Milkyboy
• 7th Animahenasyon (Philippine Animation Festival) (2013): Special Jury Prize, Andong Agimat: Kanya ang Kalye
• 7th Animahenasyon (Philippine Animation Festival) (2013): Best Music Video, Kaninong Anino
• 30th Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival (2014): Winner, Linda Mabalot New Directors/New Visions Award, Milkyboy

Exhibits

• Mythos (2000)- Crucible Gallery, SM Megamall
• Filipino Art and Artists Exhibition (2001)- Gallery 139, Glorietta 4
• Filipino Art and Artists Exhibition (2001)- San Francisco and New Jersey, USA
• Episode 3 Group Exhibit (2003)- Robinson's Galleria
• ROMIX Italian Comics Festival (2003)- Rome, Italy

Education

• St. Martin Technical Institute, Mandaluyong (1978–79)
• Lourdes School of Mandaluyong, Mandaluyong (1979–80)
• Cainta Catholic School, Cainta, Rizal (1980–89)
• University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City (1989–94)

References

1. ^ Alba, Reinero. "The Manila Critics Circle and the National Book Awards List of Past Winners". National Commission for Culture and the Arts Website. National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA). Archived from the original on 12 May 2014. Retrieved 11 May 2014.
2. "Myths, Komiks, and the Demand for Filipino Stories: Research Notes and Insights from UA&P Literature Instructor Ria Cayton". CRC - Center for Research and Communication. Center for Research and Communication. 2019-07-26. Retrieved 2022-03-09.
3. ^ De Vera, Ruel (12 May 2014). "2 local comic book stars collaborate in 'Rodski Patotski'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
4. "Filipino Fantasia". wn.com.
5. "Certified Achiever: Arnold Arre". GlobalPinoy.com. Archived from the original on 2014-05-13.
6. ^ San Diego, Bayani (October 7, 2007). "'Andong Agimat' to the US film mart". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on May 11, 2014. Retrieved 11 May 2014.
7. ^ "Content No Longer A Fantasy for Unitel". Adobo Magazine. Retrieved 11 May 2014.
8. Uy, Jerald. "Arnold Arre: Secrets of a Komiks King". JeraldUy.com. Komikon News Journal.
9. "RockEd's 'Kaninong Anino' video: If Jose Rizal were alive today". GMA News Online. December 30, 2011.
10. "A modern 'Lupang Hinirang' video for the modern times". Yahoo! News Philippines. Retrieved June 12, 2012.
11. Geronimo, Gian (September 21, 2012). "Animation video to remind Pinoy youth about the value of freedom". Retrieved 11 May 2014.
12. De Veyra, Ramon. "Culture Blog". Arnold Arre's Milkyboy Teaser. Manifesto.com.ph. Archived from the original on 4 December 2013. Retrieved 11 May 2014.
13. Dimacali, TJ (August 13, 2013). "Pinoy comics artist Arnold Arre teases 'Milky Boy' animated film". GMA Network News. Retrieved 11 May 2014.
14. ^ "WINNERS OF IKA-25 GAWAD CCP PARA SA ALTERNATIBONG PELIKULA AT VIDEO NAMED". Cultural Center of the Philippines. Archived from the original on 11 May 2014. Retrieved 11 May 2014.
15. ^ "Animahenasyon 2013 Winners". Animation Council of the Philippines. Archived from the original on 12 May 2014. Retrieved 11 May 2014.
16. ^ "Winners announced - 2014 LAAPFF (Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival)". FilmFestivals.com. Retrieved 11 May 2014.
17. Milano, Valerie. "LOS ANGELES ASIAN PACIFIC FILM FESTIVAL". The Hollywood Times. Archived from the original on 12 May 2014. Retrieved 11 May 2014.
18. "Introducing: OUR 2014 COMPETITION SLATE OF FILMS". LAAPFF. Retrieved 11 May 2014.
19. "Cool Coupling: 11 of Manila's Most Beloved Couples". Philippines' most loved artist couple: Arnold Arre and Cynthia Bauzon-Arre. Spot.PH. Archived from the original on February 14, 2013. Retrieved Feb 11, 2013.
20. "Rodski Patotski is a Level 60". Philippine Star. April 14, 2014. Retrieved 11 May 2014.
21. "Stargazer". Philippine Star. October 11, 2013. Retrieved 11 May 2014.
22. Ong, J. Vincent Sarabia (May 2, 2009). "The case of a curious comics creator". Philippine Star. Retrieved 11 May 2014.

Publishers

• Adarna House, publisher of After Eden and The Mythology Class Special Collected Edition
• Nautilus Comics, printer and distributor of Ang Mundo ni Andong Agimat

External links

• Official website

• Filipino animators
• Filipino comics writers
• Filipino comics artists
• Filipino illustrators
• Writers from Quezon City
• Artists from Metro Manila
• University of the Philippines Diliman alumni
• Living people
• 1971 births