Kwentong Creatives
Kwentong Creatives
Gio Puyat
A safe space for Filipino creativity
Type Fair PH: A Personal Journey Through Type & Space by Alli Cunanan
Alli Cunanan is a graphic and type designer who discovered her passion for type through self-study before pursuing formal training at Practica Program, an online type design course. With a degree in Multimedia Arts, Alli brings a strong foundation in design to her work, blending her self-taught expertise with professional insights. Her enthusiasm for type design extends to many creative pursuits, reflecting her dedication to the craft and her diverse interests.
Dec 21, 2024
52 min
Zild - Tatlong Kanta
Zild is in fearless pursuit of an evolving sound. In his first song Matalino Street, he pays homage to his hometown & community. Check out his 4th studio album, Superpower. Tatlong Kanta, a new series from Kwentong Creatives where we ask musicians to answer the questions Saan? Paano? at Bakit? - through a curated live performance.  Recorded live at Sunny Side Sound, Cubao. Mixed and mastered by Anton Magno. Watch the full performances here: https://youtu.be/VLbLl7BPn0Q
Nov 28, 2024
37 min
71: Jireh Calo - Tatlong Kanta
Tatlong Kanta, a new series from Kwentong Creatives where we ask musicians to answer the questions Saan? Paano? at Bakit? - through a curated live performance. Full Performance on the KC YouTube Channel Recorded live at Sunny Side Sound, Cubao. Mixed and mastered by Anton Magno. MUSICIANS: Jireh Calo: Vocals & Keyboard Jaques Dufourt: Drums Glenn Bondoc: Bass
Oct 12, 2024
35 min
70: Live at Manila Illustration Fair w/ Dan Matutina, Soleil Ignacio, Jethro Olba, Jer Dee & Rommel Joson
Join us for a roundtable on “Is Style Set in Stone? Defining Your Style and Voice as an Illustrator” featuring: 🎨 Dan Matutina (@twistedfork) - Designer and illustrator, founding partner of Plus63 and Hydra Design Group. Known for his angular, graphic style mixed with hand-painted textures, Dan’s work spans print, digital, animation, branding, and furniture design. He also serves as the founding VP of the Communication Design Association of the Philippines (CDAP). 🎨 Soleil Ignacio (@choleil) - Illustrator and designer known for her fierce, strong women illustrations. Soleil is the creative director and florist at Saglit by Flower Ranch Cafe. She also dabbles in tattooing and rock climbing, balancing creativity with adventure. 🎨 Jethro Olba (@jethro.olba) - Designer and illustrator leading the clothing brand Antibiotic Smile and co-director at OG Studio. His playful, retro-inspired characters are seen in collaborations with Nike, Crocs, and Vans. 🎨 Jer Dee (@jer.dee) - Metro Manila-based visual artist whose whimsical, energetic style is shaped by East Asian art, calligraphy, and music. His diverse portfolio includes work in advertising, fashion, and nightlife, along with creative production and DJing. 🎨 Rommel Joson (@rommeljoson) - Acclaimed illustrator, painter, and educator at UP College of Fine Arts. With degrees from Ateneo and UP, Rommel’s work has earned recognition from the Philippine Araw Awards and Shell National Student Art Competition. 🎤 Moderated by Gio Puyat (@kwentongcreatives) - Filmmaker and host of *Kwentong Creatives* podcast, Gio has over a decade of experience directing ads and nurturing Filipino creatives. Discover how these talented artists define and evolve their unique styles. Gain insights into their creative processes, learn how they overcome challenges, and understand what makes their voices truly distinctive in the art world. Be inspired, connect with fellow creatives, and redefine your own artistic journey!
Sep 30, 2024
1 hr 6 min
69: KC Goes Indie!
Gio thanks Anima Podcasts for a good run, shares his experience with creative burnout, and talks about what’s in store for the pod 👀 Listen on Spotify, Subscribe on Youtube!
Aug 21, 2024
13 min
68: Geloy Concepcion on Photography & Empathy
Geloy is a photographer, artist and documentarian. He talks about migrating to the US, working as a photographer, and his book, "Things You Wanted to Say But Never Did", a photographic journal to process your feelings Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more content!https://www.youtube.com/@KwentongCreativesJoin our Community of Creatives on FB!https://www.facebook.com/groups/182917141163451/Follow our SOCIALS:https://www.instagram.com/kwentongcreativeshttps://www.tiktok.com/@kcreatives.gio?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
Jun 26, 2024
1 hr 10 min
67: Randolf on Fashion, Design & Growth
Randolf is a fashion designer known for his custom barongs & filipinianas. Aside from putting up international fashion shows & exhibits, his collections have also been featured on the covers of magazines like Vogue & Preview. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more content!https://www.youtube.com/@KwentongCreativesJoin our Community of Creatives on FB!https://www.facebook.com/groups/182917141163451/Follow our SOCIALS:https://www.instagram.com/kwentongcreativeshttps://www.tiktok.com/@kcreatives.gio?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
Jun 13, 2024
1 hr 5 min
66: Komiks LIVE! w/ Tarantadong Kalbo, Hulyen & Mervin Malonzo
Recorded Live at the Manila Comics Fair! Gio talks with a panel of local komikeros - Tarantadong Kalbo, Hulyen & Mervin Malonzo on how to balance Work-Life-Comics. Episode art by @moozle.co ✨ Support the local komiks scene! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more content!https://www.youtube.com/@KwentongCreativesJoin our Community of Creatives on FB!https://www.facebook.com/groups/182917141163451/Follow our SOCIALS:https://www.instagram.com/kwentongcreativeshttps://www.tiktok.com/@kcreatives.gio?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
May 31, 2024
1 hr 4 min
65: Sacha Raps on Glasswork & Printmaking
Sacha is a self-taught artist based in New York who creates glasswork, prints and illustrations. "Manila roots, New York fruits" is a slogan that describes her vibrant art influenced by an immigrant identity. She is also an educator who shares her love for glasswork through workshops. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more content!https://www.youtube.com/@KwentongCreativesJoin our Community of Creatives on FB!https://www.facebook.com/groups/182917141163451/Follow our SOCIALS:https://www.instagram.com/kwentongcreativeshttps://www.tiktok.com/@kcreatives.gio?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
May 6, 2024
59 min
64: KC Live! Audience Q&A w/ Atom Araullo, Shaira Luna & Kookie Santos (Part 2)
Part 2 - The live recording of the Club KC event where our panel answers a Lightning Round of random questions! Find out about our panel's zodiac signs, pets, and who among them is a classical flutist! Also hear questions from our live audiences about budgets, burnout & influential films & TV! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more content!https://www.youtube.com/@KwentongCreativesJoin our Community of Creatives on FB!https://www.facebook.com/groups/182917141163451/Follow our SOCIALS:https://www.instagram.com/kwentongcreativeshttps://www.tiktok.com/@kcreatives.gio?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
Apr 12, 2024
48 min
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