Filipino film director, producer, screenwriter, and cinematographer Amable “Tikoy” Aguiluz VI died. In 1999, he founded the Cinemanila International Film Festival in Manila. He was one of the leading figures in the alternative cinema movement in the Philippines.
Aguiluz Cause of death
Amable “Tikoy” Aguiluz VI’s cause of death was not reported. He died at the age of 72, on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. His family also confirmed his passing, expressing their profound grief and requesting privacy as they mourn their loss. They assured the public that details of a public tribute for the acclaimed director would be shared when they were ready, emphasizing the importance of patience, understanding, and support during this difficult time.
Aguiluz obituary information
Amable “Tikoy” Aguiluz VI was born on September 23, 1952, in Philippines. He studied at the University of the Philippines (UP) with degrees in comparative literature and fine arts, he was the co-founder 1976 of the UP Film Center (now UP Film Institute) where he served as its assistant director until 1990, spearheading the association called Chamber Film Group.
Aguiluz was a recipient of a John D. Rockefeller III Grant to study filmmaking at the New York University and film archiving at the Library of Congress Film Archives in Washington, DC, and the Museum of Modern Art in New York. A British Council Grant led to further film studies and training in film archiving at the British Film Institute.
Source: Ghanafuo.com
