Bigger and better Get Reel Film Festival 2020 now accepts entries

World-class leather accessories brand McJim Classic Leather brings back Get Reel Film Festival 2020, a bigger and more challenging edition of last year’s successful Get Reel Mobile Shorts Film Festival.

This time around, the competition is accepting entries that touch on the theme, “Filipino Values Beyond Generations.”

The 2020 Get Reel Film Festival is upping the ante with two brand-new categories: the Main Competition for professional and amateur filmmakers using digital cameras and the Brand Digital Ads category for innovative ads for McJim Classic Leather. These will complement the Mobile Shorts Competition for users of mobile phone cameras.

McJim holds first Get Reel mobile shorts film fest

World-class leather brand McJim Classic Leather invites filmmakers— students, amateurs, and professionals—to submit entries to the first-ever Get Reel Mobile Shorts Film Festival 2019, a competition that celebrates the values, aspirations, and vision of the modern Filipino gentleman.

“Get Reel Mobile Shorts Film Festival 2019 aims to inspire filmmakers to create moving, relatable, and distinctly Filipino narratives that will be screened online,” says festival director and award-winning filmmaker Chris Cahilig.

McJim Brings Honor To The Country As It Competes In 22 International Film Fests

 Director and PR entrepreneur Chris Cahilig attributes the success
of McJim’s short films to the brand’s adherence to its timeless
philosophy of quality, style, and elegance.

True to its enduring values of quality, style, and elegance, trusted leather goods brand McJim Classic Leather is unstoppable as it continues to gain international recognition for its troika of masterfully produced short films under its “Get Reel” online campaign, just over a year after its debut video, “Pitaka,” made waves in the internet.

McJim’s “Pitaka” (The Wallet), “Sinturon” (Belt), and “Bag” have been selected to complete in a total of 22 prestigious film festivals—as of this writing—in the United States, United Kingdom, Italy, France, Australia, Mexico, and Venezuela, a record-breaking feat for a commercial brand.

Proudly Filipino McJim Classic Leather at par with global brands

McJim Classic Leather takes pride for its collection
 of stylish and durable leather bags in various
sizes and designs, defined by both style and functionality. 

When choosing the right accessories to go with their outfits, modern, fashion-forward Filipino gentlemen favor authentic leather goods that tout world-class quality and elegance. No matter what their style statement is for the day, they know they can’t go wrong with real leather, which is undeniably associated with status and class. 

That is why proudly Filipino brand McJim Classic Leather takes enormous pride in the superior quality of its leather accessories. Having evolved through the nearly five decades it has been around, McJim Classic Leather is now at par with global brands.

No one appreciates this more than young, multi-tasking male professionals who favor finely crafted and well-designed, durable, and stylish leather bags, belts, and wallets that suit their fashion styles—at work and at play.

Proudly Filipino brand McJim Classic Leather touts world-class quality

McJim Classic Leather offers finely crafted
leather goods that tout world-class image
 and quality, making it at par with international brands.

Authentic leather goods are what lend style and elegance to modern, fashion forward Filipino gentlemen and not synthetics and cheap knock-offs. They know they can’t go wrong with leather, which is undeniably associated with status and class. 

McJim Classic Leather has been touting its world-class image and the quality of its leather accessories for years now. Having evolved through the nearly five decades it has been around, McJim Classic Leather can be at par with international brands.

Multi-tasking male professionals favor finely crafted and well-designed leather bags, belts, and wallets that suit their fashion styles—at work and at play.

Highly mobile men look for bags that serve various functions when they’re on the road—from toting their gadgets to stashing their grooming kits. And because men are known not to part with their dearest possession, McJim Classic Leather offers them hardy leather accessories they can use for a long time.

Boy band 1:43 receives McJim Classic Leather’s OPM advocacy grant for single ‘Pasensya Na’

World-Class leather goods maker McJim Classic Leather has chosen iconic Filipino boy band 1:43 as the second recepient of its Dreams Get Real OPM Advocacy Grant  for its new single “Pasensya Na.”

McJim Classic Leather, which has always been supportive of Filipino music, tapped the revamped 1:43 to further promote OPM by making it more appealing and relevant, especially to the younger generation. Towards this end, in fact, McJim successfully launched talent searches for the next big thing in the local music scene and has—in the recent past—sponsored the music of personalities like Tony Labrusca and X-Factor UK contestant JBK.

Why McJim leather goods make the perfect Christmas gifts for the men in your life

The signs are here: nippy mornings, Yuletide carols being aired, that tingly feeling of joyous anticipation . . . and yes, traffic snarls and gridlocks due to mall sales and bazaars. The latter is a stark reminder that the “season to be jolly” comes with the perennial search for the perfect gifts to give the men in your lives.

Style meets function in McJim’s classic leather bags

McJim Classic Leather offers a wide array of quality leather bags
 where any modern gentleman can choose from,
in terms of both form and function.

A bag is every modern gentleman’s staple accessory, especially now that technology has significantly altered the way he conducts his day-to-day business. Multitasking, highly mobile young professionals now bring along all manner of gadgets—cell phones, chargers, tablets, power banks, laptops—and they need sleek but roomy bags to stash them in.

If clothes make the man, the kind of bag he uses reveals the kind of personality he has. A corporate type may get a bag that can carry his hoard of gizmos anytime, but choosing one that also complements his fashion image is something else.

This is why McJim Classic Leather, a trusted brand known for its authentic leather goods and classy accessories, offers its wide selection of classic yet modern-looking leather bags that a man can pair with any item from his wardrobe. 

Ace that stylish look with McJim classic leather belt

Whether at casual gatherings or in business-related events, men must aspire to look stylish and be appropriately dressed, as well.

When they choose the right clothes for the occasion—and the accessories to go with these—they shall have taken the first big step towards looking self-assured and confident.

One essential item that can make or break a man’s attire is a belt—and he will never go wrong with a belt from McJim’s collection of authentic leather belts. 

For four decades now, McJim, a brand that is known for creating leather goods of high quality, has been offering must-have accessories not just for work, but also for important social occasions.

McJim Classic’s real leather belts has unique-looking metal buckles and come in neutral colors and designs (basic dark brown, basic modernist black, and reversible minimalist), making it easy for you to match one with any piece in your wardrobe.

Leading leather brand McJim shoots new ad campaign in Montreal, Canada

McJim Classic Leather takes its newest ad campaign
to the historic and cultural city of Montreal in
Canada as it highlights it quality leather products
hat match a classic urban backdrop.

Leading leather brand McJim Classic Leather took its international campaign to the next level with a memorable photo shoot last May 6 in the historic and cultural city of Montreal in Canada, brandishing its world-class products against a spectacular metropolitan backdrop and further solidifying its status as a global brand.

A team from Modeles LCP, a boutique modeling agency that exclusively represents male models in North America, brought its expertise and creativity to the cobblestone streets of Vieux-Montréal (Old Montreal), reintroducing McJim to the world as a brand that is at par with its international peers. 

Shortfilm ‘Pitaka’ goes viral as it tugs at the heartstrings of Filipino netizens

Pitaka, a short film directed by Chris Cahilig, touched the hearts of Filipinos as it depicted the story of a hardworking young man who set aside his own dreams to provide for his younger brother’s needs—and how the younger sibling showed his gratitude to kuya in the end.

Presented by McJim Classic Leather through its Get Reel online campaign, the video, which was upload on May 11, garnered over 630,000 views and 12,300 shares on Facebook in just five days.

Look formal and ready for the ‘real world’ with McJim Classic Leather accessories

It’s that time of the year again . . . graduates are set to march from the four corners of the classroom to the real world, aspiring to snag their dream jobs. 

After celebrating graduation day and exiting the walls of school, it is time to look formal and classy.  

Because, in a professional world rocked by intense competition, and with thousands of graduates also on the lookout for good employment opportunities, you cannot be simply good at what you do—you must look the part. Dressing for success gives you a powerful confidence boost, making you seem like the best candidate for getting the job done.

Five reasons men prefer real leather as Christmas gifts

Let’s face it: one of the simplest yet crucial dilemmas during the Christmas season is thinking of the perfect gift ideas for the men in our lives—your dad, brother boyfriend, husband, boss, close friends and officemates.

To ease the stress of figuring out the perfect gift for the men in your life, let McJim Classic Leather do the thinking for you. Because when it comes to gifts for men, real leather has always been a tried-and-tested contender. Here’s why.

* Giving McJim Classic Leather bags, belts, wallets and accessories show sincerity and thoughtfulness. Men are known to neglect buying these items even when their bags, wallets and belts have become old and faded. So, there is no doubt that they will appreciate receiving these McJim Classic Leather products—known for premium quality and style.

Dress for success: snag the professional look with McJim classic leather

Dressing for success has never been given more significance in the corporate world than now when intense competition in the workforce compels you to be not just good at what you do but to look the part, too. In fact, a person who dresses sharply gets a powerful confidence boost and he is then perceived by his workmates and superiors as someone capable of getting the job done.

McJim is well too aware of this and pitches a few surefire tips for men who want to make the cut in the professional world:

• Look beyond denim. Eschew your favorite pair of jeans for well-cut classic trousers or slacks. This will give you a sleek professional look while ensuring comfort even on a long day at the office.

• Lose the t-shirts. Wearing t-shirts, sweat shirts, and hoodies at work and corporate events is a big no-no. If the office dress code is business attire or smart casual, a plain-hued short- or long-sleeved polo or one with subtle prints is a fine option.

Get ahead of the class with McJim’s back-to-school style

As another school year starts, another door full of opportunities opens to help you get closer to your dreams. However, it also means that a year full of cramming and sleepless nights is ahead of you.

If you look at the bright side, it’s also the time to see your old buddies and meet new ones. What’s even better is it’s another full year of preparation for your future career in the real world.

But if you’re still feeling nervous for the year ahead, what better way to crank up more enthusiasm for the serious business of studying than the prospect of wearing your best first-day-in-school look?

Defining your style with McJim

A gentleman’s style is defined by subtle details. He invests in quality apparel, footwear, and even accessories that show—not shout—his stature in life.  

Beyond opting for the classics, a fashionable man prefers authentic leather for his belts, wallets, and bags—and brands that reflect on his true self. He chooses McJim Classic Leather.

“Quality and durability are true tests of style,” McJim Classic Leather says in a statement. “Men look for brands that outlast fast-moving trends. He understands that his image is his investment.”

REEL DEAL: Echorsis: Sabunutan Between Good and Evil REVIEW

After adjustments on the play dates, the awaited movie starring Kean Cipriano, Alex Medina, and John Sweet Lapus will be finally shown in cinemas with Echorsis: Sabunutan Between Good and Evil. Directed by Lemuel Lorca, who also directed the CineFilipino film "Ned's Project".

The film was produced by Chris Cahilig who manages the boy group 1:43 who also were part of the movie. Kean Cipriano also co-produced the film, and also fresh from the success of "Love is Blind" where he worked with Derek Ramsay and Kiray Celis. Alex Medina was also busy with TV and movie projects which makes him one of the in-demand stars as he follows the fame of his father Pen and brother Ping.

John Lapus, also had a previous horror flick for the MMFF, shown excitement for the film's release this April. Echorsis takes a story spin-off from "The Exorcist" with the touch of gay humor and situations. Kean plays Father Nick, a gay priest who performs exorcisms. John plays Kristoff, a closet gay son from a conservative family, while Alex plays Carlo, the lover who will break Kristoff's heart.

John Lapus plays closeted gay in horror-comedy flick ‘Echorsis’

Topnotch comedian and television host John Lapus plays a closeted gay character raised in an uptight religious family in the much-awaited horror-comedy film, “Echorsis: Sabunutan Between Good and Evil”—and he is endlessly amused by it.

“Gosh, my character, Kristoff, and I have contrasting experiences with being gay. I was never ‘paminta’ (closeted). Never ako naging stiff and never kong itinago kung sino talaga ako,” John says.

And unlike Kristoff, too, John did not go through a traumatic “coming out” moment with his family. His mom, especially, had accepted his sexuality early on.

OPM artist 1:43 endorses McJim Classic Leather

With their new hit single rocking the airlanes today, award-winning OPM artist 1:43 is now being touted as the newest brand ambassador of McJim Classic Leather.

The long established gentlemen’s brand tapped the boy band—composed of Anjo Resurrecion, Yuki Sakamoto, Gold Aquino, and Yheen Valero—to represent the McJim in its advertising, public relations, collaterals, and digital marketing materials for the year 2016.

“McJim constantly prides itself in having a long-standing support program that celebrates Filipino talent. And as a staunch supporter of OPM, McJim has always been there for 1:43. Thus, it’s high time to make them the new face of the brand,” McJim said in an official statement.

Nifty Christmas gifts for the men in your life

Christmas is just a couple of weeks away yet, if you’re like most folks, you’re probably only half-way done with your holiday shopping. Yes, it takes clever planning—figuring out the best gifts for people you love at prices that won’t put you in hock.

This is especially true when shopping for the men in your life, be they your husband, father, brother, male buddy or your current squeeze. Putting a lot of thought in your choices can be a tad challenging, more so when you need to watch your budget.

Well, has it occurred to you that going back to the basics takes the stress out of picking the perfect gift for them? Think classic, enduring, and timeless such as well-crafted men’s accessories by long-established gentlemen’s label, McJim Classic Leather.