Joel David is a Filipino film critic and Philippine cinema academic[1] best known for authoring numerous books on the topic of Philippine cinema,[2] including the seminal works "The national pastime: Contemporary Philippine cinema" (1990) and "The national pastime: Contemporary Philippine cinema" (1998). David is a Glory awardee for “film research and criticism,”[3] and played a significant role in the formation of the UP Film Institute.[1]

David was the Philippines' first graduate of a bachelor's degree in film.[1]

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  1. ^ a b c Charm, Neil (2017-11-14). "UP honors Masscom alumni". BusinessWorld. Retrieved 2018-08-16.
  2. ^ Communication, UP College of Mass. "David, Joel - Plaridel Journal". Plaridel Journal. Retrieved 2018-08-16.
  3. ^ INQUIRER.net. "UP Masscom awards outstanding alumni in first-ever Glory Awards". Retrieved 2018-08-16.