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The Great Beauty: A True Inspiration

July 11, 2014, 9:04 am

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Watch Oscar award winning film THE GREAT BEAUTY for free. The Moviemov Italian Film festival will screen the best of Italian cinema for free at Shang Cineplex, Shangrila Plaza Mall from July 23-27, 2014.

My Angel, will you be my Great Beauty?

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Jude Bautista

“I don’t want to participate in parties. I want the power to make them a failure.” Jep Gambardella (Toni Servillo) is a celebrated novelist who never followed up on his seminal work: The Human Apparatus. Instead he becomes an auteur to Rome’s highlife. He writes about art, theater and performers to a ‘cultured and educated readership’. For decades he has ruled as the ‘King of the whirlpool of Highlife’.

Filipinos are very fortunate to have the chance to watch this international award winning film THE GREAT BEAUTY during the MOVIEMOV festival, which will screen the best of Italian cinema for free at Shang Cineplex, Shangri La Plaza from July 23-27, 2014.

From left: THE GREAT BEAUTY Director / Screenwriter Paolo Sorrentino and Toni Servillo who played the debonair Jep Gambardella show their Best Foreign Language film Oscar. Photo from http://www.swide.com/art-culture/why-the-great-beauty-is-the-deserving-winner-of-the-oscar-2014-best-foreign-film/2014/03/03

THE GREAT BEAUTY has earned Best Foreign Film award at the Oscars, Golden Globes and the BAFTA (British Academy Film Awards). Nearly every technical award was earned in every award giving body in Europe: Silver Ribbon-Best Supporting actor-Paolo Verdone, Supporting Actress- Sabrina Ferilli, Best Cinematography, Best Cinematography-Luca Bigazzi, Best Sound-Emanuele Cecere, European Film Awards- Best Film and Best Director-Paolo Sorrentino, Best Actor-Toni Servillo, Best Editor-Cristiano Travaglioli and many more. Even our own 15th Cinemanila International Film Festival gave Paolo Sorrentino the Lino Brocka Award for Best Film.

top: Jep (Toni Servillo) enjoys himself with Trumeau (Iaia Forte) bottom a DJ jams with a string quartet in THE GREAT BEAUTY. The Moviemov Italian Film festival will screen the best of Italian cinema for free at Shang Cineplex, Shangrila Plaza Mall from July 23-27, 2014.

Secret World

IF there is one film where you don’t have to worry about spoilers in reviews this is it. It’s a very visually rich and layered film that there is so much that viewers can discover and experience that even a whole article will not be able to reveal the encompassing life journey of Jep in Rome.

The Great Beauty is a truthful portrayal of the secret world of Rome’s elite. The park’s silence is broken by a canon’s boom in the middle of the capital filled with sculptures. A choir rehearses in an ancient hall; a man washes himself from the waters of a grand fountain. The mood is shattered by blaring music of a rave party, which all happens in one city.

A choir sings in an ancient hall above the Acqua Paolo fountain in THE GREAT BEAUTY. The Moviemov Italian Film festival will screen the best of Italian cinema for free at Shang Cineplex, Shangrila Plaza Mall from July 23-27, 2014.

Jep has a posh flat overlooking the coliseum. He watches the sun set just behind the windows and ruins of the majestic wall. In his bedroom his mind wanders far, he dreams of the deep blue sea of his youth. The Great Beauty starts as something physical, a woman. Then it becomes something more, a search for meaning in this corrupt, material world. Jep searches for inspiration that has stalled his real writing for decades.

Jep (Toni Servillo) looks out on the spectacular view from his balcony in THE GREAT BEAUTY. The Moviemov Italian Film festival will screen the best of Italian cinema for free at Shang Cineplex, Shangrila Plaza Mall from July 23-27, 2014.

To pigeonhole the film as a comedy or drama would be a disservice. Closer to a fantasy using very real people and the backdrop of breathtaking allure that is Rome. Real in a sense that they have appetites, shortcomings just like every other person, except they live these excessive lifestyles in the most picturesque city in the world.

Roman sunset in THE GREAT BEAUTY. The Moviemov Italian Film festival will screen the best of Italian cinema for free at Shang Cineplex, Shangrila Plaza Mall from July 23-27, 2014.

Alfio Bracco (Massimo Popolizio) is the high-end botox physician in THE GREAT BEAUTY. The Moviemov Italian Film festival will screen the best of Italian cinema for free at Shang Cineplex, Shangrila Plaza Mall from July 23-27, 2014.

This secret world of the rich in Rome has so many parallelisms with Manila’s elite. Even Jep himself falls in line for high-end botox treatments, not unlike the fans of Vicki Belo here today. Even within his close circle of friends both married and single, the gossip isn’t whom you’ve slept with but who haven’t you slept with.

top: a freaky couple invites Jep for some ‘fun’. Bottom a Japanese singer (Sara Wakayanagi) in one of the wild raves in THE GREAT BEAUTY. The Moviemov Italian Film festival will screen the best of Italian cinema for free at Shang Cineplex, Shangrila Plaza Mall from July 23-27, 2014.

Calling their parties wild doesn’t begin to describe it. Since the time of the emperors, Caligula had his orgiastic parties. Modern day Romans through this film have honored their ancestors well. Sex, alcoholism and drugs are part of each celebration, although a lot of them also include various performance arts. Even in these parties, there’s a greater appreciation for the various forms of art not just visual.

Jep interviews a photographer who was photographed everyday by his father since birth. He continued the project since age 14 shooting himself everyday, and is now exhibited in the park in THE GREAT BEAUTY. The Moviemov Italian Film festival will screen the best of Italian cinema for free at Shang Cineplex, Shangrila Plaza Mall from July 23-27, 2014.

Jep (Toni Servillo) kisses random girl at party in THE GREAT BEAUTY. The Moviemov Italian Film festival will screen the best of Italian cinema for free at Shang Cineplex, Shangrila Plaza Mall from July 23-27, 2014.

Talia Concept (Anita Kravos) one of many performance artists in THE GREAT BEAUTY. The Moviemov Italian Film festival will screen the best of Italian cinema for free at Shang Cineplex, Shangrila Plaza Mall from July 23-27, 2014.

Parade of fascinating people

This film is also the perfect example of a character driven story. There’s an endless parade of fascinating people almost to Alice in Wonderland proportions. That’s what Rome is, a land of several millennia of culture, history and art. Naturally the people who inhabit it are interesting to say the least. Jep is the perfect hero for this universe because he literally knows everybody from famous celebrities, to the powers that be that no one knows about.

Secret Zeus sculpture that Ramona sees for the first time in THE GREAT BEAUTY. The Moviemov Italian Film festival will screen the best of Italian cinema for free at Shang Cineplex, Shangrila Plaza Mall from July 23-27, 2014.

In one party, Jep introduces Ramona (Sabrina Ferilli) to Stefano (Giorgio Pasotti) for example, who carries around a luggage full of keys in the trunk of his car. Neither Jep nor Stefano tell her where they are going. Stefano opens a door to a non-descript place; in it Ramona sees an enormous and exquisite Roman sculpture of Zeus that takes her breath away and that was just the beginning. They enter and see paintings from the Renaissance. Jep tells her that Stefano has all the keys to palaces in Rome where nobility live and priceless works of art are kept. They end up in a palatial home watching the sunrise over an ornate garden.

from left: Ramona (Sabrina Ferilli), Jep (Toni Servillo) and Stefano (Giorgio Pasotti) in the garden of a nobleman’s palace in THE GREAT BEAUTY. The Moviemov Italian Film festival will screen the best of Italian cinema for free at Shang Cineplex, Shangrila Plaza Mall from July 23-27, 2014.

Ramona (Sabrina Ferilli) and Jep (Toni Servillo) both won awards for their performance in THE GREAT BEAUTY. The Moviemov Italian Film festival will screen the best of Italian cinema for free at Shang Cineplex, Shangrila Plaza Mall from July 23-27, 2014.

Ramona herself is something to behold, tan, tall voluptuous, every man’s dream, a millennial Sophia Loren. She’s a stripper even at 42 years old; she has what it takes and more to have men drooling. She is not unlike our own Alice Dixson (44) who recently ranked 7th at FHM’s Sexiest beating out the likes of younger more famous bodies such as Anne Curtis, Ellen Adarna and Jinri Park. Alice has earned a hefty contract with the TV5 network as well.

Child artist’s (Anna Della Rosa) tantrum becomes entertainment in THE GREAT BEAUTY. The Moviemov Italian Film festival will screen the best of Italian cinema for free at Shang Cineplex, Shangrila Plaza Mall from July 23-27, 2014.

Child artist Ragazza esangue (Anna Della Rossa), is a 12 year old who in the midst of a wild tantrum, throws and splashes paint on a wall to create a work of art. Her ‘process’ becomes entertainment to a crowd of partygoers. There’s also the nobility for hire Conte Colonna (Franco Graziosi) and Contessa Colonna (Sonia Gessner). They are an old couple of noble descent fallen on financial ruin. They end up being hired to bolster the prestige of guest lists in formal dinners.

from left: Cardinal Belucci (Roberto Herlitzka) and Jep (Toni Servillo) in THE GREAT BEAUTY. The Moviemov Italian Film festival will screen the best of Italian cinema for free at Shang Cineplex, Shangrila Plaza Mall from July 23-27, 2014.

Catholicism

As counterpoint to hedonism, Romans revere their religious figures just as much as we do here in the Philippines. Rome is after all the seat of the Catholic Church, which comprises 80% of our population. Religious leaders of all faiths from a rabbi to African tribal chiefs meet a Mother Theresa-like character. Sister Maria (Giusi Merli) becomes an unexpected influence on the ‘King of Whirlpool of Highlife’.

in THE GREAT BEAUTY. The Moviemov Italian Film festival will screen the best of Italian cinema for free at Shang Cineplex, Shangrila Plaza Mall from July 23-27, 2014.

Filipinos should watch this breakthrough film not just because of the accolades abroad but rather it highlights what we have in common with the Italians. We too have that dichotomy between our appetites for food, music, sex, life and dearly hold on to our faith. We should be inspired just as Jep Gambardella was to search for meaning in our lives and find our own GREAT BEAUTY.

From left: PIA Director JP de la Vega, Italian Emb 1st Sec Deputy Head of Mission Alfonso Tagliaferri and PIA VP for Culture Silvana Diaz. The Moviemov Italian Film festival will screen the best of Italian cinema for free at Shang Cineplex, Shangrila Plaza Mall from July 23-27, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista.

Romano (Carlo Verdone) is the playwright/actor Jep helps out in THE GREAT BEAUTY. The Moviemov Italian Film festival will screen the best of Italian cinema for free at Shang Cineplex, Shangrila Plaza Mall from July 23-27, 2014

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Friends chat on Jep’s balcony in THE GREAT BEAUTY. The Moviemov Italian Film festival will screen the best of Italian cinema for free at Shang Cineplex, Shangrila Plaza Mall from July 23-27, 2014.

Jep (Toni Servillo) is nothing if not honest in THE GREAT BEAUTY. The Moviemov Italian Film festival will screen the best of Italian cinema for free at Shang Cineplex, Shangrila Plaza Mall from July 23-27, 2014.

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center in left photo: Romano (Carlo Verdone) is not as lucky as Jep (Toni Servillo) far right with women in THE GREAT BEAUTY. The Moviemov Italian Film festival will screen the best of Italian cinema for free at Shang Cineplex, Shangrila Plaza Mall from July 23-27, 2014.

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In Rome a wild rave party deserves its own Mariachi from THE GREAT BEAUTY. The Moviemov Italian Film festival will screen the best of Italian cinema for free at Shang Cineplex, Shangrila Plaza Mall from July 23-27, 2014.

Jep (Toni Servillo) and Stefania (Galatea Ranzi) in THE GREAT BEAUTY. The Moviemov Italian Film festival will screen the best of Italian cinema for free at Shang Cineplex, Shangrila Plaza Mall from July 23-27, 2014.

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left: young Jep (Flavio Mieli) and Elisa De Santis (Annaluisa Capasa) in THE GREAT BEAUTY. The Moviemov Italian Film festival will screen the best of Italian cinema for free at Shang Cineplex, Shangrila Plaza Mall from July 23-27, 2014.

Lorena (Serena Grandi) comes out of a cake to greet Jep in THE GREAT BEAUTY. The Moviemov Italian Film festival will screen the best of Italian cinema for free at Shang Cineplex, Shangrila Plaza Mall from July 23-27, 2014.

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The King of Whirlpool of Highlife (Toni Servillo) upside down shot to show chaos of party in THE GREAT BEAUTY. The Moviemov Italian Film festival will screen the best of Italian cinema for free at Shang Cineplex, Shangrila Plaza Mall from July 23-27, 2014.

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Cinemalaya X SHORT FILMS

July 8, 2014, 11:33 pm

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Short filmmakers from right: Sari Estrada (ASAN SI LOLO ME?), Christopher ‘Thop’ Nazareno (EYEBALL), Chloe Anne Veloso (INA-TAY), Joris Fernandez (INDAYOG NG NAYATAMAK), Kevin Ang (LOLA), Janne Eric ‘JE’ Tiglao (MGA LIGAW NA PARU PARO), Paolo O’Hara (NAKAKABINGING KADILIMAN), David R. Corpuz (THE ORDINARY THINGS THAT WE DO) and Ralph Aldrin L. Quijano (TIYA BENING)—NOT IN PHOTO is Fedwilyn Villarba Sadolboro (PADULONG SA PINUY-ANAN). Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

The Cinemalaya X Short line up a great mix of talent from all around the country from different backgrounds. Topics range from the horror of LOLA and TIYA BENING, the unexpected comedy in EYEBALL, to the outright hilarious INA TAY and the exquisite dance sequences of INDAYOG NG NAYATAMAK to experimental work in THE ORDINARY THINGS THAT WE DO. Tanghalang Pilipino regular Sheenly Gener is busy in 2 shorts: ASAN SI LOLO ME? and NAKABIBINGING KADILIMAN along with theater director (and actress) Mara Marasigan and Max Celada. Erlinda Villalobos of LOLA is also in K’NA THE DREAMWEAVER (New Breed Category).

Cinemalaya Pres. Nestor Jardin awards director Ellen Ramos the award for winning the Cinemalaya contest for Best OBB/ Cinemalaya ID which is played immediately before each competition film is screened. The ceremonies were held during the launch July 9, 2014 at the CCP. Photo by Jude Bautista

Asan si Lolo Me? by Sari Estrada —CAST: Sheenly Gener, Rob Sy, Joseph Dela Cruz, Zachary Ezekiel Diaz, Goosey, Amante Pulido, Andre De Guzman Montejo, Jan Michael Jamisola. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

ASAN SI LOLO ME?

WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY SARI ESTRADA

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GENRE: Comedy

SYNOPSIS: A mother tells her young son that his grandfather has turned into a goat in order to cover up the grandfather’s death.

Asan si Lolo Me? by Sari Estrada (left) —CAST: Sheenly Gener, Rob Sy, Joseph Dela Cruz, Zachary Ezekiel Diaz, Goosey, Amante Pulido, Andre De Guzman Montejo, Jan Michael Jamisola

FILMMAKER PROFILE: Every day of Sari’s childhood, she was one Disney princess or another. Sometimes Ariel, sometimes Belle, sometimes Pocahontas, always in full costume. Now “full-grown”, Sari still channels her inner Disney princess whenever circumstances allow, and has furthered this fixation by coming up with fictional characters of her own. Her desire to realize the very unreal characters and unlikely situations in her head makes it no surprise that she ended up in the field of film. Her undergraduate thesis “Asan si Lolo Mê?” received special recognition from University of the Philippines Film Institute and was nominated in the Short Film category of the 37th Gawad Urian Awards. Sari is first and foremost an editor, but is now working at honing her skills in directing and screenwriting.

MAJOR CREDITS: CAST: Sheenly Gener, Rob Sy, Joseph Dela Cruz, Zachary Ezekiel Diaz, Goosey, Amante Pulido, Andre De Guzman Montejo, Jan Michael Jamisola PRODUCTION STAFF: Writer & Director-Sari Estrada, Directors of Photography-Marty Ramirez & Mikee Dela Cruz, Production Designers-Mayee Foz Baquiran & Andre De Guzman Montejo, Editors-Sari Estrada & Cyril Bautista, Sound Designers-Adi Bersales & Jedd Dumaguina, Music Composer-Michael Bulaong, Asst. Directors-Joyen Santos & Andrea Tatad, Production Manager-Athena Czarina Generoso, Executive Producers-Jose V. Ignacio Melita R. Ignacio Marivic Ignacio-Estrada Ray Estrada

Cinemalaya Chairman of Competition Laurice Guillen has an upcoming film starring Enchong Dee & Erich Gonzales Entitled ONCE A PRINCESS. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

Eyeball by Christopher “Thop” Nazareno — CAST: Nico Antonio, Alchris Galura, Sei Magalona Calibo, Garret Villanueva Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

EYEBALL

WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY CHRISTOPHER “THOP” NAZARENO

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GENRE: Comedy

SYNOPSIS: A vain man is out to meet a woman he met on Facebook for the first time. While waiting for her, he comes upon a naive guy whom he teaches his ways on attracting women. But the vain may need to learn some more.

Eyeball by Christopher “Thop” Nazareno — (left) CAST: Nico Antonio, Alchris Galura, Sei Magalona Calibo, Garret Villanueva Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

FILMMAKER PROFILE: Thop Nazareno majored in Multimedia Arts at the College of Saint Benilde – School of Design and Arts, and attended the filmmaking program at Mowelfund Film Institute. His first short film, “Ang Balut ni Mang Roger (2012)” was screened in Europe and U.S.A.. He was the editor of previous Cinemalaya films “Pasahero” (Short Feature 2012) and “Purok 7″ (New Breed 2013). “Eyeball” is his second short film which deals with relationships and the consequences that come with them.

MAJOR CREDITS: CAST: Nico Antonio, Alchris Galura, Sei Magalona Calibo, Garret Villanueva PRODUCTION STAFF: Director-Thop Nazareno, Writer-Thop Nazareno, Producers-Carlo Obispo and Thop Nazareno, Director of Photography-Marvin Reyes, Production Designer-Arthur Maningas, Editor-Thop Nazareno, Music Scorer-Jerrold Tarog

Playboy Cover girl for June Mara Lopez is the lead star in K’NA THE DREAMWEAVER. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

Ina-Tay by Chloe Anne A. Veloso— CAST: Badidi Labra as Angelo/Angela, Albert Chan Paran as Elvis/Elvira, Peewee Senining as Pepsi, Van Oscar as Strawberry, Carl Balderama and Vienna Fortalejo as The Immortal Gays, Peter Romanillos as Adonis, Jonna Mahinay as Shirley, Josh Karol Abiera as Melissa, Cham2x Sobrevilla as Young Angelo, Zeev Corpin as Baby Angelo. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

INA-TAY (MOTHER-FATHER)

DIRECTED BY CHLOE ANNE A. VELOSO

WRITTEN BY BADIDI LABRA

SHORT FEATURE CATEGORY

GENRE: Comedy Drama

SYNOPSIS: A beautician named Elvis (also known as Elvira) finds out one day that he has fathered a bouncing baby boy and is left with the challenge of single parenthood. A lighthearted take on the Cebuano LGBT culture that fuses comedy and melodrama, to show that an independently-produced gay film doesn’t always have to be about discrimination and oppression.

Ina-Tay by Chloe Anne A. Veloso (right)— CAST: Badidi Labra as Angelo/Angela, Albert Chan Paran as Elvis/Elvira, Peewee Senining as Pepsi, Van Oscar as Strawberry, Carl Balderama and Vienna Fortalejo as The Immortal Gays, Peter Romanillos as Adonis, Jonna Mahinay as Shirley, Josh Karol Abiera as Melissa, Cham2x Sobrevilla as Young Angelo, Zeev Corpin as Baby Angelo. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

FILMMAKER PROFILE: Chloe Veloso was born in Tacloban City but is now based in Cebu City. She graduated BS Computer Science in University of the Philippines Cebu and is currently taking her M.A. in Cinema Studies in the University of San Carlos. Founder of Amateur Creative Thespians of UP (ACT-UP), Chloe was the Festival Director of Binisaya Film Festival 2013. “Ina-Tay” is among her award-winning short films, the others being “Ang Gugmang Ti-unay ni Daniella” (Daniella’s True Love) and “Dag-um” (Dark Skies).

MAJOR CREDITS: CAST: Badidi Labra as Angelo/Angela, Albert Chan Paran as Elvis/Elvira, Peewee Senining as Pepsi, Van Oscar as Strawberry, Carl Balderama and Vienna Fortalejo as The Immortal Gays, Peter Romanillos as Adonis, Jonna Mahinay as Shirley, Josh Karol Abiera as Melissa, Cham2x Sobrevilla as Young Angelo, Zeev Corpin as Baby Angelo PRODUCTION STAFF: Director-Chloe Veloso, Writer:-Badidi Labra, Production Company-Amateur Creative Thespians of UP (ACT-UP), Producers-Robert and Marilou Solidum, Diego and Yonkie Veloso, Erlinda Tan, Cinematographers-Chloe Veloso and Samantha Solidum, Editor-Samantha Solidum, Sound-John Diño, Script Continuity-Bin Espina, Pia Aguilos, Threyna Diaz, Dane Figuracion, Costume Designer-Peewee Senining, Makeup Artist-Rocelle Cadavos, Boom Operator-John Diño, Crew-Rapi Sescon, Bugz Saavedra, Regil Cadavos, Tom Jopson, Ivo Monterde, Thomas Solidum, Wessui Bacareza, Mia Bultron, John Mark Maglana, Jassy Tomol, Grace Orejudo, Joshua Aquino, Feonna Tejada, Bianca Macapagal, Shaira Escuzar, Bayani Acebedo, Oyo dela Paz, Creative Consultant-Diem Judilla

1st KO SI 3rd star Denise Barbaceña updates her facebook status. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

Indayog ng Nayatamak by Joris Fernandez —CAST: Kelvin Joseph Baroso, Chinky May Juntura. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

INDAYOG NG NAYATAMAK

WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY JORIS FERNANDEZ

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GENRE: Dance Narrative

SYNOPSIS: A struggle between a painter and his work. Rex paints his frustrations on canvas: the ballerina. The struggle between him and his artwork escalates and is channeled through the paintbrush; and as Rex sees his artwork taking control over him, he tries to fight back.

Indayog ng Nayatamak by Joris Fernandez (left) —CAST: Kelvin Joseph Baroso, Chinky May Juntura. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

FILMMAKER PROFILE: Joris Fernandez is a young filmmaker who obtained his Bachelors Degree in Film at the University of the Philippines, Diliman Film Institute. He started production work as an editor and has since work for notable TV shows and films. His interest in film making grew, having been able to work with well known directors in the industry. Joris is also interested in Production Design which is very notable in his works as a director. Indayog ng Nayatamak is his thesis film which received the Best undergraduate Thesis Award from the UP Film Institute in 2013 and was recognised by the Motion Pictures Association Asia Pacific as one of the Best Student short films in the region.

Indayog ng Nayatamak by Joris Fernandez —CAST: Kelvin Joseph Baroso, Chinky May Juntura. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

MAJOR CREDITS: CAST: Kelvin Joseph Baroso, Chinky May Juntura PRODUCTION STAFF: Executive Producer-Jose Ephream Fernandez and Shirley Rose Fernandez, Producer-Carlo Francisco Manatad, Director-Joris Fernandez, Assistant Director-Joan Fernandez, Choreographer-Stanley Tupaz, Cinematographer-Aaron Cabangis, Production Design-Frances Mortel, Writer-Joris Fernandez, Editor-Joris Fernandez, Music-Joris Fernandez, Sound Design-Joyen Santos, Production Managers-Kim Ocampo, Pat Damaso, Colorist-Timmy Torres, Marilen Magsaysay, Visual Effects-Cy Bautista, Carlo Francisco Manatad, Joris Fernandez

Alex Murphy stars in PADULONG SA PINUY ANAN & Daphne Chiu is line producer of MARIQUINA & KNA THE DREAMWEAVER. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

Lola by Kevin Ang– CAST: Erlinda Villalobos, Myrtle Gail Sarrosa, Red San Buenaventura, Tony Leyba, Jimson Buenagua, Mila Imperial, Christian Villete, Ernani Lantonio, Dana Amistad, Jaeosn Magdale, Jomar Carpena. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

LOLA

WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY KEVIN ANG

SHORT FEATURE CATEGORY

GENRE: Thriller

SYNOPSIS: It’s Christmas time, and a grandmother spends a quiet afternoon tending to the family chores. But the arrival of an unexpected visitor brings with her some deadly consequences.

Lola by Kevin Ang (right)– CAST: Erlinda Villalobos, Myrtle Gail Sarrosa, Red San Buenaventura, Tony Leyba, Jimson Buenagua, Mila Imperial, Christian Villete, Ernani Lantonio, Dana Amistad, Jaeosn Magdale, Jomar Carpena. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

FILMMAKER PROFILE: Kevin Ang obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science at De La Salle University in 2010. He then obtained a diploma in Animation and Visual Effects at the Vancouver Film School (VFS) in Vancouver Canada. He worked under several post-production houses for the next few years: doing both visual effects and animation on TV and film. His studio works include The Amazing Spiderman, Slugterra, Endangered Species and Monster High. During his time, he wrote and directed his first short film, Contaminant, for which he also did the editing, sound design and visual effects. The film won the Vancouver Mighty Asian Filmmaking Challenge, which requires its proponents to complete a short film within one week. The film was also an entry in the Vancouver Asian Film Festival. After returning to the Philippines, he wrote and directed another short film – Lola. Again, he also handled editing, sound design and visual effects duties. The film is currently a finalist in the 10th Cinemalaya Festival and the 20th Palm Springs International Shortfest.

MAJOR CREDITS: CAST: Erlinda Villalobos, Myrtle Gail Sarrosa, Red San Buenaventura, Tony Leyba, Jimson Buenagua, Mila Imperial, Christian Villete, Ernani Lantonio, Dana Amistad, Jaeosn Magdale, Jomar Carpena PRODUCTION STAFF: Director-Kevin Ang, Producers-Adi Bontuyan and Kevin Ang, Director of Photography-Adi Bontuyan, Production Manager-Garret Villanueva, Writer/Editor/Sound Design/Visual Effects-Kevin Ang, Production Design-Olivia Estrada, Asst. Production Design-Nina Estrada, Line Producer-Ron Conise, Score-Ling Lava, Prosthetics-Leo Velasco, Jr., Asst. Prosthetics-Justin Victorio, Production Assistants-Nash Tabanda and Kim Quilicot, Audio Man-Louie Aguila, Grip-Richard Gomez, Driver- Maning Quigao

Theater stars from left: Dennis Marasigan (1st KO SI 3rd) and Richard S Cunanan Repertory Phil and ROGUE Magazine. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

Mga Ligaw na Paru-paro by Jann Eric “J.E.” Tiglao— CAST: Olive Nieto, Paolo O’Hara, Solomon de Guzman, Maria Isabel Lopez. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

MGA LIGAW NA PARU-PARO

WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY JANN ERIC “J.E.” TIGLAO

SHORT FEATURE CATEGORY

GENRE: Dark Comedy

SYNOPSIS: Roger and Miriam live a happily married life in spite of not having a child for years. Until one day, Roger accidentally reads a text message on Miriam’s phone; it has flirty anecdotes from a stranger named Alex. In that moment, all hell breaks loose but little did Roger know that he is yet to discover his wife’s deepest secret.

Mga Ligaw na Paru-paro by Jann Eric “J.E.” Tiglao (left)— CAST: Olive Nieto, Paolo O’Hara, Solomon de Guzman, Maria Isabel Lopez. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

FILMMAKER PROFILE: J.E. TIGLAO was named the Best Director of the 2013 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival’s Short Feature Category for his short film “Onang”. The said film also had its world premiere in Rhode Island International Film Festival in the United States. After a year, it had already entered twelve film festivals in and out of the country and was chosen the Best Short Film of 2013 by the Pinoy Rebyu, a group composed of film critics and journalists in the country. At the present, “Onang” is also nominated for Best Short film at the 37th Gawad Urian. J.E. Tiglao also represented the Philippines to the world’s largest short film festival, the Tropfest, in Malaysia for his film Gamu-gamo Sa Takipsilim starring Ms. Anita Linda. His latest short film “Mga Ligaw Na Paru-Paro” made it to Cinemalaya this year (2014). This is his second time to join Cinemalaya in two consecutive years.

Janne Eric ‘JE’ Tiglao (MGA LIGAW NA PARU PARO) makes a grand entrance. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairveiw Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

MAJOR CREDITS: CAST: Olive Nieto, Paolo O’Hara, Solomon de Guzman, Maria Isabel Lopez

PRODUCTION STAFF: Director – J.E. Tiglao, Writer – J.E. Tiglao, Producer – Alemberg Ang, Cinematographer – Box Seblario, Co-Producer – Martin Mayuga, Line Producer – Noubikko Ray, Production Design – Khalil Bañarez, Art Director – Icx Icay, Musical Scorer – Kim Nimrod Cruz, Assistant Director – Mara Marasigan & Mark Sarmiento, Lights – JT Pandy, Production Manager – Pauline Renz Legazpi & Carl Picar, Editor – Mai Dionisio & J.E. Tiglao, Poster Design – Vincent Quilop, Executive Producers – Bella Tiglao, Atty. Tyrone Agabas, Atty. Carlos Trece Mapili, Alemberg Ang, Borax Seblario, Levi de Jesus.

Cinemalaya Festival Director Chris Millado. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairveiw Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

Nakabibinging Kadiliman by Paolo O’Hara— CAST: Amanda – Sheenly Gener, Jen – Mara Paulina Marasigan, Tiya Nali – Peewee O’Hara, Dexter – Raffy Froilan, Kaibigan – Max Celada. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

NAKABIBINGING KADILIMAN

WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY PAOLO O’HARA

SHORT FEATURE CATEGORY

GENRE: A slice of life

SYNOPSIS: Life has been hard for siblings Jen and Amanda. Amanda, the older of the two, is blind and works as a masseuse for a nearby establishment. Jen, on the other hand, is deaf-mute and devotes her time caring for her blind sister. Though their set-up is tedious and difficult, the two still maintain a cheerful disposition and rely on each other greatly. A new handsome neighbor moves in and the balance of the simple household is tipped. Jen experiences a surge of unknown feelings and doesn’t know how to handle it. The relationship of the siblings is then put to a test and questions of dependency, jealousy and responsibility arise.

Nakabibinging Kadiliman by Paolo O’Hara (left)— CAST: Amanda – Sheenly Gener, Jen – Mara Paulina Marasigan, Tiya Nali – Peewee O’Hara, Dexter – Raffy Froilan, Kaibigan – Max Celada. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

FILMMAKER PROFILE: Paolo O’Hara. His love for acting started in his childhood when was exposed to watching different genres of theatre, TV, and film. It is one of the reasons why he pursued theater while in college. After graduating with a BS Math degree, he joined Tanghalang Pilipino’s Actors’ Company under the leadership of Nonon Padilla. After almost six years of acting in most of its productions, he left the company to do freelance work as an actor. Expanding his skills, he worked as a comedy improv player, voice talent, acting teacher, theatre and events director. His thirst for learning led him to create his first short film “The Houseband’s Wife” which won Best Screenplay and Best Short Film in Cinemalaya 2013. Nakabibinging Kadiliman is his short film entry for Cinemalaya 2014. He is also a finalist for Cinema One Originals 2014, The Housekeepers, a feature film.

from left: Film Critic Max Tessier, Writer/director Dennis Marasigan is part of cast in 1ST KO SI 3RD, short filmmaker/actor Paolo O’Hara and Cinematographer/ Editor Dexter Dela Peña both of NAKAKABINGING KADILIMAN. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

MAJOR CREDITS: CAST: Amanda – Sheenly Gener, Jen – Mara Paulina Marasigan, Tiya Nali – Peewee O’Hara, Dexter – Raffy Froilan, Kaibigan – Max Celada PRODUCTION STAFF: Director/Writer/Producer – Paolo O’Hara, Cinematographer/Editor/Colorist – Dexter Dela Pena, Assistant Director – Karen Haniel, Production Designer – Monica Baldemor, Line Producer – Sheenly Gener, Production Manager – Mara Paulina Marasigan, Production Assistant – Dan De Guzman, Music – Nimrod Cruz/Paolo O’Hara/Dexter dela Pena

Short filmmakers from right: Sari Estrada (ASAN SI LOLO ME?), Christopher ‘Thop’ Nazareno (EYEBALL), Chloe Anne Veloso (INA-TAY), Joris Fernandez (INDAYOG NG NAYATAMAK), Kevin Ang (LOLA), Janne Eric ‘JE’ Tiglao (MGA LIGAW NA PARU PARO), Paolo O’Hara (NAKAKABINGING KADILIMAN), David R. Corpuz (THE ORDINARY THINGS THAT WE DO) and Ralph Aldrin L. Quijano (TIYA BENING) —NOT in PHOTO Fedwilyn Villarba Sabolboro (PADULONG SA PINUY-ANAN). Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

Padulong sa Pinuy-anan by Fedwilyn Villarba Sabolboro— CAST: Tommy Whitmore-Alex Murphy, (Nilo) Shun Andrei Bacalla, (James Whitmore)- Jayce Alexander Stewart, (Grace)- Eden Villarba-Sabolboro, (Det. Mendoza)-Francil Silva

PADULONG SA PINUY-ANAN (GOING HOME)

WRITTEN AND DIRECTED FEDWILYN “EDEN” VILLARBA SABOLBORO

SHORT FEATURE CATEGORY

GENRE: Drama

SYNOPSIS: Meet Tommy Whitmore divorced andsetting out to start his own family. Tommy sets on a mission: to start a new life in the sunny and promising Philippines. However, when things do not go according to plan, Tommy’s life plummets straight down into the ground. He is feels fragile in a foreign country. Eventually, Tommy must make the toughest decision of his life: to go back to where he belongs, or risk it all and move forward with what little he has. With the help of kind strangers, Grace and her son Nilo, Tommy forges on his brave quest in trying to find where home is and discovering God again.

Padulong sa Pinuy-anan by Fedwilyn Villarba Sabolboro (left)— CAST: Tommy Whitmore-Alex Murphy, (Nilo) Shun Andrei Bacalla, (James Whitmore)- Jayce Alexander Stewart, (Grace)- Eden Villarba-Sabolboro, (Det. Mendoza)-Francil Silva

FILMMAKER PROFILE: At 27, Fedwilyn “Eden” Villarba is a critically acclaimed independent film and theater actress and an award-winning short film director born and raised in Cebu, Philippines. Having received traditional college from the University of the Philippines-Cebu college and working as a radio broadcaster for a long time, Eden left corporate work to pursue her passion for film and the arts full-time. She went on to receive the prestigious Acting for the Camera Scholarship from International Academy of Film and Television. Having been involved in and film and theater as an actress of many years, she starred in over 15 independent short films; the internationally acclaimed independent film “Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria”; and has since ventured into producing, screenwriting, and directing. She has received the Best Director Award, Best Actress in a Supporting Role Award, and 2nd Best Picture for the 2012 Sinulog short film. “Lingkawas” – her first attempt at directing.

(center) Alex Murphy stars in PADULONG SA PINUY ANAN. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

MAJOR CREDITS: CAST: “Tommy Whitmore” -Alex Murphy, “Nilo” Shun Andrei Bacalla, “James Whitmore” – Jayce Alexander Stewart, “Grace”- Eden Villarba-Sabolboro, “Det. Mendoza”-Francil Silva, “Thug #1″-Paul Halili, “Thug #2″- Nico Javier, “Taxi Driver #2″- Lendz Barinque, “Plaza Girl #1″-Shylyd De April Tuscano, “Plaza Girl #2″ -Brittany Baldoza, “Taxi Driver #1 (Voiceover)”-Anthony Yu PRODUCTION STAFF: Executive Producer - Thaad Sabolboro, Producer – Mario Lendel “Lendz” Barinque, Director- Fedwilyn “Eden” Villarba-Sabolboro, Original Screenplay-Francil Silva, Asst. Director/Co-Producer- Shylyd De April Tuscano, Directors Of Photography- Francil Silva And Thaad Sabolboro, Editor- Thaad Sabolboro, Original Musical Score- Neil Struble and Nick Cunningham, Production Sound Mixer- Joyce Rances Lumapak, Production Design- Brittany Suelo Baldoza

The Ordinary Things We Do by David R. Corpuz— CAST: Karen Gaerlan, Jane Biton, Rafaela Anne Rivera, Kenneth Isaac Dela Cruz Andrew Basco, Angelo Abcede. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

THE ORDINARY THINGS WE DO

WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY DAVID R. CORPUZ

SHORT FEATURE CATEGORY

GENRE: Experimental

SYNOPSIS: The Ordinary Things We Do features the story of six souls—three couples—and a celebration of one same love. A critical look at the essence of human romantic partnership, this experimental silent short film celebrates the diversity of the expression of affection and intimacy. When everything material and immaterial are stripped off, what remains are souls united by and in love.

from right: filmmaker David Corpuz and actor Angelo Abcede of THE ORDINARY THINGS WE DO. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

FILMMAKER PROFILE: David R. Corpuz hails from San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan. He recently received an MA Media Studies (Film) degree from the University of the Philippines Diliman. A filmmaker, media scholar, and educator, David’s research and creative interests are centered on avant garde cinema and the representation of gender in media. He also served as liaison officer at the UP Information Technology Development Center (UP ITDC) and as web producer at Summit Media’s Cosmopolitan (cosmo.ph) and the now-defunct Techie. The Ordinary Things We Do is a research-based creative work awarded as Best Master’s Thesis at the April 2014 UP College of Mass Communication graduation rites.

MAJOR CREDITS: CAST: Karen Gaerlan, Jane Biton, Rafaela Anne Rivera, Kenneth Isaac Dela CruzAndrew Basco, Angelo Abcede PRODUCTION STAFF: Writer/Director/Producer-David R. Corpuz,Producer-Jed Medrano, Co-Producer-Angelo Abcede, Director of Photography-Joy Aquino, Production Designer-Jesse Rey Baban, Editor/Colorist-Mark Lester Miranda, Assistant Director/Location Manager-Sheryl Rose Andes, Wardrobe Supervisor-Eivy Rose Lavalle, Gaffer-Joel Tiongson, Assistant Camera Operator-Bernard Amigo, Lights Crew-John Paul Gonzaga and Leonidas Sardua,Art Director-Mervine Anjelo Aquino, Hair and Make-up-Esrom Ferrer, Set Man/Poster Designer: Stephen Valena, Assistant to the Director-Patrick Jon Banag, Carpenters-Norbel Espina and Gerry Vegenia, Van Service Driver-Alejandro Capisan, Utility-Rose Tumangob and Elvin Tumangob

Tiya Bening by Ralph Aldrin L. Quijano — CAST: Tiya Bening – Milagros T. Martija, Marilen – Aileen Mercado, Lenlen – Giselle Lasin. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

TIYA BENING

WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY RALPH ALDRIN L. QUIJANO

DIRECTED BY SHORT FEATURE CATEGORY

GENRE: NarrativeDrama

SYNOPSIS: An old lady lives with her caregiver while her daughter is overseas. She suffers from Alzheimers and from time to time during the night her bedroom burns. A storm is coming, a little girl plays, the old lady settles to a fateful end.

Tiya Bening by Ralph Aldrin L. Quijano (left)— CAST: Tiya Bening – Milagros T. Martija, Marilen – Aileen Mercado, Lenlen – Giselle Lasin. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces

FILMMAKER PROFILE: Ralph Aldrin L. Quijano is a freelance filmmaker, video editor and a part-time college instructor, hailing from Lipa City, Batangas. In 2006, he graduated Bachelor of Arts in Communication from De La Salle Lipa (Batangas). He is the Founder of “Sky Is Everywhere” (a showcase of short films about anything under the sky by Btangueno filmmakers), annually held in his hometown Lipa City. Most of his films reflect his love for family and memories not forgotten. He is the director, writer, cinematographer, and editor of his short film “TIYA BENING” which won Best Film, Best Director, Best Production Design, and Best Actress awards at PELIKULTURA (The CALABARZON Film Festival 2014, held last February 2014 at the UPLB Campus. “TIYA BENING” was also an official selection of Cinema Rehiyon 2014, a film festival of short films in the Philippines (now on its 6th year), held last February 2014 in Cagayan de Oro City.

MAJOR CREDITS: CAST: Tiya Bening – Milagros T. Martija, Marilen – Aileen Mercado, Lenlen – Giselle Lasin PRODUCTION STAFF: Writer/Director/Cinematographer/Editor – Ralph Quijano, Production Design – Christian Tano Panaligan, Sound/Audio – Hector Lincallo Jr., Production Manager – Eric Paolo Santos, Make-up – Mimi Uy & Yssa Pilapil, Production Assistants – Arvin Jon Lat & Steve Cardona, Additional VO – Vigie Ador

Welcome to the Cinemalaya Family! Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairveiw Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

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New Breed from left: Gino M. Santos(#Y), Real S. Florido (1ST KO SI 3RD), Roderick Cabrido (CHILDREN’S SHOW) , Giancarlo Abrahan V (DAGITAB), Ida Anita Del Mundo (K’NA THE DREAMWEAVER) , Milo Sogueco (MARIQUINA), Nick Olanka (RONDA), GB Sampedro (S6PARADOS), Janice O’Hara (SUNDALONG KANIN) and RS Francisco representing Francis Xavier Pasion (BWAYA). Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

For Cinemalaya X there are very interesting casting choices for the NEW BREED category. Long time TV fans of Nova Villa and former senator Freddie Webb of 80’s sitcom Chika Chika Chicks will see them back in 1^st KO SI 3^RD. Urian Best Actress winner Angeli Bayani has 2 films in this category as one of the most sought after talents in Cinemalaya: BWAYA and RONDA together with the indie film debut of Aiai Delas Alas in a very serious action packed role for the famous comedienne. K’NA THE DREAMWEAVER is also the first lead role for Mara Lopez Yokohama who also became the Playboy magazine cover this past June. Bembol Roco, RK Bagatsing, Nonie Buencamino are also in the most picturesque film in the fest shot entirely near Lake Sebu in South Cotabato.

from right: Best Actor Joel Torre (OTJ), Best Actress Angeli Bayani (NORTE HANGGANAN NG KASAYSAYAN) and Best Supporting Actress Angel Aquino (ANG HULING CHACHA NI ANITA). Angeli Bayani is in 2 Cinemalaya X movies: BWAYA and RONDA. Angel Aquino was also Cinemalaya last year in Adolf Alix’s PORNO. The 37th Gawad Urian Awards was held at the Dolphy Theater last June 17, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista.

GB Sampedro has switched genres from his successful Cinemalaya debut of ASTIG with Dennis Trillo. Now Sampedro has S6PARADOS, a romantic drama about male divorcees. It also stars filmmaker Joel Lamangan, who himself directed JUSTISYA with Nora Aunor at the Director’s Showcase. Elmo Magalona also makes his Cinemalaya debut in #Y along with ARTISTA ACADEMY alum Sophie Albert.

GMA Star Enzo Pineda is in SUNDALONG KANIN. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

#Y stars Sophie Albert & Elmo Magalona Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

DIRECTED BY GINO SANTOS

WRITTEN BY JEFF STELTON

NEW BREED FULL LENGTH FEATURE CATEGORY

GENRE: Coming of Age / Teen Drama

SYNOPSIS: #Y chronicles the adventures of the members of a generation made universal by the realms of social media, the Internet, sex, drugs, and alcohol, and the nights they won’t remember but will never forget.

#Y cast from left: Sophie Albert, Coleen Garcia and director Gino M. Santos. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

FILMMAKER PROFILE: Gino M. Santos is one of the youngest commercial, TV, and film directors in the Philippines. He has directed numerous short films that have garnered attention not just locally, but also internationally, in film festivals held in Berlin and Los Angeles. He is a two-time recipient of the Honorable Mention award from Gawad CCP for his short films “Ang Tangke” (The Water Tank) and an experimental film “Bangungot” (Sleep Paralysis). His college thesis, “Labing Dalawa” (Twelve) received a Best Short Film nomination at the 35th Gawad Urian Awards – the most prestigious local award-giving body. “Every Other Time” was his short film entry to the 7th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival. He directed his first full-length feature – “The Animals”– a year later, which premiered at the same festival. “The Animals” received the Best in Editing award at Cinemalaya, and wide recognition for Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, and Best Musical Score at the 36th Gawad Urian Awards, as well as international premieres in Stockholm, Malaysia, and New York City. He co-directed his second full-length feature, entitled “Island Dreams”, with veteran director and screenwriter Aloy Adlawan. The film was an entry to the Metro Manila Film Festival – New Wave Category, and received the Most Gender Sensitive award. “#Y” will be his third full-length feature to be premiered at the 10th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival in August 2014. Gino currently directs “The Tim Yap Show” on GMA7, and is the second unit director for “Jasmine” on TV5. He is also an in-house director at Straight Shooters Media Inc. where he directs commercials.

#Y star Sophie Albert was discovered by TV5 via Artista Academy. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

#Y cast from left: Kit Thompson & Sophie Albert. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

MAJOR CREDITS: CAST: Elmo Magalona, Coleen Garcia, Sophie Albert, Kit Thompson, Slater Young PRODUCTION: Director-Gino M. Santos, Writer-Jeff Stelton, Producer-Jane Torres and Armi Cacanindin, Executive Producer-Stained Glass Productions and Timeframe Media Production, Director of Photography-Carlo Mendoza, Assistant Director-Alex Uy, Editor-Benjamin Tolentino, Production Designer-Digo Ricio, Art Director-Mao Fadul, Musical Scorer-Jorge Bautista Wieneke (Similar Objects), Sound-Addiss Tabong, Production Manager-Nailen Garalde

#Y cast from left: Slater Young, Coleen Garcia, Director Gino M. Santos, Kit Thompson, foreground: Sophie Albert and Elmo Magalona. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

S6PARADOS from left: Director GB Sampedro, Cinemalaya Pres. Nestor Jardin and Alex Vargas. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

1st KO SI 3rd lead stars Nova Villa & Freddie Web. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

1^ST KO SI 3^rd

WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY REAL FLORIDO

NEW BREED FULL LENGTH FEATURE CATEGORY

GENRE: Drama-Love Story

SYNOPSIS: A 65-year old woman gets reunited with her 1st love and finally the supposed 1st date happens four decades after they got separated.

from left 1st Ko si 3rd director Ralph and lead actress Nova Villa. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

FILMMAKER PROFILE: Real S. Florido is currently finishing his full-length feature, 1^st Ko Si 3rd, a Cinemalaya Film Festival finalist. His short film Mr. Perfect was chosen as part of the Supreme Films List in the 2008 Shoot4life, an international blood donation awareness campaign in Hungary. The short film won 3^rd Place People’s Choice Award in the 1^st 180 Microcinema Festival headed by the Film Development Council of the Philippines. Hist first short film Parang Sirang Plaka was an official selection to the 2007 Chicago Filipino American Film Festival in U.S.A and finalist to the 9^th Cinemanila International Film Festival, Young Cinema Night Short Film Competition in the Philippines. Saan Nagtatago si Happiness?, a Cinemalaya 2006 finalist, was the full length feature he co-wrote with the film’s director. He was assistant director for ICU bed # 7 which was one of the nine finalists in the 2005 Cinemalaya. He has worked for various music videos and AVPS. He is currently working as a senior writer producer for GMA Broadcasting Network Entertainment TV in the Philippines.

1st KO SI 3rd star Denise Barbaceña. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

right in red cap 1st Ko si 3rd director Ralph checks on footage (far left) lead actress Nova Villa. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

MAJOR CREDITS: CAST: Nova Villa, Freddie Webb, Dante Rivero, Ruby Ruiz, Ken Chan, Coleen Burgonia, RJ Agustin, Lara Morena PRODUCTION STAFF: Director and Scriptwriter-Real Florido, Line Producer-Erika de Leon, Director of Photography-Dom Dycaico, Assistant Director-Onel Alatiit, Production Designer-Jeck Cogama, Sound Engineer-Rolly Ruta

1ST KO SI 3RD cast from left: Co producer/actor RJ Agustin, Producer Vian Seranilla, Denise Barbaceña, Ken Chan, Coleen Borgonia, Nova Villa, former Senator Freddie Webb, director Real S. Florido and Dennis Marasigan. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

1st KO SI 3RD: Denise Barbaceña (Young Maria) w Director Real S. Florido. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

1ST KO SI 3RD cast from left: director Real S. Florido, Coleen Borgonia, Nova Villa, & Co producer/actor RJ Agustin, Ken Chan and Producer Vian Seranilla. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

URIAN Best Actress Angeli Bayani is in 2 Cinemalaya X movies: BWAYA and RONDA. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

BWAYA

WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY FRANCIS XAVIER PASION

NEW BREED FULL LENGTH FEATURE CATEGORY

GENRE: True-To-Life Family Drama

SYNOPSIS: Divina, a 35 year old Manobo, is preparing for her daughter Rowena’s 12th birthday when she hears a shocking news: her daughter has been attacked by a crocodile, her body still missing. As Divina searches for the body of her daughter in the marshlands of Agusan, she learns a lesson more tragic than her fate: not all predators are underwater. Based on actual events.

Karl Medina with Best Actress Angeli Bayani (NORTE HANGGANAN NG KASAYSAYAN). They are now lead stars in BWAYA. Angeli is wearing a design by Tatah Galias. The 37th Gawad Urian Awards was held at the Dolphy Theater last June 17, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista.

from left: BWAYA director Francis Xavier Pasion and lead actor Karl Medina. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

FILMMAKER PROFILE: Francis Xavier E. Pasion was born in Manila, Philippines on February 8, 1978. He graduated Cum Laude, Major in Communication at the Ateneo de Manila University where he founded the first film organization in the university: the Loyola Film Circle. He occasionally teaches Independent Film at the Communication Department of the Ateneo de Manila University. His first feature film, Jay won the Best Film Award at the Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival in 2008. It also won Best Actor for Baron Geisler and Best Editing. It premiered at the Orizzonti section of the Venice International Film Festival and went on to be screened in over 30 international film festivals and has won 6 international awards. Sampaguita, National Flower, his second film, has been selected at the HongKong Asian Financing Forum last 2009. The film won the Special Jury Prize at Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival in the Philippines last 2010 and has participated in the New Currents Section at the 2010 Pusan International Film Festival and was in competition in the Generation section of the 2011 Berlin International Film Festival. He is currently directing the primetime fantasy soap opera Dyesebel at ABS-CBN. His third feature-length film is BWAYA, one of the finalists in the 2014 Cinemalaya, is the first film to be shot entirely in the marshlands of Agusan del Sur, in Mindanao.

RS Francisco (BWAYA). Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

BWAYA from left: Jolina Salvado as Rowena and Urian Best Actress Angeli Bayani as Divina. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

MAJOR CREDITS: CAST: Angeli Bayani as Divina (mother), RS Francisco as Nestor (teacher), Karl Medina as Rex (father), Jolina Salvado as Rowena (the daughter attacked by a crocodile) PRODUCTION STAFF: Director/Writer – Francis Xavier Pasion; Cinematographer – Neil Daza; EXECUTIVE Producers – Nico Alonso, Raymond S. Francisco, Samuel S. Verzosa, Francis Xavier Pasion; Line Producer – Sarah Pagcaliwagan; Producer: Ferdinand Lapuz; Production Designer – Mau Fudul; Asst Director – Lorna Sanchez; Editor: Carlo Manatad; Music – Erwin Fajardo; Sound Recordist/Scorer – Mike Idioma; Digital Effects – Digital Dodge Inc.

Best Actress Angeli Bayani (NORTE HANGGANAN NG KASAYSAYAN) is still in disbelief as she receives the award. She is in 2 Cinemalaya X movies: BWAYA and RONDA The 37th Gawad Urian Awards was held at the Dolphy Theater last June 17, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista.

Buboy Villar in CHILDREN’S SHOW. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

CHILDREN’S SHOW

DIRECTED BY DERICK CABRIDO

WRITTEN BY RALSTON JOVER

NEW BREED FULL LENGTH CATEGORY

GENRE: Suspense Drama

SYNOPSIS: Children’s Show is a full-length film based on a real life story of Children ages 10-15 years old being used by a syndicate for an underground wrestling match.

CHILDREN’S SHOW stars from left: Allen Dizon, Director Derrick Gabrido, Buboy Villar & Miggs Cuaderno. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

CHILDREN’S SHOW from left: Buboy Villar takes Miggs Cuaederno on pedicab ride and director Derrick Cabrido. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

FILMMAKER PROFILE: Roderick “Derick” Dela Cruz Cabrido is an award-winning Filipino documentary producer and filmmaker who works for the Philippine television network GMA News and Public Affairs. He won recognition both local and abroad; some of these are for his documentaries “Pinays for Export- A Sex Trafficking Trail in Southeast Asia and “Yaman sa Basura (Garbage Treasures).” He is the cinematographer and lead actor of the film “Antipo”, which premiered at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival Short Film Corner. His second short film titled “Engkantong Laog sa Mahabang Dapithapon” also premiered at 2013 Cannes Film Festival Short Film Corner. He produced the film “Cuchera”, a finalist at the 2011 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival which participated in the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival under Discovery section; Main competition for the 2011 Stockholm International Film Festival; Official Selection, 2011 Belgrade International Film Festival and Official Selection, 2011 Cleveland Film Festival. His latest film as a producer titled “Nuwebe” (Termitaria), written and directed by Joseph Israel Laban, was an Official Selection at the 2013 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival. It also competed at the 2013 Harlem International Film Festival where it was nominated for Best World Feature and clinched the Best Actress award for child actress Barbara Miguel. It was also screened at the 2013 Montreal World Film Festival and the 2013 Vancouver International Film Festival, 2013 Exground Film Festival, 2014 Dhaka International Film Festival and the 2014 Goteborg International Film Festival.

CHILDREN’S SHOW stars from left: Allen Dizon, Buboy Villar & Derrick Gabrido. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

MAJOR CREDITS: CAST: Allen Dizon, Gloria Sevilla, Suzette Ranillo, Nathan Lopez, Jacob Clayton, Divine Grace Aucina, BuboyVillar and Miggs Cuaderno Production Staff: Director-Derick Cabrido Executive Producers-Jade Valenzuela, Joseph Laban, Story–Derick Cabrido, Screenplay-Ralston Jover Producers-Jedd Dumaguina, Sheron Dayoc, Suzette Ranillo, Associate Producers, Bong E. Salvejos, Arianne Nicole Dulay, Director of Photography-Mycko David, Line Producer-Bong E. Salvejos, Production Designer-Stefanie Dereja, Assistant Directors-Ian Bondoc, Marj Darunday, 2nd Assistant Director-JE Tiglao Film Editor-Gerone Centeno, Production Manager-Arianne Nicole Dulay, Script Continuity Supervisor-Baschia Mariano, Field Sound Recordist-Jonathan Hee, Bryan Dumaguina

CHILDREN’S SHOW from left: Buboy Villar, Divine Grace Aucina and Gloria Sevilla. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

Eula Valdez and Nonie Buencamino in DAGITAB. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

DAGITAB (SPARKS)

WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY GIANCARLO ABRAHAN V

NEW BREED FULL LENGTH FEATURE CATEGORY

GENRE: Drama

SYNOPSIS: While the marriage of two professors is on the verge of falling apart, the woman is dragged into a scandal involving a young student. On the other hand, the man falls in love with his research — a deity (supernatural being) that appears to him as the ghost of an old flame.

Eula Valdez and Nonie Buencamino in DAGITAB. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

New Breed From left: Giancarlo Abrahan V (DAGITAB), Roderick Cabrido (CHILDREN’S SHOW), Real S. Florido (1ST KO SI 3RD) and Gino M. Santos(#Y). Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

FILMMAKER PROFILE: Giancarlo Lauro C. Abrahan V is a young filmmaker and poet from the Philippines. He is a graduate of the University of the Philippines Film Institute. His most notable screenplays are Hannah Espia’s TRANSIT and Whammy Alcazaren’s ISLANDS. In 2014, he was awarded Best Story from the Gawad Tanglaw along with Espia. He has served as assistant workshop director of Linangan sa Imahen, Retorika, at Anyo (LIRA)—the premier organization of poets in the Filipino language. His works have been anthologized in collections published by LIRA, Vibal Foundation, and the LIKHAAN Journal of Contemporary Philippine Literature. He participated in the Film Leaders Incubator (FLY) 2013 in Huahin, Thailand.

Eula Valdez and Nonie Buencamino in DAGITAB. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

URIAN Best Director Hanna Espia (TRANSIT) is the producer of DAGITAB directed by Giancarlo Abrahan V. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

MAJOR CREDITS: CAST: Eula Valdes, Nonie Buencamino, Martin del Rosario, Sandino Martin, Max Eigenmann, Ronnie Lazaro, Frances Makil, Rolando Inocencio PRODUCTION STAFF: Executive Producers: Paul Soriano, Ernest Escaler; Supervising Producers: Krisma Maclang Fajardo, Marie Pineda, Jaime De Los Angeles; Writer, Director: Giancarlo Abrahan; Producer: Hannah Espia; Line Producer: Jono de Rivera; Production Manager: Regina Valenzuela; Assistant Director: Chad Cabigon; Director of Photography: Rommel Sales; Production Designers: Whammy Alcazaren, Thesa Tang; Editor: Benjamin Tolentino; Music: Mon Espia; Sound: Adam Newns, Mikko Quizon

Eula Valdez in DAGITAB. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

K’NA THE DREAMWEAVER lead stars: Mara Lopez as K’Na & RK Bagatsing as Silaw. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

K’NA, THE DREAMWEAVER

WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY IDA ANITA DEL MUNDO

NEW BREED FULL LENGTH FEATURE CATEGORY

GENRE: Epic

SYNOPSIS: When Kana, a young T’boli woman, becomes a dreamweaver, she has the chance to weave together her village’s warring clans. But, will she give up true love to do so?

K’NA THE DREAMWEAVER from left: Mara Lopez Yokohama (K’Na), Nonie Buencamino and Screenwriter / Director Ida Anita del Mundo in T’Boli garb. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

FILMMAKER PROFILE: Ida Anita del Mundo is a writer and musician. She writes primarily for The Philippine Star’s Starweek Magazine and has been a fellow of the Silliman University National Writers Workshop and the Iyas National Writers’ Workshop. She has a bachelor’s degree in Literature and an MFA in Creative Writing, both from De La Salle University-Manila. Aside from being a writer, she is a Music and Movement teacher at Bankstreet Summit School in Taguig. She has also taught Literature and Art Appreciation at DLSU. Ida has been playing the violin since she was three years old. She is currently a member of the Manila Symphony Orchestra. K’na the Dreamweaver is her very first venture into filmmaking.

K’NA THE DREAMWEAVER cast mates from left: Bembol Roco (North Chieftain) and Nonie Buencamino (Lobong Ditan). Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

K’NA THE DREAMWEAVER from left: Screenwriter / Director Ida Anita del Mundo as musician and with cast Alex Medina, Bembol Roco, Nonie Buencamino and T’Boli woman. Actual T’Bolis played supporting roles to the main cast. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

MAJOR CREDITS: CAST: Mara Lopez Yokohama, Ramon Khino (RK) Bagatsing, Alex Vincent Medina, Anthony (Nonie) Buencamino PRODUCTION STAFF: Director/Writer-Ida del Mundo, Director of Photography Lee Briones, Asst Director-Maricris Calilung, Producer-Clodualdo del Mundo, Assoc., Producer/Line Producer-Michael Kho Lim Assoc Producer-Rhodora de Castro Prod Manager- Jose Genesis de Leon, Post Production-Voyage Studios, South Cotabato Unit: Translator/Cultural Consultant/Dialect Coach-Oyog Todi, Logistics/Coordination-Ana Dejesica, Allah Valley Landscape Development Alliance, Red Allaga, Local Government Support Program, Datu Baay, Datu of Lake Sebu.

K’NA THE DREAMWEAVER cast from left: Erlinda Viallalobos (Be Lamfey), Bembol Roco (North Chieftain), Nonie Buencamino (Lobong Ditan), Mara Lopez (K’Na), Director & Screenwriter Ida Anita Del Mundo, RK Bagatsing (Silaw) and Alex Medina (Kagis). Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

MARIQUINA cast from left: Bing Pimentel (Tess), Director Milo Sogueco and Mylene Dizon (Imelda). Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

MARIQUINA

DIRECTED BY MILO SOGUECO

WRITTEN BY JERROLD TAROG

NEW BREED FULL LENGTH FEATURE CATEGORY

GENRE: Tragic Comedy

SYNOPSIS: Unlike the former Philippine First Lady, Imelda is indifferent towards shoes. To her, they are fraught with the bittersweet nostalgia of childhood, one that was marred by a difficult relationship with her shoe-maker father, Romeo. Growing up, all of hers were handmade by him. Now a mature woman, she takes a pivotal call from the morgue, spurring her search for the perfect pair of shoes for her dead father. The deeper she searches for the perfect shoes, the more she finds herself.

Mylene Dizon as Imelda Guevarra in MARIQUINA. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

MARIQUINA from right: director Milo Sogueco checks the viewfinder of a Mamiya RZ67 and Ricky Davao plays shoemaker Romeo Guevarra. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

FILMMAKER PROFILE: In 2009, Milo Sogueco essayed his first full length feature film Sanglaan (The Pawnshop), for the 5^th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival. After winning Best Acress (Ina Feleo) and Best Supporting Actress (Tessie Tomas) at Cinemalaya, Sanglaan went on to be screened and to compete in international film festivals in France, China Spain, Singapore and Germany. The film won Students’ Choice at the Shanghai International Film Festival, the Inalco Institute Jury Prize at the Vesoul International Film Festival of Asian Cinema, the New Asian Cinema Award (Bronze) and Audience Prize (Silver) at the yon Asian Film Festival. In 2010, he was included in the Philippine Daily Inquirer’s first batch of Filipino filmmakers honoured with a Pioneering Award of Distinction. Milo actively supports independent cinema through his position as MTRCB board member and Quezon City Film Commission commissioner. A lifestyle and fashion photographer and an entrepreneur, his greatest passion is and will always be filmmaking.

from left: Rem Zamora, Che Ramos and Topper Fabregas during the Gawad Buhay, Philstage awards. Che Ramos is in MARIQUINA and SUNDALONG KANIN. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

MARIQUINA from left: Barbie Forteza (Imelda) and Bing Pimentel (Tess). Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

MAJOR CREDITS: CAST: Mylene Dizon, Ricky Davao, Che Ramos, Barbie Forteza, Kenneth Cruz PRODUCTION STAFF: Director-Milo Sogueco, Screenplay-Jerrold Tarog, Executive Producer-Paul Soriano, Producer/Line Producer-Daphne Chiu, Assoc. Producer-Gay Domingo, Anna M. Rosete, Production Manager-Rainier Alvarez, Production Designer-Aped Santos, Director of Photography-Sasha Polmenares, Asst. Director-Ninay Castinlag, Sound Recordist-Drew Milallos, Sound design-Central Lab, Music Scorer-Jerrold Tarog, Editor-Benjamin Tolentino

Ricky Davao plays shoemaker Romeo Guevarra in MARIQUINA. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

New Breed from left: Gino M. Santos(#Y), Real S. Florido (1ST KO SI 3RD), Roderick Cabrido (CHILDREN’S SHOW) , Giancarlo Abrahan V (DAGITAB), Ida Anita Del Mundo (K’NA THE DREAMWEAVER) , Milo Sogueco (MARIQUINA), Nick Olanka (RONDA), GB Sampedro (S6PARADOS), Janice O’Hara—(NOT IN PHOTO) is co-director Denise O’Hara (SUNDALONG KANIN) and RS Francisco representing Francis Xavier Pasion (BWAYA). Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

Ai ai Delas Alas of RONDA and MPP member Butch Francisco. The 37th Gawad Urian Awards was held at the Dolphy Theater last June 17, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista.

RONDA

DIRECTED BY NICK OLANKA

WRITTEN BY ADOLFO B. ALIX, JR. AND JEROME ZAMORA

NEW BREED FULL LENGTH FEATURE CATEGORY

GENRE: Drama

SYNOPSIS: A policewoman who patrols Manila during the night arrests her teenage son for killing his lover.

RONDA from left: Ai ai De las Alas, Carlos Morales and director Nick Olanka. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

FILMMAKER PROFILE: Nick Olanka graduated from the U.P. Film Institute in 2006, the same year he made his full length Cinemalaya film “Ang Huling Araw ng Linggo.” Active in theatre through the group The UP Repertory Company, he directed for CCP’s Virgin LabFest for three consecutive years. He also attended workshops in Mowelfund Film Institute. He is trained under film director Marilou Diaz-Abaya as part of Star Cinema’s Directors Training Program. For Star Cinema, he directed an omnibus horror film entitled “Cinco.” For ABS-CBN he co-directed “E-boy” and “Apoy sa Dagat” with F.M. Reyes. He also had directorial stints in “Magkaribal” and “Angelito: Batang Ama.” From 2009 to present he is part of the director’s pool for the weekly drama anthology “Maalaala Mo Kaya.”

RONDA star Ai ai De Las Alas makes her Cinemalaya debut. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

right photo: Ai ai De las Alas talks about car shoot with director Nick Olanka and Carlos Morales. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

MAJOR CREDITS: CAST: Ai-ai de las Alas, Carlos Morales,Angeli Bayani, Menggie Cobarrubias, Julian Trono,CesarMontano, Carlo Aquino, Bernardo Bernardo, Lao Rodriguez, Perla Bautista, DM Sevilla, Kiko Matos, Moi Marcampo PRODUCTION STAFF: Production Company-Phoenix Features, Director-Nick Olanka, Writer-Adolfo Alix, Jr., Jerome Zamora, Executive Producer-Martina Eileen delas Alas-Nick Olanka, Line Producer- Adolfo Alix, Jr., Director of Photography-Albert Banzon, Production Designer-Roma Regala, Assistant Director-Armi Cacanindin, Editor-Nick Olanka, Associate Line Producer-Emily Pacheco, Field Sound Recordist-Mark Locsin Production ,Manager-Rolly Palmes, Location Manager-Robin Palmes

RONDA star Ai ai De Las Alas makes her Cinemalaya debut. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

S6PARADOS wedding pic standing from right: director GB Sampedro, Victor Neri, Anjo Yllana, Erik Santos, Alfred Vargas, Melissa Mendez, Ricky Davao, Jason Abalos, Patricia Javier and foreground bride: Ritz Azul. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

s6parados

DIRECTED BY GB SAMPEDRO

WRITTEN BY ERIC RAMOS

NEW BREED FULL LENGTH FEATURE CATEGORY

GENRE: Romantic Comedy-Drama

SYNOPSIS: This is the bittersweet saga of six men who have separated from their wives. Inspired by true stories, their parallel and overlapping tales offer six different portraits of the failure of monogamy in a society where divorce is supposedly not an option. Ironically, fate and circumstance bring them together at a church wedding, where one of them takes a second chance at marital bliss.

S6PARADOS Ricky Davao is confronted by Melissa Mendez. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

S6parados from right: director GB Sampedro, discusses dinner scene with cast. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

FILMMAKER PROFILE: Giuseppe Bede Magno Sampedro, better known as “GB,” is one of the Philippines’ most prolific directors today. Garnering recognition both among his peers and in the international arena, GB started his career in 2002 – a career that now encompasses major productions in the fields of theater, television, live entertainment and concerts, corporate events and film. With a solid background in theater, where he acquired the discipline to write scripts, direct plays and hone his talent as an actor, GB’s subsequent ventures into TV, live events and film directing have served as a testament to his dynamic vision, youthful energy and technical mastery of whatever medium he undertakes to create in. His first foray into film directing, the edgy and stylish “Astig” (“Squalor”), earned him both Best Director at the 2009 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival and Special Mention honors at the Pusan International Film Festival that same year. This film likewise earned him a nomination as Best Director at the prestigious Urian Awards in 2010.

S6PARADOS director GB Sampedro & lead actor Alex Vargas. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

MAJOR CREDITS: CAST: Victor Neri, Ricky Davao, Jason Abalos, Anjo Yllana, Erik Santos, Alfred Vargas, Ritz Azul, Angel Jacob, Melissa Mendez, Althea Vega, Sharmaine Arnaiz, Iwa Moto, Diana Zubiri, Sue Prado, Menggie Cobarrubias, Cris Pastor, K-La Rivera, Rhea Lim, Jace Flores, Patricia Javier, Katrina Halili, Joel Lamangan, PRODUCTION STAFF:Director-Gb Sampedro, Producer-GB Sampedro and Alfred Vargas, Supervising Producer-Noel Ferrer, Production Manager-Flor Milan, Line Producer: Omar Sortijas, Production Designer-Popo Diaz, Assoc Director-Ayrin Villamor, Editor-Geff Sampedro, Prod. Asst-Dhong Ferrer

Anjo Yllana in S6PARADOS. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

SUNDALONG KANIN

WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY JANICE O’HARA AND DENISE O’HARA

NEW BREED FULL LENGTH FEATURE CATEGORY

GENRE: Drama

SYNOPSIS: Set during the Japanese Occupation, four friends (Nitoy, Benny, Carding, and Badong) aspire nothing more than to become soldiers fighting the Japanese… until they are confronted by the realities of war that threaten to destroy their families and their friendship.

SUNDALONG KANIN from left: Paolo O’Hara threatens Akihira Morishita and Gardo Verzosa. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

SUNDALONG KANIN from left: Producer Denise O’Hara and Nathaniel Britt. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

FILMMAKER PROFILE: Denise O’Hara was born on March 6, 1980. She was a student of Comparative Literature in the University of the Philippines (Diliman) where she fell in love with writing. As such, she became a writer for television. She started writing for ABS-CBN on 2004. Among her works are teleseryes such as Hiram, Sa Piling Mo, Ysabella, Kahit Isang Saglit and the adaptation of the koreanovela, Only You.In 2010, she became headwriter for the same network and worked on the following teleseryes: Rosalka, Juanita Banana (adaptation), Maria la del Barrio (another adaptation), Mundo Man ay Magunaw, and Be Careful with My Heart . Presently she is on leave from the show to collaborate with her sister for the film, Sundalong Kanin, an entry for Cinemalaya 2014.

KJWAN from left: Kelley Mangahas and Marc Abaya with French Press Attache Camille Conde at the Plaza Maestranza Intramuros stage. Marc Abaya is in Cinemalaya film SUNDALONG KANIN. Fete Dela Musique 2014 had 200 acts in more than 20 different locations last June 21, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

SUNDALONG KANIN from left: Marc Abaya has Gardo Verzosa at gunpoint. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

Janice O’Hara was born on March 6, 1980. Growing up, Janice was not only influenced by classic Filipino movies and literature. She studied Comparative Literature at UP Diliman. Before graduating, she dropped out of college to work. Janice started a concept developer in ABS-CBN. Later on, she began to write for the horror show “Nginiig!” Janice wrote for other shows such as “Super Inggo,” Kung Fu Kids,” “Alyna,” “Nasaan ka Elisa?,” and the recently ended “Maria Mercedes.” In 2010, Janice wrote the screenplay for the Cinemalaya film, “Ang Paglilitis ni Andres Bonifacio,” directed by Mario O’Hara. The year after, she consulted on the film “Cuchera” of Joseph Laban. This year, janice is taking a break from teleseryes to do their film “Sundalong Kanin,” a finalist in this year’s Cinemalaya Festival.

SUNDALONG KANIN cast from left: Akira Morishita, Nathaniel Britt, Isaac Cain Tongonan and Elijah Canlas. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

MAJOR CREDITS: CAST: Nathaniel Brit, Ian de Leon,Marc Abaya, Gardo Verzosa, Via Veloso, Enzo Pineda, Paolo O’Hara, Che Ramos, Diana Alferez, Dante Balois, Elijah Canlas, Angelo Martinez PRODUCTION STAFF: Director-Janice O’Hara, Producer-Denise O’Hara, Associate Prod- LA Dacula, Line Producer/Scriptwriter-Jerry O’hara, Asst Director-Mara Marasigan, DOP-Nelson Macababat, Prod. Manager- Melanie Entuna, Prod. Designer-Fiel Zabat, Art Director-Poly Garci, Post Production-SQ Film Lab

New Breed from left: Gino M. Santos(#Y), Real S. Florido (1ST KO SI 3RD), Roderick Cabrido (CHILDREN’S SHOW) , Giancarlo Abrahan V (DAGITAB), Ida Anita Del Mundo (K’NA THE DREAMWEAVER) , Milo Sogueco (MARIQUINA), Nick Olanka (RONDA), GB Sampedro (S6PARADOS), Janice O’Hara (SUNDALONG KANIN). Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

CHILDREN’S SHOW from left Buboy Villar and Miggs Cuaderno. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

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K’NA THE DREAMWEAVER star Mara Lopez and #Y’s Gino Santos. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

Jason Abalos in S6PARADOS. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

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from left: K’Na director Ida Anita Del Mundo, Cannes Selection Committee Benjamin Illos and MARIQUINA Line Producer Daphne Chiu. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

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Alex Medina is in K’NA THE DREAM WEAVER and THE JANITOR. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

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K’Na stars from left: Mara Lopez & Writer Director Ida Anita Del Mundo. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

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Unleashing Passion in FASTEN YOUR SEATBELT

July 25, 2014, 11:21 am

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Kasia Smutniak (Elena) and Francesco Arca (Antonio) heat up the garage. Catch the sexy romance FASTEN YOUR SEATBELT for free at Shang Cineplex, Shangrila Plaza Mall from July 23-27, 2014.

My Angel, when will you chase after me?

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By Jude Bautista

Antonio (Francesco Arca) is dark, brooding, hardly talks, a mechanic with these intense eyes. Elena (Kasia Smutniak) was disgusted with him as Sylvia (Carolina Crescentini) her co-worker’s boyfriend. He was always hanging around the café where they worked as waitresses, staring at her when Sylvia wasn’t around. One hot day, Elena’s boss calls out to her, there’s a man at the bar asking for a beer. Elena walks in and sees Antonio looking straight ahead, not even turning to look at her. She goes to the tap trying to avoid his gaze, nervously fills up the glass. He stares at her picks up the glass, slowly drinks it straight in one gulp and stares at her again. By the time he puts down the glass, Elena felt this tug of unexplained desire. Her heart was beating faster; she couldn’t take her eyes off him. Without a word he turns and walks out the door.

Kasia Smutniak (Elena) and Francesco Arca (Antonio) heat up the garage. Catch the sexy romance FASTEN YOUR SEATBELT for free at Shang Cineplex, Shangrila Plaza Mall from July 23-27, 2014.

Elena was left trying to figure out what she was feeling or why. The only thing she knew at that moment was she had to be with him. She chased after him. The sunlight burning her eyes, not knowing which direction he went, so she just ran. As she turned a corner she saw him on his motorcycle revving up the motor. They couldn’t go fast enough even if the wind was blowing in her hair. The garage where he worked was empty; still no words were said between them. Then came the slow kiss like trying to know each other. He parted the hair from her face. She slowly unbuttoned his shirt and pants. Just then two mechanics enter the garage. Regaining her senses, she walks out by herself.

Kasia Smutniak (Elena) and Francesco Arca (Antonio) in one of many sexy scenes. Catch the sexy romance FASTEN YOUR SEATBELT for free at Shang Cineplex, Shangrila Plaza Mall from July 23-27, 2014.

The scene above is from FASTEN YOUR SEAT BELT (ALLACCIATE LE CINTURE), one of many films from this year’s MOVIEMOV festival. Organizers will screen the best of Italian cinema for free at Shang Cineplex, Shangri La Plaza from July 23-27, 2014. Just make sure to check out schedules and come an hour early to ensure tickets/seats.

2nd from left: Italian Amb Massimo Roscigno from left: FDCP Chairman Briccio Santos, Paola Minaccioni of ALLACCIATE LE CINTURE (FASTEN YOUR SEATBELT), Moviemov Artistic Director Senator Goffredo Bettini and Eleanora Sergio of SOTTO UNA BUONA STELLA (UNDER A LUCKY STAR). Catch the sexy romance FASTEN YOUR SEATBELT for free at Shang Cineplex, Shangrila Plaza Mall from July 23-27, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

2 esteemed Italian actresses were the honored guests at the MOVIEMOV opening last July 24 at the East Wing of Shang Rila Plaza Mall. Both stars glittered at the opening night: Eleanora Sergio of SOTTO UNA BUONA STELLA (UNDER A LUCKY STAR) and Paola Minaccioni who plays the funniest character Egle in ALLACCIATE LE CINTURE (FASTEN YOUR SEATBELT). Minaccioni earned a Best Supporting Actress award for this performance from Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists.

Kasia Smutniak (Elena) has an elegant beauty. Catch the sexy romance FASTEN YOUR SEATBELT for free at Shang Cineplex, Shangrila Plaza Mall from July 23-27, 2014.

Ever since she was a child Elena has these visions of the future but she never paid any attention or gave them importance. To her it was more like a dream a déjavu. Even if she knew her visions to be true, there was nothing she could do about it. Whether it’s about love or her family all she can do is be there for them. Life is not simple, there’s always something changing that’s out of our control.

Kasia Smutniak (Elena) andFrancesco Arca (Antonio) in one of many sexy scenes. Catch the sexy romance FASTEN YOUR SEATBELT for free at Shang Cineplex, Shangrila Plaza Mall from July 23-27, 2014.

FASTEN YOUR SEATBELT is not just a love story, its an eloquent example of love being irrational not really having to explain why we love the people we are so moved to passionately share our lives with.

Kasia Smutniak (Elena) has an elegant beauty. Catch the sexy romance FASTEN YOUR SEATBELT for free at Shang Cineplex, Shangrila Plaza Mall from July 23-27, 2014.

Lead actress Kasia Smutniak who plays Elena has a strong resemblance to Princess Stephanie of Monaco in her younger days. She has that elegant beauty, even when she is in humble surroundings. Smutniak is the daughter of a Polish General and got her pilot’s license at age 16. From her modeling career she found success in Italy as a film and TV actress.

Kasia Smutniak (Elena) and Francesco Arca (Antonio) in one of many sexy scenes. Catch the sexy romance FASTEN YOUR SEATBELT for free at Shang Cineplex, Shangrila Plaza Mall from July 23-27, 2014.

Francesco Arca (Antonio). Catch the sexy romance FASTEN YOUR SEATBELT for free at Shang Cineplex, Shangrila Plaza Mall from July 23-27, 2014.

You understand why Antonio played by Fracesco Arca is so obsessed with her in spite of him being in a relationship with her best friend. Arca is like a dark haired Daniel Craig, again perfect for the role. Antonio is dark skinned, inarticulate but overpowers women with his masculinity. He gets into fights on the soccer field and has affairs left and right.

Carolina Crescentini (Silvia). Catch the sexy romance FASTEN YOUR SEATBELT for free at Shang Cineplex, Shangrila Plaza Mall from July 23-27, 2014.

Everything is complicated ALL of their relationships. Here Filipinos can very much relate to the closeness of the family. Elena lives with her mom Anna (Carla Signoris). Sharing their small flat is a kooky, freeloading aunt Viviana (Elena Sofia Ricci) who is a staunch environmentalist and vegetarian. Her mom and aunt constantly bicker about everything.

from left: Carla Signoris (Anna-mom), Filippo Scicchitano (Fabio-gay BFF) and Elena Sofia Ricci (freeloading aunt Viviana). Filipinos can relate to the close family ties. Catch the sexy romance FASTEN YOUR SEATBELT for free at Shang Cineplex, Shangrila Plaza Mall from July 23-27, 2014.

from right: Paola Minaccioni of ALLACCIATE LE CINTURE (FASTEN YOUR SEATBELT), Italian Emb 1st Sec Deputy Head of Mission Alfonso Tagliaferri and PIA VP for Culture Silvana Diaz. Catch the sexy romance FASTEN YOUR SEATBELT for free at Shang Cineplex, Shangrila Plaza Mall from July 23-27, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

The one who gets the most laughs however is Egle played by Paola Minaccioni. In one scene she mistakes the macho looks of Antonio as being gay. She describes him as a throwback gay like ‘The Village People’. Again with the similarities, who hasn’t been mistaken (or correctly seen) as being gay or lesbian at one time in their lives here in the Philippines? The film is memorable, touching for its reality it also makes brilliant use of non-linear story telling, jumping from the future to the past and back again. This is because we understand why Elena sees the future and sometimes wants to go back to happiest times in her life, just like all of us.

Kasia Smutniak as Elena is a Polish model turned actress in Italian cinema. Catch the sexy romance FASTEN YOUR SEATBELT for free at Shang Cineplex, Shangrila Plaza Mall from July 23-27, 2014.

Kasia Smutniak (Elena) and Francesco Arca (Antonio) in one of many sexy scenes. Catch the sexy romance FASTEN YOUR SEATBELT for free at Shang Cineplex, Shangrila Plaza Mall from July 23-27, 2014.

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Francesco Arca (Antonio) and Kasia Smutniak (Elena) ride to the beach. Catch the sexy romance FASTEN YOUR SEATBELT for free at Shang Cineplex, Shangrila Plaza Mall from July 23-27, 2014.

Kasia Smutniak (Elena) and Filippo Scicchitano (Fabio-gay BFF) visualize their bar IL BENZINIAO in an abandoned The Gas Station. Catch the sexy romance FASTEN YOUR SEATBELT for free at Shang Cineplex, Shangrila Plaza Mall from July 23-27, 2014.

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Cinemalaya X DIRECTOR’S SHOWCASE

July 23, 2014, 1:01 am

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HUSTISYA cast: Artista ng Bayan Nora Aunor is flanked by Jeric Gonzalez and Rocco Nacino, immediately behind them from left is Direk Joel Lamangan and Ricky Lee. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

BY now everyone has heard the public outcry of JUSTISYA for lead actress Nora Aunor in Joel Lamangan’s film. But the whole category is worth watching. ASINTADO by Louie Ignacio looks visually promising having the TAONG PUTIK festival as backdrop to a crime thriller. Carlitos Siguion Reyna returns to filmmaking after a 14-year hiatus with HARI NG TONDO. His cast is powered by multitalented and much loved faces from theater such as Cris Villonco, Lorenz Martinez, Audie Gemora, Hans Eckstein. The lead role belongs to film and tv star Robert Arevalo along with Aiza Seguerra, Rez Cortez, Liza Lorena and many others.

Director’s showcase from left: Jay Altarejos (KASAL), Louie Ignacio (ASINTADO), Carlitos Siguion-Reyna (HARI NG TONDO), Joel Lamangan (HUSTISYA) and Producer Ramel David representing director Michael Tuviera of THE JANITOR. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

Jay Altarejos explores how a gay couple played by Arnold Reyes and Oliver Aquino perceives love and marriage in the Philippines in KASAL. The Cinemalaya debut of Mike Tuviera is an explosive action film based on the biggest and most brutal bank heists in recent years: THE JANITOR. It also boasts the most star studded cast of the fest having Dennis Trillo, Richard Gomez, Ricky Davao, Dante Rivero, Irma Adlawan, LJ Reyes, Derek Ramsay, Raymond Bagatsing, Alex Medina, Jerald Napoles, Nico Manalo.

THE JANITOR cast from left: Raymond Bagatsing, Dennis Trillo and LJ Reyes—NOT in photo are cast mates Derek Ramsay and Richard Gomez. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

GMA’s young fresh faces in this year’s Cinemalaya foreground from left: Akira Morishita, Elijah Canlas, Nathaniel Britt, Enzo Pineda, kid in brown jacket- Isaac Cain Tongonan all star in the film SUNDALONG KANIN, Ken Chan (1st KO SI 3RD), Miggs Cuaderno (ASINTADO/CHILDREN’S SHOW) and Buboy Villar (CHILDREN’S SHOW), Rocco Nacino (JUSTISYA) and Rita De Guzman (ASINTADO).
Background from left: Rafa Siguion Reyna (HARI NG TONDO), Jak Roberto (ASINTADO), Coleen Borgonia(1st KO SI 3RD), Jeric Gonzales (JUSTISYA) and Elmo Magalona (#Y). Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

ASINTADO is set during the TAONG PUTIK festival in celebration of the Feast of Saint John the Baptist in Aliaga, Nueva Ecija. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

ASINTADO (BETWEEN THE EYES)

DIRECTED BY LOUIE IGNACIO

WRITTEN BY SOCORRO VILLANUEVA

DIRECTORS SHOWCASE CATEGORY

GENRE: Drama

ASINTADO Cast from left: Jake Vargas, Rita De Guzman , Jak Roberto and screenwriter Socorro Villanueva. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

SYNOPSIS: In the middle of the preparation for Taong Putik Festival, a young man penniless and in love, takes on a drug courier job that goes terribly wrong. To save him, his mother now makes the most difficult decision of her life.

ASINTADO stars from left: Jake Vargas and Aiko Melendez. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

MAJOR CREDITS: CAST: Aiko Melendez, Gabby Eigenmann, Miggs Cuaderno, Rochelle Pangilinan, Jak Roberto and and Jake Vargas with Benjie Felipe, Madz Nicholas and Maita Ejercito PRODUCTION STAFF: Director -Luisito L. Ignacio, Story & Screenplay-Socorro Villanueva, Director of Photography-Luisito L. Ignacio, Technical Director-Rowell Evangelista, Editor-Carlo Manatad, Production Design-Cyrus Khan, Musical Scorer-Danny Tan, Sounds-Michael Idioma, Production Manager-Melon P. Antonio, Assistant Director-Allan Razo, Producers-Ferdinand Lapuz & Dennis C. Evangelista, Executive Producers-Jose Mari Abacan, Oli L. Laperal Jr., Elvira Yap Go and Louie Ignacio. Produced by Ignacio Films.

ASINTADO director Louie Ignacio. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

Aiko Melendez in ASINTADO. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

GMA stars from left: Martin Del Rosario, Jak Roberto (ASINTADO), Rita De Guzman (ASINTADO), child star Miggs Cuaderno (ASINTADO/CHILDREN’S SHOW), Enzo Pineda (SUNDALONG KANIN), Elmo Magalona (#Y), Rocco Nacino (JUSTISYA), Jeric Gonzales (JUSTISYA) and Rafa Siguion Reyna (HARI NG TONDO). Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

HARI NG TONDO stars from left: Cris Villonco, Robert Arevalo and Rafa Sigiuon Reyna. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

HARI NG TONDO

DIRECTED BY CARLOS SIGUION-REYNA

WRITTEN BY BIBETH ORTEZA

DIRECTORS SHOWCASE CATEGORY

GENRE: Family Drama

HARI NG TONDO cast from right: Robert Arevalo, Cris Villonco, Mark Tayag, Aiza Seguerra, Ciara Sotto, Liza Lorena and Lui Manansala. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

SYNOPSIS: A grandfather on the brink of bankruptcy brings his grandchildren back to the community that made and shaped him, only to find out the place is no longer the same.

HARI NG TONDO from right: Carlitos Siguion Reyna returns to filmmaking, Lorenz Martinez and Cris Villonco (characters) meet for the first time. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

FILMMAKER PROFILE: CARLOS SIGUION-REYNA, film director, received his M.F.A. in film from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts (NYC). His NYU thesis film Patas Lang (Fair Exchange) was awarded in the narrative category of the 1989 Nissan FOCUS Awards. Twelve feature films, various short films and documentaries, television and stage works followed, some of which include the award winning and critically acclaimed Choices, Azucena (Dog Food), Kahapon May Dalawang Bata (Yesterday Children), Ang Lalaki sa Buhay ni Selya (The Man in Her Life), Aangkinin Ko ang Bukas (Tomorrow Will Be Mine), Ligaya ang Itawag Mo sa Akin (They Call Me Joy), Inagaw Mo ang Lahat sa Akin (Harvest Home), Ikaw Pa Lang ang Minahal, Hihintayin Kita sa Langit (I Will Wait for You in Heaven), Walang Sugat, Aawitan Kita, At All Costs, Bahay na Pula (Red House) and Payatas: Point Counterpoint. His films screened yearly from 1994 to 2000, at the Toronto International Film Festival. His works have also been shown at the Lincoln Center’s Walter Reade Theater (New York City), the Directors’ Guild of America Theater (Los Angeles), and the international film festivals of Berlin, Tokyo, Chicago, Seattle, Sydney, Hawaii, Palm Springs, Paris, Valladolid, Shanghai, London Human Rights Watch, and Dublin, among others. He has received ten Best Director awards from principal film industry, press, and critics’ organizations in the Philippines, and was selected one of The Outstanding Young Filipinos (TOYF) in the field of Arts/Cinema (1995). He served three terms as president of the Directors’ Guild of the Philippines, Inc. (DGPI), and is a member of Nagkakaisang Manggagawa ng Pelikulang Pilipino (NMPP). He was member of the main competition jury of Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival, in 2013. Siguion-Reyna has taught film direction at the University of the Philippines Film Institute’s film program and in short lectures/workshops for the Directors’ Guild of the Philippines, the Cultural Center of the Philippines and the Mowelfund Film Institute. In 2008, he joined the faculty of New York University Tisch School of the Arts Asia’s M.F.A. program in film, where he has since taught film directing, screenwriting, team collaboration in filmmaking, and music video. He is presently Head of Third Year Studies in the same graduate film program.

HARI NG TONDO lead star Robert Arevalo serenades his love. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

HARI NG TONDO cast from left: Carlos Canlas, Robert Arevalo, Audie Gemora, Raul Montessa, Cris Villonco, Carlitos Siguion-Reyna, Rafa Siguion Reyna, Rez Cortes and Bibeth Ortesa. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

MAJOR CREDITS: CAST: Robert Arevalo, Rez Cortez, Cris Villonco, Rafa Siguion-Reyna, Lorenz Martinez, Liza Lorena, Lui Manansala, Aiza Seguerra, Carlos Canlas, Mark Tayag, Ciara Sotto, Gian Magdangal, Eric Quizon, Ali Sotto, Audie Gemora, Hans Eckstein, Raul Montes, Ajelson Bay, Gino Ramirez, Menggie Cobarrubias PRODUCTION STAFF: Director—Carlos Siguion-Reyna Writer—Bibeth Orteza, Producer—Bibeth Orteza Executive Producers–Francisco Tiu-Laurel Jr. and Carlos Siguion-Reyna Line Producers—Tess Fuentes and Ruth Racela Assistant Director—John Paul Geoffrey Su Cinematographer—Jay Abello Art Director–Rolly Cariño Editor—Manet Dayrit Sound Mix/Design—Mike Idioma Music Score—Myke Salomon Song Lyrics– Mike Villegas and Bibeth Orteza

HARI NG TONDO from right: Carlitos Siguion Reyna returns to filmmaking (left) lead star Robert Arevalo. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

HARI NG TONDO cast from left: Rafa Siguion Reyna, Cris Villonco and Raul Montessa. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

Nora Aunor is booked in HUSTISYA. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

HUSTISYA

DIRECTED BY JOEL C. LAMANGAN

WRITTEN BY RICKY LEE

DIRECTORS SHOWCASE CATEGORY

GENRE: Drama

HUSTISYA stars from right: Rocco Nacino and Nora Aunor. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

SYNOPSIS: A foul-mouthed woman fights for her soul in the belly of the city. Working for a human trafficking agency controlled by a powerful syndicate, she sees no evil, hears no evil. In a society like ours, you have only two choices – to be a victim, or a victimizer – she makes her choice.

from right: Joel Lamangan directs Nora Aunor in HUSTISYA but also acts in New Breed film S6PARADOS. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

FILMMAKER PROFILE: Director Joel Cobarrubias Lamangan has directed 57 feature films and a big number of stage plays and television presentations. He currently holds important and prestigious positions of Artistic Director of Bulwagang Gantimpala, Cultural Center of the Philippines; Creative Consultant of TV5, the “Kapatid” Network; President of the Nagkakaisang Manggagawa Ng Pelikulang Pilipino (NMPP), an organization that provides humanitarian assistance to the movie workers in the Philippine Industry; and President of the Board of Directors, Directors Guild Of The Philippines. He has been given due recognition time and again in his chosen field. One of his most valued accomplishments was to receive the Decade Award as Best Director for Gawad Urian Awards and PMPC. He started in the movies as a bit player for acclaimed directors Lino Brocka and Ishmael Bernal and eventually moved on to more challenging featured roles. He would later distinguish himself at the box office as a director making glossy melodramas. His films echoed images of Hollywood at its glamorous best where the women were beautiful, the men dashing and settings picturesque while an orchestra performed the theme song in the background. But while the formula proved most successful for somebody eager to make a name like him, his heart was longing for something else. He wanted to make films that delved into social ills and into the inadequacies of the government or to be able to present radical solutions that will change the world.

Sunshine Dizon of JUSTISYA. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

Rocco Nacino in HUSTISYA. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

MAJOR CREDITS: CAST: NORA AUNOR with Rocco Nacino, Rosanna Roces, Sunshine Dizon, Gardo Versoza, Chynna Ortaleza, Jeric Gonzales and Romnick Sarmenta with Jaime Pebanco, Tony Mabesa, Miles Kanapi, Sue Prado, John Rendez, Chanel Latorre, Angela Ruiz, Menggie Cobarrubias PRODUCTION STAFF: Director- Joel Lamangan, Screenplay-Ricardo Lee, Director of Photography-Nap Jamir II, Editor-Vanesa De Leon, Production Design-Edgar Martin Littaua, Music-Emerzon Texon Sounds-Lamberto Casas Jr., Assistant Directors-Julius Alfonso & Bong Ramos, Producer-Ferdinand Lapuz, Line & Supervising Producer-Dennis C. Evangelista, Executive Producer-Harlene Bautista, Produced by Likhang Silangan Productions.

Nora Aunor is mobbed by the media. Everyone is looking for HUSTISYA. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

Manila City Hall from scene in JUSTISYA by Joel Lamangan in the Director’s Showcase category. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

Arnold Reyes and Oliver Aquino for KASAL. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

KASAL

DIRECTED BY JOSELITO ALTAREJOS

WRITTEN BY ZIG DULAY AND JOSELITO ALTAREJOS

DIRECTORS SHOWCASE CATEGORY

GENRE: Drama

KASAL is an exploration of love and marriage by a gay couple. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

SYNOPSIS: Kasal is a slice of life drama of a gay couple whose resolve to stay together is challenged as they attend a wedding. It also is an examination on how a gay couple navigates through the different institutions in Philippine society.

KASAL sunset: Oliver Aquino and Arnold Reyes share a golden sunset. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

KASAL stars from left: Oliver Aquino, direk Jay Altarejos and Arnold Reyes. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

FILMMAKER PROFILE: JOSELITO ALTAREJOS is a Filipino director born in the 70’s renowned as one of the innovators of gay cinema in the Philippines. His films are known for their strong identity and gay subjects, and have been screened at many international and local festivals. Altarejos’ films often tackle current social issues, mainly related to gay identity- ANG LIHIM NI ANTONIO/ Antonio’s Secret (2008); poverty and inequality – ANG LARO SA BUHAY NI JUAN/The Game of Juan’s Life (2009); war and children PINK HALO-HALO (2010); and UNFRIEND (2013) on social media and youth suicide. UNFRIEND is at the Panorama Section of the 2014 Berlinale and has been getting international and local media attention for “highlighting dangerous power of social media.”*1 It will be released internationally by Fortissimo Films. His Pink Halo-Halo was also a finalist in Cinemalaya 2010 Directors Showcase category and won Best Editing. It is also the first ever long feature Tigaonaon, the language of the people of Ticao Island in Masbate. It was hailed by critics for its “sophisticated insight into our country’s precipitous decline into a cultue of violence.” *2 His other films were celebrated at international LGBT film festivals. The Game of Juan’s Life (2009) won Honorable Mention-Narrative Category at the 2010 Chicago Reeling in USA; while Antonio’s Secret (2008) was proclaimed Best Feature Film at Festival de la Luna 2010 in Valencia, Spain and Festival del Mar in Ibiza, Spain. His projects in the pipeline include KASAL, a finalist in this year’s Cinemalaya– Directors Showcase category which is his take on the concepts of love and commitment and how the same are tested and redefined by time and circumstances. He does television and events directing on the side. *1 – Alexandra Hudson, Reuters *2– Philbert Dy, clickthecity.com

MAJOR CREDITS: CAST: Arnold Reyes, Oliver Aquino, Elizabeth Oropesa, Maritoni Fernandez, Ruby Ruiz, Ron Martin, Rener Concepcion, Rita Avila, Richard Quan PRODUCTION STAFF: Director/Line Producer-Joselito Altarejos, Executive Producer-Maria Luisa Geling, Supervising Producers: Antonio de Guzman Jr., Producers-Ferdinand Lapuz, Nanette Gamboa, Location Manager-Jeff Julio, Assistant Director-Fredel Milan, Post Production Supervisor-Larry Castillo, Acting Coach-Ruby Ruiz, DOP:-Arvin Viola, 2nd Camera-Jeyow Evangelista, Production Designers- Jeng Torress, Pot Manda, Stylist-Mimi Sanson, Editors-Zig Dulay, Joselito Altarejos, Sound- Drew Milallos, Adiss Abong, Music-Richard Gonzales

from right: Arnold Reyes and Oliver Aquino for KASAL. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

THE JANITOR cast seated: direk Mike Tuviera, standing from left: Alex Medina, Nicco Manalo, Raymond Bagatsing, Dennis Trillo, LJ Reyes, Ricky Davao and Jerald Napoles—NOT in photo are cast mates Derek Ramsay and Richard Gomez. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

THE JANITOR

DIRECTED BY MICHAEL “MIKE” TUVIERA

WRITTEN BY ALOY ADLAWAN

DIRECTORS SHOWCASE CATEGORY

GENRE: Action-Drama

Derek Ramsay is one of the scariest characters in THE JANITOR. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

SYNOPSIS: Crisanto Espina, a cop on suspension and under investigation, is tasked to eliminate the suspects involved in a bank robbery/massacre that shocked the whole nation.

THE JANITOR rat pack from left: Alex Medina, Nicco Manalo and Jerald Napoles. THE JANITOR cast also includes Derek Ramsay and Richard Gomez. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

THE JANITOR collage: from right: Direk Mike Tuviera discusses a scene with lead star Dennis Trillo in THE JANITOR. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

FILMMAKER PROFILE: From the age of 12, Direk Mike Tuviera always knew he wanted to make films. A natural-born storyteller, he has been directing for more than 16 years. He has climbed the ladder from P.A. to 2nd Assistant Director to Writer to First Assistant Director to 2nd Unit Director and finally to full-fledged TV and Film Director. He is proud to be the first Filipino citizen to have been accepted into the University of Southern California (USC) School of Cinema-Television’s Production Program, earning his Master’s Degree in 2004. He currently divides his time between directing for network television and making movies, as well as managing the family business.

Richard Gomez is a corrupt cop in THE JANITOR. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

LJ Reyes is Dennis Trillo’s loving wife in THE JANITOR. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

MAJOR CREDITS: CAST: Dennis Trillo, Richard Gomez, Ricky Davao, Dante Rivero, Irma Adlawan, LJ Reyes, Derek Ramsay, Raymond Bagatsing, Alex Medina, Jerald Napoles, Nico Manalo PRODUCTION STAFF: Director-Michael B. Tuviera, Writer-Aloy Adlawan, Michael B. Tuviera, Line Producer-Anabelle Macauba, Executive Producer-Adrian Raphael Santos, Associate Producer-Jacqui Cara, Assistant Director-Linnet Zurbano, Director of Photography-Marissa Floirendo, Production Designer-Roy Lachica, Location Manager-Raffy Gallon, Editor-Tara Illenberger, Script Supervisor-Rene Oabel, Music-Richard Gonzales, Sound-Mike Idioma, Make-Up Head-Alex Vicencio, Casting Supervisor-Eliza Timbol.

from right: Richard Gomez and Derek Ramsay are vicious cops in THE JANITOR. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

THE JANITOR pals from left: Jerald Napoles and Alex Medina pose for a fan. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

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Elmo Magallona (#Y) and Rita De Guzman (ASINTADO). Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairveiw Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

Nora Aunor from scene in JUSTISYA by Joel Lamangan in the Director’s Showcase category. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

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from left: Rafa Sigiuon-Reyna, Cris Villonco, Raul Montes, Audie Gemora and Screenwriter Bibeth Orteza. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

from left: Ali Sotto and Cris Villonco in HARI NG TONDO. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

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Director’s showcase from left: Louie Ignacio (ASINTADO), Carlitos Siguion-Reyna (HARI NG TONDO), Joel Lamangan (HUSTISYA) and Jay Altarejos (KASAL), –NOT in photo is Michael Tuviera of THE JANITOR. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

Miggs Cuaderno in ASINTADO. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

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GMA stars from left: Rita De Guzman (ASINTADO), child star Miggs Cuaderno (ASINTADO/CHILDREN’S SHOW), Enzo Pineda (SUNDALONG KANIN), Elmo Magalona (#Y), Rocco Nacino (JUSTISYA), Jeric Gonzales (JUSTISYA) and Rafa Siguion Reyna (HARI NG TONDO), Ken Chan (1st KO SI 3RD) and Coleen Borgonia(1st KO SI 3RD). Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces. Photo by Jude Bautista.

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HARI NG TONDO lead star Robert Arevalo is swallowed up in sea of trash. Cinemalaya X running from August 1-10, 2014 in CCP will have satellite venues: Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Trinoma and Fairview Terraces.

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The Tears & Triumphs of DOCUMENTED

August 2, 2014, 10:47 am

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Jose Antonio Vargas was at the pinnacle of journalism having won the Pulitzer Prize, having an exclusive interview w facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, working for the Washington Post and CNN.

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She was in tears relating, “Nagkaroon ako ng facebook ayaw niya ko accept. Accept niya naman ako. Ayaw niya ako accept bakit ganoon? Facebook lang yan e…Eto yung last sulat niya sakin November 1997.” Audiences at the CCP main theater started laughing while some were moved to tears. The interview was both humorous and touching at the same time. Emilie Salinas is the mother of Pinoy immigration crusader and Pulitzer Prize winning Journalist Jose Antonio Vargas. They hadn’t seen each other in 20 years because of Jose being an undocumented American or illegal alien in their terms. Jose couldn’t handle the complication of having to explain to most people how or why he hasn’t seen his mother for so long, that’s why he just didn’t add her.

from left: Cinemalaya Pres. Nestor Jardin, Emilie Salinas, Cinemalaya Competition Head Laurice Guillen and Cinemalaya Festival Director Chris Millado. Salinas received the award of Recognition for her son Jose Antonio Vargas from the Cinemalaya foundation. Ceremonies were held at the screening of DOCUMENTED which opened Cinemalaya X last August 1, 2014 at the CCP. Photo by Jude Bautista.

DOCUMENTED is the opening film of Cinemalaya X held at the CCP main theater last August 1, 2014. It is one of many powerful documentary pieces that shed the spot light on a number of issues. The documentary section is now a couple of years old at the Cinemalaya fest and features titles like KEEP ON BELIEVIN’: EVERYMAN’S JOURNEY by Ramona Diaz, PANG-ALAY: ANG PAGBABALIK SA TAWI-TAWI by Nanette Matilac, JEEPNEY by Esy Casey,DUNGKOY by Sigrid Andrea Bernardo, ULILANG LUBOS by Joseph Israel Laban, VOYAGE OF THE BALANGAY by Minda Ponce-Rodriguez, KWENTONG GILAS all at the CCP.

KWENTONG GILAS for example shows the journey of the SMART GILAS team during the 2013 FIBA Asia Cup. You can check schedules and venues of the screenings here: https://www.facebook.com/728726927160127/photos/a.822047371161415.1073741836.728726927160127/822047444494741/?type=1&relevant_count=1

DOCUMENTED relates the journey which starts from Jose Antonio Vargas coming out in a New York Times essay revealing his illegal alien status. The experience may be personal but the need to be legitimized is something universal. It’s not just a Filipino issue but also something anyone can relate to.

The piece also deals with Gay rights as Vargas shared his experiences of coming out as a high schooler and then later on comparing that with his revelation as an ‘AMERICAN without papers.’ This is a documentary that should be seen by everyone, not just in the U.S. or the Philippines but the whole world. Whenever there’s prejudice, injustice one should speak up and fight. Viewers will see how social media, the Internet are all tools for change and taking part in a positive way.

Jose Antonio Vargas was at the pinnacle of journalism having won the Pulitzer Prize, having an exclusive interview w facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, working for the Washington Post and CNN.

Vargas has all the professional credibility as Washington Post Correspondent, Technology & Innovation editor for Huffington Post even as CNN.com Contributor. He risked it all after seeing the DREAMERS ACT movement where students who were illegal immigrants came out via YouTube. He couldn’t just be in the sidelines but had to actively participate in his own way. Starting the DEFINE AMERICA campaign along with four other journalists. One of their goals is being able to give people a mechanism/process to legitimize their life in the U.S.

DOCUMENTED is able to show both sides of the argument, even those opposed to immigration reform. In one interview in Brimingham, Alabama, the interviewee was cut off by someone listening on the conversation and disagreeing with them. Jose then interviewed that guy who said “ I’m against immigrants staying in an apartment 10 people deep..” Or the time Jose was kicked out of a Mitt Romney town hall meeting just because he was holding up a sign I AM AN AMERCAN W/O PAPERS. The worst thing he did was engage a couple in a conversation about the immigration issue.

Jose Antonio Vargas was at the pinnacle of journalism having won the Pulitzer Prize, having an exclusive interview w facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, working for the Washington Post and CNN.

What is unsaid but is evident in the documentary though is the powerful and pervasive influence of media. DOCUMENTED is co-produced by CNN Films. One can imagine that Vargas would have been deported immediately after coming out, had he not been a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist. That’s the point, however, he’s not just fighting for himself or his own status but that of millions of others, who are not as articulate and influential a position.

Filipinos understand and appreciate the burning issues of U.S. politics especially those concerning immigration. But it’s the human side, the tearing apart of the family, which touches Pinoys the most. Whether its Pepe talking on the phone with congressmen and immigration officials and pausing to say, “Lola mamaya ka na mag hugas ng pinggan nasa telepono ako”. Or after not calling his mom for years the first time they see each other via Skype she touches the screen of the laptop in an effort to feel his face. In an interview later she says, “Gusto ko lang mahawakan yung mukha niya ng ganito, gaya ng bata pa siya.”

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Robin Williams, O Captain, My Captain!

August 12, 2014, 7:19 am

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Just like the world, I AM more than sad for the loss of Robin Williams.

Robin Williams was my first exposure to great, wild, exciting comedy through Mork & Mindy. Later on he made some of the most powerful films with his brilliant acting: DEAD POET’S SOCIETY, THE FISHER KING, GOOD MORNING VIETNAM, THE WORLD ACCORDING TO GARP.

“The Dead Poets were concerned with sucking the marrow of life…” That you did O Captain My Captain!

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Cinemalaya Awards X-1

August 11, 2014, 10:11 am

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Sophie Albert and director Gino Santos receive the Special Citation Ensemble for #Y. The Cinemalaya X Awards was held last August 10, 2014 at the CCP. Watch out for Cinemalaya films’ commercial release in the coming months. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Short filmmakers from right: Sari Estrada (ASAN SI LOLO ME?), Christopher ‘Thop’ Nazareno (EYEBALL), Chloe Anne Veloso (INA-TAY), Joris Fernandez (INDAYOG NG NAYATAMAK), Kevin Ang (LOLA), Janne Eric ‘JE’ Tiglao (MGA LIGAW NA PARU PARO), Paolo O’Hara (NAKAKABINGING KADILIMAN), Ralph Aldrin L. Quijano (TIYA BENING), David R. Corpuz (THE ORDINARY THINGS THAT WE DO) and—NOT IN PHOTO is Fedwilyn Villarba Sadolboro (PADULONG SA PINUY-ANAN). The Cinemalaya X Awards was held last August 10, 2014 at the CCP. Watch out for Cinemalaya films’ commercial release in the coming months. Photo by Jude Bautista

BWAYA producer/actor RS Francisco and Gretchen Barretto during the Cinemalaya X Awards last August 10, 2014 at the CCP. Watch out for Cinemalaya films’ commercial release in the coming months. Photo by Jude Bautista

Cinemalaya Awards 2014 in photos

(First part)

#Y cast from left: Director Gino M. Santos, Kit Thompson, Coleen Garcia, Slater Young, Sophie Albert and Elmo Magalona. #Y won the Special Citation for Ensemble Performance for the Cinemalaya X Awards last August 10, 2014 at the CCP. Watch out for Cinemalaya films’ commercial release in the coming months. Photo by Jude Bautista

Special Citation – Ensemble Performance

from left: Sophie Albert, Chynna Ortaleza and director Gino Santos receives the Special Citation Ensemble for #Y. The Cinemalaya X Awards was held last August 10, 2014 at the CCP. Watch out for Cinemalaya films’ commercial release in the coming months. Photo by Jude Bautista

Previous awardees/presenters Jasmine Curtis Smith and Art Acuña. The Cinemalaya X Awards was held last August 10, 2014 at the CCP. Watch out for Cinemalaya films’ commercial release in the coming months. Photo by Jude Bautista

Best Supporting Actor Director’s Showcase Nicco Manalo THE JANITOR. The Cinemalaya X Awards was held last August 10, 2014 at the CCP. Watch out for Cinemalaya films’ commercial release in the coming months. Photo by Jude Bautista

Best Supporting Actor

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Nicco Manalo THE JANITOR Director’s Showcase

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Miggs Cuaderno CHILDREN’S SHOW New Breed

Best Supporting Actor New Breed Miggs Cuaderno CHILDREN’S SHOW. The Cinemalaya X Awards was held last August 10, 2014 at the CCP. Watch out for Cinemalaya films’ commercial release in the coming months. Photo by Jude Bautista

Journalists from left: MB’s Janet Susan Rodriguez Nepales, PDI’s Bayani San Diego and S6PARADOS Producer Noel Ferrer during the Cinemalaya X Awards last August 10, 2014 at the CCP. Watch out for Cinemalaya films’ commercial release in the coming months. Photo by Jude Bautista

Multi awarded film editor and former Intl Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala (IDSFFK) Director Bina Paul Venugopal gives Best Editing New Breed award to Gerone Centena CHILDREN’S SHOW. The Cinemalaya X Awards was held last August 10, 2014 at the CCP. Watch out for Cinemalaya films’ commercial release in the coming months. Photo by Jude Bautista

Best Editing

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Tara Illenberger THE JANITOR Director’s Showcase

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Gerone Centena CHILDREN’S SHOW New Breed

Best Editing New Breed award Gerone Centena CHILDREN’S SHOW. The Cinemalaya X Awards was held last August 10, 2014 at the CCP. Watch out for Cinemalaya films’ commercial release in the coming months. Photo by Jude Bautista

Best Editing New Breed award CHILDREN’S SHOW from right: Gerone Centena and Producer/Editor Jedd Dumaguina. The Cinemalaya X Awards was held last August 10, 2014 at the CCP. Watch out for Cinemalaya films’ commercial release in the coming months. Photo by Jude Bautista

New Breed from left: Gino M. Santos(#Y), Real S. Florido (1ST KO SI 3RD), Francis Xavier Pasion (BWAYA), Roderick Cabrido (CHILDREN’S SHOW) , Producer Hannah Espia representing Giancarlo Abrahan V (DAGITAB), Ida Anita Del Mundo (K’NA THE DREAMWEAVER) , Milo Sogueco (MARIQUINA), Nick Olanka (RONDA), GB Sampedro (S6PARADOS), Director Janice O’Hara & Producer Denise O’Hara (SUNDALONG KANIN). The Cinemalaya X Awards was held last August 10, 2014 at the CCP. Watch out for Cinemalaya films’ commercial release in the coming months. Photo by Jude Bautista

Best Supporting Actress Director’s Showcase Cris Villonco HARI NG TONDO. The Cinemalaya X Awards was held last August 10, 2014 at the CCP. Watch out for Cinemalaya films’ commercial release in the coming months. Photo by Jude Bautista

Best Supporting Actress

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Cris Villonco HARI NG TONDO Director’s Showcase

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Barbie Forteza MARIQUINA New Breed

Best Supporting Actress New Breed Barbie Forteza MARIQUINA. The Cinemalaya X Awards was held last August 10, 2014 at the CCP. Watch out for Cinemalaya films’ commercial release in the coming months. Photo by Jude Bautista

from right: Shilbert Manuel and TRIBU rap group during the Cinemalaya X Awards last August 10, 2014 at the CCP. Watch out for Cinemalaya films’ commercial release in the coming months. Photo by Jude Bautista

Best Cinematographer Director’s Showcase Mycko David KASAL. The Cinemalaya X Awards was held last August 10, 2014 at the CCP. Watch out for Cinemalaya films’ commercial release in the coming months. Photo by Jude Bautista

Best Cinematography

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Mycko David KASAL Director’s Showcase

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Neil Daza BWAYA New Breed

Best Cinematographer New Breed Neil Daza BWAYA during the Cinemalaya X Awards held last August 10, 2014 at the CCP. Watch out for Cinemalaya films’ commercial release in the coming months. Photo by Jude Bautista

Pinoy Pop Superstar & WCOPA champ Jonalyn Viray had a stirring performance of the Cinemalaya theme together with Ballet Phil. The Cinemalaya X Awards was held last August 10, 2014 at the CCP. Watch out for Cinemalaya films’ commercial release in the coming months. Photo by Jude Bautista

Best Production Design Director’s Showcase Harley Alcasid KASAL. The Cinemalaya X Awards was held last August 10, 2014 at the CCP. Watch out for Cinemalaya films’ commercial release in the coming months. Photo by Jude Bautista

Best Production Design

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Harley Alcasid KASAL Director’s Showcase

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Toym Imao K’NA THE DREAMWEAVER New Breed

Best Production Design New Breed Toym Imao with friend Sinag De Leon. Watch out for Cinemalaya films’ commercial release in the coming months. Photo by Jude Bautista

Best Production Design New Breed Toym Imao K’NA THE DREAMWEAVER with friend Sinag De Leon. Watch out for Cinemalaya films’ commercial release in the coming months. Photo by Jude Bautista

KASAL lead star Arnold Reyes is dapper in a white tux. The Cinemalaya X Awards was held last August 10, 2014 at the CCP. Watch out for Cinemalaya films’ commercial release in the coming months. Photo by Jude Bautista

Director’s Showcase from left: Louie Ignacio (ASINTADO), cast member Rafa Siguion Reyna representing his father Carlitos Siguion-Reyna (HARI NG TONDO), Jay Altarejos (KASAL) and Michael Tuviera (THE JANITOR); not in photo is Joel Lamangan (HUSTISYA). The Cinemalaya X Awards was held last August 10, 2014 at the CCP. Watch out for Cinemalaya films’ commercial release in the coming months. Photo by Jude Bautista

Best Musical Direction

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Richard Gonzales KASAL Director’s Showcase

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Erwin Fajardo BWAYA New Breed

Best Musical Direction New Breed Erwin Fajardo BWAYA. The Cinemalaya X Awards was held last August 10, 2014 at the CCP. Watch out for Cinemalaya films’ commercial release in the coming months. Photo by Jude Bautista

Nathan Lopez corrects himself after mistaking Angel Aquino for Angel Locsin during the Cinemalaya X Awards last August 10, 2014 at the CCP. Watch out for Cinemalaya films’ commercial release in the coming months. Photo by Jude Bautista

LJ Reyes lit up the screen as Dennis Trillo’s loving wife in THE JANITOR. The Cinemalaya X Awards was held last August 10, 2014 at the CCP. Watch out for Cinemalaya films’ commercial release in the coming months. Photo by Jude Bautista

Best Sound Director’s Showcase-Mike Idioma THE JANITOR. The Cinemalaya X Awards was held last August 10, 2014 at the CCP. Watch out for Cinemalaya films’ commercial release in the coming months. Photo by Jude Bautista

Best Sound

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Mike Idioma THE JANITOR Director’s Showcase

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Jedd Dumaguina, Yves Patron and Bryan Dumaguina

CHILDREN’S SHOW New Breed

Best Sound New Breed from left: Gerone Centeno, Jonathan Hee, Bryan Dumaguina CHILDREN’S SHOW. The Cinemalaya X Awards was held last August 10, 2014 at the CCP. Watch out for Cinemalaya films’ commercial release in the coming months. Photo by Jude Bautista

Best Sound New Breed is CHILDREN’S SHOW receiving the award from left: Monoxide Works’ Sound Engr Producer/Editor Jedd Dumaguina, Sound Designer Yves Patron and Musical Scorer Bryan Dumaguina. The Cinemalaya X Awards was held last August 10, 2014 at the CCP. Watch out for Cinemalaya films’ commercial release in the coming months. Photo by Jude Bautista

BWAYA lead stars: Urian Best actress Angeli Bayani and Karl Medina during the Cinemalaya X Awards last August 10, 2014 at the CCP. Watch out for Cinemalaya films’ commercial release in the coming months. Photo by Jude Bautista

Kevin Ang (LOLA) receives Audience Choice Award- Short film from CHILDREN’S SHOW Producer/actress Suzette Ranillo during the Cinemalaya X Awards last August 10, 2014 at the CCP. Watch out for Cinemalaya films’ commercial release in the coming months. Photo by Jude Bautista

Audience Choice

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LOLA by Kevin Ang Short Film

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SUNDALONG KANIN by Janice O’Hara New Breed

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HUSTISYA by Joel Lamangan Director’s Showcase

Janice O’Hara (SUNDALONG KANIN) receives Audience Choice Award- NEW BREED during the Cinemalaya X Awards last August 10, 2014 at the CCP. Watch out for Cinemalaya films’ commercial release in the coming months. Photo by Jude Bautista

Audience Choice Director’s Showcase awardee-HUSTISYA cast from left: Bernardo Bernardo, Tony Mabesa and direk Joel Lamangan. Watch out for Cinemalaya films’ commercial release in the coming months. Photo by Jude Bautista

CHILDREN’S SHOW D.O.P Mycko David wins the Canon Award for Cinematography and a C100 camera (worth $5,000 U.S.) from Canon Mktg Phl Asst. Mktg Mgr for Imaging Communications Products Rolando Romero Jr. The Cinemalaya X Awards was held last August 10, 2014 at the CCP. Watch out for Cinemalaya films’ commercial release in the coming months. Photo by Jude Bautista

Canon Award for Cinematography

Mycko David CHILDREN’S SHOW

from left: Louie Ignacio ASINTADO receives the Best Poster Design for Justin Besano from Lilit Reyes. The Cinemalaya X Awards was held last August 10, 2014 at the CCP. Watch out for Cinemalaya films’ commercial release in the coming months. Photo by Jude Bautista

Best Poster

Justin Besana ASINTADO

Previous Cinemalaya awardees/presenters Shamaine Centenera Buencamino and Manila Councilor Yul Servo. The Cinemalaya X Awards was held last August 10, 2014 at the CCP. Watch out for Cinemalaya films’ commercial release in the coming months. Photo by Jude Bautista

New Breed from left: Ida Anita Del Mundo (K’NA THE DREAMWEAVER) , Milo Sogueco (MARIQUINA), Nick Olanka (RONDA), GB Sampedro (S6PARADOS). The Cinemalaya X Awards was held last August 10, 2014 at the CCP. Watch out for Cinemalaya films’ commercial release in the coming months. Photo by Jude Bautista

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SUNDALONG KANIN cast: standing Jelson Bay w Executive Producer Shiela Ambray, Reg De Vera and Diana Alferez seated from left Urian Best Actress Angeli Bayani, Max Celada, Sheenly Gener, Mara Marasigan and DOP Dexter Dela Peña. The Cinemalaya X Awards was held last August 10, 2014 at the CCP. Watch out for Cinemalaya films’ commercial release in the coming months. Photo by Jude Bautista

SUNDALONG KANIN cast: standing Jelson Bay w Executive Producer Shiela Ambray, Regina De Vera and Diana Alferez seated from left Urian Best Actress Angeli Bayani, Max Celada, Sheenly Gener, Mara Marasigan and DOP Dexter Dela Peña. The Cinemalaya X Awards was held last August 10, 2014 at the CCP. Watch out for Cinemalaya films’ commercial release in the coming months. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Short filmmakers from right: Chloe Anne Veloso (INA-TAY), Joris Fernandez (INDAYOG NG NAYATAMAK), Kevin Ang (LOLA), Janne Eric ‘JE’ Tiglao (MGA LIGAW NA PARU PARO), Paolo O’Hara (NAKAKABINGING KADILIMAN), Ralph Aldrin L. Quijano (TIYA BENING), David R. Corpuz (THE ORDINARY THINGS THAT WE DO) and—NOT IN PHOTO is Fedwilyn Villarba Sadolboro (PADULONG SA PINUY-ANAN). The Cinemalaya X Awards was held last August 10, 2014 at the CCP. Watch out for Cinemalaya films’ commercial release in the coming months. Photo by Jude Bautista

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CHILDREN’S SHOW D.O.P Mycko David wins the Canon Award for Cinematography and a C100 camera (worth $5,000 U.S.) behind him are presenters previous awardees Angel Aquino & Nathan Lopez. The Cinemalaya X Awards was held last August 10, 2014 at the CCP. Watch out for Cinemalaya films’ commercial release in the coming months. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Best Supporting Actress New Breed Barbie Forteza MARIQUINA and Best Screenplay Director’s Showcase Aloy Adlawan THE JANITOR. The Cinemalaya X Awards was held last August 10, 2014 at the CCP. Watch out for Cinemalaya films’ commercial release in the coming months. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Explosive EXPENDABLES 3

August 16, 2014, 5:49 am

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foreground from left: Antonio Banderas (Galgo), Arnold Schwarzenneger (Trench), Dolph Lundgren (Gunnar Jensen), Wesley Snipes (Doc), Randy Couture (Toll Road), Sly Stallone (Barney Ross) and Jason Statham (Lee Christmas) background from left: Glenn Powell (Thorn), Kellan Lutz (Smilee), Ronda Rousey (Luna) and Victor Ortiz (Mars). Catch EXPENDABLES3 in Resort’s World Manila, Eastwood Mall and Lucky Chinatown Mall.

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The extraction point is the top of a building that’s about to explode. The Expendables have to get on a helicopter to avoid the oncoming army. Smilee (Kellan Lutz) is on a motorcycle wreaking havoc on tanks. How does he get on a roof without an elevator? He sees an incline right beside the abandoned building. He goes 250kph and ramps the bike off it. The bike is literally up about a hundred feet in the air for a few seconds, he jumps away from it and hangs off from a ledge on one of the top floors of the building. Two floors below him, Barney (Sylvester Stallone) is running for his life and narrowly escapes a blast from a tank. Barney turns a corner and now faces a dozen armed soldiers waiting for him.

Kellan Lutz (Smilee) on motorcycle. Catch EXPENDABLES3 in Resort’s World Manila, Eastwood Mall and Lucky Chinatown Mall.

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After two huge action packed installments in Expendables 1 & 2, it’s hard to believe but the 3^rd one is actually an even bigger film. Known for getting the biggest action stars of the past few decades: Sly Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Terry Crews, Randy Couture, Dolph Lundgren are at it again. In this installment they are joined by Wesley Snipes of BLADE fame. Missing in this sequel are Mickey Rourke and Bruce Willis.

From left: Dolph Lundgren (Gunnar Jensen), Glenn Powell (Thorn), Victor Ortiz (Mars), Harrison Ford (Drummer), Antonio Banderas (Galgo), Wesley Snipes (Doc), Jason Statham (Lee Christmas), Sylvester Stalllone (Barney Ross), Ronda Rousey (Luna), Kellan Lutz (Smilee), Arnold Schwarzenegger (Trench), Terry Crews (Hale Caesar), Mel Gibson (Conrad Stonebanks), Kelsey Grammer (Bonaparte), Jet Li (Yin Yang) and seated Randy Couture (Toll Road). Catch EXPENDABLES3 in Resort’s World Manila, Eastwood Mall and Lucky Chinatown Mall.

Arnold Schwarzenegger (Trench) will be the T-800 again in TERMINATOR GENISYS set to be released in 2015. Catch EXPENDABLES3 in Resort’s World Manila, Eastwood Mall and Lucky Chinatown Mall.

After quoting “I’ll be back” in EXPENDABLES 2, Arnold as Trench repeats his old lines, “Get to the chopper” from PREDATOR and “I lied” from COMMANDO. Arnold is reprising his most famous role as the T-800 in TERMINATOR GENISYS set for release in 2015. Emilia Clarke more popularly known as Daenerys Targaryen in HBO’s GAME OF THRONES plays the pivotal Sarah Connor role.

from left: Drummer and Conrad Stonebanks. Catch EXPENDABLES3 in Resort’s World Manila, Eastwood Mall and Lucky Chinatown Mall.

Harrison Ford as Drummer. Catch EXPENDABLES3 in Resort’s World Manila, Eastwood Mall and Lucky Chinatown Mall.

One of the biggest names in Hollywood replaces Bruce Willis as CIA control that hires Barney: Harrison Ford. And unlike Willis’ character Church he also gets in on the action pretty quick. Harrison Ford made his career kicking ass IN SPACE as Han Solo, in the original religion starting STAR WARS. While Barney brags about piloting an airplane, try flying the Millennium Falcon. After INDIANA JONES where Ford fought the Nazis, he became the president of the United States in AIR FORCE ONE fighting hand to hand against terrorists. Ford is not just the last name of the biggest star here but also the vehicle of choice for Barney: Ford’s SVT Raptor.

Glenn Powell as Thorn uses the Canon EOS 5D mark III to survey the enemy. Catch EXPENDABLES3 in Resort’s World Manila, Eastwood Mall and Lucky Chinatown Mall.

Sylvester Stallone is Barney Ross who rides the Ford Raptor SVT in this film. Catch EXPENDABLES3 in Resort’s World Manila, Eastwood Mall and Lucky Chinatown Mall.

Mel Gibson as Conrad Stonebanks. Catch EXPENDABLES3 in Resort’s World Manila, Eastwood Mall and Lucky Chinatown Mall.

Mad Mel Gibson is a fantastic bad guy. Jean-Claude Van Damme was the previous bad guy in 2 following Eric Roberts in the original. After Mel’s recent run in with the law and his lunatic recorded threats and rants from real life, casting him as weapons dealer who has committed crimes against humanity is perfect. Whether or not you love Mel Gibson from the Lethal Weapon series or despise him for his racist, alcoholic stupor, you’re going to want to have to see him in EXPENDABLES 3. In light of everything that’s happened, he’s become this figure you’d love to hate.

Mel Gibson as weapons dealer, all around bad guy Conrad Stonebanks. Catch EXPENDABLES3 in Resort’s World Manila, Eastwood Mall and Lucky Chinatown Mall.

Truthfully, performance wise, story wise Mad Mel is the one that gives this film a real edge. As a viewer you can’t wait for that scene when Rocky gets to lay his hands on him and vice versa. Their rivalry and hatred is something that just has to be released and seen through a fight.

Barney Ross and Trench. Catch EXPENDABLES3 in Resort’s World Manila, Eastwood Mall and Lucky Chinatown Mall.

Mel Gibson as Conrad Stonebanks. Catch EXPENDABLES3 in Resort’s World Manila, Eastwood Mall and Lucky Chinatown Mall.

Blonde bombshell Ronda Rousey joins the Expendables ranks as Luna. She also has 2 more films FAST & FURIOUS7 and ENTOURAGE both set for 2015. She is also being considered as lead in THE ATHENA PROJECT. Catch EXPENDABLES3 in Resort’s World Manila, Eastwood Mall and Lucky Chinatown Mall.

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The stars aren’t the only reason this movie levels up. The earnings for each installment has increased and by now they have the money to blow up a real building. The Expendables get to do battle against a dozen tanks. They chose to have the setting in a fictional country called AZMANISTAN, yeah where all the badass people live. The backdrop is actually in Bulgaria, where a lot of Soviet weapons and arms were left over. So producers were able to take advantage the old buildings and even the manpower.

Dozens of tanks attack the Expendables. Catch EXPENDABLES3 in Resort’s World Manila, Eastwood Mall and Lucky Chinatown Mall.

Antonio Banderas and Kelsey Grammer toast their casting. Photo from Vanity Fair shoot. Catch EXPENDABLES3 in Resort’s World Manila, Eastwood Mall and Lucky Chinatown Mall.

More than the previous sequels, this film also acknowledges that the Expendables are getting on with age. So Sly decides to recruit a younger team. Kelsey Grammer is in the role of Bonaparte recruiting a skillful but somewhat suicidal crew to go after the dreaded Conrad Stonebanks (Mel Gibson). Kelsey leaves his famous TV persona FRASIER for this film.

Glenn Powell turns into a fan and shoots Ronda Rousey with his i-phone5. Photo from Vanity Fair shoot. Catch EXPENDABLES3 in Resort’s World Manila, Eastwood Mall and Lucky Chinatown Mall.

Ronda Rousey also has 2 more films FAST & FURIOUS7 and ENTOURAGE both set for 2015. She is also being considered as lead in THE ATHENA PROJECT. Catch EXPENDABLES3 in Resort’s World Manila, Eastwood Mall and Lucky Chinatown Mall.

UFC and MMA fans have been clamoring for the film debut of current Women’s Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey, who might as well be playing herself! She is being touted as UFC’s biggest star with the recent exit of Anderson Silva and Georges St. Pierre. Fans will not be disappointed with the action sequences as she is seen as a bouncer using her judo throws and punches on five men all at the same time.

Ronda Rousey is sexy bouncer Luna. She also has 2 more films FAST & FURIOUS7 and ENTOURAGE both set for 2015. She is also being considered as lead in THE ATHENA PROJECT.

Ronda takes on 5 men causing trouble in club. She also has 2 more films FAST & FURIOUS7 and ENTOURAGE both set for 2015. She is also being considered as lead in THE ATHENA PROJECT.

Her looks are closer to that of Renee Zellwegger, if the Oscar award-winning actress was buff and athletic. It was only natural for the physically gifted and athletic Rousey to do her own stunts and fight scenes. In a cage fight among the Expendables crew, she could easily knock out or submit all of them in real life. This is with the exception of former UFC Champ Randy Couture and Jet Li who is versed in Shaolin Kung Fu.

Yin yang and Toll Road may be the only 2 guys skilled enough to handle Rousey in the cage among the EXPENDABLES team. Catch EXPENDABLES3 in Resort’s World Manila, Eastwood Mall and Lucky Chinatown Mall.

Ronda gets to use her deadly arm bar. She also has 2 more films FAST & FURIOUS7 and ENTOURAGE both set for 2015. She is also being considered as lead in THE ATHENA PROJECT. Catch EXPENDABLES3 in Resort’s World Manila, Eastwood Mall and Lucky Chinatown Mall.

Reviews and fan feedback have been so overwhelming that she has already worked in FAST & FURIOUS 7 (2015) as well as ENTOURAGE (2015). There are also plans to give her the lead role in THE ATHENA PROJECT, based on a novel written by Brad Thor about an all female delta force team.

Antonio Banderas as Galgo. Catch EXPENDABLES3 in Resort’s World Manila, Eastwood Mall and Lucky Chinatown Mall.

The new recruits also include Antonio Banderas as the overzealous Galgo. In a scene the ZORRO star sings El Novio de la Muerte (Bridegroom of Death) to Barney Ross. The anthem is the official hymn of the Spanish Legion of which Banderas was made honorary member in 2013. Former boxing WBC Welter weight champ turned actor Victor Ortiz also plays Mars in the new team. Maybe in the future Sly will include Fighter of the Decade Manny Pacquiao in EXPENDABLES 4, battling Steven Seagal?

The young guys in the team from left: Thorn, Mars and Smilee. Catch EXPENDABLES3 in Resort’s World Manila, Eastwood Mall and Lucky Chinatown Mall.

Just thinking about the casting makes every combat sports fan excited. People need that throwback, slam-bang action flick that has become few and far between these days. THIS IS IT with all of our heroes in one go. Whether it’s a flying leg lock from Rousey, a knife throw from Jason Statham and Wesley Snipes, machine gun fire from Terminator and Indiana Jones to an epic hand to hand combat between Rocky and Mad Mel, EXPENDABLES 3 blows the minds of every action fan.

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Dolph Lundgren (Gunnar Jensen) in shooting range. Catch EXPENDABLES3 in Resort’s World Manila, Eastwood Mall and Lucky Chinatown Mall.

Wesley Snipes was cast in the original EXPENDABLES but missed it because he was incarcerated for Tax evasion. Photo from Vanity Fair shoot. Catch EXPENDABLES3 in Resort’s World Manila, Eastwood Mall and Lucky Chinatown Mall.

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Explosions at Port of Mogadishu, Somalia. Catch EXPENDABLES3 in Resort’s World Manila, Eastwood Mall and Lucky Chinatown Mall.

(Toll Road) Randy Couture’s Cauliflower ear makes him stand out as an MMA fighter. Catch EXPENDABLES3 in Resort’s World Manila, Eastwood Mall and Lucky Chinatown Mall.

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Terry Crews is the funny and intimidating Hale Caesar. Catch EXPENDABLES3 in Resort’s World Manila, Eastwood Mall and Lucky Chinatown Mall.

UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champ Ronda Rousey is even hotter with a gun. She also has 2 more films FAST & FURIOUS7 and ENTOURAGE both set for 2015. She is also being considered as lead in THE ATHENA PROJECT. Catch EXPENDABLES3 in Resort’s World Manila, Eastwood Mall and Lucky Chinatown Mall.

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Harrison Ford as CIA boss Drummer. Catch EXPENDABLES3 in Resort’s World Manila, Eastwood Mall and Lucky Chinatown Mall.

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Mel Gibson as Conrad Stonebanks. Catch EXPENDABLES3 in Resort’s World Manila, Eastwood Mall and Lucky Chinatown Mall.

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Terry Crews is the funny and intimidating Hale Caesar. Catch EXPENDABLES3 in Resort’s World Manila, Eastwood Mall and Lucky Chinatown Mall.

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The 2 big guys from left: Gunnar Jensen and Hale Caesar. Catch EXPENDABLES3 in Resort’s World Manila, Eastwood Mall and Lucky Chinatown Mall.

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Sly Stallone is Barney Ross. Catch EXPENDABLES3 in Resort’s World Manila, Eastwood Mall and Lucky Chinatown Mall.

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Two of the biggest stars in Hollywood from left: Arnold Schwarzennegger and Harrison Ford (Drummer). Catch EXPENDABLES3 in Resort’s World Manila, Eastwood Mall and Lucky Chinatown Mall.

Center: Barney Ross (Sylvester Stallone) meets with his new team from left: Glenn Powell (Thorn), Kellan Lutz, Ronda Rousey and Victor Ortiz (Mars). Catch EXPENDABLES3 in Resort’s World Manila, Eastwood Mall and Lucky Chinatown Mall.

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Two Europeans in the team Antonio Banderas (Galgo) of Spain and Jason Statham (Lee Christmas) of U.K. Catch EXPENDABLES3 in Resort’s World Manila, Eastwood Mall and Lucky Chinatown Mall.

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Zarzuela, Spanish Roots in CURRRO VARGAS

August 10, 2014, 2:19 pm

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from left: Sammy Asuncion (GLASS CHERRY BREAKERS) and Inst Cervantes Mla Mng Dir Dr. Carlos Madrid. Catch Silent films for free with live scoring by the hottest bands at the Intl Silent Film Fest at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza Mall from Aug 28-31, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

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The link between the traditional Zarzuela and cinema is closer than we think. Here in the Philippines it harkens back to one of the earliest forms of theater. But Instituto Cervantes Manila Director Dr. Carlos Madrid believes that there is a direct link to movies, “We have a very significant movie in Silent film cinema in Spain. CURRO VARGAS is one of the earliest examples of 2 forms of entertainment. From Zarzuela, the days of pre cinema to cinema is the adaptation of a Zarzuela to silent film. CURRO VARGAS for generations in Spain its an iconic symbol of the country boy who has to struggle to survive, to win the heart of his beloved. In that sense CURRO VARGAS encompasses so many topics of traditional Spanish dramas.”

Spain’s CURRO VARGAS with live scoring by GLASS CHERRY BREAKERS. Entrance is for free on first come first served basis at the Intl Silent Film Fest at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza Mall from Aug 28-31, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

Madrid is referring to the Spanish entry in the 8^th Edition of the International Silent Film Festival to be held at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza Mall from August 28-31, 2014. This is the festival where Filipino musicians score silent films from different parts of the world live. This year will also feature a world-renowned pianist from France Hakim Bentchouala-Golobitch. The screenings are free and open to the public on a first come first served basis. Every year there are long queues so make sure to check listings and schedules.

from right: Francis De Veyra (RADIOACTIVE SAGO PROJECT), Fame Flores ( watch her at Bar 360 in RWM), Shang Rila Plaza Mktg Div Head Marline Dualan & Caliph8. Catch Silent films for free with live scoring by the hottest bands at the Intl Silent Film Fest at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza Mall from Aug 28-31, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

USA-CITY OF LIGHTS starring Charlie Chaplin with RADIOACTIVE SAGO PROJECT (Aug 28), Germany-DER MÜDE TOD (Destiny) with MANILA COMPOSER’S LAB in cooperation with Dr. Pierre Oser (Aug 29), France-VERDUN: VISIONS D’HISTOIRE (Verdun:Versions of History) with pianist HAKIM BENTCHOULA-GOLOBITCH (Aug 29), Italy-MA L’AMOR MIO NON MUORE! (Love Everlasting) with Caliph8 & Soprano Fame Flores (Aug 30), Japan- CHUJI TABI NIKKI (A Diary of Chuji’s Travels) with KAAPIN (Aug 30), Spain- CURRO VARGAS with GLASS CHERRY BREAKERS (Aug 31), Philippines- ANG TIGMO SA AKING PAGPAULI (Riddles of my Homecoming) with KALAYO (Aug 31).

Seated from left: Japan Foundation Proj. Coordinator Rolando Samson, Fame Flores, French Audio Visual Attaché Martin Macalintal, Carol Bello (KALAYO), Shang Rila Plaza Mktg Div Head Marline Dualan, Officer for the Promotion of Italian Language and Culture Prof. Emanuela Adesini, Goethe Institut Philippinen Dir. Petra Raymond, Manila Composer’s Lab– Melita Cruz & Marie Luise Calvero and FDCP Head of Cinema Evaluation & Coordination Wilma Isleta. Standing from left: Inst. Cervantes Head of Cultural Affairs Jose Fons, Razorback Mgr. Patrick Pulumbarit, Japan Foundation Dir. Shuji Takatori, Rotsanjani Mojica (KAAPIN), FDCP Exec Dir. Teddy Granados, Sammy Asuncion (GLASS CHERRY BREAKERS), Inst Cervantes Mla Mng Dir Dr. Carlos Madrid, Caliph8, Francis De Veyra (RADIOACTIVESAGO PROJECT) and MCL Founder Prof Jonas Baes. Catch Silent films for free with live scoring by the hottest bands at the Intl Silent Film Fest at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza Mall from Aug 28-31, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

The silent film festival has been going on at the Shang Cineplex for 8 years. The event has hosted films contributed by embassies and is anything but profit driven. French Audio Visual Attaché Martin Macalintal said, “The venue is beautiful. The venue is wonderful and it’s been lent to us very generously. I’m grateful for their continued hosting of this important cultural event.”

from right: Razorback Mgr. Patrick Pulumbarit, Sammy Asuncion (GLASS CHERRY BREAKERS), Inst Cervantes Mla Mng Dir Dr. Carlos Madrid & Inst. Cervantes Head of Cultural Affairs Jose Fons. Catch Silent films for free with live scoring by the hottest bands at the Intl Silent Film Fest at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza Mall from Aug 28-31, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

Dr. Carlos Madrid explained there were several agencies involved with the Spanish entry, “For Instuto Cervantes and Embassy of Spain to bring the film here we got the support of the Ministry of Culture through the Filmoteca Española. It was likely that this film was screened in the Philippine before World War II given the appeal of the Zarzuela had before. It is a very live movie sample of the early days of Spanish movie making.”

The fest according to him unites contries culturally and historically, “We got for the music part no less than Sammy Asuncion. We gave him the freedom to do whatever they feel. I would like to emphasize the Silent film festival is such a success. It unifies so many aspects; it is film they go beyond language barriers. It is something you understand, whether you know the language of the country or not. When we connect it to music you are also going beyond language barrier. So the Intl Silent Film festival we are recovering the cultural heritage of different countries from the world. Connecting film with contemporary heritage of which we have the privilege of being a guest and also creating a live event. As you may know all the audiences respond quite well to it. We are lucky to participate in this festival.”

Legendary Guitarist Sammy Asuncion has participated in the Silent Film Fest since the early years with his band SPY and PINIKPIKAN. This year he has a new band called GLASS CHERRY BREAKERS, which has a renowned musicians like Megan Aguilar on vocals, Ronald Tomas (sax) and Nicky Cabardo (keyboards).

Maegan Aguilar on drums and vocals for LAHI in Ka Freddie’s Bar, Adriatico cor Pedro Gil, Malate Manila. Photo was taken February 2013, Maegan is now with THE GLASS CHERRY BREAKERS with Sammy Asuncion scoring live for CURRO VARGAS, August 31, 2014 5pm Sunday. Photo by Jude Bautista.

Asuncion during the course of researching the film found a lot of similarities between Spain and the Philippines, “You will realize that we have a lot in common that we also do in our everyday lives in the Philippines. The older guys like me who was able to witness the Spanish way of living before. You will realize a lot of things that we’re doing now in the movie: costume, dance in the plaza. In our province in Bukindon you pay to be able to dance with a woman. I didn’t realize that maybe this is where it came from. The music was from 1923 the kundiman that we’re doing now is based on the old Spanish music before. You can really hear that. I’m very grateful to do this because I am a musician.”

LAHI from left: Jonan Aguilar (Bass), Maegan Aguilar, Freddie Aguilar and Jericho Aguilar (Lead guitar). Photo was taken last February 2013 in Ka Freddie’s Bar, Adriatico cor Pedro Gil, Malate Manila by Jude Bautista. Maegan is now with THE GLASS CHERRY BREAKERS with Sammy Asuncion scoring live for CURRO VARGAS, August 31, 2014 5pm Sunday.

Asuncion’s personal style of improvisation works perfectly with live scoring, “When I play I like to improvise. I cannot enjoy my night if I can’t do it my way. Even my own songs I tend to change it every time I play it. It’s never the same. Here I would like to feel the music and intertwine. We will be doing some patterns but during the actual presentation there will be a lot of surprises the band is capable of doing that.”

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French Pianist for Silent Film Fest 2014

August 12, 2014, 6:15 am

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Catch France’s VERDUN: VISIONS D’HISTOIRE (Verdun:Versions of History) with French pianist HAKIM BENTCHOULA-GOLOBITCH. Entrance is for free on first come first served basis at the Intl Silent Film Fest at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza Mall from Aug 28-31, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

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By Jude Bautista

The International Silent film fest has always been known for the soundtracks being scored live by Pinoy musicians like RAZORBACK, SINOSIKAT from previous years and drawing large audiences in the process. This year will be something special as French pianist Hakim Benthchoula-Golobitch will be one of the performers.

from left: French Audio Visual Attaché Martin Macalintal and Italian Language and Culture Officer Prof. Emanuela Adesini. Catch Silent films for free with live scoring by the hottest bands at the Intl Silent Film Fest at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza Mall from Aug 28-31, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

French Audio Visual Attaché Martin Macalintal said, “Benthchoula is of Algerian descent although of course he is French national. He studied in the Conservatory of Paris. He’s been awarded scholarships and grants in different prestigious festivals and piano competitions in Europe. And he had accompanied many silent films VISION D’HISTOIRE is one of his latest projects. This festival is a wonderful event that not just shows cultures from different countries but most of all the collaboration and the talent of Filipino musicians.”

The renowned French Pianist will provide live scoring for VERDUN: VISIONS D’HISTOIRE (Verdun:Versions of History) in the 8^th Edition of the International Silent Film Festival to be held at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza Mall from August 28-31, 2014. The screenings are free and open to the public on a first come first served basis. Every year there are long queues so make sure to check listings and schedules.

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Benthchoula has received the gold medal for piano at the National Conservatory of Toulouse. He has been awarded in international competitions and the Mozart Henessy Scholarship. He specializes in French music and has worked with contemporary composers, to perform in solo recitals or chamber music concerts. He has accompanied Judex by Louis Feuillade as his first silent film, then played the sound- track for GRIBICHE by Jacques Feyder, SAFETY LAST with Harold Lloyd, and VERDUN: VISIONS D’HISTOIRE by Léon Poirier.

from right: Japan Foundation Dir. Shuji Takatori, Rotsanjani Mojica (KAAPIN), Italian Language and Culture Officer Prof. Emanuela Adesini and French Audio Visual Attaché Martin Macalintal. Catch Silent films for free with live scoring by the hottest bands at the Intl Silent Film Fest at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza Mall from Aug 28-31, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

France was absent the last two years and has been missed by audiences. Macalintal said, “I would like to thank our co organizers for welcoming France back to the Festival. I have heard that France has been missed in the past editions. There is a real partnership with Shang Rila Plaza Mall and I’d like to thank them for that.”

Speaking about the film, “ We are very privileged to bring to the Philippines a film that was restored last year in commemoration of the 100 years of the First World War. Verdun is one of the key battles of the First World War, which ended with an armistice in 1918. After that in 1928 the director Leon Poirier decided to make a film to recreate the Verdun Battle.”

Soprano Fame Flores will perform for Italian entry Love Everlasting, you can catch her at Bar 360 in Resort’s World Manila. Catch Silent films for free with live scoring by the hottest bands at the Intl Silent Film Fest at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza Mall from Aug 28-31, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

The silent film may have also been an early form of what people see today as the docudrama with an added realism, “It is some kind of reenactment of the battle. What is symbolic about this film is the actors he got were actual soldiers in the battle. You can just imagine the emotions of these actors when they reenacted the actual fighting in the trenches. The film has been restored, remastered by the Cinematheque of Toulouse. The French agency to promote culture is sponsoring the French pianist accompanying the film. He is touring along with this film all over the world. We are going to be very privileged to have him in the Philippines.”

from right: Carol Bello (KALAYO), Japan Foundation Dir. Shuji Takatori, Rotsanjani Mojica (KAAPIN) and Italian Language and Culture Officer Prof. Emanuela Adesini. Catch Silent films for free with live scoring by the hottest bands at the Intl Silent Film Fest at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza Mall from Aug 28-31, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

The renowned pianist was actually born in Algeria but is now French citizen. Macalintal was also able to explain the deep relationship of the two nations, “Just to go back to history the independence of Algeria is directly related to the creation of the 5^th Republic of France up to now exists. France’s constitution today is still that of 1958. That’s strongly related to the independence movement in Algeria. In LA GRAINE ET LE MULET (The Secret of the Grain) actress Hafsia Herzi, from the French Film fest is also of Algerian Descent playing a Tunisian. That North African, Mediterranean influence is ever present in France.”

Turkey is another Mediterranean country that has immigrants in Italy. The MOVIEMOV Italian film festival also held in Shang Plaza had a Turkish director. Opening film ALLACCIATE LE CINTURE (FASTEN YOUR SEATBELT) was directed by Fernan Ozpetek. Officer for the Promotion of Italian Language and Culture Prof. Emanuela Adesini explained, “The reason why Ozpetec has chosen Italy instead of Turkey and has become an Italian director as a matter of fact. In Italy he has found freedom. He is gay and his films have that theme. He experienced many problems in Turkey other reasons are political. He found freedom and liberty in Italy that is why he has chosen to stay and work. He has an actress that always cast also from Turkey. She has also chosen Italy for political reasons.”

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Chaplin, Divas and Yakuzas in Silent Film Fest

August 12, 2014, 11:00 pm

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Catch USA’s CITY OF LIGHTS starring Charlie Chaplin with RADIOACTIVE SAGO PROJECT. Entrance is for free on first come first served basis at the Intl Silent Film Fest at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza Mall from Aug 28-31, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

Written and photographed

By Jude Bautista

The International Silent film festival this year for the first time will have a film by icon Charlie Chaplin in his work CITY OF LIGHTS. It will be accompanied by the RADIOACTIVE SAGO PROJECT, which is known for their quirky lyrics and booming horn section perfect for the slapstick film.

CITY OF LIGHTS is the entry of the U.S.A. in the 8^th Edition of the International Silent Film Festival to be held at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza Mall from August 28-31, 2014. This is the festival where Filipino musicians score silent films from different parts of the world live. This year will also feature a world-renowned pianist from France Hakim Bentchouala-Golobitch. The screenings are free and open to the public on a first come first served basis. Every year there are long queues so make sure to check listings and schedules.

Francis De Veyra representing RADIOACTIVE SAGO PROJECT said, “Music composed was also by Charlie Chaplin himself which made it difficult to change the original music. So we plan to make it close to the original music with modern arrangements. Its gonna be fun and the music is an integral part of the film. Live scoring is a double treat for an audience.” Lead singer of the band Lourd De Veyra is a famous commentator/comedian in several shows from the TV5 network: SAPUL SA SINGKO, AKSYON on TV5, TAYUAN MO AT PANINDIGAN, WASAK on AksyonTV and LUPET.

from left: Francis De Veyra (RADIOACTIVESAGO PROJECT), Caliph8 and Fame Flores. Catch Silent films for free with live scoring by the hottest bands at the Intl Silent Film Fest at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza Mall from Aug 28-31, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

ITALY- MA L’AMOR MIO NON MUORE! (Love everlasting)

Italian entry MA L’AMOR MIO NON MUORE! (Love everlasting) directed by Mario Caserini is one of the diva films, one of the most famous silent cinemas in Italy.Officer for the Promotion of Italian Language and Culture Prof. Emanuela Adesini explained, “Caserini specifically wrote this for a real Diva at that time one of the most famous actresses Lydia Borelli. She was a celebrated theater actress, having renown in Italy, France and all over the world at the time. She was the protagonist in SALOME by Oscar Wilde. She was the Diva par excellence a bridge between fantasy and modernism an interpreter of liberty culture as she was a fashionable person. The women copied her hairstyle the way she dressed at the time.”

Catch Italy’s MA L’AMOR MIO NON MUORE! (Love Everlasting) with Caliph8 & Soprano Fame Flores. Entrance is for free on first come first served basis at the Intl Silent Film Fest at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza Mall from Aug 28-31, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

Adesini also noted how Diva Lydia Borelli distinguished herself, “On her first attempt at movies, she knew how to use the camera and cinema to explore her own expressive art in an experimental way. She could not use her voice but she could use her movements how she dressed and she was also a dancer. The first part is a drama, a tragic love story. The second part is on a stage. This gives her the opportunity to dance and perform as a stage actress.”

from right: Carol Bello (KALAYO), Japan Foundation Dir. Shuji Takatori , Rotsanjani Mojica (KAAPIN) and Italian Language and Culture Officer Prof. Emanuela Adesini. Catch Silent films for free with live scoring by the hottest bands at the Intl Silent Film Fest at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza Mall from Aug 28-31, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

For MA L’AMOR MIO NON MUORE! (Love everlasting) DJ Caliph8 collaborates with Fred Sandoval and Malek Lopez. The trio are also part of the group which also made the soundtrack for ON TH JOB directed by Erik Matti. OTJ was one of the selected films screened in the director’s night 2013 festival in Cannes, which had a 2 minute standing ovation.

Along with them is Soprano Fame Flores who can currently be seen as one of the many talented performers in Resort’s World Manila’s Bar 360. Flores is a multi awarded artist having won the ALIW awards for Best Crossover Classical Performer in 2013 and multiple nominee in the Best Classical performance category. After graduating in Voice in U.P College of Music she is currently taking up a second degree in Music in the same institution. As a stage actress she was Maria Clara in Gantimpala’s NOLI ME TANGERE, Gregoria De Jesus in Gerry Dapdap’s ANDRES BONIFACIO Musical. She is also an opera performer she was in Merry Wives of Windsor at U.P. College and Puccini’s Madame Butterfly in CCP.

Catch Japan’s CHUJI TABI NIKKI (A Diary of Chuji’s Travels) with KAAPIN.
Entrance is for free on first come first served basis at the Intl Silent Film Fest at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza Mall from Aug 28-31, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

Japan- CHUJI TABI NIKKI (A Diary of Chuji’s Travels) with KAAPIN

In 2012, one of the most well received films was from Japan entitled POOR MEN WHO ARE GREAT directed by Yasujiro Ozu. This year it’s a more action packed entry with CHUJI TABI NIKKI (A Diary of Chuji’s Travels) directed by Daisuke Ito. Japan Foundation Dir. Shuji Takatori, gave some background on the director, “Daisuke Ito was the leader of new style of Samurai films that featured sword fighting scenes. The movie was originally a trilogy where some parts were lost. By 1991 they were able to find enough footage to restore the current version which will be screened.” CHUJI TABI NIKKI was also well received at the Pordenone Silent film festival in Italy in 2001.

from left: Japan Foundation Dir. Shuji Takatori and FDCP Exec Dir. Teddy Granados. Catch Silent films for free with live scoring by the hottest bands at the Intl Silent Film Fest at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza Mall from Aug 28-31, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

The film will be scored by a trend setting band KAAPIN which proudly hails from Cagayan De Oro. KAAPIN was chosen by Bandwagon Singapore for their “5 Regional Bands to Check Out in 2014″ along with other bands from Malaysia, Thailand, and Cambodia. Members are Michael Nuesca (Vocal Orchestra, Glockens, Melodica) and Rotsanjani Mojica (Programming, Synths, Beats, Glitch, Noise). Their self-titled EP made it to the Top 20 Filipino EP’s of 2013.

from left: Rotsanjani Mojica (KAAPIN), Japan Foundation Proj. Coordinator Rolando Samson and Sharlene Bareng. Catch Silent films for free with live scoring by the hottest bands at the Intl Silent Film Fest at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza Mall from Aug 28-31, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Silent Film fest Proves: Culture Has No Border

August 25, 2014, 7:13 am

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from left: Goethe Inst Phil Dir. Petra Raymond, MCL Founder Prof Jonas Baes.
and Francis De Veyra (RADIOACTIVESAGO PROJECT). Catch Silent films for free with live scoring by the hottest bands at the Intl Silent Film Fest at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza Mall from Aug 28-31, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

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By Jude Bautista

“How do we link young people to their responsibility for development? A silent film festival is an entertaining way to think about how to take over responsibility, how to take care, how to engage and not all things are irrelevant. Musicians from the country can relate to films from other countries. It shows that culture has no border. Silent films as language and music are able to overcome borders,” said Goethe Institut Philipinen Director Dr. Petra Raymond.

Raymond is referring to the 8^th Edition of the International Silent Film Festival to be held at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza Mall from August 28-31, 2014. This is the festival where Filipino musicians score silent films from different parts of the world live. This year will also feature a world-renowned pianist from France Hakim Bentchouala-Golobitch. The screenings are free and open to the public on a first come first served basis. Every year there are long queues so make sure to check listings and schedules.

Der Mude: Catch Germany’s DER MÜDE TOD (Destiny) with MANILA COMPOSER’S LAB in cooperation with Dr. Pierre Oser. Entrance is for free on first come first served basis at the Intl Silent Film Fest at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza Mall from Aug 28-31, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

The silent film festival has been going on at the Shang Cineplex for 8 years. The event has hosted films contributed by embassies and is anything but profit driven. French Audio Visual Attaché Martin Macalintal said, “The local cost of organizing a film fest can be prohibitive. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Shang Rila Plaza for hosting the festival.”

from right: FDCP Exec Dir. Teddy Granados, Shang Rila Plaza Mktg. Div. Head Marline Dualan, FDCP Head of Cinema Evaluation & Coordination Wilma Isleta. Catch Silent films for free with live scoring by the hottest bands at the Intl Silent Film Fest at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza Mall from Aug 28-31, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

The Film Development Council has been part of the fest for several years, sponsoring and organizing the Philippine entry. FDCP Executive Dir Teddy Granados adds, “I would like to congratulate organizers and the different embassies. We from the FDCP have told them the Silent Film Festival is the most difficult fest to organize. Looking for a suitable material is very difficult because you’re looking deep into your archives to look during the Silent film era in the 20’s or earlier. And it’s really difficult to find material that’s suitable for showing in a cinema. Especially if it’s already been restored. Finally another difficulty is getting the musicians to play in the festival.”

from right: Fame Flores and Caliph8 will score for Italian entry Love Everlasting. You can catch Fame at Bar 360 in Resort’s World Manila. Catch Silent films for free with live scoring by the hottest bands at the Intl Silent Film Fest at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza Mall from Aug 28-31, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

The Goethe Institut is one of the founding members of the fest. Dr. Raymond took over from previous director Richard Kuenzel since 2012. She goes on, “When I came to the Philippines years ago and I was inheriting the participation of the Goethe of this festival. I was asking myself what could we do with this to continue? Do we have enough silent films to present? That was my first question. I went back to the archive and thought ok Germany has a big archive. So this is not the problem.”

The next question is being able to justify the effort and expense. After getting to see the fest she sees the benefits are truly worth it, “I find the construction of this festival very convincing. It is unique it is experimental. It has connections to cultural heritage and traditions. We are able to target young audiences in the Philippines. In the Philippines most of the people are young so how do you connect young people with understanding history? We relate to a lot of issues. This year we commemorate the start of the First World War a hundred years ago. All of a sudden we see not so many things have changed. The world is again in danger.”

Seated from left: Fame Flores, French Audio Visual Attaché Martin Macalintal, Carol Bello (KALAYO), Shang Rila Plaza Mktg Div Head Marline Dualan, Italian Language and Culture Officer Prof. Emanuela Adesini, Goethe Inst Phil Dir. Petra Raymond, Manila Composer’s Lab– Melita Cruz & Marie Luise Calvero. Standing from left: Razorback Mgr. Patrick Pulumbarit, Japan Foundation Dir. Shuji Takatori, Rotsanjani Mojica (KAAPIN), FDCP Exec Dir. Teddy Granados, Sammy Asuncion (GLASS CHERRY BREAKERS), Inst Cervantes Mla Mng Dir Dr. Carlos Madrid, Caliph8, Francis De Veyra (RADIOACTIVESAGO PROJECT) and MCL Founder Prof Jonas Baes. Catch Silent films for free with live scoring by the hottest bands at the Intl Silent Film Fest at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza Mall from Aug 28-31, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

She hopes the fest will be an ongoing event for years to come, “I hope that we will find again next year a group of countries who would like to organize the 9^th Edition. When Martin (Macalintal) presented his film & music and he was missing. That is also an invitation to other countries, always an open call who would like to join, participate next year. This is an experiment and is working out very well. Maybe we can have deeper relations than just diplomacy.”

The German film DER MÜDE TOD (Destiny) by Fritz Lang is accompanied by an orchestra using the work of Manila Composer’s Lab. Just like last year they consulted and worked with German composer Pierre Osser. Young composers include Pat Rodriguez, Mika Lopez, Marie Luise Caldero and Melita Cruz.

Manila Composer’s Lab from left: Anna Patricia Rodriguez, Ara Janelle Foronda, Feliz Anne Macahis, FDCP Chairman Briccio Santos, MCL Founder Prof Jonas Baes, German composer Pierre Oser, MCL Exec Dir. Alexander John Villanueva, Patricia Baes and Nikka Mae Lopez. Catch Silent films for free with live scoring by the hottest bands at the Intl Silent Film Fest at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza Mall from Aug 28-31, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

Manila Composer’s Lab Director Jonas Baes said, “The thing about writing music for film, you have to situate yourself in another space in another time. This particular film put us in this space-time limbo. Just as that happens I asked the composers to think 1921 but also think here and now. That was more complex because the film will happen in 3 settings: China, the Renaissance and Venice. All of those had to be manifested in the music.”

Baes added that there will be more instrumentalists this year, “Music will create this whole environment, in a way, which the film is trying to project. In a way we are in dialogue with a film. The film answers in a way that is more subtle. So that is what we have been doing in the past 3 months. It’s a long film, we have 4 composers and we have a little orchestra, a bigger ensemble than what we had last year. We have employed 12 musicians and a conductor.”

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Cine Europa Tacloban Bound

September 4, 2014, 9:08 am

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Nearly a year later, people still live in tents in Tacloban. Photo by Jude Bautista

Written and photographed

By Jude Bautista

Nearly a year after the strongest typhoon in recorded history pounded Tacloban and Visayas, these areas are still struggling to put their lives back together. Portions of population in Tacloban are still living in tents, residential homes still lie in ruins.

Cultural exchange through a film festival like Cine Europa may not be the infrastructure of roads, bridges and schools that they need. But it may give them a much-needed breather from the day-to-day struggles they face. From the Visayas State University in Leyte, special screenings for families affected by Yolanda will be held from October 21-26 in Tacloban.

Kids play between ships that were tossed on shore during storm surge nearly a year ago. Photo by Jude Bautista

Now on its 17^th year the Cine Europa film fest has screened the best films from Europe in its home at the Shang Cineplex in Shangri La Plaza Mall. It will run from September 11-21, 2014. The fest has always had long lines watching films from as far as Czechoslovakia to Bulgaria to the more familiar Italian and English cinema.

Cine Europa will then move to other cities: Baguio Cinematheque from September 23-28, Ilo-ilo Cinematheque from September 30 to October 5, Ayala Center Cinema in Cebu from October 10-12. Davao will host the screenings from October 28-November 2, Zamboanga Cinematheque from November 4-9 and concluding screenings in Liceo De Cagayan University in Cagayan De Oro from November 13-16.

foreground from left: French Emb Audio Visual Attaché Martin Macalintal, FDCP, Austrian Emb Consular Affairs Lisbeth Strohmeier, Spanish Emb First Sec. Meritxell Parayre-Sabés, Danish Emb Charge d’Affaires Pia Salma, Emb of Netherlands rep Fleur Edens, Swiss Emb Sr. Proj Officer & Asst Head of Mission Diana Chan, EU Public Affairs Officer Thelma Gecolea, Shangri-La Plaza Mktg Div Head Marline Dualan, EU Info Officer Robert Leon and Phil Italian Association officer Cristina Moricca. Background from left: Inst Cervantes MLA Dir. Dr. Carlos Madrid, Goethe Inst Dir. Dr. Petra Raymond and EU Political Counselor Dr. Julian Vassallo. Cine Europa will screen the best European movies for free at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza from September 11-21, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

Admission is free to all screenings at all locations for the two-month festival.

The line up this year has a total of 23 movies from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy The Netherlands, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Norway and Switzerland.

EU Delegation Political Counselor Dr. Julian Vassallo. Cine Europa will screen the best European movies for free at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza from September 11-21, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

EU Delegation Political Counselor Dr. Julian Vassallo said, “Yes we’re very keen to make this leg in Tacloban happen for obvious reasons. There are many European aid agencies working on the ground in Tacloban and we hope to rope them in to help us secure participation. We’re looking at different options for the location of the screening. There are challenges as you can imagine.”

Vehicles were tossed by floods during Yolanda, this one just a few meters away from the airport. Photo by Jude Bautista

There are logistical difficulties stemming from recent problems with infrastructure, “We have a new challenge that turned up today. You may have heard that the airport of Tacloban is now closed and will only be open to turbo prop aircraft for the foreseeable future. We’re looking at venues that can accommodate people who have been most affected by what happened. One possibility is to use the astrodome. We’re also looking at other possibilities if that does not work out. That is something that we are very keen to see realized.”

Trees that produced coconut water and meat were totally devastated in Tacloban, Leyte. They have NOT recovered from the loss even after a year. Photo by Jude Bautista

Goethe Institut Philipinen, the cultural center of Germany here in our country is one of the more active participants in Cine Europa. Goethe Institut was also part of the recently concluded International Silent Film Festival also held at the Shang Cineplex.

Ships that were tossed on shore during storm surge nearly a year ago are still there blocking streets and a burden to the people in Tacloban, Leyte. Photo by Jude Bautista

Raymond was recently able to visit Tacloban to see first hand the current situation. That’s why for her having the fest there is vital. She said, “Its very important to send a signal there. I was there in June, 7 months after Yolanda, a lot of people are still struggling. You have brand new Petrol stations and supermarkets. Which is necessary that you provide these goods. But to see how much money went in there and next door is just broken construction. People don’t know what to do. Its good they have basketball courts. Its good they have an opportunity, they have a hard day living to see some films, which are, entertaining as well. They need to have that. We would like to be visible as Europe in the Philippines and Europe as a big variety. A film festival is a good way to show that.”

from left: K’NA THE DREAMWEAVER director Ida Anita Del Mundo, EU Political Counselor Dr. Julian Vassallo and FDCP Exec Dir Mike Dela Rosa. Cine Europa will screen the best European movies for free at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza from September 11-21, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

Graffiti on ship that was tossed on shore during storm surge says it all. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Cine Europa in Zamboanga

September 7, 2014, 4:38 am

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Nearly a year later, people still live in tents in Tacloban a similar situation in Zamboanga. Photo by Jude Bautista

Written and photographed

By Jude Bautista

Cine Europa 2013 already scheduled screenings in Zamboanga known as The City of Flowers or Asia’s Latin City. But were cancelled when the MNLF lay siege to the city and the resulting violence that erupted between them and the government forces. What happened next was a humanitarian disaster: a total of 100,000 people were displaced from barangays being set aflame. Although the violence has been quelled, a great number of people still live in camps. Of last count there have been 167 deaths, which include children who have succumbed to diseases acquired from the evacuation camps.

Nearly a year later, people still live in tents in Tacloban a similar situation in Zamboanga. Photo by Jude Bautista

This year Cine Europa will finally be able to push through with the free screenings of Europe’s finest films in Zamboanga Cinematheque from November 4-9, 2014. While it may not rebuild the homes they badly need it may give them a much-needed breather from the day-to-day struggles they face.

EU Delegation Political Counselor Dr. Julian Vassallo. Cine Europa will screen the best European movies for free at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza from September 11-21, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista.

EU Delegation Political Counselor Dr. Julian Vassallo said, “The Zamboanga Cinematheque screening is with the help of the FDCP (Film Development Council of the Phil). It was not possible last year. I will be there myself. We are happy that we are expanding it. This is one of the things that we are very proud in Cine Europa that we are expanding and growing to the four corners of the country. You don’t make it very easy for us with 7,100 islands.”

from left: EU Political Counselor Dr. Julian Vassallo and FDCP Exec Dir Mike Dela Rosa. Cine Europa will screen the best European movies for free at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza from September 11-21, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista.

Cine Europa will then move to other cities: Baguio Cinematheque from September 23-28, Ilo-ilo Cinematheque from September 30 to October 5, Ayala Center Cinema in Cebu from October 10-12, Special screenings will also be held in Tacloban from October 21-26. Davao will host the screenings from October 28-November 2, Zamboanga Cinematheque from November 4-9 and concluding screenings in Liceo De Cagayan University in Cagayan De Oro from November 13-16.

Admission is free to all screenings at all locations for the two-month festival.

foreground from left: French Emb Audio Visual Attaché Martin Macalintal, FDCP Exec Mike Dela Rosa, Austrian Emb Consular Affairs Lisbeth Strohmeier, Spanish Emb First Sec. Meritxell Parayre-Sabés, Danish Emb Charge d’Affaires Pia Salma, Emb of Netherlands rep Fleur Edens, Swiss Emb Sr. Proj Officer & Asst Head of Mission Diana Chan, EU Public Affairs Officer Thelma Gecolea, Shangri-La Plaza Mktg Div Head Marline Dualan, EU Info Officer Robert Leon and Phil Italian Association officer Cristina Moricca. Background from left: Inst Cervantes MLA Dir. Dr. Carlos Madrid, Goethe Inst Dir. Dr. Petra Raymond and EU Political Counselor Dr. Julian Vassallo. Cine Europa will screen the best European movies for free at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza from September 11-21, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista.

from left: Goethe Inst Dir. Dr. Petra Raymond and EU Political Counselor Dr. Julian Vassallo. Cine Europa will screen the best European movies for free at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza from September 11-21, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista.

Goethe Institut Director Dr. Petra Raymond explains, “This is the attraction of Cine Europa that is not only in Metro Manila. We are going out enlarging our screening venues. We are working closely with the FDCP, this is a strong point of Cine Europa. The Philippines has these 7,000 islands. We have the need to manage how to communicate bring people together. People are like I have to go to Manila. This is not good for Manila. If you are present in these other places then it makes them culturally attractive. People may say hey we can have a living there because things are coming to us. Of course its difficult to handle that specifically in Mindanao.”

ANG SAYAW NG DALAWANG KALIWANG PAA team from right: Producer Alemberg Ang, Associate Producers Beth Maquiling-Lozada, Gaye Domingo and Dennis Cortez. Photo was taken during the 35th Gawad Urian awards night last June 13, 2012 at the AFP Theater. Photo by Jude Bautista

The European Union has always been a model for countries coming together for economic and political reasons. The film fest is a product of this harmony. Raymond goes on, “Unity is only possible because we have respect for the differences. Otherwise its pressure and you don’t feel comfortable. When you look at all these films they all have a relation to the topic of family. Even these two German films are so different. Family has a big role to play in the Philippines. I can totally relate to this feeling. Or think this can never be possible in the Philippines. Or it is the same here. So there’s a big possibility of how you can relate and connect to the films. The structure of Europe is the freedom to be different and that is important.” Maybe the respect for differences can also be key to peace in Mindanao.

from left: Phil Italian Association officer Cristina Moricca, Inst Cervantes MLA Dir. Dr. Carlos Madrid and Austrian Emb Consular Affairs Lisbeth Strohmeier. Cine Europa will screen the best European movies for free at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza from September 11-21, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista.

The 17^th Cine Europa also has an emphasis on film forums and education. Urian award winning producer Alemberg Ang will have a talk about Film Appreciation September 12 Friday, 11am at the Shang Cineplex. The forum is followed by a screening of MAGNIFICO-2pm and ANG PAGDADALAGA NI MAXIMO OLIVEROS-4pm. On Saturday 1pm there will be a forum between Filipino Filmmakers with the EU Cultural officers from Spain, Italy, & France. And a screening of Lav Diaz’ NORTE, HANGGANAN NG KASAYSAYAN. All events will be at the Shang Cineplex, Shang rila Plaza Mall.

from left AMOK team: Writer Paul Sta. Ana, John Bedia, Best Supporting actor nominee Garry Lim and director / Best Editing awardee Lawrence Fajardo, with Best Picture awardee Producer Alemberg ANG ANG SAYAW NG DALAWANG KALIWANG PAA. Photo was taken during the 35th Gawad Urian awards night last June 13, 2012 at the AFP Theater. Photo by Jude Bautista

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SCIALLA Easily Inspires

September 9, 2014, 7:03 am

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Filippo Scicchitano (Luca) is very popular with his classmates. Cine Europa will screen SCIALLA and the best European movies for free at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza from September 11-21, 2014.

Written by

Jude Bautista

“Pietas has many meanings: the sense of duty, devotion to religion, the fatherland, the family. How is Aeneas symbolically shown? Fleeing Troy as it burns and carrying his father on his back. A son who has so much love and compassion for his father that he carries him on his back, see? Respect but not in the sense you mean (fear of mafia/ criminals): respect for others. ” Bruno Beltrame (Fabrizio Bentivoglio) is a tutor trying to show his student Luca (Filippo Scicchitano) the finer points of Roman literature to no avail.

Fabrizio Bentivoglio (Bruno) tutors Luca. Cine Europa will screen SCIALLA and the best European movies for free at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza from September 11-21, 2014.

Bruno is a washed up writer just trying to eke out a living tutoring because it’s more convenient and pays more than a teacher. Luca is a typical teenager who gets on everyone’s nerves, belligerent, aimless, hates school. They were perfect for each other, as Bruno disliked teaching or making him do anything. Bruno was actually one of the cooler grown ups in Luca’s life until one day when things take a dramatic turn. Marina (Arianna Scommegna), Luca’s mom has to work in Africa as a translator. She tells Bruno that Luca is actually his son and asks to live with him for 6 months while she’s away.

Arianna Scommegna (Marina) reveals a long held secret from Fabrizio Bentivoglio (Bruno). Cine Europa will screen SCIALLA and the best European movies for free at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza from September 11-21, 2014.

SCIALA is one of many European films that can be seen for free at the CINE EUROPA 17 screened at Shang Cineplex, Shangri La Plaza Mall. Cine Europa film fest will run in Shang Mall in Mandaluyong from September 11-21, 2014.

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Cine Europa will then move to other cities: Baguio Cinematheque from September 23-28, Ilo-ilo Cinematheque from September 30 to October 5, Ayala Center Cinema in Cebu from October 10-12, Visayas State University in Leyte and then Tacloban from October 21-26. Davao will host the screenings from October 28-November 2, Zamboanga Cinematheque from November 4-9 and concluding screenings in Liceo De Cagayan University in Cagayan De Oro from November 13-16.

The film title SCIALLA translates to ‘easy’ in Italian but is derived from the Islamic saying Inshalla or ‘God Willing’. Cine Europa will screen SCIALLA and the best European movies for free at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza from September 11-21, 2014.

The film title SCIALA translates to ‘easy’ in Italian but is derived from the Islamic saying Inshalla or ‘God Willing’. In Italy it has evolved into a more commonly used term by teenagers meaning take it easy or relax. SCIALA is deceptively simple but the film allows us to see the power of literature. Poetic ancient words still have that same moving influence in our modern world if we only listen to it. Novels, poems even classical music are able to inspire people around Bruno even if he seems so jaded and the one who actually delivers them.

Just like the many poets of old SCIALA also includes the gritty, urban side of Rome’s hip-hop scene. Twelve tracks of the original soundtrack were produced by The Ceasars and sung by the Italian rapper Amir Issaa. The song “Scialla” won the “Premio Cinema Giovane” for the best original soundtrack.

The soundtrack includes QUESTA E ROMA (THIS IS ROME) by rapper Amir Issaaa aka China. The music creates that perfect feel and atmosphere in the dangerous neighborhoods of the ancient city. Amir has written songs about immigrant children who have grown up in Italy but do not have the same rights as those whose parents are Italian citizens. His cause is like that of Fil-Am Jose Antonio Vargas in the U.S.

SCIALLA shows Rome’s gritty urban side. Cine Europa will screen SCIALLA and the best European movies for free at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza from September 11-21, 2014.

Luca seems like a lost cause at 16. He’s a product of his environment that glorifies money, wealth, fame even violence. His main ambition in life is to be a drug pusher. Filippo Scicchitano, who makes his debut in this film, plays Luca. He’s big for his age and is a toughie, into boxing and bully’s his younger friends and even grown ups. Scicchitano shows his incredible versatility early in his career. He convincingly played the gay best friend in the film FASTEN YOUR SEATBELT screened at the Italian Film Festival that was also held at Shang Rila Plaza Mall. The two roles couldn’t be more different and polar opposites. Scicchitano has a bright a future ahead of him almost chameleon like from one interesting role to the next.

Filippo Scicchitano (Luca) watches Tina’s ‘video’ on his laptop. Cine Europa will screen SCIALLA and the best European movies for free at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza from September 11-21, 2014.

Fabrizio Bentivoglio (Bruno) on cell. Cine Europa will screen SCIALLA and the best European movies for free at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza from September 11-21, 2014.

Fabrizio Bentivoglio plays the biographer/tutor Bruno Beltrame with a very sympathetic and endearing quality. Bruno is one of those people who’s undeniably brilliant but has been through so much in life they’ve already given up. As a means to bolster his income he readily gives his services as ghostwriter to rich people doing their autobiography.

Barbora Bobulova plays the sexy Tina. Cine Europa will screen SCIALLA and the best European movies for free at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza from September 11-21, 2014.

The hot Barbora Bobulova is cast as Tina, the wealthy former porno star who hires Bruno as ghostwriter. Bobulova is a red haired version of Scarlett Johanssen and has even more charms, curves and sex appeal. Although Tina is retired from the pornographic career she still has the looks. She plays Chopin to relax and often discusses the great novelists with Bruno.

former porn star Barbora Bobulova (Tina) plays Chopin to relax. Cine Europa will screen SCIALLA and the best European movies for free at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza from September 11-21, 2014.

Luca is hard headed as ever ruining not only his life but also that of Bruno’s. Eventually, Italian literature helps save them both. There is this genuine love for knowledge, history, culture that results from a traumatic experience. The movie is for anyone who has ever lost hope and wants to regain inspiration through eloquent words. Who would ever think that a quote from Pasolini could change their fate?

“The desire for wealth is thus bandit-like, aristocratic similar to mine. Everyone thinks of himself, about winning his anguished bet and saying to himself with a royal grin: ‘I made it!’”

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from left: Alessandro Tuzzi (Bidello) and Filippo Scicchitano (Luca). Cine Europa will screen SCIALLA and the best European movies for free at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza from September 11-21, 2014.

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Fabrizio Bentivoglio (Bruno) takes Filippo Scicchitano (Luca) to school on his scooter. Cine Europa will screen SCIALLA and the best European movies for free at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza from September 11-21, 2014.

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Fabrizio Bentivoglio (Bruno) talks about Achilles’ homosexual relationship with Patroclus to Filippo Scicchitano (Luca). Cine Europa will screen SCIALLA and the best European movies for free at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza from September 11-21, 2014.

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from right Fabrizio Bentivoglio (Bruno) gives Filippo Scicchitano (Luca) long delayed life lessons. Cine Europa will screen SCIALLA and the best European movies for free at Shang Cineplex, Shang Rila Plaza from September 11-21, 2014.

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Miracle in Ballet Philippines’ GISELLE

September 19, 2014, 10:55 pm

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foreground Stella Abrera (Giselle) & James Whiteside (Albrecht) performed magnificently with the BP company. Ballet Philippines’ 45th year was celebrated with a special staging of GISELLE from September 19, 20 & 21, 2014 at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. Photo by Jude Bautista

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By Jude Bautista

By the time I got to CCP, 6pm September 19, 2014 the lobby lights were dimmed. I caught Tess Rances on her cell phone and landline checking the power levels. She was calling MERALCO, calling on God, anyone who could help with the power situation. Parts of the city had already lost power as safety precaution against the floods. The lobby lights and air-conditioning had to be sacrificed for electricity on the stage. She assured me it was all systems go for the Giselle performance although the Phil Philharmonic Orchestra would not be there. Ballet Philippines President Margie Moran insisted the ‘show must go on’. There was a palpable anxiety even as people trickled in. The winds had somewhat died down but the rain was still pouring.

from left: Alexander Cortez, Lisa Macuja Elizalde, Irene Marcos-Araneta and BP Trustee Richard Upton. Ballet Philippines’ 45th year was celebrated with a special staging of GISELLE from September 19, 20 & 21, 2014 at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. Photo by Jude Bautista

Sections of Metropolitan Manila had already been inundated since yesterday. Classes, government offices had all been cancelled. The widely anticipated NAKED TRUTH fashion show by BENCH very wisely rescheduled their mega event. BP did not have that luxury as lead stars Stella Abrera and James Whiteside were due to catch a flight back to the U.S. the very next day. It was this stormy, windy, terrible night or Abrera will not be able to perform in her country of birth any time soon. The American Ballet Theater soloist who had carved out a successful career abroad very graciously agreed to perform here. Abrera & Whiteside had to go back to similarly urgent and important rehearsals and shows there.

Their presence was part of the overall celebration of Ballet Philippines’ 45^th year. BP will also have a much-anticipated musical with music and story written by Kanakan Baintagos (formerly known as filmmaker Auraeus Solito) featuring the ERASERHEADS.

from left: BP Pres. Margie Moran, BP Trustee Richard Upton, former BP Artistic Director Norman Walker, former BP member (1979-1994) Perry Sevidal and Elmer Porte. Ballet Philippines’ 45th year was celebrated with a special staging of GISELLE from September 19, 20 & 21, 2014 at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. Photo by Jude Bautista

Out of anyone’s hands is typhoon Mario disrupting plans, causing destruction of homes and even loss of life. The last thing in anyone’s minds is the ballet. No one knew what to expect, they were just ready to put up the best show whether it was to an empty house or a darkened Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo.

from left: Myriam Carcy, Mdme Isabelle Garachon (is an upcoming BP star), Ariane Tricaud and Thery Beord. Ballet Philippines’ 45th year was celebrated with a special staging of GISELLE from September 19, 20 & 21, 2014 at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. Photo by Jude Bautista

Little by little they came. They were all a great mix of people: from young ballet students and their families to the elite in Philippine society Irene Marcos Araneta, Felicidad Sy, George Yang, Joel Cruz, Madame Isabelle Garachon, Lisa Macuja-Elizalde just to name a few. All of them braved severe weather and knew how special it was to have Abrera that one night. Soon the CCP lobby was full and abuzz with excitement. Everyone was aware of the more difficult power situation. During the cocktails, instead of complaining the lack of AC they fanned themselves with expensive abanicos plegables.

from left: Phil. Italian Association Pres. Zenaida Tantoco, Dr. Joven Cunanang and Artist Sandra Fabie Gfeller. Ballet Philippines’ 45th year was celebrated with a special staging of GISELLE from September 19, 20 & 21, 2014 at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. Photo by Jude Bautista

from left: Carissa Adea (Moyna), Rita Angela Winder (Queen Myrtha) and Jemima Sanielle Reyes (Zulme). Ballet Philippines’ 45th year was celebrated with a special staging of GISELLE from September 19, 20 & 21, 2014 at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. Photo by Jude Bautista

Underscoring the dangers, some members of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra were stranded in Bulacan and Pampanga. So there was no live music from the prestigious ensemble. The power of the performance of all dancers that night was such that it more than made up for it. They may have fed off the crowd’s energy to make it a truly special night. As always BP’s Carissa Adea, Victor Maguad, Jemima Reyes and Emmanuel Guillermo had breathtaking performances. They were in the roles of the Peasant Pas De Quatre. Rita Angela Winder was another crowd pleaser with the very important role of Queen Myrtha. Richardson Yadao is spectacular as the villainous rival suitor Hilarion.

Stella Abrera (Giselle) has features not unlike statuesque beauties Maricar Reyes, Marina Benipayo and Angel Aquino. Ballet Philippines’ 45th year was celebrated with a special staging of GISELLE from September 19, 20 & 21, 2014 at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. Photo by Jude Bautista

Stella Abrera

Stella (Giselle) was worth the huge trouble. She’s tall and commands your attention the moment she appears. As a writer who is so used to spoken dialogue in theater, film, it never fails to amaze me how ballerinas are able to convey so much emotion with how they move, they’re facial expressions. Abrera does this with mastery and skill that audiences can’t help but be touched.

James Whiteside (Albrecht) lifts Stella Abrera (Giselle) effortlessly. Ballet Philippines’ 45th year was celebrated with a special staging of GISELLE from September 19, 20 & 21, 2014 at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. Photo by Jude Bautista

Her facial features are very Asian and Filipina. She reminds me of statuesque models and actresses here such as Maricar Reyes, Marina Benipayo even Angel Aquino. It’s almost impossible not to fall in love with her, when she’s in her element. She doesn’t have to DO anything to mesmerize you and yet there she is floating, leaping, spinning, evoking sadness, joy, falling in love. Your vision, your whole being is transfixed on her.

from left: Stella Abrera (Giselle), Mailes Kanapi (Berthe), Gilliane Gequinto & kid. Ballet Philippines’ 45th year was celebrated with a special staging of GISELLE from September 19, 20 & 21, 2014 at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. Photo by Jude Bautista

PEASANT PAS DE QUATRE from left: Jemima Reyes, Emmanuel Guillermo, Victor Maguad & Carissa Adea. Ballet Philippines’ 45th year was celebrated with a special staging of GISELLE from September 19, 20 & 21, 2014 at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. Photo by Jude Bautista

Stella Abrera (Giselle) & James Whiteside (Albrecht) are made for each other as partners on stage. Ballet Philippines’ 45th year was celebrated with a special staging of GISELLE from September 19, 20 & 21, 2014 at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. Photo by Jude Bautista

Her height and long legs doesn’t seem like an advantage but they are. The execution of ballet moves is all about the lines. Hers was a perfect execution of an arabesque and especially the Grand Jeté, which is a long horizontal jump, starting from one leg and landing on the other. Her limbs create the sought after compass like movement vis-a-vis her torso. So the lines created by her body are longer, straighter, the precision is more evident, than others.

Stella Abrera (Giselle) mourns the loss of love. Ballet Philippines’ 45th year was celebrated with a special staging of GISELLE from September 19, 20 & 21, 2014 at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. Photo by Jude Bautista

Stella Abrera (Giselle) & James Whiteside (Albrecht). Ballet Philippines’ 45th year was celebrated with a special staging of GISELLE from September 19, 20 & 21, 2014 at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. Photo by Jude Bautista

James Whiteside

James is in the role of Albrecht. He shows his skills as principal dancer of American Ballet Theater and before that the Boston Ballet. The word that comes from seeing him on stage is effortless. There’s immense power needed to execute the male lead’s moves especially that of carrying his partner in the air. James does all of them with effortless grace. Even the repeated pirouettes where he spins in the air multiple times consecutively brought the house down. The usually reserved crowd had to applaud his execution of that difficult move.

James Whiteside (Albrecht) performs consecutive pirouettes. Ballet Philippines’ 45th year was celebrated with a special staging of GISELLE from September 19, 20 & 21, 2014 at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. Photo by Jude Bautista

The younger female fans later on screamed with delight when he threw his sampaguita garland to them after the show. His features are similar to that of another great dancer although not of ballet. He’s like a young, brown haired, Saturday Night Fever-era John Travolta especially with his hairstyle that night. They have the same cheekbones, nose, blue eyes and cleft chin.

James Whiteside (Albrecht) is inconsolable with the loss of Giselle. Ballet Philippines’ 45th year was celebrated with a special staging of GISELLE from September 19, 20 & 21, 2014 at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. Photo by Jude Bautista

James Whiteside (Albrecht). Ballet Philippines’ 45th year was celebrated with a special staging of GISELLE from September 19, 20 & 21, 2014 at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. Photo by Jude Bautista

from left: James Whiteside (Albrecht) & Stella Abrera (Giselle) and Rita Angela Winder (Queen Myrtha). Ballet Philippines’ 45th year was celebrated with a special staging of GISELLE from September 19, 20 & 21, 2014 at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. Photo by Jude Bautista

Seeing the two of them together onstage for Giselle is nothing but magical. The many attendees who overcame the weather were truly privileged. The scenes where Giselle would visit Albrecht as a spirit was even more moving than the two of them alive. They seemed to share that elusive ‘chemistry’, especially between dancers who are used to each other’s movements. There’s a soul-like quality to Abrera’s movements that makes it seem that they are closer and more bonded than the scenes when she was alive. Stager Nonoy Froilan played the role of the Duke of Courtland only for that night as well.

from left: Butch Esperanza (Leader of the Hunt), Restager Nonoy Froilan (Duke of Courtland) Ma. Celina Dofitas (Countess Bathylde) and Chin Valdez (Lord of the Court). Ballet Philippines’ 45th year was celebrated with a special staging of GISELLE from September 19, 20 & 21, 2014 at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. Photo by Jude Bautista

Richardson Yadao is the villainous Hilarion. Ballet Philippines’ 45th year was celebrated with a special staging of GISELLE from September 19, 20 & 21, 2014 at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. Photo by Jude Bautista

from left: Carissa Adea (Moyna) & Jemima Reyes (Zulme). Ballet Philippines’ 45th year was celebrated with a special staging of GISELLE from September 19, 20 & 21, 2014 at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. Photo by Jude Bautista

Stella Abrera (Giselle) gives partner James Whiteside (Albrecht) a rose. Ballet Philippines’ 45th year was celebrated with a special staging of GISELLE from September 19, 20 & 21, 2014 at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. Photo by Jude Bautista

Way before the dancers took their bows, a powerful standing ovation had come from the audience. During the curtain call James Whiteside made a sweeping gesture with his hand presenting Stella to the adoring crowd. An usher presented a huge bouquet of roses to her. She pulled a rose, bowed her head low and handed it to her partner. James then kissed her hand.

He then kisses her hand.

Here was a woman who would give a man a rose, so humbly. It was a show of affection, an appreciation in the most public, most open way possible. She was reciprocating very publicly, on stage to the world all the support and love that he gave her. The gesture was so real and sincere; it was as if they’re lovers. But whether or not they are in real life, is immaterial, the bond, gratitude is real. Their dynamic is something to behold, to which we were all privileged to see.

Fans stayed on waiting for a closer glimpse of the cast in the lobby. When they descended on the grand CCP lobby staircase Whiteside proclaimed “We would like to thank the typhoon for attending our performance tonight!”

Stella Abrera (Giselle) & James Whiteside (Albrecht) and cast descend at the CCP lobby staircase. Ballet Philippines’ 45th year was celebrated with a special staging of GISELLE from September 19, 20 & 21, 2014 at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. Photo by Jude Bautista

from left: Gilliane Gequinto (Wilis), Gary Corpuz (Peasants), Victor Maguad (Peasant Pas De Quatre), Carissa Adea (Moyna), Restager Nonoy Froilan (Duke of Courtland) and Emmanuel Guillermo (Peasant Pas De Quatre). Ballet Philippines’ 45th year was celebrated with a special staging of GISELLE from September 19, 20 & 21, 2014 at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. Photo by Jude Bautista

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PEASANTS rejoice. Ballet Philippines’ 45th year was celebrated with a special staging of GISELLE from September 19, 20 & 21, 2014 at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. Photo by Jude Bautista

Angeli Kanapi (Berthe) is playing a prestigious role previously belonged to Shamaine Beuncamino. Ballet Philippines’ 45th year was celebrated with a special staging of GISELLE from September 19, 20 & 21, 2014 at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. Photo by Jude Bautista

Main photo: Stella Abrera is Giselle with crown of flowers, bottom right: Carissa Adea (Moyna). Ballet Philippines’ 45th year was celebrated with a special staging of GISELLE from September 19, 20 & 21, 2014 at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. Photo by Jude Bautista

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foreground PEASANT PAS DE QUATRE from left: Jemima Reyes, Emmanuel Guillermo, Victor Maguad & Carissa Adea. Ballet Philippines’ 45th year was celebrated with a special staging of GISELLE from September 19, 20 & 21, 2014 at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. Photo by Jude Bautista

Ladies of the Court. Ballet Philippines’ 45th year was celebrated with a special staging of GISELLE from September 19, 20 & 21, 2014 at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. Photo by Jude Bautista

Carissa Adea (Peasant Pas De Quatre). Ballet Philippines’ 45th year was celebrated with a special staging of GISELLE from September 19, 20 & 21, 2014 at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Main photo from right: Ma. Celina Dofitas (Countess Bathylde), Stella Abrera (Giselle), Angeli Kanapi (Berthe), Chin Valdes (Lord of the Court) and seated Restager Nonoy Froilan (Duke of Courtland) top left: Jemima Sanielle Reyes (Zulme) bottom left: Stella Abrera (Giselle). Ballet Philippines’ 45th year was celebrated with a special staging of GISELLE from September 19, 20 & 21, 2014 at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. Photo by Jude Bautista

from left: James Whiteside (Albrecht) & Stella Abrera (Giselle). Ballet Philippines’ 45th year was celebrated with a special staging of GISELLE from September 19, 20 & 21, 2014 at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. Photo by Jude Bautista

PEASANT PAS DE QUATRE from left: Carissa Adea & Victor Maguad. Ballet Philippines’ 45th year was celebrated with a special staging of GISELLE from September 19, 20 & 21, 2014 at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. Photo by Jude Bautista

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from left: Restager Nonoy Froilan (as Duke of Courtland), Chin Valdes (Lord of the Court) & Ma. Celina Dofitas (Countess Bathylde). Ballet Philippines’ 45th year was celebrated with a special staging of GISELLE from September 19, 20 & 21, 2014 at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. Photo by Jude Bautista

from left: Cinemalaya Pres. Nestor Jardin, SM Hotel and Conventions Pres. Elizabeth Sy & D.O.T Usec Edu Jarque. Ballet Philippines’ 45th year was celebrated with a special staging of GISELLE from September 19, 20 & 21, 2014 at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. Photo by Jude Bautista

PEASANT PAS DE QUATRE from left: Emmanuel Guillermo & Victor Maguad. Ballet Philippines’ 45th year was celebrated with a special staging of GISELLE from September 19, 20 & 21, 2014 at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Top from left: Mailes Kanapi (Berthe) tries to comfort Stella Abrera (Giselle)
Bottom: Stella Abrera (Giselle) pleases Ma. Celina Dofitas (Countess Bathylde). Ballet Philippines’ 45th year was celebrated with a special staging of GISELLE from September 19, 20 & 21, 2014 at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. Photo by Jude Bautista

PEASANT PAS DE QUATRE from left: Jemima Reyes & Emmanuel Guillermo. Ballet Philippines’ 45th year was celebrated with a special staging of GISELLE from September 19, 20 & 21, 2014 at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. Photo by Jude Bautista

Peasant kids. Ballet Philippines’ 45th year was celebrated with a special staging of GISELLE from September 19, 20 & 21, 2014 at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Male peasants rejoice! Ballet Philippines’ 45th year was celebrated with a special staging of GISELLE from September 19, 20 & 21, 2014 at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. Photo by Jude Bautista

from left: Stella Abrera (Giselle), Jemima Sanielle Reyes (Zulme) and Carissa Adea (Moyna). Ballet Philippines’ 45th year was celebrated with a special staging of GISELLE from September 19, 20 & 21, 2014 at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Rita Angela Winder is the leader of the Wilis: Queen Myrtha. Ballet Philippines’ 45th year was celebrated with a special staging of GISELLE from September 19, 20 & 21, 2014 at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. Photo by Jude Bautista

from left: Stella Abrera (Giselle) & James Whiteside (Albrecht), WILLIS, Stella Abrera (Giselle) & James Whiteside (Albrecht). Ballet Philippines’ 45th year was celebrated with a special staging of GISELLE from September 19, 20 & 21, 2014 at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. Photo by Jude Bautista

Richardson Yadao (Hilarion) pleads with Rita Angela Winder (Queen Myrtha). Rita Angela Winder is the leader of the Wilis: Queen Myrtha. Ballet Philippines’ 45th year was celebrated with a special staging of GISELLE from September 19, 20 & 21, 2014 at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. Photo by Jude Bautista

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James Whiteside (Albrecht) performs moves that requires legs strength. Ballet Philippines’ 45th year was celebrated with a special staging of GISELLE from September 19, 20 & 21, 2014 at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. Photo by Jude Bautista

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top and bottom left: Rita Angela Winder (Queen Myrtha) Main photo from left: Carissa Adea (Moyna), Rita Angela Winder (Queen Myrtha) and Jemima Sanielle Reyes (Zulme). Ballet Philippines’ 45th year was celebrated with a special staging of GISELLE from September 19, 20 & 21, 2014 at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. Photo by Jude Bautista

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from left: James Whiteside (Albrecht) & Stella Abrera (Giselle) top right Rita Angela Winder (Queen Myrtha) and bottom right: Jemima Sanielle Reyes (Zulme). Ballet Philippines’ 45th year was celebrated with a special staging of GISELLE from September 19, 20 & 21, 2014 at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. Photo by Jude Bautista

Stella Abrera (Giselle) reappears as a spirit. Ballet Philippines’ 45th year was celebrated with a special staging of GISELLE from September 19, 20 & 21, 2014 at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. Photo by Jude Bautista

James Whiteside (Albrecht) lifts Stella Abrera (Giselle) effortlessly. Rita Angela Winder is the leader of the Wilis: Queen Myrtha. Ballet Philippines’ 45th year was celebrated with a special staging of GISELLE from September 19, 20 & 21, 2014 at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Stella Abrera (Giselle) as a spirit departs from James Whiteside (Albrecht). Ballet Philippines’ 45th year was celebrated with a special staging of GISELLE from September 19, 20 & 21, 2014 at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. Photo by Jude Bautista

Stella Abrera (Giselle) & James Whiteside (Albrecht) with the whole BP company receive a raucous standing ovation. Ballet Philippines’ 45th year was celebrated with a special staging of GISELLE from September 19, 20 & 21, 2014 at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. Photo by Jude Bautista