The bustling and sweltering rugged intersection of Pasay Rotonda serves as the main setting for this story of interconnected fate and destiny. As a raging man’s bullets strays into different directions, the fate of several different characters are sealed and determined. As the temperature rises, the tension escalates and the story unravels with unforgiving immediacy and explodes in the end as each one struggles to survive and escape their inevitable end. CAST: Mark Gil, Nonie Buencamino, Garry Lim, Efren Reyes Jr., Spanky Manikan, Dido Delapaz, Archi Adamos, Ermie Concepcion, Lui Manansala, Patricia Ismael, Tuxs Rutaquio, John Arceo, Ku Aquino, Roli Inocencio, Acey Aguilar, Amante Pulido, Nico Antonio, Lowell Conales, Ivy Rivero, Xavi Hemady, Wovi Villanueva, Bryan Cabase, Akira Sapla, Michelle Nollora CREATIVE & PRODUCTION STAFF: Director-Lawrence Fajardo, Screenplay-John Bedia, Story-Lawrence Fajardo, Script Consultant-Paul Sta. Ana, Executive Producer-Krisma Fajardo, Director of Photography-Louie Quirino, Producers-Tessa Aquino, Lawrence Fajardo, Asst. Director-Jobin Ballesteros, Production Designer-Lawrence Fajardo, Production Managers-Philip Buena, Ron Capili, Editor-Lawrence Fajardo, Sound-Mike Idioma.
16 July/Sat, 6:15PM at the Tanghalang Huseng Batute
17 July/Sun, 9:00PM at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theatre)
18 July/Mon, 4:00PM at the Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 5
19 July/Tue, 6:15PM at the Bulwagang Pambansang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)
20 July/Wed, 3:30PM at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theatre)
21 July/Thu, 3:30PM at the Bulwagang Pambansang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)
22 July/Fri, 12:45PM at the Tanghalang Huseng Batute
22 July/Fri, 6:30PM at the Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 3
23 July/Sat, 3:30PM at the Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theatre)
24 July/Sun, 11:00AM at the Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 3
ANG BABAE SA SEPTIC TANK by Marlon Rivera
Ang Babae sa Septic Tank chronicles a day in the life of three ambitious, passionate but misguided filmmakers as they set out to do a quick pre-prod at Starbucks, a courtesy call to their lead actress, Eugene Domingo, and an ocular inspection of their film’s major location, the Payatas dumpsite. Director Rainier, Producer Bingbong and Production Assistant Jocelyn are well-to-do, well-educated film school graduates who are dead set on making an Oscar worthy film. They believe they have a winning script, the energy and the drive to make their dreams come true. Like most filmmakers they know, they have devised a screenplay that will show the real essence of our culture: poverty. In the course of one day, they brainstorm and exhaust all possible treatment of their project: the story of Mila (Eugene Domingo), a mother from the slums, who out of desperation to survive, has sold her child to a pedophile. As they discuss the possible executions of the story, the movie-within-a-movie gets reborn in Jocelyn’s imagination several times. As a gritty no frills neo-realist film, as a glossy musical, as an over-the-top melodrama and as a docu drama using non-actors. For their last task of the day, they visit the dumpsite for the first time. As filmmakers gunning for authenticity, they get excited with the ”beauty” of the squalor around them. Soon enough, they are faced with reality as they come face to face with the real effects of their chosen subject. Babae sa Septic Tank is a comedy about misguided ambitions, the art of making art and the romanticization of poverty. CAST: Eugene Domingo, JM De Guzman, Kean Cipriano, Cai Cortez, and special participation of Mercedes Cabral and Cherry Pie Picache. PRODUCTION: Director of Photography-Larry Manda, Production Designer-Reji Regalado, Editor-Ike Veneracion, Musical Director-Vincent de Jesus, Sound Engineers-Albert Michael Idioma, Addiss Tabong, Asst. Directors-Melvin Lee, Julius Alfonso, Creative Supervisor-Chris Martinez, Head of Production-Grace Quisias, Line Producer-Madonna Tarrayo, Executive Producers-Chris Martinez, Marlon Rivera, Josabeth Alonso, John Victor Tence, Screenplay-Chris Martinez, Directed by Marlon Rivera.
16 July/Sat, 3:30PM at the Tanghalang Huseng Batute
17 July/Sun, 11:00AM at the Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 5
17 July/Sun, 12:45PM at the Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theatre)
18 July/Mon, 6:30PM at the Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 3
19 July/Tue, 12:45PM at the Bulwagang Pambansang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)
19 July/Tue, 6:15PM at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theatre)
20 July/Wed, 9:00PM at the Tanghalang Huseng Batute
21 July/Thu, 1:30PM at the Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 5
22 July/Fri, 3:30PM at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theatre)
23 July/Sat, 6:15PM at the Bulwagang Pambansang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)
ANG SAYAW NG DALAWANG KALIWANG PAA by Alvin Yapan
Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa explores the intersection and divergence between feminist and gay concerns in the third world context, as it features the poetry of Merlinda Bobis, Ruth Elynia Mabanglo, Joi Barrios, Rebecca Anonuevo, Benilda Santos and Ophelia Dimalanta. When Marlon, a college student, stalks Karen, his literature professor, he finds out that she moonlights as a choreographer and dance teacher in a dance studio. Frustrated over his performance in her literature class, he plans to impress her instead by learning to poeticize his body movements and enroll in her dance class. He hires his classmate to teach him the basics of dancing. As Dennis, his tutor, teaches him how his body should move, Marlon begins to understand the intersections between the art of poetry and dance. This opens up his world to new insights about the life of Karen as a single woman who chose to live the life of an artist in a third world setting. Marlon begins to understand how the poems being discussed by Karen in class are testaments to her choice to stand by her art. CAST: Paulo Avelino, Rocco Nacino and Ms. Jean Garcia Featuring the FEU Dance Company with the special participation of Company of Dance Artists (CODA) CREW: Writer and Director-Alvin B. Yapan, Executive Producers-Alemberg Ang and Alvin Yapan, Producer-Tonee Acejo, Editor-Mai Dionisio, Production Designer-Aped Santos, PDGP, Director of Photography—Arvin Viola, Music-Christine Muco and Jema Pamintuan, Choreography-Eli Jacinto.
16 July/Sat, 4:00PM at the Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 5
17 July/Sun, 12:45PM at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theatre)
18 July/Mon, 6:15PM at the Bulwagang Pambansang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)
18 July/Mon, 9:00PM at the Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 3
19 July/Tue, 12:45PM at the Tanghalang Huseng Batute
20 July/Wed, 6:15PM at the Tanghalang Huseng Batute
21 July/Thu, 10:00AM at the Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theatre)
22 July/Fri, 6:15PM at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theatre)
23 July/Sat, 3:30PM at the Bulwagang Pambansang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)
24 July/Sun, 4:00PM at the Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 3
BAHAY BATA by Eduardo Roy
Sarah is a nurse at a Public Maternity Hospital. The hospital is abuzz with pregnant mothers of all shapes and sizes in different stages of labor. The hospital is short on staff on Christmas Day so Sarah is forced to put in a double shift. Sarah observes the women coming and going in her ward, noting who is a first-timer and who is a veteran. Meanwhile, the wards are overcrowded : two women and their babies sharing single beds while those in labor are spilling unto the hallways. Sarah takes these all in stride, her heart and mind laboring over her own personal pains. Cast: Diana Zubiri as Sarah, Sue Prado as Hidie, Susan Africa as Rose, Angeli Bayani as Gina, Joey Paras as Don, Joeffrey Javier as Froilan and Timothy Mabalot as Buboy. Production: Director-Eduardo Roy Jr., Executive Producers-Almond Derla, Demy Derla, Marlo Derla, Producer-Ferdinand Lapuz, Creative Consultant-Armand “Bing” Lao, Line Producer-Sarah Pagcaliwagan, Screenplay-Eduardo Roy Jr, Jerome Zamora, Director of Photography-Ogi Sugatan and Jay Abello, Editor-Charliebebs Gohetia, Production Design-Harley Alcasid, Sound-Michael Idioma, Music-Owel Alverio and Francis Salazar, Production Manager-Ianne Onadasan, Art Director-Armand Samonte, Costume-Tessa Aquino, Script Continuity-Gilbert Tongo, Make-up Artist-Ria de Guzman, Talent coordinator-Ferdinand Vinzon, Gaffer-Ronnie Tillado, Footage Dumper-Alfred Perez, Subtitle/trailer editor-Fiona Borres.
16 July/Sat, 12:45PM at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theatre)
17 July/Sun, 4:00PM at the Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 5
18 July/Mon, 12:45PM at the Bulwagang Pambansang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)
18 July/Mon, 9:00PM at the Tanghalang Huseng Batute
19 July/Tue, 3:30PM at the Tanghalang Huseng Batute
20 July/Wed, 6:15PM at the Bulwagang Pambansang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)
21 July/Thu, 12:45PM at the Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theatre)
22 July/Fri, 9:00PM at the Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 3
23 July/Sat, 6:15PM at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theatre)
24 July/Sun, 4:00PM at the Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 5
CUCHERA by Joseph Laban
Based on a true story, Cuchera is about Filipino drug mules, drug couriers and their recruiters. It follows the story of Isabel, a veteran drug mule, in her first attempt at running her own drug transshipment operation between Manila and China. Isabel’s character is based on the story of an actual Filipina drug mule who was caught with eight capsules of heroin lodged in her sex organ, 48 in the rectum and 11 in her abdomen after an x-ray was conducted by Chinese authorities. Cuchera presents an accurate depiction of how some Filipinos end up becoming entrenched in the world of illegal drugs. Currently, the Philippines leads all Southeast Asian countries in the number of nationals arrested for drug smuggling charges in China. As of 2009, there are currently 95 Filipinos languishing in various jails in Chinese territories---four of whom are on death row. Violators include minors who enter China with fake passports. CAST: Maria Isabel Lopez as Isabel, Simon Ibarra as Samuel, CJ Ramos as Lobo, Paolo Rivero as Enzo, Jon Neri as Jonathan, Sue Prado as Lolita, Isadora as Rosa and Kimmy Fajardo as Clarissa.
16 July/Sat, 6:15PM at the Bulwagang Pambansang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)
17 July/Sun, 9:00PM at the Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 3
18 July/Mon, 6:15PM at the Tanghalang Huseng Batute
19 July/Tue, 9:00PM at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theatre)
20 July/Wed, 12:45PM at the Bulwagang Pambansang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)
21 July/Thu, 3:30PM at the Tanghalang Huseng Batute
22 July/Fri, 12:45PM at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theatre)
22 July/Fri, 3:30PM at the Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theatre)
23 July/Sat, 11:00AM at the Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 3
23 July/Sat, 4:00PM at the Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 5
I-LIBINGS by Rommel Sales
A coming of age story about Isabel’s lessons and realizations on life and death as a funeral videography intern. Due to her family situation, Isabel is cynical and skeptical of everything that comes her way. When she enters the I-libings for her required college internship, she sees it as the worst internship her college adviser could suggest to her. Later as she accumulates her required hours, she realizes that the company is not just a place where videographers make money out of other people’s misfortunes but is a place where the dead and the grieving receive special attention. It all comes full circle when Isabel is faced with an unusual family tragedy. Isabel realizes that her internship might have been just 200 hours, but the lessons that the I-libings left her would last a lifetime. CAST: Glaiza de Castro as Isabel Fabros, Rez Cortez as Eddie Fabros, Louella De Cordova as Mely, Marc Abaya as Kuya Boy, Carlo Aquino as JC, Alchris Galura as Harold, Earl Ignacio as Boss Erwin, Dexter Doria as Legal Wife, Osan Reodica as Rachel, GA Villafuerte as Josel Chua, Valkent Darunday as Renato, Gege Severo as Conrad, Betty Uy Regala as Elaiza, Enzo as Alejandro, Maecon Timbol as Linda. PRODUCTION: Co-production-,Brainchild Studios, Digital Fusion, Bigtop Media and Leather Lane Films, Line Producer-Daphne O. Chiu, Creative Producer-Joe Alandy, Co-Producer-Richard Reyes, Associate Producers-Jombits Quintos, Biianca Balbuena, Romulo Marco Sales,
16 July/Sat, 12:45PM at the Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theatre)
17 July/Sun, 9:00PM at the Tanghalang Huseng Batute
18 July/Mon, 6:15PM at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theatre)
19 July/Tue, 3:30PM at the Bulwagang Pambansang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)
20 July/Wed, 9:00PM at the Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 3
21 July/Thu, 12:45PM at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theatre)
21 July/Thu, 4:00PM at the Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 5
22 July/Fri, 3:30PM at the Tanghalang Huseng Batute
23 July/Sat, 1:30PM at the Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 5
23 July/Sat, 9:00PM at the Bulwagang Pambansang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)
LIGO NA U LAPIT NA ME by Erick Salud
Karl Vladimir Lennon J. Villalobos, aka Intoy, is secretly in love with his friend Jenny, the most beautiful girl in the campus. Jenny is rich and quirky; Intoy is street-smart and ordinary. But this friendship is not simple, since Jenny has bestowed on Intoy some perks and privileges, including going to bed with her on the condition that they will not fall in love with each other. Before graduation, Intoy feels that he has to shed his pretensions of being astig and finally profess his love for Jenny. But he is devastated to learn that Jenny is pregnant. Worse, Jenny tells him: “Don’t worry, this is not yours.” Based on the bestselling novel of Eros S. Atalia, Ligo na U, Lapit na Me is an examination of postmodern love and relationship and the way this generation deals with their love and fear. CAST: Edgar Allan Guzman and Mercedes Cabral. Also starring Mel Kimura, Simon Ibarra, Tolyts “Shalala” Reyes, Evelyn Vargas, Beverly Salviejo, Malouh Crisologo, Jojo Saguin, Joseph Bitangcol, Lucky Mark Mercado, Joe Vargas, Christian Tan, Ian Lazibal, Alex Tiglao, Ardie Bascara. Introducing Victor Medina. Special Guest Appearance of Luis Alandy. PRODUCTION: Story-Eros S. Atalia, Screenplay-Jerry B. Gracio, Cinematogaphy-Alfred F. Hernando, Production Design-Angel Balangon Diesta, Editing-Charliebebs Gohetia, Musical Score-Monet Silvestre, Sound Design-Ditoy Aguila and Junel Valencia, Assistant Director-Lyan L. Suiza, Line Producer-Charliebebs Gohetia, Production Managers-Remar Mallari and Maxie Evangelista III, Executive Producer-Noel D. Ferrer, Director-Erick C. Salud.
16 July/Sat, 1:30PM at the Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 5
17 July/Sun, 3:30PM at the Bulwagang Pambansang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)
17 July/Sun, 6:15PM at the Tanghalang Huseng Batute
18 July/Mon, 3:30PM at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theatre)
19 July/Tue, 6:15PM at the Tanghalang Huseng Batute
20 July/Wed, 4:00PM at the Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 5
21 July/Thu, 9:00PM at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theatre)
22 July/Fri, 6:15PM at the Bulwagang Pambansang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)
23 July/Sat, 12:45PM at the Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theatre)
24 July/Sun, 11:00AM at the Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 5
NIÑO by Loy Arcenas
The once illustrious Lopez-Aranda family has faded. Celia, once the darling of Philippine opera, and Gaspar, a distinguished ex-congressman, lacked the shrewdness to maintain their once elegant status. Saddled with a failed marriage, a vanishing career and mounting debt, Celia sold her share of their house to Gaspar, now bedridden. She managed to stay for free in exchange for being Gaspar’s caregiver. Gaspar loves listening to Celia’s arias. This idyllic arrangement is shattered when he slips into a coma. His daughter, Raquel, comes home from the US, determined to sell the house to salvage her own economic woes abroad. This signals Celia’s impending homelessness. With only a few heirlooms to sell, she is at her wits’ end. A fervent believer of the Sto. Nino, she hopes for a miracle. She dresses up her grandson, Antony, in Sto. Nino robes to prepare him for the coming fiesta. She insists this will invoke a miracle that will awaken Gaspar and stop Raquel from selling the house. Antony’s father, Mombic, while processing his travel papers to work in Dubai, tries to strike a deal with Raquel in selling the property without his mother Celia’s knowledge. Merced, Mombic’s sister, reluctantly takes on the burden of taking care of Celia and a household sliding to ruin. The family members clash in a confrontation that reveals their weaknesses and their hopeless ideals. Mombic leaves his son to the care of his mother and sister, Merced, the only family member who quietly accepts her fate. As a final ditch to awaken Gaspar, Celia holds a tertulia, inviting her aging opera singer friends. They sing arias, oblivious to the ravages of time, crippled reminders of a glorious past. In the middle of a chorus, Gaspar quietly dies, sealing the fate of his sister and the mansion that once was called Villa Los Reyes Magos. Celia looks out into her once beautiful garden. She sees Antony, still in his Sto. Nino robe, playing in the garden, offering a little illusion of hope to a past that can never be rekindled. CAST: Fides Cuyugan Asensio, Shamaine Buencamino, Tony Mabesa , Raquel Villavicencio, Art Acuna, Diana Malahay, Joaquin Valdes and introducing Jhizhelei Deocareza CREATIVE & PRODUCTION STAFF : Director-Loy Arcenas, Screenplay-Rody Vera, Story-Rody Vera & Loy Arcenasa, Producer-Daniel Arcenas & Philippe O. Chambon, Director of Photography-Lee Briones & Jay Abello, Line Producer-Krisma Fajardo, Assistant Director-Issa Lopez, 2nd Assistant Director-Ed Lacson Jr., Production Designer-Laida Lim, Production Managers-Philip Buena, Ron Capili, Editor-Danny Anonuevo, Sound-Mike Idioma, Music-Jerrold Tarog.
16 July/Sat, 11:00AM at the Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 5
16 July/Sat, 6:15PM at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theatre)
17 July/Sun, 9:00PM at the Bulwagang Pambansang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)
18 July/Mon, 1:30PM at the Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 5
19 July/Tue, 12:45PM at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theatre)
20 July/Wed, 6:30PM at the Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 3
21 July/Thu, 12:45PM at the Tanghalang Huseng Batute
21 July/Thu, 3:30PM at the Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theatre)
22 July/Fri, 12:45PM at the Bulwagang Pambansang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)
23 July/Sat, 9:00PM at the Tanghalang Huseng Batute
TEORIYA by Zurich Chan
Teoriya is a story about loss that centers on the film’s main character, Jimmuel Apostol II. After hearing the news that his father has passed away, Jim goes back home to Zamboanga City after leaving ten years ago in bad terms with his father. He arrives in Zamboanga only to find that his father has already been buried and he doesn’t know where. Jim takes a journey around the Zamboanga peninsula and ultimately into his own self, finding the missing piece of his life.Teoriya is a story about loss that centers on the film’s main character, Jimmuel Apostol II. After hearing the news that his father has passed away, Jim goes back home to Zamboanga City after leaving ten years ago in bad terms with his father. He arrives in Zamboanga only to find that his father has already been buried and he doesn’t know where. Jim takes a journey around the Zamboanga peninsula and ultimately into his own self, finding the missing piece of his life. PRODUCTION: Cinematography-Dexter Dela Pena, Editing-Chuck Gutierrez, Production Design-Paul Marquez, Music-Nani Naguit, Line Producer-Charlene Chiong, Associate Producer-Baby Ruth Villarama and Chuck Gutierrez, Written, Produced and Directed by Zurich Chan
16 July/Sat, 3:30PM at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theatre)
16 July/Sat, 9:00PM at the Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 3
17 July/Sun, 3:30PM at the Tanghalang Huseng Batute
18 July/Mon, 3:30PM at the Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theatre)
19 July/Tue, 1:30PM at the Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 5
20 July/Wed, 6:15PM at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theatre)
21 July/Thu, 9:00PM at the Bulwagang Pambansang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)
21 July/Thu, 9:00PM at the Tanghalang Huseng Batute
22 July/Fri, 3:30PM at the Bulwagang Pambansang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)
24 July/Sun, 1:30PM at the Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 3
Directors Showcase
BISPERAS by Jeffrey Jeturian
On the eve of Christmas, the Aguinaldo family’s residence is burglarized, causing its members to identify stolen items and uncover lingering sentiments they have hidden from each other. Amidst the tension brought about by the burglary, the Aguinaldo family realizes how treasured sentiments have been lost, relationships have evolved as they arrive from church at a house in shambles. CAST: Tirso Cruz III, Raquel Villavicencio, Julia Clarete, Jennifer Sevilla, Edgar Allan, Aryanna Santiago, Jen Donaire, Kimmy Maclang, Troy De Guzman CREATIVE & PRODUCTION STAFF: Director-Jeffrey Jeturian, Story & Screenplay-Paul Sta. Ana, Executive Producer-Atty. Josabeth Alonso, Creative Producer-Armando Lao, Director of Photography-Roberto Yniquez, Line Producer-Krisma Fajardo, Asst. Director-Lawrence Fajardo, 2nd Asst. Director-Julius Alfonso, Production Designer-Rodrigo Ricio, Stylist/Costume Designer-Tessa Aquino, Production Managers-Ron Capili, Philip Buena, Editor-Lawrence Fajardo, Sound-Mike Idioma, Music-Joseph Lansang.
16 July/Sat, 9:00PM at the Tanghalang Huseng Batute
17 July/Sun, 1:30PM at the Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 5
17 July/Sun, 3:30PM at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theatre)
18 July/Mon, 12:45PM at the Tanghalang Huseng Batute
19 July/Tue, 6:30PM at the Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 3
20 July/Wed, 3:30PM at the Tanghalang Huseng Batute
21 July/Thu, 6:15PM at the Bulwagang Pambansang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)
22 July/Fri, 9:00PM at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theatre)
23 July/Sat, 10:00AM at the Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theatre)
24 July/Sun, 6:30PM at the Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 3
BUSONG by Auraeus Solito
Punay was born with wounds in her feet so that she cannot step on the earth. Her brother, Angkarang, carries her through a hammock, as he searches the changing landscape of Palawan in hoping to find a healer who can cure Punay. Different people help him carry his sister along the way- a woman looking for her husband, a fisherman who lost his boat and a young man who is searching for himself- and each one meets their fate. CAST: Alessandra de Rossi, Dax Alejandro, Clifford Banagale PRODUCTION: Cinematography-Louie Quirino, Editing-Chuck Gutierrez, Production Design-Hai Balbuena, Music and Sound-Diwa de Leon, Executive Producer-Jong de Castro, Screenplay-Kanakan-Balintagos and Henry Burgos, Script Consultant-Armando Y. Lao, Produced by-Auraeus Solito, Hai Balbuena, Baby Ruth Villarama, Chuck Gutierrez and Alfred Vargas, Director-Auraeus Solito.
16 July/Sat, 3:30PM at the Bulwagang Pambansang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)
17 July/Sun, 11:00AM at the Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 3
18 July/Mon, 3:30PM at the Tanghalang Huseng Batute
19 July/Tue, 3:30PM at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theatre)
20 July/Wed, 9:00PM at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theatre)
21 July/Thu, 6:30PM at the Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 3
22 July/Fri, 12:45PM at the Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theatre)
22 July/Fri, 9:00PM at the Bulwagang Pambansang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)
23 July/Sat, 6:15PM at the Tanghalang Huseng Batute
24 July/Sun, 6:30PM at the Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 5
ISDA by Adolfo Alix Jr.
A couple, Lina and Miguel, move into a dumpsite in Catmon, Malabon from Pangasinan. As they adjust to their new abode and surroundings, Lina’s longing to have a child of her own intensifies. Miguel finds a job in a local ice plant while Lina goes with neighbor-scavengers in the nearby dumpster. But when Miguel gets sick and loses his job, he joins his wife in scavenging. Lina finds a burned image of St. Peregrine in the dumpsite and keeps it. Then one day, the news spreads quickly that Lina is pregnant. When her belly has swollen bigger, Lina gets out of her hut to show the world how a fulfilled woman she is. Miguel is a more loving husband than ever. In the middle of a storm, Lina gives birth. Those who witnessed it were shocked---her son is a fish. Miguel cannot accept it. Lina embraces what has happened and treats the fish as her real son. Strange and surreal moments test Lina’s love for her offspring. What unfolds is a fable that questions the needs and compromises of a real family. CAST: Cherrie Pie Picache as Lina, Bembol Roco as Miguel, Anita Linda as Juling, Rosanna Roces as Dolor, Angel Aquino as Cory, Alan Paule as Turing, Evelyn Vargas as Luz and Arnold Reyes as Jaime. PRODUCTION: Production Company-Phoenix Features, Director- Adolfo Alix Jr., Writer- Jerry B. Gracio, Co-Producers-Jonas Antonio Gaffud and Elizabeth Juan, Line Producer- Maan P. Dimla, Associate Director-Armando Reyes, Assistant Director-Benjamin G. Tolentino, Production Manager-Roland Palmes, Location Manager-Robin Palmes, Director of Photography-Albert Banzon, Production Designer-Adolfo Alix Jr., Art Directors-Roland Rubenecia and Jerome Zamora, Editor-Benjamin Tolentino, Sound Design-Ditoy Aguila and Junel Valencia, Field Sound Recordists- Mark Locsin, Nicolas Varela and Joseph Santos.
16 July/Sat, 3:30PM at the Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theatre)
17 July/Sun, 6:30PM at the Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 3
18 July/Mon, 9:00PM at the Bulwagang Pambansang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)
18 July/Mon, 9:00PM at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theatre)
19 July/Tue, 9:00PM at the Bulwagang Pambansang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)
20 July/Wed, 3:30PM at the Bulwagang Pambansang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)
21 July/Thu, 3:30PM at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theatre)
22 July/Fri, 1:30PM at the Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 5
23 July/Sat, 6:30PM at the Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 3
24 July/Sun, 3:30PM at the Tanghalang Huseng Batute
PATIKUL by Joel Lamangan
The long-standing conflict between the military forces and the rebel group Abu Sayaff has severely ravaged the poor town of Patikul in Sulu. Residents have become so accustomed to the armed clashes, that reports of kidnappings and recruitment of young Tausugs to join the rebel groups already became normal news to them. However, Amman, a 33 year old coffee farmer in Sitio Kan-Ague, continues to believe that there is still hope for their town. Amman believes that educating his children would change their present situation. His 9-year old son Fahad is one of Kan-Ague Elementary School’s top students. Fahad’s brilliance and perseverance have led him to represent his school in the annual regional quiz bee. Joined by his best friend Alelie, Fahad goes through rigorous training under Michael Balmes, the principal of Kan-Ague Elementary School. Michael is one of the few volunteer teachers who walk daily through a dangerous path just to get to Kan-Ague. Michael’s constant encouragement and persistence to educate the kids in Kan-Ague gives new promise to the residents of Kan-Ague. However, this hope becomes short-lived after a relative of one of the volunteer teachers dies in an armed encounter between the army and rebels. Little did the residents know that this incident would lead to the death of their beloved principal and, for fear for their own safety, force the teachers to abandon the students of Kan-Ague. The town’s worsening situation compels Amman to take action and convince his co-parents to find a solution, but Amman soon discovers that this won’t be an easy task. Most of the parents are reluctant to cooperate, and he finds no support from the local government. Amman is now faced with two choices: capitulate to the brutality of war or find a way to make the teachers go back to the classrooms of Kan-Ague to teach their children once again. CAST: Marvin Agustin, Allen Dizon, Glaiza de Castro, Ciara Sotto, Dimples Romana, Jaime Pebanco with Martin de los Santos, Angellie Nicholle Sanoy, Jeon Macatangay. PRODUCTION: Line & Supervising Producer: Dennis C. Evangelista; Asst. Directors: Armando Reyes & Julius Alfonso; Production Managers: Raul Caro, Marvin Dela Cruz, Melon "Byuti" P. Antonio; Associate Producers: Jumbo Brumaje & Julieta Gregorio; Story & Screenplay-Kristoffer Brugada, Director of Photography-Monino S. Duqe, Editing-John Anthony L. Wong, Production Design-Edgar Martin Littaua, Music-Von de Guzman, Sound Supervision-Ditoy Aguila, Producer-Joel C. Lamangan, Executive Producers-Ma. Gracia A. Lara, Butch Delos Reyes, Direction-Joel C. Lamangan.
16 July/Sat, 9:00PM at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theatre)
17 July/Sun, 6:15PM at the Bulwagang Pambansang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)
18 July/Mon, 12:45PM at the Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theatre)
19 July/Tue, 9:00PM at the Tanghalang Huseng Batute
20 July/Wed, 1:30PM at the Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 5
21 July/Thu, 12:45PM at the Bulwagang Pambansang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)
22 July/Fri, 9:00PM at the Tanghalang Huseng Batute
23 July/Sat, 3:30PM at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theatre)
23 July/Sat, 9:00PM at the Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 3
24 July/Sun, 1:30PM at the Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 5
EXHIBITION
NETPAC Premieres
NONO by Milo Tolentino (TBC)
Toto, a very outspoken, highly opinionated eight-year-old born with a cleft lip and an open palate sets off to join his school’s Creative Declamation Competition – a contest of narrative drama and eloquence set on the very high- profiled Philippines’ National Language Week celebration. Speech impediment or not, Toto, armed with iron-clad determination and a desire to be treated like everyone else - no more, no less, takes on the challenge with the help of his lovelorn mother, an emotional bully[Badong] and a stray deaf boy [Ogoy] from his neighborhood. Cast: Axl Aeiou Samson, Russel Abulad, Allen Dimaunahan, Ian Galliguez, Sigrid Andrea Bernardo, Xyris Beatingo. Joemar Sustento, Alejandra Gloriano, Arcele Fernez. Production Team: Producers: Yellowkite Film Productions /Studioindio /Busan International Film Festival /Asian Cinema Fund. Writer. Director. Producer. Editor. Cinematographer. Production Designer: Milo. Line Producer: Toti Reyes. Musical Scorer: Diwa De Leon. Production Manager: Eireena Marie Los Baños. Asssitant Director: Emmanuel Evan Alba. Soundman, Wardrobe Master, 3rd Cameraman: Clydee Tamayo. Technical Assistant, 2nd Cameraman: Dustin Gapasen. Assistant Production Designer, Prop Master, Photographer: Mark Francis Jesalva. (115 Mins)
18 July/Mon, 6:30PM Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 5 (talkback)
20 July/Wed, 4:00PM Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 3
22 July/Fri, 9:00PM Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (Little Theatre)
LIBERACION by Adolfo Alix Jr.
Makoto of the Japanese Imperial Army decided to go into hiding after the Japanese soldiers were defeated in 1945. In the dread of the forest, he decides to struggle despite efforts for him to surrender, thinking the war is not yet over. For a span of almost 20 years, he encounters different situations that will test his persona and his strength to his vow as a Japanese soldier. Cast: Jacky Woo, Mercedes Cabral, Suzuki Sadatsugu, Hideo Muraoka. Production Company: Forward Entertainment. Director/Writer/Editor: Adolfo Alix, Jr. Executive Producer: Jacky Woo. Line Producers: Maxie Evangelista III, Maan Dimla. Director of Photography: Albert Banzon. Production Design: Cyrus Khan. Assistant Director: Benjamin Tolentino. Sound Design: Ditoy Aguila, Junel Valencia. Field Sound Recordist: Mark Locsin.
17 July/Sun, 9:00PM Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (Little Theatre)
19 July/Tue, 9:00PM Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 5 (talkback)
21 July/Thu, 1:30PM Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 3
HULING HALIK by Zig Dulay
In the midst of celebrating flowers in bloom in Panagbenga Flower Festival, JM (Kenjie Garcia) and ILI (Joeffrey Javier) try to rekindle their withering relationship. On their last day together in Baguio, they plan to do the things they used to do in the past. But everything feels different for JM. Like the fog in the city of mountains, their plans fade away. And just like how the city transformed, everything has changed. JM has to accept the transience in everything, including their relationship, and nothing stays forever. CAST: Kenjie Garcia, Joeffrey Javier, Jayjay Jimenez, Immaculee Madrigal, Patrick Esteban, Jed Medrano, Marc Jacob. PRODUCTION STAFF: Executive Producer: Lex Bonife. Writer/Director: Zig Dulay. Assistant Director: Jayson Jimenez. Cinematographers: Marc Patiag, Triztan Garcia, Zig Dulay. Sound & Music: Dennis Dimaandal. Production Designer: Kenneth Kevin Villanueva, Art Director: Maolen Fadul. Script Continuity: Jaypee Habac, Raschel Samson. Editor: Zig Dulay. Production Manager: Remar Mallari. Asst. Production Manager: Kimmy Buquia. Documentation: Jed Medrano. (82 mins)
20 July/Wed, 6:30PM Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 5 (talkback)
22 July/Fri, 4:00PM Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 3
23 July/Sat, 6:15PM Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (Little Theatre)
BOUNDARY by Benito Bautista
BOUNDARY is inspired by true stories of taxicab drivers of metropolitan Manila. It is set in the urban roadways of Manila during Christmas. Limuel (Ronnie Lazaro), a middle-aged taxicab driver picks up Emmanuel (Raymond Bagatsing), a handsome businessman as his last passenger for the night. Unknown to Emmanuel is Limuel’s conspiracy to bring him to the robbery hideout of Diego (Edwin Nombre), a feisty and volatile robbery gang leader. Their journey together from Cubao to Antipolo is riddled with inescapable tension and bad luck, and the only way out is to face their damnation. Cast: Ronnie Lazaro, Raymond Bagatsing, and Edwin Nombre. Directed by Benito Bautista Screenplay by Benito Bautista and John Bedia Produced by Benito Bautista and Emma Francisco Cinematography by Mccoy Tarnate Edited by Chuck Gutierrez Sound by Raffy Magsaysay.
19 July/Tue, 9:00PM Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (Little Theatre)
21 July/Thu, 9:00PM Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 5 (talkback)
23 July/Sat, 1:30PM Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 3
LOCAL GIRLS by Ned Trespesces & Onnah Valera
What happens when an odd pair of minimum wage earners working in a seaside resort in Iloilo decide to take a walk on the wild side? Fate is a goody-two-shoes aspiring law student trying to save up tuition money. And Margie is a juvenile delinquent who hates the world. They are best friends despite their difference in temperament. Both girls are perpetually broke, bored with their mundane lives, and are looking for a little adventure. They get exactly what they wish for when they embark on an insane weekend that leaves their world in a state of utter disorder. Cast: August Andong, Tine Genzola Terrenal, Sam Prudente. Main production team: Writer-Director: Ned Trespeces. Producer: Onnah Valera. Editor: Nessa Gabrillo. (60 mins)
16 July/Sat, 4:00PM Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 3
20 July/Wed, 6:15PM Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (Little Theatre)
22 July/Fri, 6:30PM Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 5(talkback)
MADNESS by Bebs Gohetia
17 July/Sun, 1:30PM Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 3
21 July/Thu, 9:00PM Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (Little Theatre)
23 July/Sat, 9:00PM Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 5(talkback)
SAN LAZARO by Wincy Aquino Ong
San Lazaro is a horror-comedy starring Filipino cult icon Ramon Bautista. Limuel and Sigfried, estranged childhood friends, journey to the remote town of San Lazaro to ask an infamous faith healer for help in saving the life of Limuel’s brother, who becomes possessed by a secret-eater spirit. Cast: Ramon Bautista, Wincy Aquino Ong, Nicco Manalo, Bianca King, Ely Buendia, Allan Forte, Julia Clarete, Kean Cipriano, Earl Ignacio. Director: Wincy Aquino Ong. Cinematographer: Dan Gil. Production Designer: Nestor Abrogena. Music by: Jazz Nicolas & Mikey Amistoso. Sound Design by: Mark McCullie & Dan Galapon. Screenplay by: Wincy Aquino Ong. Story by: Wincy Aquino Ong & Ramon Bautista. Editor: Wincy Aquino Ong. VFX by: Jess Yap. Producers: Wincy Aquino Ong, Dan Gil & Ramon Bautista. Watusi Productions & Ramon Bautista Films. (98 mins)
16 July/Sat, 6:30PM Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 3 (talkback)
18 July/Mon, 4:00PM Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 3
22 July/Fri, 6:15PM Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (Little Theatre)
GAYUMA by Alvin Yapan
Gayuma is a magical tale of love going beyond the boundaries of social class, religious and superstitious beliefs, and urban-rural prejudices. A failed exorcism of a talking and dancing statue of a Child Jesus led a poor sacristan, Delfin, to concoct a love potion to make Carla, a rich girl, fall for him. After Carla drinks the potion and assents to all his advances, Delfin could not believe his luck until he is no longer certain whether Carla really loves him. Delfin descends into a deep sleep of paranoia, from which no medical science could wake him. Carla goes on a pilgrimage to the heart of a lush mountain to overturn the enchantment of the love potion. A possessed statue of a Child Jesus stands between the two lovers. Will their faith bring them closer together or keep them apart? CAST: Mercedes Cabral, introducing Kalil Almonte. PRODUCTION CREDITS: Tonee Acejo as Line Producer, Production Manager and Production Designer. Alemberg Ang as Executive Producer, Assistant Director and Art Director. Ramil Plofino as Associate Producer, Editor and Sound Designer. Eunice Ingrid Toribio as Assistant Production Manager and Location Manager. Alvin Yapan as Director, Writer, Executive Producer, Cinematographer and Production Designer. (86 mins)
17 July/Sun, 9:00PM Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 5 (talkback)
19 July/Tue, 1:30PM Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 3
23 July/Sat, 9:00PM Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (Little Theatre)
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FOCUS ASIA
Korea: BLEAK NIGHT by Yoon Sunghyun (Gala)
A father (Jo Sung-Ha) is burdened with guilt and confusion over his son's death, a high school student Gi-Tae (Lee Je-Hoon) who took his own life. As the father admits that he was barely present in his son’s life, he vowed to look for answers on his son's death. Gi-Tae's father desperately looked for his son’s school friends-- Hee-Joon and Dong-Hoon as he wondered what happened to his sons’ best friends. Director: Yoon Sung-Hyun Cast: Jo Sung-Ha, Lee Je-Hoon, SeoJun-Young, Park Jung Min, Bae Je-Ki, Lee Cho-Hee Production Company: Kafa Films Distributor: CJ Entertainment Language: Korean Country: South Korea. (116 mins)
17 July/Sun, 6:15PM Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (Little Theatre)
19 July/Tue, 6:30PM Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 5 (w/talkback with filmmaker Yoon Sunghyun & BIFF programmer Cho Young Jung)
21 July/Thu, 4:00PM Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 3
Indonesia: CHANTS OF LOTUS (Perempuan Punya Cerita) by Upi Avianto, Nia Di Nata, Fatimah Rony, Lasja F. Susatyo
Perempuan Punya Cerita is about four women filmmakers tackle four different stories about lives of marginalized women in Indonesia. Sumantri (Rieke Dyah Pitaloka) dedicates her life for the well being of mothers and newborns in one of the most densely populated island that lies about three hour boat ride from Jakarta. In a greatly limited access to outside world, her position is indispensable. She is suffering from breast cancer. Wulan (Rachel Maryam), th eisland’s autistic girl is raped and pregnant. Sumantri is thinking of performing an abortion, the forbidden act and considered as a big sin by the locals. Safina (Kirana Larasati) and her gang are high school students in Yogyakarta, famoust as a tourist destination and higher learning in the country. The technology provides easy access to Internet, satisfying their curiousity about one issue that captivates them the most: SEX which they have been experimenting sex with their peers. Jay Anwar, a journalist from Jakarta visits Yogya, and Safina falls in love with him. Little that she knows, what the young journalist had in mind might not be close to the price she has sacrificed. Esi (Shanty) a single mother who works as janitor in a dangdut club. She is determined to provide her only daughter with education albeit her struggle to make ends meet. One night, she finds her young teenage daughter, Maesaroh (Ken Nala Amrytha), is sexually harassed by Narto, her boyfriend. Luckily, they find shelter and protector in Cicih (Sarah Sechan), the club’s witty and gutsy icon. But her unfortunate event continues…she finds that her daughter is missing and Cicih to a local women trafficking syndicate. Laksmi (Susan Bachtiar), found out that her husband has died of AIDS. Barely recovered from grieve, she has to deal with the fact that she is infected with the same virus. Her mother-in-law demand the custody of their grandchild, Belinda (Ranti Maria). Laksmi struggle to keep Belinda. Trying to survive without a job, Laksmi begin to see the harsh reality: she has to choose between her daughter and her fight with HIV. Cast: Rieke Dyah Pitaloka, Rachel Maryam, Arswendy Nasution, Kirana Larasati, Fauzi Baadila, Shanty, Susan Bachtiar, Sarah Sechan. Directors: Fatimah Tobing, Lasja Fauzia, Nia Dinata, Upi. Produced by Nia Di Nata. Original Music by Bembi Gusti, Aghi Narottama, Gascaro Ramondo. Production Management by Robin Moran. Sound Department: Satrio Budiono (sound designer), Satrio Budiono (sound re-recording mixer), Suhadi (sound recordist). Casting Department: Amron Paul Yuwono. (105 mins)
18 July/Mon, 9:00PM Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (Little Theatre)
20 July/Wed, 9:00PM Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 5 (talkback w/guest Ms. Shanty Harmyn, film expert)
22 July/Fri, 1:30PM Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 3
Thailand: SAWASDEE BANGKOK by Aditya Assarat, Kongdej Jaturanrasamee, Pen-Ek Ratanaruang, Wisit Sasanatieng
A quartet of love letters to Bangkok - episodes marketed as one feature film, financed by the Thai Public Broadcasting Service, and with the intention of showcasing the country’s capital internationally. The bustling night life of the city had to be mentioned. Unlike its two genre predecessors, only the country’s best known filmmakers were commissioned for the episodes, and the result rests somewhere between sweet melodrama and tentative travelogue, with a touch of humor, plenty of melancholy and despite its original intentions, a not-always attractive image of the city. Best suited for festivals, this might also surface in programs dedicated to the Thai cinema. The first episode, directed by Wisit Sasanatieng (Tears of the Black Tiger) features a blind, dog-less, cane-less, young girl (Kongmalai) who lives under a bridge and sells lottery tickets for a living. She is almost raped before being taken on a tour of the city, which she sees through the eyes of an angel (or so she believes). In the second, two young men spending time in Bangkok (Ananda Everingham and Louis Scott) get to learn, courtesy of director Aditya Assarat (Wonderful Town), something about the particular nature of Thai girls. Kongdej Jaturanrasamee (Midnight, My Love) brings together a country bumpkin (Thongkamnerd) and a young prostitute (Neemayothin) for a night tour of the city, while the best known of the four directors, Pen-Ek Ratanaruang (Last Life in the Universe) looks at the late night encounter between a bar owner (Harwang) stranded in her Mini on a deserted road and a homeless bum (Chainam) who happens to be passing by. Closest in spirit to an advertisement of the city, Sasanatieng’s contribution, the most sentimental but also the best shot of the four, milks every bit of pathos out of the lovely, forlorn and helpless condition of his heroine, Tasana, before he introduces his inebriated angel. Assarat’s satirical take offering a sensory image of the city, no less than a visual one. The golden-hearted prostitute and the innocent from out of town isn’t exactly an original concept, the episode banking mainly on atmospheric night shots and the mention of the infamous Sanam Luang Park, a favorite cruising are for sex-hungry tourists. The twist at the end of Ratanaruang’s night adventure isn’t really surprising, but then again, the bustling night life of the city had to be mentioned. Cast: Bongkot Kongmalai (Sightseeing), Tanthai Prasertkul (Sightseeing), Ananda Everingham ({Bangkok Blues), Louis Scott (Bangkok Blues), Kalorin Neemayothin (Pi Markham), Namo Thongkamnerd (Pi Markham), Ploy Horwang (Silence), Noppachai Chainam (Silence). Production Company: Local Color Films. Producers: Saksiri Chantarangsri, Wicha Khokapun, Jetnipith Teerakulchanyut. International Sales: The Public Broadcasting Service. Screenplay: Wisit Sasanatieng (Sightseeing), Aditya Assarat (Bangkok Blues), Kongdej Jaturanrasamee (Pi Markham), Pen-Ek Ratanaruang (Silence). Cinematography: Narupol Cjokekanapitak (Sightseeing), Umpornpol Yugala (Bangkok Blues), Sayombhu Mukdeeprom (Pi Markham), Chankit Chamniwikaipong (Silence). Production design: Pallop Chomtaworn (Sightseeing), Witaya Chaimongkol (Bangkok Blues), Rasige Sukkarn (Pi Markham), Niphon Subsea (Silence). Editing: Patamanadda Yukol, Lee Chatametikool. Sound: Akaritchalerm Kalayanamitra. (98 mins)
19 July/Tue, 6:15PM Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (Little Theatre) (w/talkback)
21 July/Thu, 6:30PM Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 5
23 July/Sat, 4:00PM Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 3
Malaysia: TALENTIME by Yasmin Ahmad
Amid the heady days of youth, three high school students gear up for a talent competition. While shuttling between home and school, they find their way from love to loss, and back again. Melur is the eldest daughter of a well-to-do English/Malaysian family. She sweetly sings her heart out and recites poignant poems over the breakfast table at home. Mahesh, a handsome and deaf Indian student with a motorbike, is assigned to chauffeur her to rehearsals. Hafiz is a guitar-strumming Malay student who dutifully tends to his dying mother while loving Melur from afar. The upcoming competition unravels the heightened emotions of the students and their families as they navigate heartache, tragedy and the fluctuating tempo of quotidian life. In her final film, the late director Yasmin Ahmad interweaves music and dialogue with humor and grace, as well as a touch of Yasujiro Ozu. The strains of Debussy imbues the empty school halls with longing, while some John Hughes-style montages make a fitting ode to awkward teenage angst. Never one to shy away from sensitive topics, Ahmad tackles the complex social and cultural dynamic of Malaysia through the films’ touching multicultural family portraits; her characters, both young and old, flit effortlessly between languages both spoken and unspoken, voicing the soundtrack of the young at heart. A story full of joy and pain, hope and despair, and a host of beautifully written songs,†is how Ahmad described TALENTIME. One of the most acclaimed and original voices in Southeast Asian cinema, she passed away suddenly last July 2009, aged just 51. Cast: Mahesh Jugal Kishor, Pamela Chong Ven-teen, Mohammed Redzuan Adamshah, Jaclyn Victor. (103 mins)
16 July/Sat, 1:30PM Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 3
20 July/Wed, 9:00PM Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (Little Theatre)
22 July/Fri, 9:00PM Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 5 (talkback w/guest Mr. Wong Tuck Cheong, film expert)
Japan: GERMAN PLUS RAIN by Satoko Yokohama
A rural town in present day Japan. Sixteen-year-old Hayashi Yoshiko is a misfit, known in town for being raised by her grandmother after her parents divorced, dropping out of high school, and drifting between jobs. Her nickname is gorilla man.Yoshiko has been living on her own since her grandmother’s death, subsisting on a modest inheritance. She aspires to be a singer/songwriter. Yoshiko’s apartment is the last in town without a connection to the city’s sewage system, and a middle-aged pedophile named Ogawa comes to clean out her septic tank. Yoshiko bonds with Kai, her handsome German co-worker, with delightful consequences. This feature film debut was made with 500,000 yen in prize money that director Yokohama Satoko won at Cineastes Organization Osaka EX(CO2) in 2006 and has been enthusiastically received in Japan and at film festivals overseas. CAST: Nozaki Yoshimi, Fujioka Suzune, Hisauchi Michio, Peter Haiman, Honda Tatsunori, Tokunaga Yuki, Tajiri Daisuke. Director, Script: Yokohama Setoko. Cinematography: Hirano Shingo, Kamakari Yoichi. Production Design: Okusada Seisho Producer: Hashizume Kazuyuki.
17 July/Sun, 4:00PM Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 3
21 July/Thu, 6:15PM Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (Little Theatre)
23 July/Sat, 6:30PM Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 5 (talkback -TBC)
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SPECIAL SCREENINGS
Opening Film: MASKARA by Laurice Guillen
When Robert dies, his widow, Ellen finds out that he has a daughter she does not know about. She then goes to see her. Maskara is an actor’s story unfolded through letters discovered by his wife forty days after he dies. The letters lead his wife, Ellen, on a journey into a life more private than that which he shared with his family and friends. Cast: Tirso Cruz III, Shamaine Centenera-Buencamino, Ina Feleo, Ava Santos. Director: Laurice Guillen. Line Producer: Dennis Evangelista. Screenplay: Ina Feleo. Director of Photography: Lee Briones. Production Design: Egay Littau. Editor: Efren Jarlego. Musical Score:Von de Guzman. Sound Recording:Juan Carlos Guillen. Sound Design: Ditoy Aguila.(87 mins)
15 July/Fri 7:00PM Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (Main Theatre) – Open to the Public
Greenbelt 3 Gala: MASKARA by Laurice Guillen
16 July/Sat, 6:30PM Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 5 (Invitational)
KASAMBUHAY HABAMBUHAY: A Short Film Anthology
* THE HOWL & THE FUSSYKET by Chris Martinez. 8-Year old Aaron (Gerald Pesigan) is dead set on winning the Grand Prize in his 2nd Grade declamation contest. He is determined to win despite his obvious “f” and “p” speech defect a proclivity common amongst some Filipinos to interchange the pronunciation of English words with the letters ”f’ and “p”. His mother (Eugene Domingo) takes an active albeit humorous role in preparing him for the competition. This is a story of perseverance family unity and the real meaning of triumph and possibly the “Rocky” of all declamation contests! CAST: Gerald Pesigan, Eugene Domingo, Dennis Padilla, Kiray Celis, Timothy Chan, Tess Antonio, Cris Paturan, Emie Concepcion, Madeleine Nicolas. Produced by Nestle Philippine, Inc. Executive Producer: Jem Lim, Madonna Tamayo, Publicis Manila, Inc. Written and Directed by: Chris Martinez. Assistant Directors: Christine Blando, Julius Alfonso. Director of Photgraphy: Gary Gardoce. Production Designer: Adelina Leung. Assistant Production Designer: Jun Jacob. Edited by Ike Veneracion. Music by Kahlil Refuerzo. Casting by Nestea Naesa.
* UNPLUGGED by Raul Jorolan. A football coach (Marvin Agustin) takes his team of teenage boys out on a fieldtrip to the provincial home of his grandfather (Eddie Garcia). But instead of bonding as a team, the boys are more caught up with their gadgets. The coach’s grandfather is determined to change all that as he challenges they boys to detach from their virtual distractions and explore the great outdoors instead. The boys then unlock a new world of natural wonder and discovery, realizing that going offline is the only way to reconnect back to life. A life that is….unplugged. CAST: Marvin Agustin, Kaye Abad, Eddie Garcia, Futkaleros, Collegio San Agustin-HS Football Team. Produced by: Nestle Philippine, Inc. Executive Producer: Jem Lim, Beng Mercado, Publicis Manila, Inc. Written and Directed by Raul Jorolan. Assistant Director: Ruby Ruiz. Screenplay by Christian Valles. Line Producer: Beng Mercado. Director of Photography: Giboy Vistan. Production Designer: Butch Garcia. Edited by Danny Añonuevo. Visual Effects by Ruth Janina Jorolan. Music by Noel Cabangon. Casting by Raul Jorolan.
* SILUP by Jun Reyes. Silup is “Pulis” (Police) spelled backwards. We peek into the life of a Manila cop (Sid Lucero) whose day is made up of dealing with denizens and the crimes they commit. At work, he may be all tough and stern, but at home, we see his more sensitive side. He has this mysterious routine of taking out a can of sterilized milk from a cupboard and depositing his revolver in its place. Later on, it is revealed why he makes the switch and symbolizes how it is like to live by his duty as a policeman to serve and protect. CAST: Sid Lucero, Ms. Gloria Romero, Edwin Nombre, Arsenia Mabilog, Johnny Bernes. Produced by Nestle Philippine, Inc. and Tony Gloria. Executive Producers: Jem Lim, Maricel Royo, Publicis Manila, Inc. Written and Directed by Jun Reyes. Assistant Directors: Melvin Lee, Jojo Atienza. Co-written by Rudy Vera. Line Producers: Noemi Peji, Dexter Manalo. Director of Photography: Leslie Garchitorena. Production Designer: Adelina Leung. Edited by Claire villa-Real. Music by Jasper Perez.
* ISANG TASANG PANGARAP by Sid Maderazo. In a small town devastated by calamity and chaos, Elias (Ramon Bautista), still holds on to the one thing he considers sacred—a shiny red coffee mug. For him, this mug not only symbolizes his love for coffee but his hope for a better life. After an enlightening encounter with a strange sari-sari store owner, he is suddenly gifted with the ability to tell the future. Soon enough, he is proclaimed as “The Coffee Psychic” and personifies hope for the townsfolk. But can hope truly spring eternal in this comedic homage to the award-winning epic Filipino film, “Himala’ (Miracle)? CAST: Ramon Bautista, Hector Camaso, Nani Naguit, Manuel Pappileira, Arash Tamadon. Produced by Nestle Philippine, Inc. Executive Producers: Jem Lim, Louie Araneta, Publicis Manila, Inc. Written and Directed by Sid Maderazo. Assistant Directors: Sunny Dumayas, Juno Gallardo. Co-written by Henry Posadas. Line Producers: Riza Gardoce. Director of Photography: Henry Posadas. Production Designer: Jon Cuyzon, Emilio Quintos. Edited by Billy de Leon. Visual Effects by Underground Logic. Soundtrack by Hit Productions. Music by Arnold Buena. Casting by Nelson Cammagay.
* SALI SALITA “Word Play” by A/F Benaza. A mother who writes children’s storybooks, ironically, doesn’t have enough time to create stories for her own son. The restless child finds a chance to create his own stories when his grandfather (Bodjie Pascua), comes up with a game. They fill an old milk can with pieces of paper, each containing a word which will be a “story-starter”. Tales of heroes and villains, magic and places fill up the child’s imagination. But the child’s made-up story is in need of a happy ending. Now, it depends on the storyteller mother to create the greatest ending of them all. CAST: Migs Cuaderno, Judy Chua, Luisito “Bodjie” Pascua, Carmen Sanchez, Alvin Aguilar.Produced by: Nestle Philippine, Inc. Executive Producers: Jem Lim, Hanna Gallardo, Publicis Manila, Inc. Written and Directed by: A/F Benaza. Assistant Directors: Carlo Cruz. Screenplay by: Jules Katanyag. Line Producers: Happy Feraren. Director of Photography: Ike Avellana. Production Designer: Mark Sabas, Adelina Leung. Edited by: Jose Asucena, Jay Halili, Jamie Marcelo. Visual Effects by: Post Manila. 3D Visual Effects by: Post Manila. Soundtrack by: Hit Productions. Music by: Jerrold Tarog, Corrine De San Jose, Hit Production. Casting by: Danilo Ugali.
* OH! PA RA SA TA U WA YEAH! by Jeorge Agcaoili. The Clemente family is off to an outing but teenage son, Nicos (Neil Coleta), seems out of it. Nicos is besotted with his ladylove, Mattina (Colleen Garcia), whom he can't quite figure out. The inside info that Nicos gets from Mattina's younger sister, Bettina (Jillian Ward), doesn't seem to help. Seeing his son's despair, Nicos' father finally shares to his son an ancient family heirloom. It is a 100-year old manual containing the secrets, alphabetically arranged, of how men in their clan courted women. Through this, Nicos finally learns what every man should know by heart--the ABC's of what women truly want. CAST: Neil Coleta, Jillian Ward, Jessica Ferrer, Freddie Masiglat, Kristine Coleta, Meynroj Perez, Coleen Garcia, Vangie Catillo, Philippine AllStars. Casting by: Charmaine Betudio. Music: Loudbox. Visual Effects by: Optima Digital Edited by: Dino Yasay. Production Designer: Riza Bacay Director of Photography: Rody Lacap. Assistant Directors: Christine Blando, Jojo Atienza, Joshua Zamora. Line Producer: Michelle Robles Executive Producers: Weng Marcelino, Joy Rojo, Jem Lim, Publicis Manila, Inc. Written by: Jayel Ladioray, Michael Luchico, Ace Ballesteros, Jeorge Agcaoili. Directed by Jeorge Agcaoili. Produced by: Nestle Philippines, Inc.
* DOWNTOWN by Stephen Ngo. In a Chinese community in Downtown Manila, we meet a man who has floated through life with his ladylove by his side. But now, times have changed as he begins each day waking up alone on his bed made for two. He realizes that his coffee has it better because, at least, it has a creamer to be its mate. In these moments, he misses his beloved the most and decides to get his act together for a second shot at the greatest thing in life --love. CAST: Virgio Que, Sherry Lara. Casting by: Geneive Mercado. Music & Sound Design by: Loudbox. Visual Effects by: Underground Logic. Edited by: Bien Felix. Production Designer: Adelina Leung. Director of Photography: Leslie Garchitorena. Assistant Director: Jun King Austria. Line Producer: Julia Templo. Executive Producers: Marivic San Juan, Jem Lim, publicis manila, Inc. Written and Directed by: Stephen Ngo. Produced by: Nestle Philippines Inc.
* TINGALA SA BABA by Henry Frejas. In a typical playground, life plays as game of irony when two 8-year old kids are on a seesaw. One is a rather hefty child from a well-to-do family who is stuck at the bottom whereas a lanky child brought up in poverty is on top. Rich kid is looking up to the poor boy, who in turn, is looking down on him. How will the rich reverse his position? The answer to that question will make one realize that friendship is more valuable than money, while the other one would discover his true worth as a friend. CAST: Arvy Cesar Viduya, Eubert Marc dela Cruz, Aya Bundang. Casting by: Grace Lasala. Music by: Teresa Barrozo. Audio Production: Sound Design. Post-Production: Optima Digital. Edited by: Danny Añonuevo. Production Designer: Omar Mendoza. Director of Photography: Dindo Martinez. Assistant Director: Ric Galing. Line Producers: Madi Laserna, Rachel Monteagudo. Executive Producer: Jun Garra, Jem Lim, Publicis Manila, Inc. Written and Directed by: Henry Frejas. Produced by: Nestle Philippines, Inc.
* COOKING MO, COOKING Ko by Chris Martinez. This comedic version of the classic "Romeo and Juliet" narrates two star-crossed lovers born into warring families who each happen to be proud owners of their own carinderias (local eateries) battling for their town's cuisine supremacy. Old wounds are reopened among the Montano and the Capule families when the former's loyal customers start patronizing the latter. Young lovers Romina Montano and Julius Capule are caught in this web of intrigue, espionage and extra rice. CAST: Shamaine Centenera-Buencamino, Nonie Buencamino, Isay Alvarez-Seña, Robert Seña, Dominic Roco, Eda Nolan, Roden Araneta, Angel Raymundo, Nene Ignacio. Casting by: Nestea Naesa. Music by: Brian Cua. Edited by: Randy Gabriel. Production Designer: Butch Garcia. Director of Photography: Carlo Mendoza. Assistant Directors: Melvin Lee, Perry Dizon. Executive Producers: Madonna Tamayo, Jem Lim, Publicis Manila, Inc. Written and Directed by: Chris Martinez. Produced by: Nestle Philippines, Inc.
* SIGN SEEKER by Carlo Directo. A superstitious guy, Bien (John Lloyd Cruz), seeks all sorts of "divine” signs that will determine his decision of asking the girl of his dreams (Solenn Heussaff) out on a date. The fear of rejection swallows him whole, making him justify his cause to willfully seek for more unfathomable signs. But when each sign he seeks for materializes, he soon learns that he has to be careful with what he wishes for. CAST: John Lloyd Cruz, Solenn Heussaff, Jun King Austria, Ricky Pascua, Peewee O'Hara, Rolly Halagao, Lot Gervacio. Casting by: Rolly Halagao. Music & Lyrics: Loudbox. 3D Visual Effects by: EOVFX. Visual Effects by: Edrie Ocampo. Edited by: Bien Felix. Production Designer: Mitch Directo. Director of Photography: Leslie Garchitorena. Associate Director: Jun King Austria. Line Producer: Dinty Bernardo. Executive Producers: Marivic San Juan, Jem Lim, Publicis Manila, Inc. Written and Directed by: Carlo Directo. Produced by: Nestle Philippines, Inc.
16 July/Sat, 6:15PM Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (Little Theatre)
PAGLIPAD NG ANGHEL by Doy Del Mundo Jr.
Paglipad ng Anghel (Flight of an Angel) explores the story of Gabby, a young accountant in a television network, who leads an uneventful, if not boring, life. He wakes up to a regular day, does his daily routine, until on his way to work he sees an old beggar asking for help. He helps the old, sickly lady and brings her to a hospice where the nuns take care of the old and dying. After this act of charity, he starts noticing feathers growing on his back. As the feathers grow into full wings and complicate his life, he starts to face the consequences of being an “angel.” Cast:Sid Lucero. LJ Moreno. Christian Vasquez. Joel Torre. Ricky Davao. Cherry Pie Picache. Jeffrey Quizon. Chi Datu-Bocobo. Borgy Torre. Shiela Mae Junsay. Stephanie Henares. & Anita Linda. Credits: Written and directed by Codualdo del Mundo, Jr. Executive Producers: Clodualdo del Mundo, Jr. & Dave Hukom. Directors of Photography: Rody Lacap, Lee Meily, Shayne Sarte. Production Design: Cesar Hernando. Music: Lorrie B. Ilustre. Editing: Jay Halili. Sound: Ditoy Aguila. Line Producer: Michael Kho Lim. Associate Producer: Katherine Pasigan. Art Director: Misha Balangue. Casting & Script Consultant: Ida Anita del Mundo. Produced by De La Salle University, in cooperation with Post Manila and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts. (92 mins)
16 July/Sat, 9:00PM Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (Little Theatre)
18 July/Mon, 9:00PM Greenbelt 3 - Cinema 5
Closing Film: RAKENROL by Quark Henares
23 July/Sat, 9:00PM Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (Main Theatre)
Closing Film: ZOMBADINGS 1: Patayin Sa Shokot Si Remington! by Jade Castro
A boy cursed to turn gay when he grows up must sort out his feelings for the girl he loves and the boy - his best friend - he is suddenly lusting after, come to terms with his homophobia, and escape a pscho gay killer on the loose. Cast: Martin Escudero, Lauren Young, Kerbie Zamorra, Janice de Belen, John Regala, Roderick Paulate, Eugene Domingo. Director: Jade Castro. Writers: Raymond Lee, Michiko Yamamoto, Jade Castro. Producer: Raymond Lee. Production and Distribution Company: Origin8 Media Corp.
23 July/Sat, 11:45PM Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (Main Theatre)
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MIDNITE SPECIALS
BROD by Rey Defante Gibraltar
Fraternity is brotherhood. Brotherhood is love. Does it only exist between two men with the same ideals? Only with brothers of the same sexuality? What does it take to co-exist in a world dominated by strong norms and tradition? Terence is a 20-year-old graduating pre-law student who believes that entering a prestigious fraternity will help him with his ultimate ambition to become a lawyer. But will his being gay become a hindrance? Tad is a 22-year-old law student. He is the second highest leader of the fraternity. When in the exercise of duty, he is tough – outside, he is kind and gentle. As a poor boy who wants to uplift his status, fraternity seals in his chances for sure and better jobs when he graduates. Nevertheless, between Terence and Tad, their mutual attraction becomes a greater force that they need to conceal. But how do they do that as the final initiation night looms, and their secrets are already revealed? Cast: Kenjie Garcia, Ardie Bascara (Introducing), Marife Necesito, Xeno Alejandro, Paul Jake Paule, Jess Mendoza, Nicole Andrew Guila, Neil Tibayan, Patrick Esteban, Mehdi Gholami, Venj Pellena. Director: Ray Gibraltar. Executive Producer: Milbert Ambat. Producer: Bebs Gohetia. Screenplay: Archie del Mundo. Associate Director: Sigrid Andrea P. Bernardo. Cinematographer: Maisa Demitillo. Production Designer: Alf Thaddeus Alacapa. Editor: Ray Gibraltar. Musical Score: Monet Silvestre. Sound Design: Ditoy Aguila. Poetry: J.I.E. Teodoro. 2010. (95 mins)
18 July/Mon, 11:45PM Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (Little Theatre)
CHASSIS by Adolfo Alix Jr.
Nora lives illegally under the chassis of container vans in Pier 16 with her daughter Sarah. Her husband, Lando, is a truck driver who travels from province to province to deliver goods from the container van. Everyday, they scramble up and transfer from one chassis to the other to avoid getting caught by guards. At night, she teaches Sarah with the child’s homework under the lamp posts as she wants a better life for her child. Unknown to Lando, to help augment their income, Sarah prostitutes herself to the men in the pier area. We follow Nora as she goes through a routinary life until a tragedy changes everything. How far will a mother go for her child’s welfare? CAST: Jodi Sta. Maria, Evelyn Vargas, Angeli Bayani, Lemuel Pelayo, Paolo Rivero, Rustica Carpio. Director: Adolfo Borinaga Alix, Jr. Writer: Adolfo Borinaga Alix, Jr. Cinematographer: Gabriel Bagnas. Editor: Adolfo Borinaga Alix, Jr. Producers: Avelino Relucio, Jonas Gaffud, Doc Gamboa. Line Producer: Maxie Evangelista III. Production Manager: Maan Dimla. Art Production / Production Design: Roland Rubenecia. Sound: Ditoy Aguila, Joseph Santos. Music: (no music). Production company: Happy Gilmore Productions. (73 mins)
19 July/Tue, 11:45PM Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (Little Theatre)
SPONSOR by Shandii Bacolod
Sponsor follows the lives of four impoverished young men who are faced with situations that test how much they will sacrifice in exchange for their survival. The movie talks about sex, poverty and violence. CAST: Alchris Galura, Mailes Kanapi, Tony Lapena, Anton Nolasco, Garry Lim, Xeno Alejandro, Scarlet, Abner Delina, Marife Necesito. Producers: Arturo Go, Jeffrey Tan, Jazmin Trinidad-Tecson, Mark Shandii Bacolod. Story: Mark Shandii Bacolod, Archie del Mundo, Eduardo Roy Jr. Director of Photography: Aaron Cabangis. Editor: Orlean Joseph Tan. Line Producer: Romuald 'Bor' Lagasca. Production Manager: Roma Oyson. Production Designer: Bianca Gonzales-Dadivas. Theme Song (Tulala) is performed by Rox Puno, composed and produced by Francis 'Kix' Salazar and arranged by Adonis Tabanda. Directed by Mark Shandii Bacolod. Produced by Imaginative Media Production, in association with Bellhaus Entertainment Inc. & Outpost Visual Frontier. (100 mins)
20 July/Wed, 11:45PM Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (Little Theatre)
TAKSIKAB by Archie Del Mundo
21 July/Thu, 11:45PM Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (Little Theatre)
On the day of the new President’s inauguration, the film threads the roundelay tales of people dealing with daily lives: their relationships, desires and their means of survival. Each one sets a goal to get through their harsh realities while their fate awaits them to cross its path in the callous streets of Manila. The dramatic core revolves around a taxi driver whose sanity crosses its border when his day’s journey is derailed by his own sexual frustrations. Main Cast: Kristofer King, Marife Necesito, Martin Delos Santos, Jess Mendoza, Kevin Vitug, Adrian Sebastian, Jonas Gruet, Dustin Jose, Ray An Dulay, Tony Lapena, Marcus Cabrera. Other Cast: Ivy Sumilang, Virginia Pozon, Kiro Baldemor, Paul Roquia, Scarlette Boiser, Patricia Unas, Charlotte Dianco, JR Dela Cruz. Production Credits: Writer-Director: Archie Del Mundo, Produced by Astral Productions. Executive Producers: Ding R. Buenaventura, Nestor S. Clarin, Marisol S.Bernardo. Director of Photography: Albert Banzon. Production Designer: Bianca Dadivas. Editor: Cathie Rada. Sound Designer: Carlo Maceda. Musical Scorer: Andrew Señora. Assistant Directors: Ching Danseco, Eduardo Roy Jr. Associate Producer: Shandii Bacolod. Production Manager: Roma Oyson. Assistant Production Managers: Jane Gonzales, Noel Miralles. Production Assistant: Nigel Cordero. Make Up Artist: Jay Gabor. Publicity and Promotion: Paul Roquia, Mell Navarro, Dale Bacar. (114 minutes)
OMBRE by Jonison Mones Fontanos.
22 July/Fri, 11:45PM Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (Little Theatre)
OMBRE tells the story of Jake, an aspiring actor who went to Baguio City for a reality star search audition. There, he meets Dennis, a photographer from Manila. Both stay in a transient house owned by Dennis’ gay best friend, Brix. Jake is a dreamer. Dennis is a searcher who just got out of rehab. They became friends and secret lovers. While both of them have special someone waiting back in Manila, it becomes clear that there’s a bond between them that they’ve never felt with other people, and this feeling begins to grow into something deeper. Is this LOVE? Dreams, destiny and love, in forms not known to many, come together in this bromantic vehicle from Phylum Productions. Cast: Darwin Taylo. Zac Ferrero, Jobben Bello, Lando Perez & Ms. Jef Gaitan. With G.A Villafuerte, Rosemarie Ibarrita, Martin Gonzalez, Francis Cariaso, Sylvia Olsem and Kimjee Carlo Abad. Music: Kevin Mcleod, Production Designer: Francis Cariaso. Art Directors: Patrick Simon & Kathleen Rogando. Editor: Michael Lacambra. Production Manager: Rebecca Renegado-Reyes. Assistant Director: Reign Andre Loleng. Director of Photography: Michael Lacambra. Associate Producers: Amber Rose Entertainment & Aldrin Bartolo. Executive Producer: Edwin G. Sanchez. Written and Directed by Jonison Fontanos. (90 mins)
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Ronwaldo Reyes Retro!
Gala: MATIMBANG ANG DUGO SA TUBIG (1967) - Invitational
FPJ stars with real-life brother Andy Poe (whose legal name was Fernando Poe, Jr.) in an adventure story that is quite dramatic and seems out of character of the action king of Pinoy Cinema. In this early work, D’Lanor reveals his craftsmanship as filmmaker. Starring Fernando Poe, Jr., Andy Poe, Perla Bautista, Quiel Segovia, Lito Anzures. Directed by D’Lanor. Music by Ariston Avelino.
18 July/Mon, 6:15PM at the Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (Little Theatre)
ANG PANDAY (1980)
Flavio, played by FPJ, is a blacksmith who witnesses the fall of a meteor. He forges from the meteor a bladed weapon that magically grows into a sword. Flavio becomes the unwitting blacksmith who faces evil, personified by Lizardo, played by Max Alvarado, the favorite villain to FPJ’s hero. Starring FPJ, Liz Alindogan, Paquito Diaz, Lito Anzures, Max Alvarado, Martha Sevilla, Bentot Jr. Directed by Ronwaldo Reyes. Story: Carlo J. Caparas. Screenplay: Fred Navarro. Music: Ernani Cuenco. Editor: Augusto Salvador.
19 July/Tue, 12:45PM at the Tanghalang Manuel Conde (Dream Theatre)
SAN BERNARDO (1966)
This is Fernando Poe, Jr’s first directorial work. Quite expectedly, the story features the local version of cowboys. FPJ and Jess Lapid display their expertise in horseback riding. Starring FPJ, Jess Lapid, Rebecca, Lito Anzures. Directed by D’Lanor. Music: Tony Maiquez.
20 July/Wed, 12:45PM at the Tanghalang Manuel Conde (Dream Theatre)
BARIL SA AKING KAMAY (1966)
Action-drama in the best FPJ tradition. The final minutes of the film, according to film researcher Teddy Co, is a tour de force of choreographed shootout. Starring FPJ, Helen Gamboa, Eva Montes, Lito Anzures, Jay Ilagan. Directed by D’Lanor.
21 July/Thu, 12:45PM at the Tanghalang Manuel Conde (Dream Theatre)
TATLONG HARI (1968)
FPJ, Erap and Jess Lapid, three stars of the action genre, join forces in a drama-action story. A good third of the film is devoted to the childhood of the three major characters. D’Lanor shows that he is not merely interested in meaningless action story. Starring FPJ, Joseph Estrada, Jess Lapid, Paquito Diaz, Lito Anzures, Yolanda Guevarra. Directed by D’Lanor. Music by Ariston Avelino.
22 July/Fri, 12:45PM at the Tanghalang Manuel Conde (Dream Theatre)
ALUPIHANG DAGAT (1975)
Breath-taking action scenes set against the raging waves of the sea. FPJ’s mise en scène deserves a second look. Starring FPJ, Elizabeth Oropesa, Paquito Diaz, Vic Diaz, Max Alvarado, Mary Walter. Directed by Ronwaldo Reyes. Story: Pablo Gomez. Screenplay: Fred Navarro. Music: Ernani Cuenco. Cinematography: Sergio Lobo. Editor: Augusto Salvador. Sound: Manuel Daves.
23 July/Sat, 12:45PM at the Tanghalang Manuel Conde (Dream Theatre)
ANG PADRINO (1984)
FPJ plays his iconic quiet man, defender of the people through peaceful means, until he is pushed to violence. Ang Padrino is another proof that FPJ is not all empty action movie director. The role of Eddie Romero (in collaboration with Fred Navarro, one of FPJ’s favorite screenwriters) is instrumental in making this one of the best FPJ films. Starring FPJ, Coney Reyes, Johnny Delgado, Ruel Vernal, Fred Montilla, Max Alvarado, Lito Anzures, Rez Cortez, Ricky Davao. Directed by Ronwaldo Reyes. Screenplay: Eddie Romero & Fred Navarro. Music: Ernani Cuenco. Cinematography: Ver Reyes. Editor: Augusto Salvador.
23 July/Sat, 3:30PM at the Tanghalang Manuel Conde (Dream Theatre)
ISANG BALA KALANG! (1983)
The iconic hero avenges the oppressed and uses his gun to execute justice. Isang Bala Ka Lang! is another tough drama with FPJ displaying his rapid punching style that only he can do convincingly. Starring FPJ, Marianne de la Riva, Julie Vega, Paquito Diaz, Vic Diaz, Johnny Wilson, Fred Montilla. Directed by Ronwaldo Reyes. Screenplay: Fred Navarro. Music: Ernani Cuenco. Cinematography: Ver Reyes.
24 July/Sun, 12:45PM at the Tanghalang Manuel Conde (Dream Theatre)
LANGIT AT LUPA (1967)
Set against the war as backdrop, FPJ plays a guerilla soldier who falls in love with a nun (Susan Roces). The hero follows his heart and not even war or the cloistered convent could stop him from pursuing his loved one. Interesting trivia: The painting of Susan Roces in the movie was done by Fernando Amorsolo. Starring FPJ, Susan Roces, Lito Anzures, Lou Salvador, Jr. Directed by D’Lanor. Music: Ariston Avelino.
24 July/Sun, 3:30PM at the Tanghalang Manuel Conde (Dream Theatre)
Please note that the Ronwaldo Reyes Retrospective films are not subtitled. Non-Filipino-speaking viewers may request for a detailed synopsis at the gate before entry.
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Cinemalaya Kids Treats
16 July/Sat
10:00AM
Short Treats: ANGAN-ANGAN by Sheron Dayon, BLOGOG by Rommel Tolentino, GABON by Emman Dela Cruz, MAY PINHOD ON YA SCOOTER by Hubert Tibi , TONI by Vic Acedillo
Bulwagang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)
10:00AM
Short Treats: MAIKLING KWENTO by Hubert Tibi, MY PET by Anna Bigornia, "P" by Rommel Tolentino, PUTOT by Jeck Cogama, TATANG by Nico Hernandez
Tanghalang Huseng Batute
12:45PM
MAYOHAN by Paul Sta. Ana & Dan Villegas
Bulwagang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)
12:45PM
SAMPAGUITA by Francis Xavier Pasion
Tanghalang Huseng Batute
17 July/Sun
10:00AM
Short Treats: BREAKFAST WITH LOLO by Steven Flor, DIAMANTE SA LANGIT by Vic Acedillo, LOLA by Joey Agbayani, SI BOK AT ANG TRUMPO by Hubert Tibi, TRAILS OF WATER by Sheron Dayoc
Bulwagang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)
10:00AM
Short Treats: ANDONG by Rommel Tolentino, PARANG PELIKULA by Hubert Tibi, ROLYO by Alvin Yapan, UGAT SA LUPA by Ariel Reyes, WAG KANG TITINGIN by Pam Miras
Tanghalang Huseng Batute
12:45PM
PINK HALO-HALO by Jay Altarejos
Bulwagang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)
12:45PM
TWO FUNERALS by Gil Portes
Tanghalang Huseng Batute
23 July/Sat
10:00AM
Short Treats: MAIKLING KWENTO by Hubert Tibi, MY PET by Anna Bigornia, "P" by Rommel Tolentino, PUTOT by Jeck Cogama, TATANG by Nico Hernandez
Bulwagang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)
10:00AM
Short Treats: ANGAN-ANGAN by Sheron Dayon, BLOGOG by Rommel Tolentino, GABON by Emman Dela Cruz, MAY PINHOD ON YA SCOOTER by Hubert Tibi , TONI by Vic Acedillo
Tanghalang Huseng Batute
12:45PM
SAMPAGUITA by Francis Xavier Pasion
Bulwagang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)
12:45PM
MAYOHAN by Paul Sta. Ana & Dan Villegas
Tanghalang Huseng Batute
24 July/Sun
10:00AM
Short Treats: ANDONG by Rommel Tolentino, PARANG PELIKULA by Hubert Tibi, ROLYO by Alvin Yapan, UGAT SA LUPA by Ariel Reyes, WAG KANG TITINGIN by Pam Miras
Bulwagang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)
10:00AM
Short Treats: BREAKFAST WITH LOLO by Steven Flor, DIAMANTE SA LANGIT by Vic Acedillo, LOLA by Joey Agbayani, SI BOK AT ANG TRUMPO by Hubert Tibi, TRAILS OF WATER by Sheron Dayoc
Tanghalang Huseng Batute
12:45PM
TWO FUNERALS by Gil Portes
Bulwagang Alagad Ng Sining (CCP MKP Hall)
12:45PM
PINK HALO-HALO by Jay Altarejos
Tanghalang Huseng Batute
TICKETS AT P150 per person per movie, with discounts for students and seniors.
