Randolph is only 26 years old and he’s even younger than some of his stars in the movie, like Vhong Navarro, Alex Gonzaga, Lotlot de Leon, John Lapus and TJ Trinidad. He took up Broadcast Communications in UP Diliman and he started his directing career doing TV commercials.
“I’m really thankful to Quantum for giving me the chance to do this movie,” he says. “Very supportive si Atty. Joji at hindi pinagtipiran ang movie. We have a very big cast and we spent so much sa production ng antique shop ni TJ Trinidad which is very crucial sa story. We built it on a special set in a building in Binondo, very expensive, and later on, sinunog lang namin sa ending ng movie.”
Does he expect to win a best director award like Dan did last year? “No, sa kanila na lang ang award. I’m just so happy na nakapasok kami as an entry sa Metro Filmfest. Basta ginawa kong malinis at maayos ang movie namin at ang goal ko is ma-appreciate ng tao ang content namin. It is so different from all the other entries, kaya sana, pag-usapan siya. Para sa akin, it’s an honor and a humbling experience na mapahanay ako sa ibang directors na may entries sa festival kasi ang feeling ko, I still have a long way to go, marami pa kong kakaining bigas bago ako maihanay sa kanila. I also want to thank all the cast members, including Rayver Cruz and Janine Gutierrez, kasi they’re all very cooperative and made my work easier. ”
