Continuing with our featured film Kintsugi, we had the chance to interview its editor-director, one of the most recognized in the Philippines—Lawrence ‘Law’ Fajardo. While we do not doubt that this man can handle any genre, as someone who is known for works such as Kultado, Amok, Imbisibol, all seemingly hard films—we ask his experienceContinue reading “Creating ‘Kintsugi’: Interview With Law Fajardo”
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Law Fajardo’s New Film ‘Kintsugi’
We did not expect to be so busy that a whole month passed and we did not get to post something new for you, our dear readers. And what with the unslappable COVID 19 entering the Philippines, it cannot be avoided that gatherings must be postponed, including film festivals such as the new Summer MetroContinue reading “Law Fajardo’s New Film ‘Kintsugi’”
The Making of ‘Mindanao’s Float
Powerful. Unique. Majestic. These are perhaps the three best words to describe Mindanao the movie’s float, which are the same words one can use to describe the film and certainly, the people of Mindanao, and the many Filipino heroes the film is paying tribute to. Most of the time we only get to see theContinue reading “The Making of ‘Mindanao’s Float”
Allen Dizon in Brillante Mendoza’s ‘Mindanao’
Just recently given the Most Outstanding Kapampangan Award, Allen Dizon is no doubt also an outstanding Filipino actor who is a force to be reckoned with. Understandably and deservedly, a lot of the limelight recently seem to focus on Judy Ann Santos’ moving portrayal of a Muslim mother in the film Mindanao and her CairoContinue reading “Allen Dizon in Brillante Mendoza’s ‘Mindanao’”
Mindanao The Movie Exclusive Screening
In preparation for this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival, Brillante Mendoza had an exclusive screening of his new film Mindanao last December 9, 2019 at The Podium, Directors Club in Mandaluyong. The 2 pm screening was mostly for the press, bloggers, and production after which there was a simple awarding ceremony —having been unable toContinue reading “Mindanao The Movie Exclusive Screening”
‘Mindanao’ Bags Awards in Cairo International Film Festival
Producing a fine film that carries a strong message like Brillante Mendoza’s Mindanao is a satisfaction in itself, but winning awards is certainly welcome for Team Mindanao. Judy Ann Santos won the Best Actress Award at the 41st Cairo International Film Festival in Egypt last November 29. This is no small feat, for it wasContinue reading “‘Mindanao’ Bags Awards in Cairo International Film Festival”
Brillante Mendoza’s ‘Mindanao’ in 25th Kolkata International Film Festival
Perhaps I was one of the very few Filipinos who were able to watch the film Mindanao at the 25th Kolkata International Film Festival, and although there were surprising hassles in our plane travel and it’s true that the kind locals do drive like they are in a competition, watching the film Mindanao directed byContinue reading “Brillante Mendoza’s ‘Mindanao’ in 25th Kolkata International Film Festival”
One Philippines Filmmakers 