“When you finish your studies, never come back here.”
Within today’s film industry of the Philippines director Raymond Red has to belong to the most important voices of his generation. After winning the Palme d’Or for his short feature “Anino” in 2000, Red began exploring the technical possibilities of the medium while also venturing deep into the fabric of his home country, its divides and its communities. In an interview from 2012 Red explains how he had planned to return to the themes and sets of “Anino” when he started preparing what would ultimately become his fourth feature film titled “Manila Skies”. Especially since the economic chasm between people in his country had widened over the years, a film set in the environment of the poor and the disenfranchised should authentically portray their situation. Red aimed to show the deep wounds, the depression and anger in a society in which...
Within today’s film industry of the Philippines director Raymond Red has to belong to the most important voices of his generation. After winning the Palme d’Or for his short feature “Anino” in 2000, Red began exploring the technical possibilities of the medium while also venturing deep into the fabric of his home country, its divides and its communities. In an interview from 2012 Red explains how he had planned to return to the themes and sets of “Anino” when he started preparing what would ultimately become his fourth feature film titled “Manila Skies”. Especially since the economic chasm between people in his country had widened over the years, a film set in the environment of the poor and the disenfranchised should authentically portray their situation. Red aimed to show the deep wounds, the depression and anger in a society in which...
- 11/23/2018
- by Rouven Linnarz
- AsianMoviePulse
Born and raised in Manila, Philippines, Clarissa de los Reyes followed her heart in search of her American dream -- filmmaking. The Filipino immigrant attended Nyu's Graduate Film program where she received various scholarships and awards including the 2006 Sara Driver Production Award, the 2006 New York Women in Film and Television Production Grant, the Maurice Kanbar Scholarship, the Tisch Graduate Assistantship for Cinematography and an Honorable Mention at the 2007 Director's Guild of America Student Awards East Coast Division and most recently, the Oberman and Pickert Production Award.
She recently worked with respected director John Sayles for the feature film "Amigo" where she performed as 2nd Camera Operator. Right now, Miss Clarissa is busy working on a feature-length screenplay of "Johnny Loves Dolores."
In this interview shown in The Filipino Channel's Balitang America, we talked about Clarissa's hopes and dreams, working with the semi-retired Princess Punzalan, being part of the Palm Springs International Short Film Festival,...
She recently worked with respected director John Sayles for the feature film "Amigo" where she performed as 2nd Camera Operator. Right now, Miss Clarissa is busy working on a feature-length screenplay of "Johnny Loves Dolores."
In this interview shown in The Filipino Channel's Balitang America, we talked about Clarissa's hopes and dreams, working with the semi-retired Princess Punzalan, being part of the Palm Springs International Short Film Festival,...
- 6/24/2012
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
I am a big fan of the Palm Springs International Short Film Festival. All the filmmakers have unmitigated passion for their craft which gives the festival a grassroots feel waiting for community support.
Most of the entries submitted to the ShortFest move on to bigger and better things such as being nominated for an Academy Award. This year, the selections are wide-ranging with varying themes from love to the horrors of war. Here are my picks to help you enjoy the fest.
.Friend Request Pending.
Dame Judi Dench stars in this funny and smart look at the world of social media. Directed by Chris Foggin, .Friend Request Pending. is part of the Opening Night: Make .Em Laugh and Modern Communication lineups. You will laugh and fall in love with this movie. Wait until you see Dench toss online acronyms like Lol and Omg. Even .The Avengers.. Loki aka Tom Hiddleston...
Most of the entries submitted to the ShortFest move on to bigger and better things such as being nominated for an Academy Award. This year, the selections are wide-ranging with varying themes from love to the horrors of war. Here are my picks to help you enjoy the fest.
.Friend Request Pending.
Dame Judi Dench stars in this funny and smart look at the world of social media. Directed by Chris Foggin, .Friend Request Pending. is part of the Opening Night: Make .Em Laugh and Modern Communication lineups. You will laugh and fall in love with this movie. Wait until you see Dench toss online acronyms like Lol and Omg. Even .The Avengers.. Loki aka Tom Hiddleston...
- 6/19/2012
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
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