8 SUNDAYS (Walong Linggo)
Posted in EIGHT SUNDAYS on April 21, 2008 by katorseshortsCOMING SOON!
Directed by: Anna Isabelle Matutina
SHORTS ( Salawal )
Posted in SHORTS on April 21, 2008 by katorseshortsComing Soon!
Director: Seymour Barros-Sanchez
DOLL (Manyika)
Posted in DOLL on April 21, 2008 by katorseshorts
SYNOPSIS "MANYIKA" (Doll) is a tale of talking teddies, an impatient miss, and a misunderstood lover.
KITCHEN SINK (Lababo)
Posted in KITCHEN SINK on March 21, 2008 by katorseshorts
SYNOPSIS
“LABABO” (Kitchen Sink) covers significant dates concerning the Philippines’ relationship with the United States. Parallel to these events is the story of a young woman and a crazy woman who both fell in love with the same American soldier.
This story happened way before the alleged rape of a young woman by a group of US Marines at the Subic Bay Freeport in Olongapo City, Zambales last November 2005. “Lababo” is the first short film produced by the University of Makati Film Society (UMak FilmSoc) under adviser Seymour Barros Sanchez.
SCREENINGS / FESTIVALS / AWARDS
Grand Prize, Viva –PBO Digitales Short Film Competition 2007
In competition, 19th Gawad CCP Para sa Alternatibong Pelikula at Video
In competition, 48th Bilbao Film Festival in Spain 2006
In exhibition, Internal Affairs 1, Jakarta Slingshortfest 2006
In exhibition, 8th Cinemanila International Film Festival 2006
In competition, 8th International Panorama of Independent Film and Video in Greece
SYNOPSIS
“LABABO” (Kitchen Sink) covers significant dates concerning the Philippines’ relationship with the United States. Parallel to these events is the story of a young woman and a crazy woman who both fell in love with the same American soldier.
This story happened way before the alleged rape of a young woman by a group of US Marines at the Subic Bay Freeport in Olongapo City, Zambales last November 2005. “Lababo” is the first short film produced by the University of Makati Film Society (UMak FilmSoc) under adviser Seymour Barros Sanchez.
SCREENINGS / FESTIVALS / AWARDS
Grand Prize, Viva –PBO Digitales Short Film Competition 2007
In competition, 19th Gawad CCP Para sa Alternatibong Pelikula at Video
In competition, 48th Bilbao Film Festival in Spain 2006
In exhibition, Internal Affairs 1, Jakarta Slingshortfest 2006
In exhibition, 8th Cinemanila International Film Festival 2006
In competition, 8th International Panorama of Independent Film and Video in Greece
SYNOPSIS
“LABABO” (Kitchen Sink) covers significant dates concerning the Philippines’ relationship with the United States. Parallel to these events is the story of a young woman and a crazy woman who both fell in love with the same American soldier.
This story happened way before the alleged rape of a young woman by a group of US Marines at the Subic Bay Freeport in Olongapo City, Zambales last November 2005. “Lababo” is the first short film produced by the University of Makati Film Society (UMak FilmSoc) under adviser Seymour Barros Sanchez.
SCREENINGS / FESTIVALS / AWARDS
Grand Prize, Viva –PBO Digitales Short Film Competition 2007
In competition, 19th Gawad CCP Para sa Alternatibong Pelikula at Video
In competition, 48th Bilbao Film Festival in Spain 2006
In exhibition, Internal Affairs 1, Jakarta Slingshortfest 2006
In exhibition, 8th Cinemanila International Film Festival 2006
In competition, 8th International Panorama of Independent Film and Video in Greece
SYNOPSIS
“LABABO” (Kitchen Sink) covers significant dates concerning the Philippines’ relationship with the United States. Parallel to these events is the story of a young woman and a crazy woman who both fell in love with the same American soldier.
This story happened way before the alleged rape of a young woman by a group of US Marines at the Subic Bay Freeport in Olongapo City, Zambales last November 2005. “Lababo” is the first short film produced by the University of Makati Film Society (UMak FilmSoc) under adviser Seymour Barros Sanchez.
SCREENINGS / FESTIVALS / AWARDS
Grand Prize, Viva –PBO Digitales Short Film Competition 2007
In competition, 19th Gawad CCP Para sa Alternatibong Pelikula at Video
In competition, 48th Bilbao Film Festival in Spain 2006
In exhibition, Internal Affairs 1, Jakarta Slingshortfest 2006
In exhibition, 8th Cinemanila International Film Festival 2006
In competition, 8th International Panorama of Independent Film and Video in Greece
SYNOPSIS
“LABABO” (Kitchen Sink) covers significant dates concerning the Philippines’ relationship with the United States. Parallel to these events is the story of a young woman and a crazy woman who both fell in love with the same American soldier.
This story happened way before the alleged rape of a young woman by a group of US Marines at the Subic Bay Freeport in Olongapo City, Zambales last November 2005. “Lababo” is the first short film produced by the University of Makati Film Society (UMak FilmSoc) under adviser Seymour Barros Sanchez.
SCREENINGS / FESTIVALS / AWARDS
Grand Prize, Viva –PBO Digitales Short Film Competition 2007
In competition, 19th Gawad CCP Para sa Alternatibong Pelikula at Video
In competition, 48th Bilbao Film Festival in Spain 2006
In exhibition, Internal Affairs 1, Jakarta Slingshortfest 2006
In exhibition, 8th Cinemanila International Film Festival 2006
In competition, 8th International Panorama of Independent Film and Video in Greece
SYNOPSIS
“LABABO” (Kitchen Sink) covers significant dates concerning the Philippines’ relationship with the United States. Parallel to these events is the story of a young woman and a crazy woman who both fell in love with the same American soldier.
This story happened way before the alleged rape of a young woman by a group of US Marines at the Subic Bay Freeport in Olongapo City, Zambales last November 2005. “Lababo” is the first short film produced by the University of Makati Film Society (UMak FilmSoc) under adviser Seymour Barros Sanchez.
SCREENINGS / FESTIVALS / AWARDS
Grand Prize, Viva –PBO Digitales Short Film Competition 2007
In competition, 19th Gawad CCP Para sa Alternatibong Pelikula at Video
In competition, 48th Bilbao Film Festival in Spain 2006
In exhibition, Internal Affairs 1, Jakarta Slingshortfest 2006
In exhibition, 8th Cinemanila International Film Festival 2006
In competition, 8th International Panorama of Independent Film and Video in Greece
SYNOPSIS
“LABABO” (Kitchen Sink) covers significant dates concerning the Philippines’ relationship with the United States. Parallel to these events is the story of a young woman and a crazy woman who both fell in love with the same American soldier.
This story happened way before the alleged rape of a young woman by a group of US Marines at the Subic Bay Freeport in Olongapo City, Zambales last November 2005. “Lababo” is the first short film produced by the University of Makati Film Society (UMak FilmSoc) under adviser Seymour Barros Sanchez.
SCREENINGS / FESTIVALS / AWARDS
Grand Prize, Viva –PBO Digitales Short Film Competition 2007
In competition, 19th Gawad CCP Para sa Alternatibong Pelikula at Video
In competition, 48th Bilbao Film Festival in Spain 2006
In exhibition, Internal Affairs 1, Jakarta Slingshortfest 2006
In exhibition, 8th Cinemanila International Film Festival 2006
In competition, 8th International Panorama of Independent Film and Video in Greece
NINTH FLOOR (Ika-Siyam na Palapag)
Posted in NINTH FLOOR on March 20, 2008 by katorseshorts
Short Narrative 2004 / Colour / 13 min / Philippines
SYNOPSIS
Ninth Floor is the story of a young woman’s futile attempt to reach the father of her unborn child while she wrestles with the idea of abortion.
Director: Anna Isabelle Matutina
Assistant Director: Richard Legaspi
Script: Anna Isabelle Matutina
Cinematographer: Albert Banzon and Ogi Sugatan
Editing: Anna Isabelle Matutina
Production Designers: Grace Orbon and Richard Legaspi
Producer: Anna Isabelle Matutina
Production Assistant: Jules Katanyag
ACTORS: Rose De Leon, Kris Lacaba, Betchie Escanda and Alvy Cordero
SCREENING / FESTIVAL / AWARDS
3rd Best Short Film, 19th Gawad CCP para sa Alternatibong Pelikula at Bidyo 2007
In Competition, Creteil International Women’s Film Festival in France 2006
In Competition, Malescorto International Film Festival, Italy 2006
In Competition, 6th International Women’s Film Festival, Philippines 2006
Official Selection, Jakarta Slingshorts, Indonesia 2006
Official Selection, Cinemanila International Film Festival, Philippines 2005
Official Selection, Pelikula at Lipunan Film Festival, Philippines 2005
THE DREAMING (Panaginipan)
Posted in THE DREAMING on March 20, 2008 by katorseshorts
Short Narrative 2007 / Colour / 15 min / Philippines
SYNOPSIS
“Panaginipan” is the story of two young, deeply disturbed women, Sara and Mona, struggling to find an end to the pointlessness of life. After exhausting all means of suicide, they discover a foolproof way to end it all – that is, to consciously decide to stop breathing.
Director: Anna Isabelle Matutina
Script: Anna Isabelle Matutina
Cinematographer: Ogi Sugatan
Editing: Anna Isabelle Matutina
Production Designer: Anna Isabelle Matutina
Production Manager: Gary Rada
Assistant Directors: Raz Dela Torre and Norman Baguisa
Music: Pinky Aunario
Actors: Marie Ronquillo, Regina Estrada, Lorena Landicho, Rovie Dela Cruz
SCREENING / FESTIVAL / AWARDS
Official Selection, Jakarta Slingshorts in Indonesia 2006
In Competition, 6th International Women’s Film Festival, Philippines 2006
Finalist, Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival 2005
AMBULANCE (Ambulancia)
Posted in AMBULANCIA on March 19, 2008 by katorseshorts
Short Narrative 2007 / Colour / 15′22 / Philippines
“Ambulancia” a short film which tells of a painful twist in an ambulance driver’s belief that a dying patient can be saved by running over stray animals on the streets.
Director: Richard Soriano Legaspi
Assistant Directors: Anna Isabelle Matutina and Jules Katanyag
Script: Richard Soriano Legaspi
Cinematographer: Albert Banzon
Music: Pam Miras
Editing: Anna Isabelle Matutina
Production Designers: Grace Orbon, Sonja Completo, Benay Reyes
Sound: Anna Isabelle Matutina
Production Manager: Seymour Barros – Sanchez and Pam Miras
Producers: Richard Soriano Legaspi , Anna Isabelle Matutina and Eloisa Espino-Sanchez
ACTORS: Alan Paule, Nor Domingo, Wilmae Soriano and Evelyn Cruz
SCREENING / FESTIVAL / AWARDS
In Competition, NOUSSA International Film Festival, Greece 2008
Winner, Quisumbing Escandor Film Festival, Best Short Narrative 2008
Winner, Grand Prize, Viva-PBO Digitales, Philippines 2008
Official Selection CineVita Film Festival 2008
Official Selection, Asian Film Academy Fellows Night Screening, S. Korea 2007
Official Selection, CineManila International Film Festival 2007
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PUWANG
Posted in PUWANG on March 19, 2008 by katorseshorts 
Short Narrative 2006 / Color / 25 min / Philippines
SYNOPSIS
After a mysterious falling out with his father five years ago, Angelo, the favorite son, has not shown his face to the family. Arlene, being the eldest and the least favorite, took upon herself the demanding task of taking care of their very sick father even while she tends to her own husband and children. Anne, the youngest, is single and pregnant with no one to turn to except her older sister. When the father is finally confined in the hospital for two weeks, his relentless requests to see his long lost son, Angelo’s stubbornness and supposed disregard for their father’s welfare, and Anne’s constant need for attention start to bear down on Arlene, leaving her weak, weary and Anne’s constant need for attention start to bear down on Arlene, leaving her weak, weary and very much alone.
Director: Anna Isabelle Matutina
Script: Anna Isabelle Matutina
Cinematographers: Wowie Hao and Alma dela Pena
Editing: Anna Isabelle Matutina
Production Designer: Richard Legaspi
Music : Lionel Valdello Sound: Anna Isabelle Matutina
Production Manager: Hector Macaso
Executive Producer: Seymour Barros Sanchez
Make-up: Sherlyn Talactac
Art Director: Sonja Completo
Production Assistant: Karr Catamora
Actors: Elmo Redrico, Roence Santos, Bon Reyes, Lorena Landicho
Seymour Barros- Sanchez, Sasi Casas and Eloisa Espino- Sanchez
SCREENING / FESTIVAL / AWARDS
Official Selection: Lyon Asian Film Festival in France 2007
Finalist: Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival 2006
Exhibition Film: Cinemanila International Film Festival 2006