Film Countries Archives: Philippines

Dramatic Shorts: Talk to Me

Country Canada, Cyprus, Egypt, France, Greece, Iceland, Philippines, Singapore, Sweden, United States Run Time 91 minutes

Synopsis

From unforgettable chance encounters to complex lifelong relationships, these powerful films from visionary auteurs explore the depth of human connections, the transcendent nature of shared language, and the ways life’s twists and turns can strengthen — or challenge — those bonds. Featuring works by Adebukola Bodunrin, Don Josephus Raphael Eblahan, Tara Shehata, Rúnar Rúnarsson, and Alkis Papastathopoulos.

In We Are Not Alone (Canada, United States), a young Nigerian immigrant enlists the help of a stranger to communicate with an extraterrestrial vessel approaching Earth that promises to take her away from a lonely world. A man who lives in the forest may be the cause of a series of disasters plaguing a small village in Vox Humana (Philippines, United States, Singapore). Alone with You (Lewahdena) (Egypt) explores the weight of cultural expectations on an Egyptian couple in their thirties. A lonely man struggles to hide his alcohol addiction during an important reunion with an estranged loved one in O (Iceland, Sweden). And in Honeymoon (Greece, France, Cyprus), a road trip is troubled by transphobic violence against two best friends, and the fluctuating emotions between them.

Language Arabic, English, Greek, Icelandic, Tagalog

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Vox Humana [short film]

Directed by Don Josephus Raphael Eblahan

Countries Philippines, United States, Singapore Run Time 22 minutes

Synopsis

Speculation surrounds a man who lives in the forest. Some believe that he may be the cause of several recent natural disasters. A zoologist arrives to speak to him in hopes of reaching an understanding.

This film screens as part of the Dramatic Shorts: Talk To Me program.

Language Tagalog with subtitles

Film Credits

Producers Hannah Schierbeek, Alemberg Ang, Tan Si En
Screenwriter Don Josephus Raphael Eblahan
Editor Brandon Bunner
Cinematographer Vincent Prochoroff
Principal Cast Sasa Cabalquinto, Ymeiliza Tabora, Bruce Venida
Music Maria BC
Executive Producers Farhiya Ahmed
Production Company Prima Materia Pictures, Daluyong Studios
Website https://squareeyesfilm.com/shorts/vox-humana/

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Friday Night Frights

Country Australia, China, Ireland, Philippines, United States Run Time 5 shorts | 60 minutes

Synopsis

An array of frights await in this assortment of horror films. These shorts from around the world tap into our most primal fears and darkest secrets in unique, uncanny, and inventive ways.

Please note: Films in this program contain themes, images, and language that may not be suitable for all ages.

Films

Claymation title card shows the words 'Artist on the go' on a painter's palette.

Artist on the Go! (DS Advanced Unreleased Gameplay)

Nathan William Frost | Montgomery, Illinois | Age 17

A surreal, nightmarish game in which the player (or the viewer) is confronted with abstract and frightening tasks to complete.

A stark black and white photo of a person's knees are shown from behind.

The Body

Justine Borlagdan | Philippines | Age 20

An abstract tone poem, which uses the human body as a landscape for a variety of sensations and processes.

A young Irish boy is holding a dead rat against a lush green environment in Ireland

Rat King

Róisín Leavy-Sahin | Ireland | Age 18

A young boy’s affinity for a dead rat brings dire consequences to himself and his local community.

A young religious woman places her hand on her heart.

The Veiling of a Heart

Jess Nipperess | Australia | Age 18

Devout Catholic Miriam is forced to choose between forbidden romance and religious obligation.

A silhouette of a person posing to the left of a blood stain and to the right of a drum set

AMPM

Charlie Li | China | Age 23

An obsessive workaholic pits his wits against a loud drummer in a battle for peace and quiet.

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Chronically Online

Country Philippines, Sweden, United States Run Time 4 shorts | 57 minutes

Synopsis

Can you stomach the seedy underbelly of the web? Take notes from a generation born and dying on the internet, as they confront memories of cringe, arrogance, and obsession.

Please note: Films in this program contain themes, images, and language that may not be suitable for all ages.

Films

A group of teens in a car excitedly smile while one holds a microphone, singing a song.

Basura

Aries C. Ferrer | Philippines | Age 22

A compilation of strangers’ deleted phone videos paints a moving portrait of contemporary life.

Two men in red tank tops, one looking down at his phone, sit in a dark room in front of a phone on a tripod.

Too Much Sand

Rosso Pérez Bueno | Sweden | Age 21

As a toxic substance slowly ravages a celebrity’s body, the question left to ask is, how far would you go for the advertising money?

A young Chinese man in a traditional Chinese hat smiles as he takes a selfie with a group.

I, Chinese

Keith Leung | New York | Age 22

An influencer’s racist commodification of his culture leads to an uncomfortable confrontation– with consequences that he never saw coming.

A distorted photo of a gloved hand gving a thumbs-up in front of a patch of forest floor

Ibex rebirth

Elijah Valter | Chicago | Age 22

Through pixelated and saturated images, an entity constantly surveys the world. Before it drifts off to sleep, it imagines a novel future.

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