1st PNP Anti-Illegal Drugs Filmfest bets
The seven finalists of the first PNP Anti-Illegal Drugs Film Festival are all produced of students from three universities to show their support to the government’s movement toward change. They are:
1. Banyuhay, directed by Elna May Santana, screenplay by Karen Bondoc and Jobelle Macayan. Cast: Jeremi Flores, Alexander Joshua Barcela, Queenie Fernandez, Maria Divina Tigno, Mary Mae Lodriguito, Vilma Tolin, Gabriel dela Rosa and Simon Asenjo. Adviser: Dr. Maria Lourdes D.P. Garcia (Polytechnic University of the Philippines).
2. Batak Bata, directed by Ian Villa, screenplay by Al-Jhun Virgo. Cast: Jess San Andres, Tessie Lagman, Tony Suvega, Ernie Garcia and Jan Dio. Adviser: Prof. Eduardo Palmos (Polytechnic University of the Philippines).
3. Kutob, directed by Daniel Bernaldo, written by William Ompoc, screenplay by Darwin Pesco. Cast: Lloyd Hatulan, Kruspakaya Valila, Ericka Louise Bumansag and Earl Justin Pingol. Adviser: Edna TormonBernabe (Polytechnic University of the Philippines).
4. Tantos, directed by Raymart Ardaim, story by Aaron Dale Miranda and Shun Paolo Bueno, screenplay by Elda Len Morales. Cast: Jason Espinosa, Shaira Mae Reblando, Wyndel Usero, Carlo Manuel Sr., Jim Paolo Cruz, Michael Benedict Sindayen and Yutaro Sato. Adviser: Dr. Maria Lourdes D.P. Garcia (Polytechnic University of the Philippines).
5. Toktok Hangyo, directed and screenplay by Kris Cazin. Cast: Jaybee Ormasa, Jan Aaron Olabarrieta, Austin Seth Ignacio, Alyssa Rae Tan, Ray Escalante, Des Campos, Gabriel Ian Marasigan, Rosalinda Mercedes Castillo, Philip Cinco and Kim Clarete. Adviser: Dr. Auxilie Salvosa (La Consolacion College).
6. High na si Lola, directed by Abigail Modales, screenplay by Ma. Divina del Pilar. Cast: Alvin Fortuna, Jeff Fernandez, Liz Alindogan, Steph Cordero and Perla Bautista. Adviser: Prof. Eduardo Palmos (Polytechnic University of the Philippines).
7. Sais Bente Tres, directed by Paul Caisip and Jeffrey Deplomo, story by Deplomo, screenplay by Maricris Madara. Cast: Jeremy Asis, Janet Batubatan, Renzo Gruezo, Trisha Leonor, Star Orjaliza and Pontri Bernardo. Adviser: Estrellita Glodo (Eulogio Amang Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology).
The filmfest is spearheaded by Police Chief Superintendent Guilberto DC Cruz, Director, Police Community Relations Group of the Philippine National Police, in partnership with the UNTV, PAGCOR and PCSO. Cruz was the writer of award-winning Banal directed by Cesar Apolinario, an official entry in the 2007 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF).
Cash prizes and trophies will be given to the Best Picture and two runners-up winners during the awards ceremony tonight at 8 at the PNP Multi-Purpose Center, Camp Crame, Quezon City.
Brillante Mendoza is the affair’s special guest. Special recognition awards will be given to actors who appeared in the entries including Perla Bautista, Ernie Garcia, Liz Alindogan and Tessie Lagman.
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