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LOOK: Piolo Pascual graces cover of US-based magazine
LOOK: Piolo Pascual graces cover of US-based magazine
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Published Nov 10, 2020 12:09 PM PHT
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MANILA – Actor Piolo Pascual graced the cover of the US-based magazine Vulkan where he talked about his life as an actor.
MANILA – Actor Piolo Pascual graced the cover of the US-based magazine Vulkan where he talked about his life as an actor.
In the interview, Pascual shared the two projects that he’s done which particularly stood out for him.
In the interview, Pascual shared the two projects that he’s done which particularly stood out for him.
One of them is the 2002 movie “Dekada 70,” which reaped awards and recognition from here and abroad.
One of them is the 2002 movie “Dekada 70,” which reaped awards and recognition from here and abroad.
“I felt validated. That I could actually be in this business and use it as a livelihood, and just keep on growing,” he said of the film, where he played the activist son of Vilma Santos and Christopher de Leon during the Martial Law period.
“I felt validated. That I could actually be in this business and use it as a livelihood, and just keep on growing,” he said of the film, where he played the activist son of Vilma Santos and Christopher de Leon during the Martial Law period.
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“My thinking shifted and I thought maybe there was something for me here in this business. That was a milestone in my life that really changed the course of my life,” he added.
“My thinking shifted and I thought maybe there was something for me here in this business. That was a milestone in my life that really changed the course of my life,” he added.
The other movie which really mattered the most for Pascual was “Starting Over Again,” the 2014 film which he headlined with Toni Gonzaga.
The other movie which really mattered the most for Pascual was “Starting Over Again,” the 2014 film which he headlined with Toni Gonzaga.
Pascual said the project landed on his lap at a point where he was already burned out, mulling about his exit in the movie industry.
Pascual said the project landed on his lap at a point where he was already burned out, mulling about his exit in the movie industry.
“I was totally done – physically, mentally I was exhausted. I was like a machine. I just felt like, okay it’s time to rest. Smell the flowers and enjoy the fruits of my hard work,” he said.
“I was totally done – physically, mentally I was exhausted. I was like a machine. I just felt like, okay it’s time to rest. Smell the flowers and enjoy the fruits of my hard work,” he said.
But “Starting Over Again” stopped him from leaving the film industry just yet.
But “Starting Over Again” stopped him from leaving the film industry just yet.
“That would give me this much validation once again after 20 years. That’s why I’m still here,” Pascual said of the blockbuster hit.
“That would give me this much validation once again after 20 years. That’s why I’m still here,” Pascual said of the blockbuster hit.
Fast forward to 2020, Pascual continues to do films, the latest of which is “Real Life Vision” with Jasmine Curtis-Smith, co-produced by Ten17P and Viva Films.
Fast forward to 2020, Pascual continues to do films, the latest of which is “Real Life Vision” with Jasmine Curtis-Smith, co-produced by Ten17P and Viva Films.
Pascual said in the interview that this is his first film in English which was entirely shot in a hotel where the cast and crew were locked in for four months.
Pascual said in the interview that this is his first film in English which was entirely shot in a hotel where the cast and crew were locked in for four months.
“The restaurant, the hallways, we were able to use the rooftop where we shot most of the scenes. It was silent… I enjoyed it,” he said.
“The restaurant, the hallways, we were able to use the rooftop where we shot most of the scenes. It was silent… I enjoyed it,” he said.
Having been in the business for more than half his life, Pascual said “Real Life Vision” gave him a new perspective about life.
Having been in the business for more than half his life, Pascual said “Real Life Vision” gave him a new perspective about life.
“I thought I hit the glass ceiling in terms of characters I’ve portrayed. But I’m getting into this movie and into this role and there are still a lot of things I can work on or even study as a character,” he said.
“I thought I hit the glass ceiling in terms of characters I’ve portrayed. But I’m getting into this movie and into this role and there are still a lot of things I can work on or even study as a character,” he said.
"Real Life Fiction" will be released in 2021.
"Real Life Fiction" will be released in 2021.
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First FAMAS Short Film Festival director encourages more celebrities to explore short filmmaking
First FAMAS Short Film Festival director encourages more celebrities to explore short filmmaking
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Published Feb 13, 2025 12:16 AM PHT
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Ahead of the highly anticipated inaugural FAMAS Short Film Festival, festival director Gabby Ramos encouraged celebrities to explore the world of short filmmaking.
Ahead of the highly anticipated inaugural FAMAS Short Film Festival, festival director Gabby Ramos encouraged celebrities to explore the world of short filmmaking.
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During an intimate meet-up with select entertainment press in Quezon City, Director Gabby shared that aside from being a big help in promoting short films by involving celebrities, this initiative would also allow the actors to learn and gain more experience.
During an intimate meet-up with select entertainment press in Quezon City, Director Gabby shared that aside from being a big help in promoting short films by involving celebrities, this initiative would also allow the actors to learn and gain more experience.
“Actually lahat ng artista ABS (CBN Corporation) or sa ibang network gusto ko silang pumasok sa short film (para) may experience sila yung kultura ng paggawa ng mga bagong filmmaker or mga professional filmmaker na gumawa ng short (films). Malaking tulong ang (mga) artista,” the festival director said.
“Actually lahat ng artista ABS (CBN Corporation) or sa ibang network gusto ko silang pumasok sa short film (para) may experience sila yung kultura ng paggawa ng mga bagong filmmaker or mga professional filmmaker na gumawa ng short (films). Malaking tulong ang (mga) artista,” the festival director said.
He added that it's also timely, as short films are now gaining traction even on Video On Demand platforms.
He added that it's also timely, as short films are now gaining traction even on Video On Demand platforms.
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“I'm trying to tell na lahat ng artists ah even big stars tsaka malaking tulong na rin yun sa industry saka we're, we're moving (towards) another wave na VOD,” Ramos explained.
“I'm trying to tell na lahat ng artists ah even big stars tsaka malaking tulong na rin yun sa industry saka we're, we're moving (towards) another wave na VOD,” Ramos explained.
On February 10, the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences, more commonly known as FAMAS, formally launched their newest festival, which will be led by Ramos and FAMAS President Francia Conrado. The event will also be presented by REMS Entertainment.
On February 10, the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences, more commonly known as FAMAS, formally launched their newest festival, which will be led by Ramos and FAMAS President Francia Conrado. The event will also be presented by REMS Entertainment.
Director Gabby, who won Best Short Film at FAMAS 2024 for his entry Huling Sayaw ni Erlinda, shared the type of movies they are currently looking for.
Director Gabby, who won Best Short Film at FAMAS 2024 for his entry Huling Sayaw ni Erlinda, shared the type of movies they are currently looking for.
“Yung excellence kasi yung hinahanap. Napakahalaga yung information na kayang ibigay ng isang director. Anong mensahe mo sa tao? Nakakapagbago ba ito ng imahinasyon? Nakakatulong ba ito sa kapwa ng Pilipino? Hindi lang basta pinaiyak eh, kundi umiiyak ka pa rin kahit hindi ka nanonood,” he explained.
“Yung excellence kasi yung hinahanap. Napakahalaga yung information na kayang ibigay ng isang director. Anong mensahe mo sa tao? Nakakapagbago ba ito ng imahinasyon? Nakakatulong ba ito sa kapwa ng Pilipino? Hindi lang basta pinaiyak eh, kundi umiiyak ka pa rin kahit hindi ka nanonood,” he explained.
The director added that the movie should ideally be impactful, inspiring its audience to walk the talk and live by the lesson they've learned.
The director added that the movie should ideally be impactful, inspiring its audience to walk the talk and live by the lesson they've learned.
He went on, “Hindi lang basta nakapagbigay ng lesson. Kundi nagawa dapat nung nanonood yung lesson na natutunan. That’s the power of filmmaking. So, yun ang hinahanap talaga natin.”
He went on, “Hindi lang basta nakapagbigay ng lesson. Kundi nagawa dapat nung nanonood yung lesson na natutunan. That’s the power of filmmaking. So, yun ang hinahanap talaga natin.”
Despite the festival being new, the festival director hopes that in future editions, they will be able to offer grants to participants.
Despite the festival being new, the festival director hopes that in future editions, they will be able to offer grants to participants.
“Next year, kapag, in God's provision, maybe we'll be having a grant na kung may papasok ng mga sponsors and everything, na yung mga gustong tumulong. May mga tao na instead na mag-support for today, for this year, yung gusto nila na o next year pag meron. Baka pwede na tayo mag-abot ng grant sa kanila,” the director shared.
“Next year, kapag, in God's provision, maybe we'll be having a grant na kung may papasok ng mga sponsors and everything, na yung mga gustong tumulong. May mga tao na instead na mag-support for today, for this year, yung gusto nila na o next year pag meron. Baka pwede na tayo mag-abot ng grant sa kanila,” the director shared.
He also noted how important it is and how the grant will make a significant impact.
He also noted how important it is and how the grant will make a significant impact.
“You know, grant is different eh. Kasi it's, you know, 500,000, 700,000 (pesos) makes a difference sa isang filmmaker kung maibibigay yung grant na yun,” he explained.
“You know, grant is different eh. Kasi it's, you know, 500,000, 700,000 (pesos) makes a difference sa isang filmmaker kung maibibigay yung grant na yun,” he explained.
But for now, winning entries are set to receive a trophy, on par with the awards the organization presents at their usual festivals.
But for now, winning entries are set to receive a trophy, on par with the awards the organization presents at their usual festivals.
FAMAS president Francia Conrado told the media: “The reason why I really want this because nanghihinayang din ako dun sa mga magaling na mga filmmakers ng short film. They really deserved this.”
FAMAS president Francia Conrado told the media: “The reason why I really want this because nanghihinayang din ako dun sa mga magaling na mga filmmakers ng short film. They really deserved this.”
The FAMAS president went on to share how prestigious the trophy is.
The FAMAS president went on to share how prestigious the trophy is.
“Sabi ko nga, the most coveted trophy. It's 3.5 kilos na, kasi ‘di ganun kabigat. It's made of solid bronze. And well, I can say its price. Somebody deserves to have it dahil it's not (just any other trophy), it's (worth) 5 figures,” she added.
“Sabi ko nga, the most coveted trophy. It's 3.5 kilos na, kasi ‘di ganun kabigat. It's made of solid bronze. And well, I can say its price. Somebody deserves to have it dahil it's not (just any other trophy), it's (worth) 5 figures,” she added.
The short film festival is open to all ages and participants from across the country, including OFWs, as long as they meet the basic criteria. This includes a maximum running time of 20 minutes, with films having been premiered between January 2024 and March 2025.
The short film festival is open to all ages and participants from across the country, including OFWs, as long as they meet the basic criteria. This includes a maximum running time of 20 minutes, with films having been premiered between January 2024 and March 2025.
Additionally, the director must be a Filipino citizen, and the production must be based in the Philippines, although co-productions are also allowed.
Additionally, the director must be a Filipino citizen, and the production must be based in the Philippines, although co-productions are also allowed.
For the complete list of criteria and other inquiries, interested parties may reach FAMAS via email at famas.shortfilm@gmail.com or on Facebook at FAMAS Short Film Festival.
For the complete list of criteria and other inquiries, interested parties may reach FAMAS via email at famas.shortfilm@gmail.com or on Facebook at FAMAS Short Film Festival.
The deadline for submission of entries is on March 25, 2025, with selected films set to screen from May 3 to May 9, 2025. The festival will wrap up with an awards night on May 10, featuring categories such as Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Short Film, among others.
The deadline for submission of entries is on March 25, 2025, with selected films set to screen from May 3 to May 9, 2025. The festival will wrap up with an awards night on May 10, featuring categories such as Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Short Film, among others.
Entries can be submitted through the following link: https://forms.gle/dnH5Y53U3jaxWqWB8.
Entries can be submitted through the following link: https://forms.gle/dnH5Y53U3jaxWqWB8.
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