A-FIVE

Meet Jin, M, Wes, Chris & Nico - five equally gifted and talented young Performers. They will captivate you with their powerful voices and enthralling moves! A-Five: They're Coming and there's No Stopping them!

BELLHAUS SUMMER VOICE & ACTING WORKSHOP

SNEAK PEEK: JERBER MERCADO

SNEAK PEEK: JERBER MERCADO

Photography by: SEAN LIM
Creative Styling & Direction by: MARK SHANDII BACOLOD & NING CORTEZA
Hair & Make-Up Artist: MITCH CAMACLANG
Set Design by: ARNOLD 'MEME' DE JESUS

* OXIN Studio

BEN & SAM is Showing from March 10 to 16

That while love between two men is almost impossibly viewed as normal and possible nowadays – getting the right picture depicting the realistic turns of events without having to resort to clichés and tragedy – and uncontrollable porn of poverty – is almost a breakthrough turn of genre-controlling milieu in the art and sobriety of Philippine cinema. We get pictures of two men situated in a world of denials and heartaches of intolerance.

We are faced with countless challenges of narrative flaws and dramatic tortures. We get Davids and Juans in a story arched
with conflicts with the society. A society that is unforgiving of lies
and deceptions. A society that is raped by successive economic
downfalls and pesky moral obligations.

In BEN & SAM, though, no one has issues about depleting bank accounts; no one has to face the mockery of religion, and definitely, no politics of power play and reaction ensued. - SCREENPUSHER

BEN & SAM is SHOWING starting tomorrow MARCH 10 until MARCH 16 in 5 Cinemas: ROBINSONS GALLERIA ORTIGAS, ROBEN CINEMA MANILA, REMAR CUBAO, ISETANN CINERAMA RECTO & CINEMA THEATER CEBU.

BEN & SAM: The World Premiere

The Philippine Independent Filmmakers Cooperative, in cooperation with Robinsons Movieworld, invites everyone to QUEER LOVEFEST, a cinematic fiesta in pink and all the colors of the rainbow.

The film festival features some of the most recent and talked about gay-themed indies - "Ang Laro ng Buhay ni Juan" (directed by Jay Altarejos); "Boylets" and "Quicktrip" (Cris Pablo); "Daybreak" (Adolfo Alix); "Dose" (Senedy Que); "Heavenly Touch" and "Walang Kawala" (Joel Lamangan); "Rome and Juliet" (Connie Macatuno); “Boy” (Aureaus Solito) and "The Thank You Girls" (Bebs Gohetia).

Opening QUEER LOVEFEST is the world premiere of "Ben & Sam" by Mark Shandii Bacolod.

QUEER LOVEFEST runs from February 17 to 23 at INDIESINE, Robinsons Movieworld Galleria, Ortigas Center, Pasig City.

FIDEL Showing from Jan 20 to 26

FIDEL

How far would a man go to defend his dignity?

This is not just another sad story of an OFW.

This is the unspoken truth about the plight of Filipino males in the Middle East.

A Filipino worker is on the death row for killing his Arab employer. Because of a lady reporter who is bent on doing a full story about him, government officials are now trying to help him. But Fidel, the accused, doesn't seem to cooperate.

Filipino trial lawyers are asking him to say it was self-defense but Fidel insisted that he killed the Arab on purpose, out of revenge. He seemed withdrawn and full of hatred, contrary to what Vega learned about his past- a boy-next-door type of person who grew up with a loving family. Fidel was also the president of his religious class in high school and was very active in socio-civic projects in college. His profile doesn't fit the picture of a killer- and yet he admitted the crime.

Sister Lourdes, the nun who belongs to an NGO who helps OFWs started talking to him regularly. Soon Fidel opens up to Sister Lourdes and shared his painful experience in the hands of his employer. He was raped.

The revelation added to Sister Lourdes' desire to help Fidel. She now understands why Fidel would rather be called a killer because it is such a shame for a man to be raped by another man. And Sister Lourdes discovers that Fidel is not alone- because there are a lot of Filipino males who are being raped but are too embarrassed to file a complaint.

With the connection of Father Allan, Sister Lourdes and Vega started a massive media campaign to free Fidel. This irritated Fidel because he doesn't want to be freed. He feels like his life is already over. And the day he killed his employer was the day he accepted his fate- that he will also be sentenced to death.

FIDEL is finally SHOWING FROM JANUARY 20 to 26 at ROBINSONS GALLERIA, ORTIGAS. It stars Lance Raymundo, Andrea del Rosario, Maria Isabel Lopez, Jao Mapa, Fonz Deza, Nonoy Froilan, Von Arroyo, Marife Necesito, Mosang, John Hall, Roeder Camanag and Snooky Serna.

BEN & SAM Poster Teaser 2

Thank you Jimmy Flores!

BEN & SAM poster teaser 1

Lay Out, Design & Additional Concept by Jimmy Flores.
Original Concept by Mark Shandii Bacolod and Eduardo Roy Jr.
Photography by: Sean L. Lim
Styling by Sarah Jose.
Art Direction by Eduardo Roy Jr. and Jerome Zamora.

BEN & SAM 1st TRAILER

BEN & SAM

February 2010.

Participant

Co-Production Market of the 11th Cinemanila International Film Festival

Headed by Ms. Sonja Heinen of the World Cinema Fund, Germany

Story & Direction: Mark Shandii Bacolod

Director of Photography: Rain Yamson II
Screenplay: Archie del Mundo
Producer: Jazmin Trinidad-Tecson
Co-Producer: Sean Lim
Line Producer: Roan Ng
Production Designer: Eduardo Roy Jr.
Art Director: Jerome Zamora
Production Managers: Romuald Lagasca & Arnold de Jesus
Assistant Director: Karla Pambid
2nd Assistant Director: Jayar Diaz
Script Continuity Supervisor: Murphy Red

Starring
Ray An Dulay, Jess Mendoza, Micah Munoz, Tara Cabaero, Simon Ibarra, Dido dela Paz, Angeli Bayani, Raymond Lim, Andro Morgan, Ace Ricafort, Tony Lapena, Anton Gomez, Arpee Bautista, Cai Cortez & Ana Abad Santos.

BEN & SAM REVEALED

I have always wanted to direct the “perfect” gay film… the perfect same sex love story that is. Boy meets Boy. Boy falls in love. They live happily ever after. I wanted to get out of the box in telling this story. Get out of the conventional pre-conceived notion and stereotype portrayal of Homosexuals in Cinema today.

LOVE in its very essence is the main reason of living. Love is stronger than death. When it strikes you… it strikes you, no explanations needed, no reasons at all. BEN & SAM takes us to a journey of unconditional love, friendship, self discovery and acceptance. The perfect love, at the wrong place, at the wrong time.

Is it possible to direct two men in a John Lloyd-Bea love story? Is it even possible to fall in love with them? These are the ideas that I want to explore.

Is it too much for me to show that Homosexuals are just like Men and women? We get hurt. We struggle. We fight to survive. We fall in love. We feel pain. We even get lonely at night. And we dream of a happy ending to our so-called "perfect love story".

CASTING CALL FOR BEN & SAM

MARK SHANDII BACOLOD's 3rd Directorial Film will have an Open Audition on SEPTEMBER 11, 2009 - FRIDAY, from 1pm to 6pm.

Venue: POWER TIPS. 5TH LEVEL OF THE PODIUM. ADB AVENUE, ORTIGAS CENTER, MANDALUYONG CITY.

For inquiries: Please contact Shandii 0922-8742634, Archie 0919-6975254, or Elle 0920-9546100.

Ben & Sam Storyline: http://shandiijossa.blogspot.com/2009/09/ben-sam-2009be.html

1) BEN
* 18 to 23 years old
* Ben is the Captain ball of his basketball team. He is very athletic. Handsome. "Crush ng Bayan"/Campus Heartthrob. Undeniably sexy. Charming. Super rich - he drives his own car and very popular.

2) SAM
* 18 to 23 years old
* Sam is the artistic type of guy. Intelligent. Charming. Calm. Articulate.

3) GEORGE
* 18 to 23 years old
* George is the homophobic bestfriend. Envious, Cold, Boastful.
* Peg: Angelic face but very cunning. Has strong eyes.

For actors auditioning for this film (except for George), please bring plain white undershirt and underwear.

BEN & SAM, 2009.

Ben & Sam (Storyline) Screenplay by Archie Del Mundo/ Story and Direction by Mark Shandii Bacolod (showing November 2009)

What could be more tender and passionate than a love that is found during the times of unfathomable longing? At times when everything is unreal, superficial, and uncertain – if love is genuine, it will cross boundaries and will know no limits and sexual categories. But how does unconventional love carry on in the modern world where patterns of morality are still as ironically primeval as the people who creep around it?

Ben is a college student who seems to be the most popular guy in campus. He lives a very luxurious life. And everything seems to be perfect and grand. Not really. He has never recovered from the horrors of his childhood under the hands of an abusive father. His mother has never recovered from his father’s lost and is now suffering from an acute case of post-traumatic stress disorder – making her slowly lose her sanity. Aside from this dilemma, Ben has yet to face the greatest of it all – accepting who he really is and fighting for the person he really loves.

Sam is the new guy in campus. He has transferred from the province carrying with him the burden of a painful past – his boyfriend who is a student activist was killed. All through out, he shares everything that is happening to him to a mysterious caller. Finally, when he gets to find a new love – it will be revealed in the end that the caller is no other than but his very supportive father.

Ben is athletic. Sam is artistic. Ben is sad. And so is Sam. Ben is committed. Sam is waiting. The first kiss will reverse how their old world turns. The second kiss will stop their new found world from turning.

Everything would seem to be perfect and gay. But not for long.Suddenly, they will become infamous. The butts of the jokes in the campus. George, who is Ben’s best friend, is secretly jealous of everything that Ben has: his girlfriend, his popularity, his otherwise charmed life – until he discovers that Ben is someone he doesn’t really like. They may never have a gay happy ending.

DIREK MARK SHANDII BACOLOD, ENFANT TERIBBLE NG PHILIPPINE CINEMA

DIREK MARK SHANDII BACOLOD, ENFANT TERIBBLE NG PHILIPPINE CINEMA

by Robert Silverio

Entertainment, September 1, BOMBA Balita

Umusug-usog na ang mga beteranong filmmakers diyan dahil ipinanganak na ang bagong direktor na aagaw sa trono nila - in the person of direk Mark Shandii Bacolod, ang director ng indie film na "Fidel", na pinagbibidahan nina Lance Raymundo, Maribel Lopez, Snooky Serna, Andrea del Rosario, Jao Mapa at marami pang iba.

Halos lahat ng media people, film critics and film lovers na nanood sa premiere night ng said film sa AFP Theater last August 28 ay anonymous in saying na napakaganda ng pelikulang "Fidel". Tunay namang nabigyan ni direk Mark Shandii Bacolod ng magandang approach ang very delicate subject matter na tinatalakay sa istorya ng "Fidel", na tungkol sa isang OFW na na-rape sa Saudi Arabia ng Arabo niyang employer.

Napaka-orihinal ng istilo ng direksiyon ni Mark Shandii, wala kang makikitang loopholes at may maganda siyang vision sa paglalahad ng kanyang pelikula. Plus the fact na hindi pretensyoso ang pelikula - makatotohanan at makabago.

Ipinakita rin ni direk Mark Shandii sa kabuuan ng pelikula ang magagandang values ng isang Filipino family. And in the end, pagkatapos mong mapanood ang pelikula ay mararamdaman mong - "you are proud to be a Filipino" dahil ang mga Pinoy, tulad ng ipinakita sa pelikula, ay lumalaban sa kaapihan ng mga dayuhang yumuyurak sa pagkatao nila.

Sa totoo lang, bago pa man mag-premiere night ang said film, talagang tense na tense na si direk Mark Shandii. Nag-check-in pa siya sa isang five-star hotel at nag-shopping, kumain ng eat-all-you-can, at kung anu-ano pa, mawala lang ang ka-tensyunan niya!

"Pero hayun, at nanginginig parin ako at natatarantang pumasok sa AFP Theater!" kuwento pa ni direk Mark Shandii na 26 years old lang pala. "Hindi ko malaman ang gagawin ko that night! But God is good. After all my tensions, napakaganda ng feedback ngayon sa pelikula ko. Salamat!"

Kapag pinanood mo ang beautiful indie film na ito, iisipin mong hindi ito gawa ng isang baguhang direktor. Gamay na gamay na niya ang kamera at pinaglalaruan na lamang niya ang mga anggulo. Yes, gifted director talaga itong si direk Mark Shandii. He is the real "enfant teribble" ng Philippine Cinema ngayon!

Lance Raymundo wants viewers to focus on ‘Fidel’ storyline

Lance Raymundo wants viewers to focus on ‘Fidel’ storyline

By JOJO P.PANALIGAN

August 30, 2009, 7:46pm

Although he is aware that some people might watch his forthcoming indie film “Fidel” for the rape scene between two men, actor Lance Raymundo said its thrust is more on the problems many Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) encounter abroad.

“I hope the Department of Foreign Affairs (POEA) and the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) would have more programs to educate Filipinos about living abroad so that they don’t walk around naïve and get themselves in trouble while they are there,” he said just before the Standing Room Only “Fidel” press screening held at the AFP Theater last Aug. 28.

“Fidel” tells the story of an OFW who is raped by his employer. Enraged with what happened, Fidel kills the employer and lands himself on death row.

Lance reiterated that rape not only happens to females, but males, too.

“When you’re sexually violated whether by someone of the same or the opposite sex, that is rape,” he said.

“As a straight male, I could empathize with my character because I wouldn’t want to be touched, let alone raped, by anyone. Sex is a sacred thing. Before engaging in such, consent between partners is a must.”

The actor lauded “Fidel” writer Charlotte Dianco and director Shandii Bacolod for explaining to him in depth, the range of emotions a male rape victim goes through which Lance was able to manifest in his portrayal of the role.

“Vigilant at thorough sila [Dianco, Bacolod] mag-research kaya naintindihan ko kung ano yung kailangan kong gawin sa pelikula,” said Lance. “I also got to interview people who have either been raped or know people who have gone through the ordeal.”

“I am happy that in this film, I didn’t have to do things that don’t exist. Lahat dito sa ‘Fidel,’ pwede talagang mangyari sa totoong buhay.”

Lance has his fingers crossed for “Fidel” to make it to this year’s Cinemanila festival as well as to film festivals abroad. But even if it doesn’t, he said it is enough if the film would open the eyes of OFWs to the potential dangers ahead of them so they could prevent these from happening.

“Also, for the concerned government agencies would extend the same protection and compassion to male rape victims as they do with female ones,” Lance said.

The people behind Piperstorm Pictures & Periwinkle Entertainment Production which bankrolled “Fidel” are finalizing a deal for its commercial release in local theaters. They also have been getting some feelers from foreign film festival organizers who are intrigued by the film’s touchy subject.

His biggest role to death, “Fidel” comes in the heels of Cinemalaya finalist “Ang Nerseri” in which Lance played one of the lead roles.

Other actors in “Fidel” are Maria Isabel Lopez; Marife Necesito; Andrea del Rosario; Snooky Serna; Jao Mapa; Justin de Leon; RJ Revilla; Alex Medina; Ana-Abad Santos; Von Arroyo; Jonathan Neri; Mosang; Roder; Fonz Deza; Jon Hall; Nonoy Froilan; Cheryy Mae Canton; IC Mendoza and Martin de la Paz.

FIDEL Theatrical Trailer

FIDEL

How far would a man go to defend his dignity?

This is not just another sad story of an OFW.

This is the unspoken truth about the plight of Filipino males in the Middle East.

A Filipino worker is on the death row for killing his Arab employer. Because of a lady reporter who is bent on doing a full story about him, government officials are now trying to help him. But Fidel, the accused, doesn't seem to cooperate.

Filipino trial lawyers are asking him to say it was self-defense but Fidel insisted that he killed the Arab on purpose, out of revenge. He seemed withdrawn and full of hatred, contrary to what Vega learned about his past- a boy-next-door type of person who grew up with a loving family. Fidel was also the president of his religious class in high school and was very active in socio-civic projects in college. His profile doesn't fit the picture of a killer- and yet he admitted the crime.

Sister Lourdes, the nun who belongs to an NGO who helps OFWs started talking to him regularly. Soon Fidel opens up to Sister Lourdes and shared his painful experience in the hands of his employer. He was raped.

The revelation added to Sister Lourdes' desire to help Fidel. She now understands why Fidel would rather be called a killer because it is such a shame for a man to be raped by another man. And Sister Lourdes discovers that Fidel is not alone- because there are a lot of Filipino males who are being raped but are too embarrassed to file a complaint.

With the connection of Father Allan, Sister Lourdes and Vega started a massive media campaign to free Fidel. This irritated Fidel because he doesn't want to be freed. He feels like his life is already over. And the day he killed his employer was the day he accepted his fate- that he will also be sentenced to death.

Director: Mark Shandii Bacolod

Writer/Producer: Charlotte Dianco

Associate Producer: Jazmin Trinidad-Tecson

Line Producer: Han Salazar

Director of Photography: Rain Yamson II

Production Designers: Dave Coros Jr. and Cicero 'Ching' Danseco

Production Manager: Jenny Quintero

Editors: Orlean Joseph Tan and Gino Montalvo

Film Scorer: Eric Narvaez

Sound Engineer: Dodoy Ongleo

Assistant Directors: Mariami Tanangco and Lorna Sanchez

Colorist: John Joseph Tan

Starring

Lance Raymundo as Fidel Tecson

Andrea del Rosario as Vega Avaricio

Maria Isabel Lopez as Minda

Fonz Deza as Poldo

Nonoy Froilan as Father Allan

Jao Mapa as Goonie

Von Arroyo as Christian Zabal

Marife Necesito as Jovi

Snooky Serna as Sister Lourdes

and many more...

FIDEL will have its red carpet SPECIAL SCREENING on AUGUST 28, 7PM at the AFP Theater in Camp Aguinaldo.

Check out the Theatrical Trailer at Youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGDSi_McITU

5 MINUTES

"5 MINUTES"

written, produced and directed by Mark Shandii Bacolod

Official Selection, 5th Titus Brandsma Indie Short Film Festival

Greg (Vince Saldana) wakes up in his room and finds Peter (Jay Aquitania), a stranger of his same age, who claims to be his best friend since grade school. Peter seems to know Greg very well. He knows his house and his girlfriend, an older-liberated woman named Paige (Lara Morena); and he knows stuff about Greg only a true friend would know. But the problem is, Greg doesn’t know Peter. He couldn’t even remember meeting the man.

Their meeting intensifies when at the night of Paige’s birthday party, Peter passionately kisses Paige. The two men break in to a fight, wounded and pained. This fight gives Greg the biggest realization of his life.

“5 Minutes” takes us to a journey of regrets, ‘what could have been situations’, pains and losing one's self and finding it in life’s weirdest way. The dreamlike reality of Greg and Peter are actually manifestations of their distorted lives.

“What could be real may not actually be.”

Director/Writer/Producer: Mark Shandii Bacolod

Producers: Lara Morena and Jazmin Trinidad-Tecson

Co-Producer: Den Mark Estrella

Director of Photography: Rain Yamson II

Production Designer: Cicero 'Ching' Danseco

Associate Producers: Dan Relucio, Gina Desuasido, Marice Villasenor and John Tan

Editor: Biggie Estrella

Film Scorer: Diwa de Leon

Colorist: John Joseph Tan

Assistant Directors: Lorna Sanchez and Eduardo Roy Jr.

Production Manager: Sarah Pagcaliwagan

Art Directors: Rolly Carino and Jet Leyco

Hair and Make-Up Artists: Rey Decena and Nina Dumpa

Special Make-Up and Prosthetic Artist: Gina Desuasido

5th Titus Brandsma Indie Short Film Festival pays tribute to screenwriter Pablo S. Gomez

On August 22, 2009, the 5th Titus Brandsma Indie Short Film Festival will celebrate and showcase the talents of Filipino filmmakers and a special tribute dedicated to one of Philippine’s pride in popular literary world.

The pelikula@TitusBrandsma recognizes the contributions made by the seasoned, well- respected and acclaimed, and yet humble “komiks,” Radio, TV and film writer--- Pablo Salonga Gomez. Mang Pablo as he is fondly called has a writing career that spanned for more than six decades now. He started his writing career when he was still in high school to supplement his allowance as the family cannot cope with the demands of school at that time.

His break came in the 1950’s when he started writing stories and screenplays for big studios like Sampaguita, Premiere, LVN, Lea, FPJ Production, Tagalog Ilang- Ilang, Emperor Films, Champion Pictures, Maharlika Pictures and the like. Some of his memorable stories that have been made into films are: Hilda, Eva Fonda, Kampanerang Kuba, Alupihang Dagat, Hindi pa Tapos ang Laban, Komiks, Kurdapya, Susanang Daldal, Apat na Taga, Pasan Ko ang Daigdig, Kampana sa Sta. Quiteria, Ang Pagbabalik ng Lawin, Hindi ka na Sisikatan ng Araw, Mga Anghel na Walang Langit, Magdusa Ka, Hiram na Mukha, Mahal Saan Ka Nanggaling Kagabi?, Mahal Ginagabi Ka Na Naman, Kahit Konting Pagtingin, Probinsyano, and many more.

As a tribute, Gomez' Magdusa Ka (1986) will be screened.

Synopsis: Dina was the daughter of Dindo and his former maid Nida. Aware of this fact the girl constantly dreamt that one day she would be recognized by his father and would enjoy all the comforts of his moneyed lifestyle. The day finally came when she moved into the mansion amidst much objection from her irate mother. It was a life to which she found difficulty in adjusting but being young and beautiful, she was easily accepted by her new friends. The problem was, she was left pregnant by her former boyfriend from the slums. Turned away by her paternal grandmother from her new home, she was left to fend for herself since her mother also refused to take her back.

It will also feature the following films by new filmmakers:

5 Minutes (14 minutes & 38 seconds) a film by Mark Shandii Bacolod
Ang Bakasyon ni Can-Can (19 minutes & 50 seconds) a film by Jerome Zamora
Bamboo Lake (20 minutes) a film by Donnie Sacueza
Batang Pinangga (17 minutes) a film by Michael Condes
Musa (The Muse) (20 minutes & 14 seconds) a film by Dexter Cayanes
Pogi (17 minutes) a film by Eros Arbilon;
Surreal Random MMS Texts Para Ed Ina, Agui, Tan Kaamong Ya Makakailiw Ed Sika: Gurgurlis
Ed Banua (15 minutes) a film by Christopher Gozum
Technophilia (6 minutes & 37 seconds) a film by Rianne Hill Soriano

The annual Titus Brandsma Indie Short Film Festival is from 1:00 to 8:00 PM to be held at the Titus Brandsma Center, 24 Acacia St., New Manila, Quezon City.

The event will be participated in by professional and emerging filmmakers from different groups, communities and schools.

The aim of the Pinoy Indies filmfest is to offer the budding filmmakers a venue to showcase their work and the same time to promote arts and culture to the common tao as it is often perceived as “elitist.” However, the filmfest is not limited to amateur filmmakers – this is open to all.

MAXIMUS & minimus

Cinema One Originals 2009 has begun. The 5 Finalists are Bala-Bala by Melvin Brito, Cyclone Loop by Richard Legaspi, Wanted:Border by Ray Gibraltar, Si Baning, Si Maymay, at Ang Asong si Bobo by Milo Tolentino and Maximus and Minimus by Nap Jamir II.

I'm so happy that Director Nap chose me to be his Assistant Director. It's a big pleasure working with an award-winning Cinematographer. I worked with him last year, in Ellen Ongkeko-Marfil's award-winning film "Boses". Nap Jamir is nominated at this year's Gawad Urian, for Best in Cinematography in our film Boses.

Philippine Entertainment Portal writes "Movie and Television Cinematographer Nap Jamir becomes a Director to helm his first film, an unconventional adult comedy titled Maximus and Minimus written by Jim Flores. 2004 placed Jamir in the limelight where he received the Gawad Urian nomination for Best Cinematography for the comedy-melodrama Bridal Shower of director Jeffrey Jeturian. In 2006, he brought home the Best Cinematography for Philippines' highly successful independent film Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros at the Gawad Urian."

For his directorial debut, Direct Nap gathered the best team and actors.

Writer - Jim Flores (Tuli, Raket ni Nanay, Boy). Director of Photography - Pao Orendain (Best Cinematography for the film 24k, Cinemalaya 2009). Line Producer/Production Manager - Endi 'Hai' Balbuena (Pisay, Boy, Raket ni Nanay, Colorum). Production Designer - Felipe 'Sammy" Esquillon. Assistant Director - Mark Shandii Bacolod (that's me!!). Editor - Miko Araneta (Engkwentro, Istasyon). 2nd Director of Photography - Sasha Palomares and Jordan Arabejo. Script Continuity Supervisor - Maita Lupac (director of Hulagpos, finalist - Cinemalaya Shorts 2009).

The film stars Cai Cortez, Baron Geisler, Mikel Campos, Malou Crisologo and Ms. Liza Lorena. Cameo appearances from Roel Santiago, Raul Morit, Mailes Kanapi, Ronnie Bertubin, Lance Raymundo and Ronnie Lazaro (and many more...).

Jay Aquitania willingly suffers bumps and bruises

Jay Aquitania willingly suffers bumps and bruises
By CHARLOTTE DIANCO
July 2, 2009, 8:32pm

Jay Aquitania is the kind of actor who doesn’t mind suffering in order to give justice to his role.

In an interview granted exclusively to Manila Bulletin Online, Jay said that he willingly sustained real bumps and bruises in doing a fight scene for his latest project, “5 Minutes.”

“Napaka-challenging po kasi ng role ko at hindi naman po ako sanay pa sa mga fight scenes. Kahit may fight instructor pa, nahirapan talaga ako,” he said.

The actor said that while he’s more comfortable doing drama, he had a hard time doing scenes in the film that required crying, because these were shot the week his manager, the late Douglas Quijano, died.

“I think naubos na yata yung luha niya sa kaiiyak nung mamatay si Tito Douglas,” said “5 Minutes” director Mark Shandii Bacolod.

Nevertheless, Bacolod is all praises for Jay’s dedication to the project. The actor once had to travel Subic-Las Pinas- Subic to fulfill his commitments.

It was hard kasi pagkatapos ng taping ko sa ‘All My Life’ (GMA7’s new teleserye), diretso ako sa shoot ng “5 Minutes.” Whole day ang shooting nun hanggang kinabukasan, then pagka-pack-up, punta uli ako sa taping ng ‘All.’ Sa biyahe na lang ako natutulog,” Jay said.

Jay and direk Mark met last year when they worked together in “Concerto”, a finalist in the 2008 Cinemalaya Film Festival. Other stars in “5 Minutes” are Lara Morena and Vince Saldana.

BITCHEN (a collection of twisted poetry for the bitch in you)

Part 1: HEY BITCH! Hey bitch! What's your name? I heard you're walking around like a Dame. You talk too much. You're so vain. You think your name's in flame! I heard what you did with my friend. Bitching around. Is that your trend? I warn you bitch to stay away! Make sure you're not around. Not in my way! You are a frigid bitch, a wicked witch! Stop back-stabbing you worthless leech! You look stupid, you have empty skull! Your brain's not there. You're a voodoo doll! So you have many boyfriends? That's what i heard. But you ain't got real friends, now that sounds weird! You're a nobody. A waste of time. No worth at all. A tasteless wine! Look at your outfit, you look annoying! A walking Christmas tree, you're so boring! Your nose is flat. You need a lipstick! With your face, all you need is a broomstick! Hey sinister whore, i warn you! Don't mess with me because i'm bitchier that you! You stink like hell! You look so lame! You better remember me. Don't forget my name!