The Philippine film industry is marking another milestone as Filipino filmmakers Arvin Belarmino and Noel Escondo represent the country at the Cannes Film Festival Short Film Corner.
Belarmino and Escondo’s 7-minute short film ‘Nakaw’ was chosen to be showcased together with 3 other Filipino Short Films (Ayo-Ayo by Reena Dunque, Blood and Ink (Dugo at Tinta) by Jill Damatac and Love Remembers by Ralston Jover) at the festival based in Cannes, France. The film tells the story of a boy and a series of life-changing events he triggers when he steals a purse.
Through the help of friends and various film patrons, the filmmakers behind Nakaw are able to gather funds to support their Cannes contingent. Among their sponsors are Quezon City Government, Embassy of France to the Philippines, Instituto Cervantes De Manila, Statement Productions, Got Heart Foundation, The Idea First Company, Smart Communications, Rau Atelier De Manila, R2Buds Nails Spa, Chemworld Fragrance Factory, Getz Bros. Philippines, Ripple Events and Aqueous Entertainment.
‘Nakaw’ officially premiered at the Instituto Cervantes de Manila’s Pelikula: 15th Spanish Film Festival last October 22. The film stars Kristofer King, Frank Ferguson, Angelo Gammad, Duke San Juan and Sheika Aljunaibi.
Aside from the screenings in Cannes Film Festival Short Film Corner which will run from May 22-28, the film will also have a special screening at Salles Palais F on May 24, 2017 (4PM).
Team Nakaw will also be participating at the Cannes Film Festival Philippine Booth from May 17-28, 2017 and during the Philippine Night at the Philippine Pavillion on May 23, 2017.
Team Nakaw will also meet with Film Producers and Distributors from all over the world for a special Cloud 21 Panel at Eden Hotel on May 22, 2017 (10AM).
Nakaw was produced by Buzz Productions, Patsy Ferrer’s Cut+Print Productions in cooperation with Cine Marcelline, Halikon Films, Mober and GFilmRental.
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