Tuesday, May 3, 2016

DIYOS-DIYOSAN Gala Night at SM Megamall - 30APR2016


The Philippine Presidential elections are only a few days away. Have you decided who to vote for?

Opening on Wednesday, 04 May 2016, is a powerful elections-related film which aims to guide the viewer in choosing the right leader for the country. View it before you vote!! 
DIYOS-DIYOSAN is a socio-political/spiritual treatise that highlights the roots of the country’s current political struggles and economic hardships—the focus on money and power by its leaders.

Powerful performances here from the cast, led by John Pratts, Princess Punzalan, and Kiko Estrada. Tirso Cruz III turns in a strong and memorable portrayal as the frat head.

The film seeks to open the eyes of Filipino millennials to the realities of what a true leader should be, and is expected to be a media catalyst for the large percentage of undecided voters.
Its timing is perfect as it opens shortly before the Philippine national elections. It is hoped that freedom-loving Filipinos draw inspiration from the film’s lessons and use this as a guiding principle in eventually choosing the rightful and deserving leaders who could change the country’s course for the better.

Directed by Christian film director Cesar Buendia, the movie stars top-caliber actor John Prats and veteran actress Princess Punzalan, with a stellar supporting cast that includes Kiko Estrada, Cheska Diaz, Lorenzo Mara, Vaness del Moral, Glaiza de Castro, Tirso Cruz III and many others.
DIYOS-DIYOSAN premieres on May 4, 2016 at all branches of SM and Walter Mart cinemas all over the Philippines. 


A prayer before the film screening


Direk Cesar Evangelista Buendia thanks the viewers

Flowers for Princess Punzalan

Lovingly Yours

John Pratts is back in action after his first indie film `Sitio' back in 2013

Princess Punzalan and the Little Prince


Kiko Estrada does a bravura performance in `Diyos-Diyosan'


Kiko Estrada is the son of Gary Estrada and Cheska Diaz, daughter of Paquito Diaz

John Pratts in a ground-breaking role as the Senator-President

Kiko Estrada and `That's My Amboy' colleague Barbie Forteza

Kiko and Barbie in a kilig moment


With christian director Cesar Evangelista Buendia

According to the director, `Diyos-Diyosan' was 4 years in the making. 

Direk Cesar E. Buendia with Kiko Estrada


Kiko Estrada makes his filom debut in `Diyos-Diyosan'

Powerful performance by Kiko Estrada


Princess Punzalan returns to the screen after a 5-year hiatus. She was last seen in `My Valentine Girls'

Fun shot with Kiko Estrada and Barbie Forteza


Direk Cesar Buendia with the main cast - John Pratts, Princess Punzalan, and Kiko Estrada

Superb performances by the cast.

Vote Wisely! Watch `Diyos-Diyosan' this Wednesday, 04 May 2016.



Princess Punzalan

TV5 interview with John Pratts

You don't have to be tall, young, and good-looking to be a good actor. Good-looking is enough. =)

Cast & Crew of `Diyos-Diyosan'

The Main Cast, featuring John Pratts, Princess Punzalan, and Kiko Estrada

Prayer by the pastor before the screening

Gala Night speech by Director Cesar Buendia


Enthusiastic crowd

Thank You speech by Princess Punzalan and a plea to vote wisely

The elegant Princess Punzalan


John Pratts as Bernard Mojica


Introducing the cast and crew










 

Sunday, May 1, 2016

BRILLANTE MENDOZA FILM WORKSHOP CULMINATION BATCH 3 - 28APR2016

Culmination at SM Aura Samsung Hall































































 






 



Joshua Reyles, Cataleya Surio, and Dexter Macaraeg


Direk Brillante Mendoza

Century Tuna Superbod Ryan Sy
Short Films in competition (photo by Dexter Macaraeg)