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    Oct 12, 12:04 AM by vaff

    Spotlight On Filipino Cinema: Sunday Nov. 6th, 7:45 PM -9:45 PM

    Filipino cinema is alive and well, reinventing itself in the hands of new directors who are working on smaller productions and giving it new life. For many years, this industry in the Philippines languished in the shadow of its Asian cousins. Countries like Japan, Korea, and Hong Kong have gained much of Hollywood’s attention, now in a remake boom of Asian horror films. Filipino cinema is no longer standing in the sidelines, but is making a splash with its new, up-and-coming filmmakers.

    The first film, although not from the Philippines, is in the horror genre, as innocent motorists experience the gruesome outcomes of being STRANDED. In SIGAW (THE ECHO), an innocent young man is sucked into the supernatural domestic affairs of his neighbours with eerie consequences.

    121 minutes

    Sigaw (the echo)


    Director: Yam Laranas | Producer: Roselle Monteverde-Teo | Writer: Roy C. Iglesias
    Narrative | DVD | Colour | 2004 | 105 minutes | Philippines | Filipino with English subtitles

    Marvin savors his independence in a newly acquired unit of an old apartment building. His girlfriend Pinky visits frequently. Except for the occasional noise from an apartment unit down the hallway, the place is almost perfect for Marvin – until he discovers the supernatural nature of the spooky sounds. So begins a terrifying experience, which threatens Marvin and Pinky wherever they go.

    “Sigaw is a subtle, human ghost tale that will haunt you long after you’ve forgotten Dark Water or The Ring.” – FilmCritic.com

    Screenings/Awards: Official Selection: Screamfest L.A.; Winner – Best Editing/Best Sound, Metro Manila Film Festival; Winner – Best Cinematography and Visual Design, Best Editing/Best Sound, Young Critics Circle

    Canadian Premiere | Director in Attendance

    Preceded by

    Stranded


    Director/Producer/Writer: Jimmy Ren
    Narrative | DVD | Colour | 2005 | 16 minutes | USA

    Something horrible happened to an innocent girl on a deserted highway. Three friends are about to find out if the urban legends are true: if you park your car on the side of the road and turn on your emergency lights – you’ll see her coming!

    Screenings/Awards: 2005 WorldFest Gold Remi Award

    Canadian Premiere | Director in Attendance

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