Movie Poster via official Facebook page of "Singing in Graveyards" Pepe Smith stars in "Singing in Graveyards" Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Four Pinoy Indie Films are currently being featured at the 22nd Kolkata International Film Festival in India until November 18. “Lando at Bugoy” by Victor Acedillor Jr and “Singing in Graveyards” by Bradley Liew compete for the Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema (NETPAC). “Child House” by Luisito “Louie” Ignacio and “Ang Babaeng Humayo” by Lav Diaz are entries for the Children’s Screenings program and the Cinema International lineup, respectively. Pepe Smith Stars In ‘Singing in Graveyards’ The film is about Pepe, the 68-year-old impersonator of a Filipino rock legend. He lives by himself with his reality hanging by a thread. Pepe lives in the realm of the mystic and imagined. An opportunity to open for Pepe Smith’s concert came but then he must write a love song which is something that he and the rock legend has never done before. The film directed by Bradley Liew received the Visions Sud Est Production Support Fund award. He is currently producing Lav Diaz’s upcoming film, “When the Waves are Gone.” WATCH: The Official Trailer of “Singing in Graveyards” via Brad Liew official YouTube channel A 40-year-old Drop Out Returns To School In ‘Lando at Bugoy’ Allen Dizon, Jarould Aceron, Roger Gonzales and Rachel Anne Rosello star in this Indie film about the struggles of father-and-son relationship. It is about a man in his 40’who s decides to finish high school after dropping out. Because of this, his son struggles and begins to hate his father. The film’s director, Victor C. Acedillo, Jr., has won three Best Screenplays in Cinemalaya. WATCH: The Official Trailer of “Lando at Bugoy” via Cinemalaya Foundation Inc. official YouTube channel Fate Brings Impoverished Children Together In ‘Child Haus’ Child Haus is a charity housing where children who are either poor or gravely sick live together with their guardians. They try to live normal lives the best they can but find themselves in unique predicaments. 14-year-old Jessica with Leukemia found a best friend in MC who is gay. MC desires to get his father’s acceptance. Jessica, on the other hand, wants nothing else but her mother’s happiness amidst struggles. As they are aware of their ultimate death, these friends promise to seek each other out in heaven. Luisito L. Ignacio directed the film. For three consecutive years, he was ALIW Awards’ Best Stage Director winning a Gold Medal at the New York Festival. WATCH: Karylle sing “Akay” – A Featured song of The Child Haus Kids via ABS-CBN Star Cinema the Official YouTube channel “Ang Babaeng Humayo” by Lav Diaz once again adds to the film’s winning streak in 2016. RELATED ARTICLE: ‘Ang Babaeng Humayo’ wins Golden Lion at 73rd Venice Film Festival Kolkota International Film Festival: Cinema for All. All For Cinema. KIFF began in 1995. It is a culmination of a film society movement drawing inspiration from Satyajit Ray, Ritwik Ghatak and Mrinal Sen – the masters of Bengali cinema. Among its categories include Women Director’s Films, Innovations in Moving Images, NETPAC (Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema), Cinema International, Indian Select, Bengali Panorama, Children’s Screening, Centenary Tribute, Literature and Cinema, and Homage. Other categories include a Special Screening on Catherine Corsini, the Biopic (Documentary) and the Short Film. It is a festival committed to be all-inclusive and interactive. Like PilipinasPopcorn on Facebook for more updates. To send feedback or contribute your stories, email editor@pilipinaspopcorn.com. Facebook Comments
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