Enriching and sensory shorts at the Cinemalaya

KEVIN Tuason’s ‘Braveheart’ The highly anticipated film festival Cinemalaya is brewing another set of films that promises a more sensory experience for cineastes.

Together with the full-length features, 12 shorts are in competition as part of the Nespresso Vertical Shorts 2018 Competition. The inaugural competition is a partnership between Nespresso, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and the Cinemalaya Foundation.

JONEL Revistual’s ‘Ako- To Take Responsibility’ “Like a great cup of coffee, these films become an all-sensory experience that allow you to reflect, think deep and encourage others to do something different and amazing,” shares Patrick Pesengco, managing director of Novateur Coffee Concepts Inc.

“We wanted to create an avenue where the Filipino’s talent for storytelling can be celebrated and shared with everyone.”

The Nespresso Vertical Shorts Competition is a celebration of innovation, passion and excellence in filmmaking. The panel of judges including Pesengco joined by award-winning playwright, screenwriter, author and director Chris D. Martinez and president and chief executive officer of Unitel Productions Inc and StraightShooters Media Madonna Tarrayo will select the three winners from the 12 finalists. The shorts will premiere on 6 August, 6 p.m. at the Little Theatre at the CCP.

JAMES Golla’s ‘The Door’ Excited to make their debut on the big screen is Gian Arre’s “Itay”, Ira Lastrilla’s “Kasama,” Arjanmar Rebeta’s “Love Others as Your Selfie,” Ruby Baldevarona’s “Ratsky,” James Golla’s “The Door,” Juan Parohing’s “Pedro Pasahero,” Benny Pioquinto’s “Takipsilim,” Jonel Revistual’s “Ako-To Take Responsibility”, Brian Reyes’ “SLN,” Christan Tan’s “Kapit Lang,” Kevin Tuason’s “Braveheart” and Michael Sy Yu’s “Yakap.” The theme for the category was “Pagmamalasakit,” a Filipino concept of sharing and caring for others.

Three finalists will be honored at the Awards Night on the last day of the festival with the first place winner receiving P50,000 in cash, while the second and third place winners will be given P30,000 and P20,000, respectively. All winners will also take home state-of-the-art Nespresso machines and coffee capsule packages.

The Cinemalaya Film Festival will run from 3 to 12 August 2018.

For more information, visit http://nespresso.ph/verticalshorts/.