Film Festival
See you November 3-5, 2023!
SPECIAL PROGRAM "MAHAL"
We are proud to feature the west coast premiere of MAHAL, part of REIMAGINED, an award-winning immersive animated virtual reality (VR) series created in partnership with Meta and produced by Very Cavaliere Productions. Directed by Michaela Ternasky-Holland, a queer Filipina creative storyteller, the exhibition is available to the public on Saturday, November 4th at OXY Arts.
Michaela Ternasky- Holland is an Emmy, Webby, and Sheffield Doc/Fest award-winning XR/metaverse storyteller. Recently named as one of the 100 Original Voices of XR, she creates non-fiction and socially impactful stories by using immersive and interactive technology. She focuses on the impact of the projects to move beyond the project itself. When she isn’t creating her own original projects, she consults for socially conscious companies and non-profit organizations on creative strategy and impact production. Her work has been featured by TIME, Forbes, The Guardian, Cannes Film Festival, Sundance Film Festival, Tribeca Film Festival, and The New York Public Library.
About Reimagined Volume II: Mahal:
Inspired by Philippine mythology, the story focuses on Apolaki, Mayari, Tala, and Hanan, the four immortal children of the recently passed creator god, Bathala. As each of these deities wrestles with the grief of losing Bathala, their all-powerful actions create ripples throughout the universe. Dedicated to Director Michaela Ternasky-Holland’s late father, MAHAL is a story of how love comes at a cost.
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SPECIAL PROGRAM Mahal
VENUS
Sponsored and co-hosted by Occidental College’s Media Arts and Culture Department and OXY Arts
FilAm Creative Film Festival opening night and screenings
with panel discussions on November 3rd and 4th will be held
at Occidental College in Eagle Rock, CA.
OCCIDENTAL
COLLEGE
1600 Campus Rd., Los Angeles, CA, 90041
AWARDS GALA NIGHT
Join us for drinks, food, entertainment, and a memorable Awards show as we present our Official Award Winners for our inaugural FilAm Creative Film Festival.
Our Awards gala show is located at the beautiful
Hexi Los Angeles (formerly Deco Art Building) in Hancock Park, Los Angel
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2023
sponsored and co-hosted by Hexi Los Angeles
www.hexilosangeles.com
OFFICIAL NOMINEES
Screening Opening Night on November 3rd
Congrats!
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BEST SHORT FILM
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BEST SCREENPLAY
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BEST DIRECTOR
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BEST PERFORMANCE
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Palibut-Libot (In Circles)
Directed by San-San Onglatco |
Palibut-Libot (In Circles)
Directed by San-San Onglatco |
Palibut-Libot (In Circles)
Directed by San-San Onglatco |
Palibut-Libot (In Circles)
Trency Caga-anan Jarden de Guzman |
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Jake, the failure
Directed by Julian Sibal |
Jake, the failure
Directed by Julian Sibal |
Jake, the failure
Directed by Julian Sibal |
Jake, the failure
Ethan Herisse |
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Paco
Directed by Kent Donguines |
Paco
Directed by Kent Donguines |
Paco
Directed by Kent Donguines |
Paco
Edward Escobal |
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Love, Lola
Directed by Angel Cagandahan |
Connection
Written by Achim Mendoza |
Connection
Achim Mendoza |
Connection
Jonathan Von Mering |
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Connection
Directed by Achim Mendoza |
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Love, Lola
Angel Cagandahan |
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Kilig!
Directed by Kacey Layson |
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BEST MUSIC VIDEO
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Bubble Tea
Directed by Bianca Catbagan |
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Run Rabbit – Poison
Directed by Ralph Espina |
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Sayo Na
Directed by Nicholas James Barber |
Other Award categories:
JURY AWARD WINNER
AUDIENCE AWARD WINNER.
COMPLETE LIST OF OFFICIAL SELECTIONS WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON!
OFFICIAL NOMINEES
SPECIAL PROGRAM Every Day After
An Oscar®-Qualified Film
by Elisa Gambino & Neal Broffman
TRT: 35 mins
Language: Tagalog with English subtitles
Growing up in Masbate Province in the Philippines, Jary is neglected and shunned since the moment of his birth for one reason—his appearance. His older sister, Jessa protects Jary through his early years, then takes him in as a young teen, to raise him alongside her own two children in a fragile house on a hill. Jessa seeks out the medical care Jary has been denied since birth. And more, the support to begin his physical and emotional recovery.
“Every Day After” is a 35-minute documentary film that provides a more nuanced look at the complexities of the healing process we don’t often see. And honors the invisible labor of a sister whose love and action make it possible for Jary to experience the everyday joys and struggles of growing up.
https://www.everydayafterfilm.com
EXECUTIVE TEAM
2023 JURORS Birns & Sawyer and FilAm Creative Film Festival Film Grant
KEY FACFF STAFF
For complete list of FAC Directors, go to wwww.filamcreative.com
BIRNS & SAWYER / FILAM CREATIVE FILM FESTIVAL FILM GRANT
Mari Acevedo
CEO/OWNER of BIRNS & SAWYER
2023 JURORS
FOR FILAM CREATIVE FILM FESTIVAL
OFFICIAL NOMINEES & AWARD WINNERS
- • Yong Chavez (Jury President) – Award winning Hollywood Correspondent for ABS-CBN and TFC
- • Abdul Mallik Abbott, Award-winning Director and Producer
- • Loren Albento, Talent Manager/Producer, LBI Entertainment
- • Ted Benito, served as the Executive Director of the Apl.de.Ap Foundation International, the philanthropic arm of Black Eyed Peas since 2007.
- • Tey Clamor, Award-winning Cinematographer based in Manila, Philippines
- • Lea Dizon, Development Head, ABS-CBN Production International Studios
- • Randal Kamradt Jr., Writer and Director
- • Michele Josue, Emmy award-winning Fil-Am Director
- • Marc Anthony Nicolas, Emmy-Award Winning Producer
- • Marie Rouhban, Director
- • Dane Allen Smith, Chief Strategy Officer, The Third Floor. Creative Producer specializing in digital media.
FOR FILAM CREATIVE FILM FESTIVAL
OFFICIAL NOMINEES & AWARD WINNERS
- • Leah Anova, Birns & Sawyer (Co-Jury President)
- • Randall Kamradt, Jr., FilAm Creative (Co-Jury President)
- • Drea Castro, “Baldy for the Blind”
- • Joe Johnson, Birns & Sawyer
- • Malou Kamradt, FilAm Creative
- • Grace Ann Moss, Warner Bros. Discovery
- • Bianca Nepales, Lionsgate
- • Christian Rodriguez, AAO Entertainment
- • Lyra Tan, The Gersh Agency
- • James Arcega Tinsley, “Mayor of Kingstown”
- • Ken Zheng, Sun and Moon Films
Film Festival
FAC is dedicated to the advancement and empowerment of Filipino-Americans in media and entertainment.
See you November 3-5, 2023!
For Press and Media related matters, please contact info@facff.com ATTN: Joel Handler, Director of Communications
For Sponsorships, please contact info@facff.com ATTN: Rovyn Bautista, Director of Fundraising
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