REEL DEAL Movies and Television: Thelma

"Some people run away from their problems, she ran to fix them"

THELMA is the first film under Time Horizon, in cooperation with Abracadabra and Underground Logic. Directed by Paul Soriano. What is unique about this movie is it not the usual drama films since it focuses more on the sport of running. It is inspired by true stories and could be closes to the biography of Elma Muros, who also has a cameo on the film. 

Starring Maja Salvador as Thelma, she goes through a series of situations that affects her family and also her career.  The film also stars Techie Agbayani as Floring, Thelma's mother. John Arcilla as Ado, her father.  Eliza Pineda as Hannah, her younger sister.Jason Abalos as Sammy, who is her love interest in the film.

REEL DEAL Movies and Television: Ang Babae sa Septic Tank

Ang Babae sa Septic Tank

Presscon

Cinemalaya 2011 has just recently concluded. And one film made history in the filmfest, not only by winning awards but also making it to major cinemas right after the festival. Ang Babae sa Septic Tank is now making waves and clamor for more people to watch. As it also broke box office sales at CCP, Greenbelt, and UP, Star Cinema will be distributing the film to the public this coming August 3, 2011. Produced by Quantum Films, Martinez-Rivera Films and Straight Shooters Media Ang Babae sa Septic Tank stars Eugene Domingo who won Best Actress at the 7th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival. A total of five major awards (Best Director for Marlon Rivera, Best Screenplay for Chris Martinez who directed the blockbuster Here Comes the Bride and scriptwiter of Kimmy Dora, Audience Choice Award, and the Best Film Award)the film has won last July 24 at CCP. Ang Babae sa Septic Tank also  stars Cai Cotez (My Amnesia Girl, Maximus and MInimus) JM De Gizman (Mula sa Puso, My Amnesia Girl) and Kean Cipriano (Calialily's lead vocalist.

Big Shot by SM Cinema

SM Cinema's search for the best independent film makers in the country, “Big Shot”, was launched last May 5, and is set to revolutionize the Philippine film industry. The launch was simultaneous with the special screening of Bakal Boys, an indie film about children metal divers, supported by Apogee Productions, San Beda College, and the Aquino Foundation.
The screening was graced by the presence of respectable personalities like Fr. Aloysius Maranan, San Beda College Rector; Apogee Production's Mr. Albert Almendralejo; and Mr. Rapa Lopa of the Aquino Foundation. During his speech, Mr. Lopa emphasized the role of the cinemas as innovative venues for social awareness.

As everyone appreciated the well-applauded execution of Bakal Boys, Mr. Allan Florendo, SM Cinema's Sales and Marketing Head, went on to encourage the guests to join “Big Shot” and be a part of Philippine movie history.
Big Shot is open to all aspiring student film makers from any reputable college or university. From June 15 to August 15, participants may submit their best works which can be a short film or a full-length movie. SM Cinema will then choose the top three (3) movies, and will award P500,000 each to the top three film makers. These film makers, with the help of renowned mentors, will each produce a full-length movie about “modern day heroism”. SM Cinema will show these movies during its Indie Film Festival on January 2011, right after the Manila Film Festival.
Log on to www.smcinema.com for more details on how to join “Big Shot”.