BY NESTOR CUARTERO
JUST A THOUGHT: “Opportunities are like sunrises. If you wait too long, you miss them.” – William Arthur Ward
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MORE NEW SHORT FILMS: Here are 13 more new films (shorts) taking part in the first Video Home Festival.
VHF is a new undertaking spearheaded by review school entrepreneur and film producer Dr. Carl Balita.
Balita launched the Video Home Festival in March as a short-film making competition anchored on the theme “Lockdown.”
Proceeds go to Mowelfund.
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FILMS ABOUT QUARANTINE:
“Last Sem na ni Peter:” A graduating student struggles with school demands during pandemic, by Ken Leviste.
“Hugas Kamay:” Film creates a darker world when jealousy and pandemic collide, by Kim de las Alas.
“Awit:” A reflection of the lockdown effect as seen outside of television, Lander Sy.
“Batikas:” Combines documentary and fiction in creating a future timeline after the pandemic, by Lino Balmes.
“Why? Fi:” A man loses his online connection during lockdown, by Mark Balderama.
“Dagiti Tallo a Virgen (Three Virgins):” A depressed woman goes beyond her imagination to achieve her dream, by Melver Ritz Gomez.
“Karen Is Trying to Connect:” Students try to connect to their classes with much difficulty, by Regin de Guzman.
“Class of 2020:” Poses the question, “What will happen to the future of our youth?,” by Robinson Planilla.
“Ayuda:” The comedic experiences of barangay officials while conducting a meeting online, by Ryan Termoso.
“Siklo:” Celebrating light after the storm, by Sophie Casasola.
“Ibayo ng Pagtangis:” How one deals with one’s baggage, by Sophie Casasola, Francis Tavas, and Le Anne Flores.
“Online Classes:” The effects of pandemic on a student’s mental health, by Sofia Jornacion.
“Sina Alexa, Xander at Ang Universe:” The lives of two siblings change in the time of pandemic, by Vahn Pascual.
