Alimuom ng Kahapon

After the glaring heat of summer, the first rainfall in May signals the onset of the rainy season. But the raindrops onto the dry land bring vapours that may be unfavourable to ingest, vapours that waft off from the land carrying the toxic scents under our noses. This is Alimuom. Despite the toxicity, Alimuom brings changes, rebirth of the land, a hint for a new season, new beginnings, and new hope.

"Alimuom ng Kahapon" is a film about relationships that develop amidst contrasting ideals and principles. It is set in Manila when the country is embattled by scams involving pork barrels. Just like Alimuom, there could be unwanted secrets that get released in the open.

     This film stars Star Circle Quest 2004 alumnus DM Sevilla who plays the role of Nathan, a lifestyle photographer who was sent as a reliever to cover a rally for the newspaper he is working for. His attention was caught by Emman, a student activist, who was rallying against tuition fee increase. Emman is played by the 2006 Golden Screen Breakthrough Performance by an Actor, Angelo Ilagan. Nathan developed an interest on Emman and started following rallies just to take pictures of him. Finally, Nathan got acquainted with Emman after avoiding an event that went out of hand. A special relationship grew between them. But the relationship was never smooth as it was full of clashes, a love-hate relationship as both gets caught up with their differences as they were forced to make choices.

The film also stars Manuel Chua, Sebastian Castro, Marq Dollentes, Rex Lantano and Ford Fernandez, with the special participation of Jong Cuenco, Alizon Andres, Godofredo Dela Cruz and Angelina Kanapi. The screenplay was written by Rosswil H. Hilario, Rolando Inocencio, and Julius Lumiqued and directed by Rosswil H. Hilario under Mountain Trail Productions in cooperation with Jimgital Productions.

https://www.facebook.com/alimuomngkahaponOfficial

ALIMUOM NG KAHAPON Official Trailer

Our Official Trailer is out...

ALIMUOM NG KAHAPON with DM Sevilla

DM Sevilla as Nathan in ALIMUOM NG KAHAPON


DM Sevilla plays the role of Nathan in the upcoming independent film Alimuom ng Kahapon.

     Nathan is a Life style photographer who was assigned to cover a student demonstration near the university belt in Manila City.  This particular coverage made his life more exciting and complicated.

     Alimuom Ng Kahapon also stars Angelo Ilagan and supported by Manuel Chua, Sebastian Castro, Marq Dollentes, Rex Lantano, Ford Fernandez, Abigail Lazaro and Siege Ledesmam with special participation of Angelina Kanapi, Jong Cuenco, Alizon Andres, Godofredo de la Cruz, Jr and Fray Paolo Granados Casurao.  The film is directed by Rosswil H. Hilario.  To be released in cinemas early of 2015.


Here is DM's character profile teaser:

ALIMUOM NG KAHAPON Teaser

It is out! Our first  full length film teaser is now out... We haven't posted for a long time both in this blog and with Bag Finds By Jules as we have been busy. And here is the reason why...

I have just started my production outfit as an independent film producer and this going to be our first offering!

ALIMUOM NG KAHAPON

Starring DM Sevilla and Angelo Ilagan


Also starring in alphabetical order:
Alizon Jubail Andres, Sebastian Castro, Manuel Chua, Jong Cuenco, Marq Dollentes, Angelina Kanapi, Rex Lantano, Abigail Lazaro, and Siege Ledesma

Introducing: Ford Fernandez and Godofredo de la Cruz, Jr.

Special Participation of Fray Paolo Granados Casurao


Director: Rosswil H. Hilario
Story by: Rosswil H. Hilario and Julius Lumiqued
Screenplay by: Rosswil H. Hilario, Rolando Inocencio, and Julius Lumiqued
Executive Producer: Julius Lumiqued
Associate Producers: Lawrence Fajardo and Jimboy Signo
Director of Photography: Jimboy Signo
Editor: Lawrence Fajardo
Production Designer: Mark Valdez
Production Manager: Evangeline Torcino
Assistant Director Abigail Lazaro
Casting Director: DM Sevilla

Song Title: Tatakas Tayo
Lyrics by: Malo Cruz and Marq Dollentes
Composed and Perfomed by: Marq Dollentes

Production: Jimgital Productions and Mountain Trail Productions

Here is the teaser. Enjoy

The Hermes Scarf - Le Laboratoire du Temps by Pierre Marie

Let 's Get to Know KARINA SALVADOR

Wayback Wednesdays for B. Braun Avitum and Me!

Back in 2009, at almost of same days as now, when I was still working with B. Braun Avitum Philippines, I was tasked by my boss to work on the corporate milestones. So I tried to create the video edit from old Powerpoint presentations to come up with this. The actual video clips were with my lowly Canon Powershot camera. It may be amateurish but then it must just be an indication that I really do have some inclination to showbiz... :P

CineKas1manwa - Luksong Tinik

Last year, our project, the dance short-film, Luksong Tinik, Directed by Rosswil Hilario, co-produced by this blogger, took home the Viewers Choice Award in the WifiBody 6 Uncensored Bodies Dance Video Competition. Today, it has just been featured in the CineKas1manwa, The Panay Islands Film Festival & Ilonggo Filmmakers' Conference, with Direk Rosswil Hilario being an Ilonggo. The event ran from December 10-14, 2013.

Pitching in for Production Design: LARUAN

Creating a scene requires all the details. It is not only what the actors will do but where the actors will act. You will not only be watching the faces but you will need a setting to complete the whole picture.

LARUAN - Short Film on "No to Violence Against Women"

Let Us Put a Stop to Violence Against Women!

I was called up by my friend, Rosswil Hilario, to ask if I am interested in participating for an infomercial campaign for a cause, to pitch in Production Design as well as for Costume Design. It raised my curiosity as he informed me that the project is with the National Commission on Culture and the Arts. When he gave me what is for brainstorming, it was on VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN. The project was a part of the Gender Awareness and Development campaign of the NCCA. And as we went through the details, we got excited.

Collaborating For the SnapBacks

IVAN, KYCH, JOSH, ERIS, ME and ARJAN.

Last week, we had the chance to work with one of the hottest P-POP Boy group in town, the SNAPBACKS. They were fun to work with. And hope they felt the same with us.

Where is My Son? - Senator Victoria (Dissecting the Taping Experience)

I may have wondered about becoming an actor. Many of us when we were kids may have dreamed of becoming an actor some day or maybe to be seen on TV. Admit it! We always wanted to be in the limelight... Or to take the spotlight in one way or another.

BARE 2013 - A Fashion Show For A Cause

Once Upon a Time, There was Geocities

I remember back when there was Geocities, the early site developer under Yahoo! I have created a page then. Searching through Google, I saw my old page under the Ukay-ukay entry. This is the content:

Chomping Up KEUKIE CONFECTIONS

I got a box of FOOD FOR THE GODS from KEUKIE CONFECTIONS, that is the new name of the same maker of the CHOCOLATE SHORTBREAD I posted a few postings ago, SHAMUS. I wasn't able to stop myself from consuming the whole box... Chomped them up!

If you are interested with pastries from this great pastry maker, check out the FB page: KEUKIE CONFECTIONS (Formerly, CONFECTIONS BY SHAMUS).

Then got ready to work on the pile of bags! Bags, bags, bags!

Check out my other blog: BAG FINDS BY JULES and like my FB page: BAG FINDS BY JULES.

BURBERRY for HERSHEY

I found a damaged BURBERRY wool scarf that had some moth holes. I did not want to throw it away and so, I have had the scarf re-purposed by cutting it up and convert it to a throw pillow cover. .

I placed the pillow on the table and my dog, HERSHEY, slept on it... She liked the pillow, eh?

Just enjoyed taking some of these shots.

WifiBody 6 Uncensored Bodies Dance Video Competition Results

Title: Luksong Tinik
Winner, Viewers Choice Award, Uncensored Bodies Dance Video Competition (2012)

Liza plays the game of thorns. Will she be the only one left to endure the pain when she falls? Or, will the men grimace in pain while holding on to her?

Director: Rosswil H Hilario
Choreographer: Timothy Tabulao II
Producers: Julius Lumiqued, Rosswil H. Hilario 
Editor: Lawrence Fajardo
Cinematographer: Paolo Demetrio Correa
Concept by: Rosswil H. Hilario, Julius Lumiqued
Featuring: Paul Richard Francisco, Timothy Tabulao II, Jaemie Lopez

Title: Movement In Heels
Honorable Mention, Uncensored Bodies Dance Video Competition (2012)

A study in movement.

Director/Producer/Concept: Jan Parangat
Cinematographers: Domingo Olayon, Jorge Xy-ril Teopengco 
Editors: Joey Renz Laraño, Philip Marcial Pascual
Post-prod team: Kevin Saulo, Jeff Rey Millares, Roselle Soberano, Colita Anne Mosquida, Hiroyoshi Takada 
Music: Lilies in the valley, Jun Miyake 
Featuring: Al Garcia, Jm Cabling, Jeiel Hernandez, Dingdong Selga, Michael Que, Joshua Pinca

Wifi Body 6 (Independent Contemporary Dance Festival 2012)

Watch the entries on July 6, 2012 (Friday), 1:30pm UP Diliman. The Finalists to the Uncensored Bodies Dance Video Competition. 

1. Ang Pakiramdam Ng Puso Kapag Iniiwan (Mark Shandii Bacolod)
-A multi-layered dramatic narrative in the form of dance music presentations, Ang Pakiramdam Ng Puso Kapag Iniiwan offers an intimate view of two hearts that are to be broken by the intricacies of love and its fall thereafter.
Director:: Mark Shandii Bacolod
Choreographer: Gerald Manangan
Featuring: Gee Canlas, Gerald Manangan, Cara Eriguel, Wes Traje, Ava Jugueta, Filogram, Kinection

2. Liquid Words (Roger Basco)
-A woman finds herself in a dreamscape she created and enjoys the kind of freedom she may not find in the married life. In the end, she has to understand that in married life, a lot of sacrifices has to be offered.
Director:Roger Basco
Choreographer: Roger Basco
Featuring: Keina Rav Sabav, Ross Dimaculangan

3. Luksong Tinik (Rosswil Hilario)
-Liza plays the game of thorns. Will she be the only one left to endure the pain when she falls? Or, will the men grimace in pain while holding on to her?
Director: Rosswil Hilario
Choreographer: Timothy Tabulao II
Featuring: Paul Richard Francisco, Timothy Tabulao II, Jaemie Lopez

4. Movement In Heels (Jan Parangat)
-A study in movement.
Director: Jan Parangat
Choreographer: Jan Parangat
Featuring: Al Garcia, JM Cabling, Jejel Hernandez, Dingdong Selga, Michael Que, Joshua Pinca



Please support us in this event. Our entry is:

Luksong Tinik, a collaboration of the Director and this blogger, a first attempt in the production of a short film.

With Chocolate, You can Never Go Wrong - CONFECTIONS BY SHAMUS

Once in a while, I get to savor sweet things. I control my intake of sweets because my family has a history of diabetics. Then I found out about a friend, Shamus, working on a commissary business of pastries. His specialty is on short breads. I was never keen nor really knowledgeable on terms in baking until, impressively, I got lectured on pastry. A shortbread is a pastry whose texture is a cross between a cake and a cookie. And when he described his product, I got curious and wanted to try them out, a sinful temptation. Then I asked what is his most recommended shortbread to bring at a friend's party, and he said that "with Chocolate, you can never go wrong". Hmmm, who doesn't like chocolates (unless you are allergic to chocolate). Chocolates are favorite pasalubong when a relative comes home from abroad. Chocolates are the best partner to roses when courting someone. Chocolate is the most popular drink, alternate to coffee and tea.