Feature film SURVIVE OR DIE with Pilipino born Australian Actor FELINO DOLLOSO in one of the Lead roles is having a dream run in the International Film Festival circuit.
“Difficult to watch, harder to come to grips with than a grizzly bear, this movie chills you to the bone. After that you begin to understand just how important immigration is to the lives of millions of people around the world” – Action on Film.
Felino Dolloso was first approached by Directors Mike Kang and Daniel Okoduwa to play one of the Lead roles after Okoduwa watched Dolloso in one of Kang’s films.
“I first watched FELINO DOLLOSO in a short film that was directed by Mike Kang. His powerful style and character interpretation got stuck in my head. When the first lines of Survive or Die was/ were being scripted, his image took over the face of the main Act.
His professional and mesmerising performance in Survive or Die will be a testament to my conviction that he is truly one of the best in Australia. – Daniel Okoduwa, Director
Filming Survive or Die was both physically and emotionally challenging for Dolloso and the actors and crew.
Filming in different terrains, the desert, rugged bush land, the ocean, sometimes in near 40 degree heat as it was filmed on location in the summer months in Australia.
It was a gruelling and wonderful experience for all involved.
But all that sweat, pain and hard work is now paying off with several selections and film awards now coming into the picture.
To date SURVIVE OR DIE have been successful in gaining Official Selections in the following Film Festivals;
Accolade Global film competition in California, USA.
Universe Multicultural Film Festival 2019 in Los Angeles California USA.
AFIN – International Film Festival Brisbane Australia,
INDIE GATHERING FILM FESTIVAL (Cleveland Ohio USA).
ACTION ON FILM INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL “MEGAFEST ” in Las Vegas USA
HOLLYWOOD DREAMS FILM FEST In Las Vegas , USA.
Mediterranean Film Festival Cannes
8th AACTA AWARDS (Australian Academy Cinema Television Arts) Film screenings 2018.
Auckland International Film Festival New Zealand 2018.
World Music and Independent film festival (2019) , in Florida , USA
FILM AWARDS wins to date are;
Best Feature Film – Universe Multicultural Film Festival 2019 in Los Angeles California USA.
Winner Award of Recognition – Accolade Global film competition in California, USA.
3rd Place in the Suspense Thriller Category – INDIE GATHERING FILM FESTIVAL (Cleveland Ohio USA).
SURVIVE OR DIE is a feature film with a Diverse cast all in Leading and major roles.
Cast includes Felino Dolloso, Hawa Barnes, Sarina Sainju, Rico Banderas and Emmanuella Samuel.
Written and Directed by Mike Kang and Daniel Okoduwa
Cinematography by Nicholas Okoduwa.
