“Marangle” (Farm), an experimental short film directed by UE College of Fine Arts, Architecture and Design (CFAD) alumna Rodmarie Angeline Tabilog, won Best Short Film in the Student Category of the recent Pagwanawanan Film Festival in La Union.
The nine-minute film narrates the life of a farmer who risks everything, including his land, just to have a chance to work abroad and provide a better future for his family.
Tabilog got the support of director of photography Isabelo Bucao, assistant director Rhuva Patiag, writer Gerard Halabaso, production manager Aldric Matthew Manapat, production designer Chelsea Mae Natividad, costume designer Erica Balaan and production staff Cyrill Mustera, Jayson Torres and Kent Santos.
The film was also officially selected as part of the Cinebalu program of the 17th Kota Kinabalu International Film Festival 2017, Sinepiyu Film Festival 2017, Cinesilangan Film Fest and the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ 28th Gawad CCP Independent Film and Video Festival.
Aside from Marangle, another UE entry “Maling Akala: Ang Misteryo ng Unamuno,” an animated film by Elvin Jay Macanlalay and Arvileen Yongzon, was nominated in the same category of the film festival.
Tabilog was extremely delighted upon receiving the news. She is currently attending a one-month internship in Taiwan for filmmaker Richard Soriano Legaspi’s new documentary project. She also screened the film “Marangle” last October 6 at SEAT – South East Asia x Taiwan film colloquium. SEAT is an NGO in Taichung City that promotes the relationship between migrant immigrants and the Taiwan society.
“Marangle” will have a special screening at Brilliant Time Bookstore, Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City on October 13, 2:30 p.m.
