Tuesday, December 25, 2007

Sound: Mark Locsin, Herbert, and Joseph Santos

Mark Locsin, together with Herbert Relagio assisting him, was the field sound recordist for Day 1.

Joseph Santos, through the equipment courtesy of Nolet Clemente, took care of the sound requirements for Day 2.

Mark Locsin, together with Ric de Jesus assisting him, was the field sound recordist for Day 3.

Mark Locsin during Day 1 Shoot:


Mark Locsin has been in the broadcasting/film industry as a freelance field/live sound recordist/production mixer for TV commercials, films, and AVPs.

He worked for clients including Jollibee, Talk N‘ Text, Lucky Me, PH Care, among others.

Part of his filmography includes “Nasaan si Francis,” “Adela” “Inang Yaya,” “Baliw,” “Jay,” “Big Time,” “Batad,” “Putot,” “Kadin, “Tambolista, “3 Days of Darkness” “Batanes,” and “Endo.”

Mark Locsin during Day 3 Shoot:



Herbert Relagio during Day 1 shoot:





Joseph Santos during Day 2 shoot:

Joseph Santos does sound production work for various film and corporate productions.

He worked in “Kubrador,” “Sigaw,” “Road Raiders,” “Karera,” “Mansyon,” and also in international productions “Slaves of the Sea” and “Five Stages of Life.” He also worked with Rianne for video projects for the non-government organization World Vision.





Ric de Jesus during Day 3 shoot:

Nilo's Mother/Casting Coordinator: Gigi Pirote

A frequent face in TV, advertising, and theater productions, Actors Workshop Foundation scholar Gigi Pirote has been a favorite actress for a number of films at the University of the Philippines Film Institute since her portrayal in a major role for Rianne’s thesis film “Karsel.” As a character actress, she acted for a number of Asian and Filipino films including the Japanese films “Kazuma” and “Lords of Creation” and worked behind-the-scene for the film "Mammoth." She also acted in local mainstream films including “Huling Birhen," "Dos Ekis," “Gatas sa Dibdib ng Kaaway,” “Mama – Dito sa Aking Puso," and independent films like “Huling Araw ng Linggo.”

Gigi appeared on TV commercials for Procter and Gamble, Tide, Payless Noodles, Sky Cable, and Shell.




2nd Unit Camera Operator: Tricia Okada

After her apprenticeship with director of photography Boy Yniguez, University of the Philippines Theater Arts graduate Tricia Okada started working as a freelance cinematographer/videographer and photographer. In 2008, she shot a documentary entitled "Pagkanduli" in Tawi-tawi, Mindanao. In 2007, she shot the documentary "Ang Bulwagang Mais at ang Babaeng Maralita."

In 2006, she was an organizer for the Short Shorts Film Festival in Osaka, Japan and was the writer-director of "She Said She Would," a short narrative film by Toyonaka Cookie Productions.

Production Assistants: Jaja, Marie, Ace, Nino

Jaja was PA for Day 1. She's the one at the left side of frame.Marie Soriano, Ace San Pedro, and Nino were PAs for Day 2 (Marie in blue green/black shirt, Ace in white shirt, Nino in black shirt).






BTS Photos

Dustin Uy, Owee Salva, Bor Ocampo, and Ayeen Pineda took care of our behind the scene video and production stills for Day 1 and 2 shoots.

Owee's shy eh, wehehe!

Actor Bor Ocampo doin prod stills during Day 1 Shoot
Si Ayeen parang owee mode din haha!
Ummhhh... Dustin, I can't find a good pic of you... :s Well, this one, he's the guy up there... there's a good view of his back... ahehe!
Here's another shot with Dustin holding the videocam, with his face still away from the still cam, a true behind the scene guy... camera shy?? wehehe! =p

Unitel's Camera Department

We are shooting in HD with the Panasonic Varicam. Thank you so much to Unitel!

Alma Cuario - Technical Director, Nelson Mojica - Assistant Cameraman, Jerwin Alcantara and Pau Homillano - Camera Equipment Assistants/Lifters











Special thanks to:

Unitel Productions
Tony Gloria, President and CEO
Noemi Peji, Production Head
Dennis Nopia, Technical Equipment and Asset Manager
Errol Afed, In-house Assistant Cameraman

The FILMEX Boys

It has been years now and these boys have been great collaborators with our indie films. Thank you so much FILMEX!!!

Electrician - Jolly Riotoc
Clapper - Roman Tamayo
VTR Man - Ernie dela Cruz
Lens and Filter Caretaker - Marlon Ruance
Video Assist Operator - Nelson Manjares
Grip - Yeyet Antonio, Roger Riotoc, Padio Antonio, Ariel Ortega, and Reynan Buyo











Special thanks to:

Film Experts Inc./FILMEX
Von Villareal, General Manager
Becky Domingo, Executive Assistant
Joy Carbillon, Traffic Coordinator