If you remember about my blog post, A Bitter Sweet 12th of June, the movie is now online for watching. Starring Jade Lopez, Brian Ong, Shena Velasquez, AJ San Pedro, Jhelo Cruz, Jane Chua and Angelo Agojo.

Co-starring Jen Juan, Peter Juan, Winston Almendras, Edward Arevalo, Em-em Rosales, Mica Rodriguez, and me.

Synopsis:
THE 12th of June tells the story of a home-based virtual assistant named Eloisa, who devotes most of her time handling administrative tasks assigned to her by her boss in America. Due to her dedication at work and career-driven principles, she ends up forgetting her personal goals. One day, she decides to take a one week leave from work in order for her to appreciate the ‘outside world’. On the 12th day of June, Eloisa experiences a turning point in her life. The film deals more on the life of young virtual assistants and taking risks in love. It also aims to raise awareness that such job exists in the Philippines.

How to Vote:
1. Register an account at YourIndieFilm.com.
2. Watch ‘The 12th of June’. It’s a 21-minute short story film.
3. Vote for the film by clicking the button found below the video. That’s it!

Please support us and help dreams come true. Special thanks to our wonderful Director/Writer Micaela Rodriguez.

Please do drop a comment here if you have already voted. We will raffle off names for a chance to win 12-dozen Krispy Kreme donuts* at the end of voting period.

*Only applies to voters who are within Metro Manila area.

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Yesterday, there’s sunrise. Tomorrow, there’s another sunrise. At the end of the day, there’s sunset. I don’t know what I’m talking about here right now.

But I’m glad to tell you guys that Micaela Rodriguez, a good friend of mine, just had a successful premiere launch of her 2nd short story film entitled “12th of June” before the 2009 ends.

The story begins as Eloisa Lajara (Jade Lopez) wakes up every morning doing routines such as blogging, twitting, and working as virtual assistant. A very busy woman and doesn’t have time even for herself.

Eloisa accidentally bumped her long time sweetheart.

Two lovers who brought a typical BF-GF chats in the story.

The story brings an shocking twist at the end. The short film is not yet published online, as Mica is currently having negotiation with producers. Watch out!!

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Last year, Mica and I were talking about the script she made about Autism. She’s indeed serious in making her script into a film. She confess that she wants me to cast in her short film, since I have experience in numerous plays in school, I agreed to cast in her upcoming short film.

At first, I thought her plan is impossible because it will take a lot of time to finish a film even if it’s a short film. But Mica is an influential person, she has this kind of charisma that not every script writer have. It’s not hard to befriend with her, that’s probably the reason why her actors agreed immediately to her project. She’s being loved.

Jackie (Cai) hugs Jess (Jehzheel)

It was nice to received an email from her that I am lined as one of her actress. Whow, actress! I played as Jam. There was no workshop done! We act on the camera on-the-spot! Whatta nice nice bloggers.

Mica assessing the blocking.

There’s this second thing I am surprised. Even Sir Buddy Gancenia, Philippine Wedding video producer and editor, falls in Mica’s charisma level. Sir Buddy produces Philippine Wedding videos high quality and superb production. So if you’re planning to have your wedding in a video, Buddy Gancenia’s video wedding services is the best.

Bonding with Sir Buddy Gancenia

Sir Buddy has long patience, even his assistant lightmen. It’s fun to work with him, he sometimes cracks jokes. I remember when we were talking about Jologs in Friendster, because jologs is the reason why people are now transferring to Facebook. Sir Buddy has both Facebook and Friendster account hehe.

Liz Buenaventura and Josh Liao sketching the plot and characterization

These two Asian couple are the sweetest and simplest couple I ever met. Liz has a superb talent in drawing, as well as Josh. It’s nice to work with them. Check out Lizz’s portfolio. Be amazed too.

Mica and Maki

Photo Credit: Luis Buenaventura

Maki Mica Mica Maki. Maki is a pretty girl who loves photography. During her stay, she thought me how to use Adobe Lightroom. It’s sad that she didn’t make it to portray the role of Rose, Jackie’s (Cai Abass) bestfriend. Instead, Mica replace her. Mica is an accidental actress.

The main characters, Jehzheel as Jess and Cai as Jackie.

Cai is a very good actress while Jehz don’t need to act because it’s natural to him. I can say that Mica chose a perfect bloggers to portray the main characters.

Ed Arevalo is our rising actor of the year. From Uncle Ray, he became Kuya Ray. He did not give up the role, he’s a winner! Winston as Jackie’s boastful suitor, also did not give up absorbing Cai’s slap in about 5-6 takes! Poor swelling face but it was fun! I just drag Jhelo in our shooting place and see haha! He became Uno.

What so unbelievable with this project is that all who participates are bloggers including Sir Buddy!

This blogger’s film making is once in a life time and that made me never forget this experience, who knows there might be next filming, who knows this project might tap Marie Lou Diaz Abaya and other Indie Film directors, who knows Mica might be the next biggest and shining director in the movie industry. Who knows.

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Few blogger especially who blogs about movie were invited to witness the three-hour screen play of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Yes, that was 3-hour movie and it’s not pretentious but detailed and precise. Here’s a full movie review of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.

The movie is simply irresistible and very classical. I really love the photography and colors in the scenes. The prosthetics and CGI are also amazing.

I also happened to see Karylle in personal and Janus Del Prado for the first time. Few celebrities like Christian Bautista and Jon Avila was also there to witness the curious case of Benjamin.

Photo credits to Carl and Azrael for the ultimate invite to witness Benjamin.

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