Just because one is less privileged, does not mean one can’t celebrate in style… Happiness in life is really a matter of attitude, of what you make, on what you have, really… A rather heart-warming video… Caution: may bring you to tears…
Uploaded by DirectedByLance on Dec 7, 2010
A short film on poverty, dignity, and the unconquerable nature of the human soul.
I consider this to be my first formal short film. Questions, comments, and suggestions are highly appreciated. PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD- Manhattan International Film Festival 2012 Online Features: Philippine Daily Inquirer- http://entertainment.inquirer.net/29335/starting-young Philippine Star Online- http://www.philstar.com/pinoyworldwide/article.aspx?articleid=768358 Philippine Star- http://www.philstar.com/youngstar/ysarticle.aspx?articleid=769382&publica… Manila Bulletin- http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/351650/five-minutes-to-win-the-world I submitted this film in my portfolio for NYU Tisch School of Arts for Fall 2011 and got in! Written and Directed by Lance Katigbak Produced by Leesa Morrow Starring Efren Erpo and Mary Joy Cabacaba Music by David Balfour Shot by Jill Ramos, Bon Macabare, and Lance Katigbak Sound Technician Ikie Lloret Special Thanks To Lynn Siprelle, Nina Laset, Tino Ley, my family, and Almighty God The segment from 2:10-2:58 contains royalty free music by Bruton. Copyright © 2010 Lance Katigbak. All rights reserved. This video was filmed in the Gawad Kalinga Selecta Village in Pasig City using a Panasonic DVX100A and a Nikon D90. Footage was edited using Sony Vegas Pro 9.
I sat entranced by this video for the past 5 minutes. So lovely. A good way for me to start the day with something so powerful to think about.
Thank you!
elisa