The Independent Actor

Arnold Reyes is managed by Backroom Inc. For booking and inquiry, please call 9280717 / 4351120 / 4351098. Look for Rowena Salido or Leo Puri.

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On Saturday, GRACELAND by Fil-Am Ron Morales arrives in paradise for the 32nd Hawaii Int'l Film Festival! Join us in Honolulu on October 13th for thrills, intrigue, and "a film that’ll tie you up in knots" (Screen Crush)!

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Graceland

Story and Direction: Ron Morales Synopsis: Kidnapping is business. Over 500 known cases of kidnapping were reported in the Philippines in recent years. Graceland is a story of just one. Set in contemporary Metro Manila, Graceland follows Marlon Villar, a family man who works as the chauffeur of Mr. Manuel Changho, a corrupted politician, and his family. Marlon’s preteen daughter, Elvie, and the politician’s daughter, Sophia, are best friends. While driving them to school, Marlon is pulled over and held at gunpoint by a kidnapper disguised as a police officer. The problem is the wrong girl is kidnapped. Propelled into a downward spiral of cover-ups and deceit, Marlon is forced to aid the kidnapper in order to save his daughter. As the truth unravels, Marlon must choose a life for every lie.

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A look into ISDA

Behind-the-scenes for the independent film ISDA (Fable of the Fish). Coming soon. Cinemalaya 2011.

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ITALIAN FEST DEDICATED TO ASIAN CINEMA FOCUSES ON RP THIS YEAR

Philippine Daily Inquirer First Posted 20:40:00 10/28/2009 MANILA, Philippines—Five Filipino movies will be screened in Asiatica Film Mediale, the largest event in Italy dedicated to Asian cinema. The annual festival, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, is set Oct. 30 to Nov. 7 in Rome. The five local films—“Astig,” “Ala Pobre, Ala Suerte, “Dose,” “Manila,” and “Imburnal”—will comprise a special section called “Focus Manila”, dedicated to the Philippines on account of the devastation wrought by “Ondoy” and “Pepeng.” This was announced on the website www.asiaticafilmmediale.it

. The “Panoramic” or main section will include movies from the Philippines, China, South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Israel, Iran, Kazakhstan, Thailand and Vietnam. The Italian festival aims to create “a corner of Asia in the heart of Rome,” the site added. “Astig”, by first-time full-length filmmaker GB Sampedro, brought home a special citation in the recently concluded 14th Pusan International Film Festival from a jury chaired by French filmmaker Jean Jacques Beneix. For the same movie, Sampedro won Best Director in the 5th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival last July. Marinel R. Cruz

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"ASTIG" cited in Pusan fest

By Marinel Cruz Philippine Daily Inquirer First Posted 00:24:00 10/18/2009 Filed Under: Cinema, Awards and Prizes BUSAN—Filipino filmmaker GB Sampedro’s “Astig” (“Squalor”) received a Special Mention citation at the 14th Pusan International Film Festival in South Korea. The film competed with 11 others in the New Currents section. Written by Jerry Gracio, “Astig” was cited for “its boldness in form and narration and for its courage to approach without concession the hard life of young Filipinos confronted to struggle to survive in an unequal society.” “We are thrilled to have brought honor to our country from the PIFF,” said supervising producer Noel Ferrer on Friday night. “I’m particularly happy that we were able to highlight the best of indie and mainstream cinema and got recognized for it.” “Astig,” an episodic tale of four young men whose stories parallel and contrast with the landmarks and various images of Manila, won for Sampedro the Best Director award at the 5th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival in July. It has been invited to the Asiatica Filmmediale in Rome, Italy, to be held next month, Ferrer reported.

‘Very inventive’

“Sampedro approaches the sexual commerce as a means to survive. His images are harsh, poignant and set the relationships between money and sex and the exploitation of women. Very inventive, ‘Squalor’ is a politically correct film,” said the PIFF New Currents jury, chaired by French filmmaker Jean Jacques Beneix. Twenty Filipino films were screened at the PIFF—12 in the Retrospective section, six in exhibition and two in competition. The Philippines is the festival’s “country of honor” this year. The awards ceremony on Friday night, held at the Pusan IFF Pavilion, began promptly at 6 p.m. (Manila time). It was attended by an estimated 10,000 people.

Best Movie Honor

The Iraqi-Kurdish drama “Kick Off,” by Shawkat Amin Korki, shared the New Currents Award with the South Korean film “I’m In Trouble,” by So Sang-min. The award, given to first-time and second-time film directors, also came with a cash prize of $30,000. “Kick Off,” a story of a group people living in an illegal multi-ethnic settlement that tries to stage a friendly soccer match under obstacle-strewn conditions, also bagged the festival’s Best Movie honor in a separate award handed by the International Federation of Film Critics. For the first time this year, the PIFF handed over a Flash Forward Award to debuting director Zaida Bergoth of Finland for the family drama “Last Cowboy Standing.” The award also came with a $20,000 cash prize. The Sonje Award for Short Films went to Kim Jae-won’s “Somewhere Unreached” (Korea) and Basil Vassili Mironer’s “Rare Fish” (Singapore, Indonesia); the PIFF Mecenat Award for Documentaries to Kwon Woo-jung’s “Earth’s Woman” (Korea) and Saba Dewan’s “The Other Song” (India); the NETPAC Award to Park Chan-ok’s “Paju” (Korea); and the KNN Movie Award to Jiang Wenli’s “Lan” (China).

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"IN MY LIFE" - Full Trailer

In My Life A Film by Olivia Lamasan Starring Arnold Reyes Dimples Romana John Lloyd Cruz Luis Manzano and Ms. Vilma Santos Star Cinema

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MLQ

Start:     Aug 19, '09 6:00pEnd:     Aug 20, '09 6:00pLocation:     PETA-PHINMA Theater, PETA Theater Center 5 Eynard Drive, Barangay Kristong Hari, New Manila, Quezon City

The life of Manuel Luis Quezon, the first President of the Philippine Commonwealth, unfolds through the eyes of three students. Mounted in celebration of the birth anniversary of Quezon, the play is based mainly on his autobiography, "A Good Fight". Featuring: ARNOLD REYES as MLQ, together with JOSHUA DEOCAREZA, ANALIN BANTUG, JOEL MOLINA, CHINIE NEPOMUCENO, ERIC DELA CRUZ, STELLA CAÑETE, JUN OFRASIO, JULIENE MENDOZA, RICHARD CUNANAN, JOEL SARACHO, RON ALFONSO, MAYEN BUSTAMANTE-CADD, and MELVIN SUMALINOG. Written and Directed by George de Jesus III Set Design by Otto Hernandez Lights Design by Dong Calingacion Choreography by Erwin Flores Executive Producer: Maricel Ticar Santos Unit Producer: Alvin Trono PETA-PHINMA Theater, PETA Theater Center 5 Eynard Drive, Barangay Kristong Hari, New Manila, Quezon City August 19, 2009 @ 6:00 PM August 20, 2009 @ 2:00 PM & 6:00 PM

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Astig

"Astig" Screenplay: Jerry B. Gracio * Direction: GB Sampedro * Executive Producers: Boy Abunda & Boy So “Astig,” written by multi-awarded writer Jerry B. Gracio, and directed by GB Sampedro, is an episodic tale of four young men whose stories parallel and contrast with the landmarks and various images of Manila. It tells the story of Ariel of CM Recto (DENNIS TRILLO), a conman who has to leave his girlfriend (GLAIZA DE CASTRO) upon learning that he is in love with her; Boy of Oroquieta (EDGAR ALLAN GUZMAN), an expectant young father who has to sell his body to pay his wife's hospital bill; Ronald of Escolta (ARNOLD REYES), a Chinese mestizo who is coming to grips with his identity; and Baste of Arranque (SID LUCERO), an overly-protective son of an OFW who has to avenge his sister. The film tells the stories of the tough guys of Manila and their resolve to survive the dirt and filth of the “Distinguished and Ever Loyal City .” (AR)

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"Astig" actor ARNOLD REYES feels honored as 5th Cinemalaya Filmfest Best Supporting Actor

PEP - Monday, July 27 Sa hanay ng mga indie films na nagawa na ng theater actor and TV host na si Arnold Reyes, ang role niya sa Astig ang pinakatumatak. Katunayan, naging best supporting actor nga siya para sa pelikulang ito sa katatapos lang na 5th Cinemalaya Film Festival awards night na ginanap kagabi sa CCP Complex. Sa panayam ng PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) kay Arnold, overwhelmed at di pa rin makapaniwala ang aktor sa karangalang ipinagkaloob sa kanya ng Cinemalaya. "Hanggang ngayon, di pa rin ako makapaniwala!" bulalas muna ni Arnold. "Kasi pumunta lang ako dito para um-attend ng awarding, 'tapos heto na. Nagbunga na lahat ng pagod namin at pagtitiwala na ibinigay sa amin paggawa ng Astig. "I never expected this, not at all. Hanggang ngayon di pa rin ako makapaniwala na nanalo ako. Nung tinawag ako sa stage to receive the award at para magpasalamat, di ko alam kung ano ang sasabihin ko. Basta isa-isa na lang pumasok sa isip ko lahat ng gusto kong pasalamatan. "Siyempre yung manager ko si Mr. Boy Abunda who is also the producer of Astig. Our director Direk GB Sampedro, Noel Ferrer, at sa lahat ng mga kasama sa paggawa ng pelikulang ito. This is my first award. Ito yung kauna-unahang award na natanggap ko sa acting, so, I'm very, very honored and thankful." Matagal na rin sa indie films business si Arnold, pero aminado si Arnold na ang role niya sa Astig ang pinakamahirap at pinaka-challenging sa lahat ng nagawa niya. "Marami na akong nagawa, but this is my biggest role na nagawa ko at pinakamahirap, kasi nag-aral ako ng ibang lengguwahe at saka ibang tao ang pinortray ko dito at nagbunga naman ang lahat ng pag-aaral at paghihirap na ginawa ko, so, ang sarap ng feeling." Kamakailan, nag-guest sa telesreyeng Only U ng ABS-CBN si Arnold. Masaya rin niyang ibinalita sa PEP na kasama din siya sa In My Life ng Star Cinema kung saan makakaeksena niya ang Star For All Seasons na si Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto. "Maganda ang role ko dun, medyo nakakatawa, manugang ako ni Ate Vi, medyo inis siya sa akin. Medyo comedy ang dating, kakaiba ang dating, so, maganda. Saka siyempre, napakalaking karangalan din to work with Ms. Vilma Santos, John Lloyd [Cruz] and Luis [Manzano]."

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Ang Bayot, ang Meranao, at ang Habal-Habal sa Isang Nakababagot na Paghihintay sa Kanto ng Lanao del Norte

From the Virgin Labfest 4. Arnold Reyes. Joey Paras. Written by Rogelio Braga. Directed by Nick Olanka. Photography by Jojit Lorenzo.

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Ang Pagbabalik ng "ANG BAYOT, ANG MERANAO, AT ANG HABAL-HABAL SA ISANG NAKABABAGOT NA PAGHIHINTAY SA KANTO NG LANAO DEL NORTE"!!!

Start:     Jun 28, '09 3:00pEnd:     Jul 2, '09 3:00pLocation:     Tanghalang Huseng Batute (Studio Theater), Cultural Center of the Philippines

The Virgin Labfest 4 : Revisited! Presenting the much-awaited restaging of "ANG BAYOT, ANG MERANAO, AT ANG HABAL-HABAL SA ISANG NAKABABAGOT NA PAGHIHINTAY SA KANTO NG LANAO DEL NORTE" Featuring acclaimed film, tv, and theater actors Arnold Reyes and Joey Paras. Written by Rogelio Braga. Directed by Nick Olanka. SUNDAY, JUNE 28: 3pm and 8pm WEDNESDAY, JULY 1: 8pm THURSDAY, JULY 2: 3pm For more details and ticket inquiries, please contact the CCP-Performing Arts Department. 832 1125 loc 1600 or 1607 Look for Nikki or Clottie. SEE YOU AT THE CCP!!!

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"MANILA" - Film Teaser

Official Selection OUT OF COMPETITION Cannes Film Festival 2009 Directed by Adolfo Alix, Jr. and Raya Martin Bicycle Pictures and MJM Production Written by Ramon Sarmiento and Adolfo Alix, Jr. Executive Producers: Piolo Jose Pascual and Edgar Mangahas Producer: Arleen Cuevas Associate Line Producer: Maxie Evangelista III Director of Photography: Albert Banzon Production Designer: Digo Ricio Editors: Jay Halili and Aleks Castaneda Music: Radioactive Sago Project Sound Design: Ditoy Aguila Cast: Piolo Pascual, Rosanna Roces, Jay Manalo, Alessandra de Rossi

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"THE FORGOTTEN WAR" - Official Cinema Trailer

The Forgotten War is about stories of unsung and almost forgotten Filipino heroes during the Korean War in the 50's as told by surviving veterans. The movie is sponsored by the Phil. Embassy as support to the upcoming 60th Anniversary of the Philippine-Korea Bilateral Relations Commemoration. ----------- A Smoke and Mirrors Production Starring: Baron Geisler, Yul Servo, Lance Raymundo, Arnold Reyes, Anton Bernardo, Shaun Rodriguez, Mikee Lee, Mcoy Fundales, Blumark Roces, and Kyla Lapus Director: Carlo Cruz Writer: Elmer Gatchalian Line Producer: Ianne Oandasan Production Designer: Danny Red Cinematographer: Carlo Mendoza Executive Producer: Luis T. Cruz ---------- Philippine play dates to be announced soon.

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"INDEPENDENCIA" Official Trailer

Un Certain Regard, Official Selection, Cannes Film Festival 2009 Independencia A Film by Raya Martin Presented by Arte Cinema France, Cinematografica, Atopic, Razor Film, Volya Films Fonds Sud Cinema, World Cinema Fund, Prince Claus Fund Global Film Initiative, Hubert Bals Fund, Roadrunner Network Script: Ramon Sarmiento and Raya Martin Delegate Producers: Antoine Segovia, Christophe Gougeon Producer: Arleen Cuevas Co-Producers: Gerhard Meixner, Roman Paul, Denis Vaslin Production Design: Digo Ricio DOP: Jeanne Lapoirie Assistant Director: Armi Cacanindin Production manager: Rolly Palmes Editor: Jay Halili Sound: Arnel Labayo, Ronald de Asis Music: Lutgardo Labad

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MGA PILING DULA MULA SA VIRGIN LABFEST 2005-2008, Unang Antolohiya

Start:     Jun 23, '09 6:00pLocation:     Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (Little Theater), Cultural Center of the Philippines

Opening Ceremonies of the Virgin Labfest 5 BOOK LAUNCHING 15 plays from four years of the Virgin Labfest (2005 through 2008) Major Anthology that includes 6 Palanca Winners, Gawad Buhay Awards for the Theater, featuring plays by F. Sionil Jose, Nicolas B. Pichay, Glenn Sevilla Mas, Allan B. Lopez, Rody Vera, Liza Magtoto, Floy Quintos, etc. and A SPECIAL READING OF SELECTED WORKS featuring some of the outstanding actors who have taken part in the Virgin Labfest.