Nilaga
Film Category
Live Action
Genre
Thriller
Date and Time Submitted
Oktubre 15, 2021 nang 3:21:30 PM
Logline/Short Synopsis
A woman cooks and cleans as she listens to a news report about the case of a renowned chef gone missing.
Representative Name
Balayo, Alyssa Maxine B.
School/University
University of Santo Tomas
Role/Position
Director
Gender
Female
Age
19
Contact Number:
9399130854
Nationality
Filipino
Currently Enrolled?
Yes
Email Address:
Organization
None
Director's Statement
I was used to 25 minute short films that took weeks to complete. I wanted to make a film but I was limited by the pandemic in terms of cast, cRew and locations. With the 3 shot festival, I was not limited by these restrictions-- I was challenged by it. I was excited to do it. And so I did.
As a woman, true crime has a strong connection with me as we are usually its victims. This is the alternate reality where the victim doesn't end up dead. Instead it's him-- the original killer, he who took her body for his pleasure and ended up being killed, with his body used to sustain hers.
Most of the time, women are not given the justice they deserve. They are forced to get it for themselves. Even when the offender is exposed, society perpetuates this "promising young man" narrrative that devalues the victim's trauma. It's not only insulting but also adds trauma to the victim which further hurts the victim in ways we can't fathom. This is a microcosm of that unfortunate reality.
Cast and Crew:
Alyssa Maxine B. Balayo -- Supporting Actor (Podcaster voice and Police), Cameraman, Script Writer, Director,
Jhoana Icaranom -- Script Writer, Main Actor (Angela Cervantes) and Editor
Angela Marie Mar -- Supporting Actor (News Reporter)