PANTASYA (Fantasy)

SYNOPSIS
One of the most exotic films in our program this year, Pantasya presents five erotic interludes featuring men in uniform.
REVIEW
Brillante Mendoza (The Masseur) is back with a radically different film; this time we’ve got five softcore erotic episodes featuring fantasies of men in uniform. Beautifully executed, this display of naked Asian male flesh is truly a lush Filipino delight with a sweet imagination. In the first fantasy a jealous gay teenager hails a taxi and the two men find comfort in each other’s arms. Next a lonely homeowner calls the phone company to have his phone fixed. The two linemen fix a lot more than the phone. In the third episode a shy gay fan makes his way into the locker-room after a sweaty basketball game. He finds a new game underway in the shower room. Next up a pizza boy isn’t having a good night until he delivers his next pie to a bored gay yuppie working late. And in the final fantasy a pair of lovers quarrel and they split for the night. One meets up with a horny security guard who offers his shoulder for the man to cry on. Told tastefully and quite erotically these fantasies make for a very unusual program we think you’ll love. (Tagalog with English subtitles)

ANG LALAKE SA PAROLA (The Man in the Lighthouse)

A homo-erotic journey in finding one’s true self Mateo (Harry Laurel) has been searching for his father (Richard Quan) who left when he was five. His search leads him to Lobo, Batangas only to discover that his father is in Dubai. Awaiting his father’s return, Mateo works as the caretaker of Lobo’s lighthouse. Here, he meets Jerome (Justin de Leon), a gay man from the city. What ensues soon after the meeting is the beginning of his homoerotic journey, while Suzet (Jennifer Lee), Mateo’s girlfriend struggles for his love and attention. What begins as a search for one’s father evolves into a search for one’s self. Will Mateo, in the midst of his conservative rural community, cross the thin line between being straight and being gay? This story is a search for oneself as seen through the lens of rural homosexuality, myths, and fairies (superstitions/belief?); and the lies that people create to escape the bitter realities of life. VIVA Entertainment & BEYONDtheBOXPresentA digital feature by JOSELITO ALTAREJOSANG LALAKE SA PAROLA Jennifer Lee, Justin de Leon, Crispin Pineda and introducing Harry LaurelSpecial Participation: Alan Paule, Sheree, Richard Quan, Monti Parunagao and Dexter Doria Production Design MA. ASUNCION TORRES ANNA CARMELA MANDAMusic and Sound RICHARD GONZALES Editor SHERWIN PESCASIO Director of Photography ARVIN VIOLACreative Consultant CEL SANTIAGO Script Supervisor GALO ADOR JR.Line Producer JONATHAN LING ALIGADA Producer VINCENT DEL ROSARIO Executive Producer VIC DEL ROSARIO JR.Story by JOSELITO ALTAREJOS LEX BONIFE Screenplay by LEX BONIFEDirector/Line Producer JOSELITO ALTAREJOS DIRECTOR’S NOTELife is a journey and a continuous search for something. We might be looking for our roots, happiness or even material fulfillment. At the end of the journey, we realize that the search is all about finding one’s true self, and learning to accept and embrace it. BIOGRAPHY OF THE DIRECTOR Joselito Altarejos is a television and film director. He started his foray in the field of entertainment when he attended the PETA-Theater Arts workshop. His knowledge of film and directing is based on his experience in television productions. Before becoming a director, he was the assistant director of Joel Lamangan, a respected Filipino film and television director. He directed movies and series for television for GMA Channel 7 and VIVA Films. One of which, BAKLA, became a finalist in the Asian TV Awards in 1999 which also earned a Best Actor Award for the lead actor, ROMNICK SARMENTA. In 2001, the movies he directed for television under GMA won in the Star Awards; UMAGA, TANGHALI, GABI was named Best Telesine and MONALISA won Best Actress for PARIWARA. He directed his first feature film, Kiss mo Ko, in 1999 under VIVA Films.

Ang Lihim ni Antonio (Antonio’s Secret)

Antonio (Kenji Garcia) is a curious teen who’s just coming to terms with his sexuality. His search for identity unfolds as his family breaks up. His mother (Shamaine Buencamino) cannot believe that her husband has abandoned them. Tragedy looms as Antonio meets his uncle Jonbert (Josh Ivan Morales), who becomes his sexual obsession.

From the director of the highest-grossing digital film “Ang Lalake sa Parola” (The Man in the Lighthouse), comes a gripping tale of curiosity, love and sexual explorations. Ang Lihim ni Antonio (Antonio’s Secret) is a coming of age gay-themed digital movie from Viva Films starring Jiro Manio (Magnifico, Bahay Kubo), Kenji Garcia, Sharmaine Buencamino and Josh Ivan Morales (Provoq).

Antonio (Kenji Garcia) is a curious fifteen-year-old boy who is beginning to come to terms with his own sexuality. Although his straight best friend, Mike (Jiro Manio), has been supportive of his coming out, his first sexual conquest has led to the destruction of his friendship with his other best buddy, Nathan.

Antonio’s exploration of his identity unfolds as his family begins to break up. His altruistic mother, Tere (Shamaine Buencamino) is in complete denial that his father has already abandoned them.

A shocking tragedy begins to spiral up as Antonio meets his hedonistic uncle Jonbert (Josh Ivan Morales), who becomes the boy’s sexual obsession.

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Pinoy Indie Film – Bilog (2005)

Studio: Water Bearer Films
Cast: Allyna, Archie De Calma, Craig Alcantara, Reiven Bulado, Xeno
Director: Crisaldo Pablo
Screenwriter: Crisaldo Pablo

SYNOPSIS

As he has done countless times before, Cris (Archie de Calma) is riding the jeepney bus along the Elliptical Road bordering the Quezon Memorial Circle. Suddenly a robbery begins and he finds himself held at knife point. As his life passes before his eyes, he asks the question, what could I have done in the past to save me from this?
Circles tells the story of Cris’ life in the days leading up to the robbery. As a trader at Quezon Memorial Circle, he deals with all levels of Filipino society. From fruit sellers to student protesters to hustlers, all lives intersect at the park and its historical landmarks.

As brave and creative as Pablo’s past features (Doubt; Bathhouse) and shot guerrila style on a shoestring budget, Circles promises to be all things to all gay people: entertainment, fable and erotica.

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