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A film about life being so unfair and how we seriously relate to this realistic scenario. Click the tiny photo above! Appreciate it :)

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Ako Bahala Sa Imo (I Got You)

by MMA Films

Running time	9 minutes and 14 seconds
Directed by	Sabrina G. Pilones
Written by	Quoin Tag-at
Screenplay by	Sheena Maria Catacutan
Director of Photography	Dan Angelo Calderon
Edited by	Quoin Tag-at & Dan Angelo Calderon
Keygrip	Jesmar Molina
Production Design	Aga Abato

Synopsis

We all have bad days. Work, most of the time, gets in on our nerves when all we’re trying to do is make ends meet. There’s rent to be paid, a family to take care of, and former high school acquaintances who are doing great in life to quit envying about. But, what if it only takes one simple decision to help you get through it all for the day and change fate? It’s those absurdly simple moments in life we take for granted that make all the difference.

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Life is full of challenges and there are times wherein it’s easier to just quit rather than to keep going. But know that when you feel like giving up, “Ako Bahala Sa Imoha” (I Got You) . Trust me.

Written and acted by me (@qyugmo) T'was so difficult and full of pressure while shooting the film. My teacher Sabrina Pilones's direction are so similar with the vision that I imagined for the story and we really loved it. Actually, this film was produced during a race called Guerrilla Filmathon. A race that founded by the FDCP (Film Development Council of the Philippines) that gathers filmmakers in whole Mindanao for a two (2) days challenge held in Tagum City, Philippines.

The Guerrilla Filmathon is a 24-hour filmmaking competition where filmmakers race to complete their films as they overcome challenges and obstacles set by organizers – it is like a combination of filmmaking and Amazing Race. It is, perhaps, the only one of its kind in the country. source

Yes, the film was produced only a day. The Guerrilla Filmathon was a race and within a race. Haha Sorry, I'm confused. We're tasked to make a film within a day while they are also challenges such as solving puzzles on a mall, eating a challenge in the food market, and a wild race with motorcycle vehicles.





The first day was really tough but still we enjoyed a lot with the 24 hours film making challenge. We were competing with different filmmakers with unique stories but at the end of the race we are like brothers and sisters. Our sweat and tears really paid of and our passion for Filipino cinema sparks for more. The hardships are really on the day. We scout for perfect locations for the film and look for better scenes.





Actually, I didn't get a proper sleep on that day because after we shoot we still need to edit and compile the whole scenes. I just stared at the laptop whole night and trying my best to stay awake but the challenge is not yet done. The teams should be on a specific place at 6 o clock in the morning. With a pack of cigarettes I survived the night and luckily finished the film with the required deadline.





On our last day, all racers went on this specific place for the final challenge. You can see everyone's joy and especially the laughter of all the team. At lunch, we've all gathered in this place to watch our 24 hours film. It's already given that you can observe some slack and mistakes from our films from the tired faces of the teams. While watching all the films I unconsciously fall asleep and when I woke up. All I can hear is a voice saying "Lets go and eat." and they told me that we won 6th place. On the Mindanao Film Festival

We were nominated for seven (7) awards in Mindanao Film Festival and we won Best Guerrilla Filmathon Film, Best Editing, Best Cinematography, and Best Production Value.

We didn't expect for any rewards for our effort. The fun experience, the whole packed of sweat, and the enjoyment from the race that is the true treasure for the team. This is the first time that a filmathon film won the main awards on a film festival and were really shocked about the results.

Conclusion of the film

The message that we want to send for the reviewer is that friends, true friends, can alleviate you from your current life status, even if you are at the lowest. It is focused upon the importance on being able to make the right decision with the many options life has to offer. In reality, it is rare for us to get another chance to fix our wrong doings, just like in the film where I was able to get another chance, which is why I think that the film was made for us to ponder upon if the decisions we make really are worth it.

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