Saturday, February 04, 2012

Huling Tawad (Last Haggle) – 180 Microcinema Festival

Huling Tawad (Last Haggle) – 180 Microcinema Festival.



Huling Tawad (Last Haggle) from 180 Microcinema Festival on Vimeo.

Huling Tawad (Last Haggle) – 180 Microcinema Festival

Huling Tawad (Last Haggle) – 180 Microcinema Festival.


Letter from Altair Macatiag, Director of Huling Tawad (Last Haggle) – 180 Microcinema Festival.

Unang-una, sa ngalan ng buong cast at production team, nais kong iparating ang lubos na pasasalamat sa lahat ng nanood, bumoto at nagbahagi sa HULING TAWAD (Last Haggle). Sa kasalukuyan, meron na itong 1, 500 votes, 50 tweets, 150 shares, 103 others likeds at nadaragdagan pa.

Ang pagbibigay ng kaunting panahon upang ito ay mapanood-iboto-ibahagi, ay isang napakalaking tulong upang magkaroon ng tiyansa na magwagi sa kompetisyong ito at upang makagawa pa ng mga pelikulang pupukaw sa mga damdamin.

Nais ko din ibahagi ang ilang "Review" sa aming maliit na pelikula - ang Huling Tawad (Last Haggle), na sadyang nakakapagbigay kasiyahan sa aming mga damdamin.



Narito ang ilang Komento:


"This short film challenges the individualized "perception" of the viewers. It raises this fundamental question: what lesson(s) on humanity the film delivers? I saw a "buyer" and a "seller" haggling on the price of the guitar. And yet, in a very subtle way, the Director implies a bitter-sweet "past" between the two principal characters. He then uses that item (guitar) as a medium/bridge/link in allowing these two individuals to cross path, meet in a new time and place, reconcile and patch up things under the spirit of forgiveness. Great "theme planning" on the part of the writer/director and a very realistic portrayal by two principal actor/actress.-Francis Banaynal


"Huling Tawad (Last Haggle) is a concise but multidimensional film. Breaking down scenes would reveal a meaning or two that support the story and each theme aspect [Somehow shows (a journey towards) Matthew 6:12 and the obvious, the difficult art of haggling (for love/courtship or a good guitar)]. It is visually, acoustically, and semantically meaningful.-April Hazel Gay Dela Cruz


"The story is simple but heartwarming naiyak ako....but  forgiving the one you love for whatever misgivings he had done is all that matters....(ang pagpapaTAWAD ikanga ay higit pa sa TAWAD.)" -Josphine

"Brilliant short film! I loved the cinematography and setting, shows the realistic demographic.-Ralph Dela Cruz


"Wel-thought-of; It is  really  from the heart,  Awesome!-Oneeleventwo010


"Kakaiba ito ah. Pinag-isa yung paghingi ng tawad sa pagtawad sa presyo ng gitara. Ibig sabihin, may nakaraan sila. pwede pala yun? ok ah.-LJC Nelnav


"Great Job. Well done!-Evelyn Mills


"Pretty good micromovie! Perfect.-Oneeleventwo010


"Heartwarming. The story goes straight to the heart, like a melody that goes straight to the ears of one's soul... and stays there." -Noel Barcelona


"Simple story! awesome!-Palakanton


"Action speaks... it's meaningful! i love it!-Oneeleventwo010


"A nice movie & commendable. Well done!-Bert Parcon


"The film is made from the heart." -CJ Simple S. Bordeos


"Great Story." -Celia


"Scenes are very meaningful. well done.-Rogelio Decastro


"Meaningful-Yhemhenz


 "This movie inspired me to do more." -Amritagill


"Wow. #lasthaggle's has effectively shown in a short film every love story's bitter sweet reality... :)-Zita Buena


"Very direct to the point - how the lady empathized with the customer who did not have enough money to buy the guitar.  It was the start of a relationshiip that would last a lifetime.  Very simple yet powerful message.  Very humane.  Less dialogue but powerful message." -William Ong


"Touched me.-Malou Nocedo



Meron pang halos isang (1) buwan na tatakbuhin ang kompetisyon. Kung kaya naman, nanatili ang aming paghingi ng suporta sa inyong lahat. Maraming salamat!



PLEASE VIEW-VOTE-SHARE!
HULING TAWAD (Last Haggle) a film by Altair Macatiag & Divina Nova Joy Dela Cruz
OFFICIAL ENTRY TO THE 180 CINEMA FILM FESTIVAL 2012


HOW TO VOTE:
2. Scroll down look for log In>connect with: facebook/twitter/gmail/yahoo. Once you are connected, look for "Vote for This Film" (lower right side of the window, with a black square) click "VOTE" or the Black Square.
3. Leave a comment (Optional)
4. Share the link through facebook, twitter (hashtag #lasthaggle180), gmail, yahoo and other networking sites.



SYNOPSIS:
"A struggling musician scours the city in search of the perfect classical gu...itar and ends up in a small district of locally-made musical instruments. His pursuit leads him to a rare encounter that forces him to face an unfinished past."




Thanks!




- Altair Macatiag

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Huling Tawad (Last Haggle) – 180 Microcinema Festival

Take a peek into the Philippines' rich music culture in a poignant story of love and regret.

Please watch and vote for this short fim, Huling Tawad (Last Haggle), a Pinoy entry to the 180 MicroCinema Festival 2012.


Huling Tawad (Last Haggle) from 180 Microcinema Festival on Vimeo.


Directed by: Altair R. Macatiag

Short Film, Narrative Fiction

Runtime: 3:00 min

180 Cinema Festival Page:

http://180cinema.net/2012/films/huling-tawad-last-haggle/


Synopsis

A struggling musician scours the city in search of the perfect classical guitar and ends up in a small district of locally-made musical instruments. His pursuit leads him to a rare encounter that forces him to face an unfinished past.


4 Simple Steps to show your love & support

1. Go to Huling Tawad (Last Haggle) page. Click VOTE to log in using your account in Facebook, Twitter, Gmail or Yahoo. Once you are connected, go back to the page and click VOTE and leave a comment (encouraged).

2. Share the link through facebook.

3. Tweet about the film on Twitter with the hashtag #lasthaggle180.

4. Make a review and a blog post about the film.


Enjoy watching the film! Thanks everyone!


Production, Cast & Crew


Actors

Abet Umil (Man)

Joanna Lerio (Woman)


Hazel Anne Macasu

Desiree Macasu

Anthony Alvarez

(Street Children)


Director, Screenplay , Cinematography & Editing

Altair R. Macatiag


Producer & Creative Director

Divina Nova Joy D. Dela Cruz


Sound Design

Mark Christopher Ramirez


Musical Score

Joselito Gerardino


Production Crew

Edward Macasu & Andrew Evan Alvarez