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Ramona Diaz's 'And So It Begins' docu is Philippines' entry to the Oscars
Ramona Diaz's 'And So It Begins' docu is Philippines' entry to the Oscars
Don Tagala,
ABS-CBN News
Published Sep 26, 2024 08:50 AM PHT
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Updated Sep 28, 2024 12:19 AM PHT
Photos by Film Academy of the Philippines
Photos by Film Academy of the Philippines A documentary on former Vice President Leni Robredo's presidential campaign in 2022 has been selected as the Philippines’ official entry to the 97th Academy Awards in its best international feature film category.
A documentary on former Vice President Leni Robredo's presidential campaign in 2022 has been selected as the Philippines’ official entry to the 97th Academy Awards in its best international feature film category.
The Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) announced the selection of Filipino American filmmaker Ramona Diaz’s documentary “And So It Begins” on Wednesday.
The Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) announced the selection of Filipino American filmmaker Ramona Diaz’s documentary “And So It Begins” on Wednesday.
Diaz join the ranks of a few women directors whose films have been named as the Philippines’ official entries to the Oscars’ international film category including Hannah Espia’s “Transit” (2013); Rory Quintos’ “Anak” (2000); and Marilou Diaz-Abaya's “Karnal” (1984), “Milagros” (1997), “Sa Pusod ng Dagat” (1998) -- according to Golden Globe Voter Nicole Andrew Latayan @nikowl.
Diaz join the ranks of a few women directors whose films have been named as the Philippines’ official entries to the Oscars’ international film category including Hannah Espia’s “Transit” (2013); Rory Quintos’ “Anak” (2000); and Marilou Diaz-Abaya's “Karnal” (1984), “Milagros” (1997), “Sa Pusod ng Dagat” (1998) -- according to Golden Globe Voter Nicole Andrew Latayan @nikowl.
"This marks the first ever documentary submission from the Philippines, a year after its first animated film submission Carl Papa's Iti Mapukpukaw," Latayan added.
"This marks the first ever documentary submission from the Philippines, a year after its first animated film submission Carl Papa's Iti Mapukpukaw," Latayan added.
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“And So It Begins” follows Leni Robredo’s grassroots campaign in the 2022 Philippine national and local elections.
“And So It Begins” follows Leni Robredo’s grassroots campaign in the 2022 Philippine national and local elections.
The film also focuses on political personalities such as President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr, Vice President Sara Duterte, former president Rodrigo Duterte, former senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan, former first lady Imelda Marcos and journalist Maria Ressa, among others.
The film also focuses on political personalities such as President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr, Vice President Sara Duterte, former president Rodrigo Duterte, former senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan, former first lady Imelda Marcos and journalist Maria Ressa, among others.
Jona Jane Tajonera of J3 Marketing and Productions, a New York film distributor said: “This is a momentous achievement for Filipino cinema and a testament to the powerful storytelling and talent that our country continues to bring to the world stage. Let’s show our support for the film as it embarks on this exciting journey to the Oscars!”
Jona Jane Tajonera of J3 Marketing and Productions, a New York film distributor said: “This is a momentous achievement for Filipino cinema and a testament to the powerful storytelling and talent that our country continues to bring to the world stage. Let’s show our support for the film as it embarks on this exciting journey to the Oscars!”
“And So It Begins” is set to premiere in New York City in November. New York screening details are still in the works.
“And So It Begins” is set to premiere in New York City in November. New York screening details are still in the works.
The 97th Oscars will take place on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood.
The 97th Oscars will take place on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood.
The Oscars will air live at 7 P.M. EST or 4 P.M. PST on ABC and in more than 200 territories worldwide.
The Oscars will air live at 7 P.M. EST or 4 P.M. PST on ABC and in more than 200 territories worldwide.
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