NAKABIBINGING KADILIMAN

This film is included in Cinemalaya 2014 " SHORTS B "

NAKABIBINGING KADILIMAN
WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY PAOLO O’HARA
SHORT FEATURE CATEGORY

GENRE: A slice of life

SYNOPSIS:
Life has been hard for siblings Jen and Amanda. Amanda, the older of the two, is blind and works as a masseuse for a nearby establishment. Jen, on the other hand, is deaf-mute and devotes her time caring for her blind sister. Though their set-up is tedious and difficult, the two still maintain a cheerful disposition and rely on each other greatly. A new handsome neighbor moves in and the balance of the simple household is tipped. Jen experiences a surge of unknown feelings and doesn’t know how to handle it. The relationship of the siblings is then put to a test and questions of dependency, jealousy and responsibility arise.

FILMMAKER PROFILE:
Paolo O'Hara. His love for acting started in his childhood when was exposed to watching different genres of theatre, TV, and film. It is one of the reasons why he pursued theater while in college. After graduating with a BS Math degree, he joined Tanghalang Pilipino's Actors' Company under the leadership of Nonon Padilla. After almost six years of acting in most of its productions, he left the company to do freelance work as an actor. Expanding his skills, he worked as a comedy improv player, voice talent, acting teacher, theatre and events director. His thirst for learning led him to create his first short film "The Houseband's Wife" which won Best Screenplay and Best Short Film in Cinemalaya 2013. Nakabibinging Kadiliman is his short film entry for Cinemalaya 2014. He is also a finalist for Cinema One Originals 2014, The Housekeepers, a feature film.

MAJOR CREDITS:

CAST:
Amanda – Sheenly Gener, Jen – Mara Paulina Marasigan, Tiya Nali – Peewee O’Hara, Dexter – Raffy Froilan, Kaibigan – Max Celada

PRODUCTION STAFF:
Director/Writer/Producer – Paolo O’Hara, Cinematographer/Editor/Colorist – Dexter Dela Pena, Assistant Director – Karen Haniel, Production Designer – Monica Baldemor, Line Producer – Sheenly Gener, Production Manager – Mara Paulina Marasigan, Production Assistant – Dan De Guzman, Music – Nimrod Cruz/Paolo O’Hara/Dexter dela Pena

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