Скачать или смотреть "Maarte" - Proof of Concept @CanonUSA

"Maarte" (meaning "dramatic" or "diva" in Tagalog) is a coming-of-age short film about Sana, an aspiring actress who must defy her traditional Filipino mother's expectations to become a nurse, when she drops out of school to attend her first audition.

This is a very special story that I started writing a year ago. It means so much to me because it is a love letter to my mom, gives representation to Filipino Americans, and destigmatizes the word maarte within my culture.

As I was writing this story I knew it was going to something meaningful. I've already gathered a good portion of my crew to make this and I am close to finalizing the story. This $25k would be exactly what I need to make my vision come to life! We even have a budget already outlined, we are ready and eager to make this short film happen!

Making this proof of concept was such a great experience, I am lucky to be able to work with such talented cast and crew! I am excited to work with them in future when we make the full "Maarte" short film!

I've been dreaming of making a film like this since the 6th grade. Thank you Canon for this opportunity to show you what I can do! :)

Credits:
Director/Writer/Producer/Editor
Angelique Pineda

Director of Photography
Patrick Shartzer

Starring
Gabby Montejo as Sana
Pinky Albea as Concepcion
Colby Hines as Professor

Casting Producer
Melanie Maya Gomez

Location Manager
Guillermo Gutierrez

Production Sound Mixer/Boom Operator
Sam Price

Gaffer
Zaid Khatib

2nd AC
Daniel Evan
Michael Estrada

Grip
Daniel Evan
Michael Estrada

Paparazzi
Michael Estrada
Daniel Evan
Guillermo Gutierrez
Patrick Shartzer
Emerson Van Wie

Tagalog Translator
Angeli Mendoza

Special Thanks to:
The Gutierrez Family
Anitra Lawson