EXCLUSIVE:
Fortissimo picks up international rights to Unfriend from Filipino ‘new wave’
auteur Joselito Altarejos
Fortissimo
Films has added another auteur title to its growing 2013 release slate
with Unfriend from Joselito Altarejos, the
Filipino director behind The Game of Juan’s Life, Pink Halo-Halo and Antonio’s Secret, and
renowned as one of the innovators of gay cinema in the Philippines.
Fortissimo
will represent all rights outside of the Philippines. Local release through
Solar Entertainment Corporation is planned for early 2104 while Fortissimo will
launch the film internationally later this year.
The deal was
negotiated by Fortissimo chairman Michael J Werner together with the film’s
executive producers Wilson Tieng, head of distributor Solar Entertainment
Corporation, and director Brillante Mendoza.
Set in Manila
and based on a recent news story, Unfriend tells the story of a socially isolated teen, David (Sandino Martin)
coming to terms with his sexuality and dealing with the intense emotions of his
first relationship, which has gone bad.
After having met fellow teen Jonathan (Angelo Ilagan) on Facebook, David
begins to develop strong feelings for his social media friend but soon realizes
he has been discarded for another. David embarks on a self destructive mission
to win him back at all costs.
Direct source: http://www.screendaily.com/5059480.article
Direct source: http://www.screendaily.com/5059480.article
No comments:
Post a Comment