The movie is classified as an independent film (film in digital format). It was directed and produced by Aureus Solito, a member of the Philippine Science High School Class of 1986.
I originally intended to watch this film during its premiere showing at the Cultural Center of the Philippines last July 2007 but I was in Japan at that time.
Last night's showing was sponsored by the Philippine Science High School Foundation (PSHSFI, Inc.). (Note: I was a former vice-president of the PSHSFI.)
There were many Pisay (the popular term for PSHS of Philippine Science High School) students, faculty, alumni, and parents at last night's film showing. It was almost like an alumni homecoming already (the PSHS Alumni Homecoming will be held on September 1, 2007 at the PSHS Multipurpose Gym.).
The movie evoked a lot of memories in me: as a former student and a former director (or principal) of the school. -- This will be my subject in future blogposts.
Recently, I found out that the movie has an official website: http://www.pisaythemovie.com.ph/
This website contains the following information:
"Pisay The Movie" garnered the following awards during the Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival held last July 2007: Best Director, Audience's Choice, and Best Production Design. It was also Graded A (the highest rating) by the Philippine Cinema Evaluation Board.
Congratulations to Film Director Aureus Solito, the PSHS Class of 1986, and the PSHS Foundation!
Cheers,
Raffy
"The Pisay '77 Blogger"
8/26/07
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