OUR ENTRY TO RSFF

THEIR JOURNEY

Actors and Actresses have the biggest contribution to the film because they will act out the whole story, it depends on them how they will turn the film into a good one. They also experienced difficulties when it comes to acting especially now that we are still facing this pandemic. Actors and Actresses need to give their very best when it comes to acting so that they can act clearly the role that they are trying to portray. They need to put their selves into the position of their role, in order for them to apply the appropriate emotion.

One of the cast (Restly T. Boral) said that this is his second time of being a part of film team, and he said that it is actually a good experience it’s fun but at the same time it’s very hard because being part of the cast, you must be committed because if you’re not, you are going to struggle a lot. In order to make the film successful you have to put all your efforts. When he first enters the field of acting, he won as the best actor and he felt really grateful that time because it’s his first experience. That’s a big achievement for him. And today this is his second time and he feels a lot of pressure because this would be a tough one because we are still under pandemic. But overall, the experience was really fun.

The scriptwriter also experienced difficulties and stressed throughout the writing of the script, they played a big role also in the film. But they also experienced fun. One of the writers (Mildred Epan) said that this is the second time that she is going to be part of a film but this time she is playing a big role which is being a script writer and also being a part of the cast. She felt really pressured but she really did her best, she’s hoping that the results will come up very well and she also aims to win this film to made all their hardships paid off.

It's was difficult to put everything my fellow filmmakers want in the whole film because the time is really short and we couldn't fit everything all at once. The topics were also serious and I wasn't that comfortable writing them. However, thanks a lot for the assistant scriptwriter for helping me out figure things out along the way because it really helped in finalizing the ending. There was a lot of revisions at the end that the director and other members wanted so I didn't really have a say on how it went, but they're fine with it and I wasn't there when they made the decision so it's chill. Overall, it's a process. I learned a lot of things and experience stuff that I will definitely carry on in the long run.

According to the director (Sharmaine M. Ferrer), they faced hardships throughout the making of the film. Misunderstanding occurs since they are talking through cell phones sometimes they misunderstood each other’s words and emotions. It’s really hard to make a film when they are far away from each other, they don’t have that much face to face interaction because it is strictly prohibited. Everything is limited and that’s the challenge for them, they have to find a way to make this film a successful one.

REPLEKSYON: Representasyon ng Sitwasyon

We have made a lot of posters, we ended up having this design because of its eye- pleasing visual. All the previous posters we have made was appealing but, we, ourselves know that something was lacking on the previous posters. We have a hard time conceiving of what kind of poster will be our entry and we always update our adviser and empowerment technologies subject teacher for their opinions so that we can come up with an amazing product. This is our last-minute design, it appeals to be simple, modern, and neat. The background was connected to our production logo. It tells our story in an instant for we want the viewers to be inquisitive about why the lens is broken and what is it signifies. We want them to be enthusiastic about what kind of situation was the camera cannot be seen. As they focus on the middle of the camera, there was a reflection of light which symbolizes the hope and vivacious side of the situation. With that being said, we want them to know that every situation was difficult to surpass but having hope will always make it possible.

THE STORY

Witness the actual story of each student as it is reflected on the dark screen of their device as online class ends. Because when the class session concludes, unspoken struggles and personal problems take over. Miss Lovelle, a guidance counselor in Mystical Rose School, faces fresh challenges brought upon by the new normal setting and must adapt in order to help her struggling students. Sam, puzzled about his own identity and was always abused by his own parents due to his sexual orientation. Donna, weary and debilitated from taking care of her child, the persecution she receives from society, and conscious of herself due to the trauma brought by her experiences. Jose, son of a farmer who fights for who he is with pride regardless of judgment and belittlement. Lia, anxious, and traumatized by the relentless conflict in her home. And Jamie, whose health hit the hardest by the current pandemic. How can she help each of her students—a victim of domestic abuse, a teenage mother and a rape victim, a child of a loveless marriage, a working student, and a COVID19 positive patient—to cope, reconnect with each other and lessen the burdens brought their own struggles? There are times that we must be alone in order to reflect on our actions and to know our feelings. Being alone can be comfortable but when the unwanted thoughts kicked in, that's where we felt emotions that can lead to actions that we will regret. But there are certain times that we need someone to help us, talk to us, and heal with us— because, in the end, it is the friendships and relationships we have made along the way that will help us during our darkest times. Having someone that is sincere with us can already comfort us even though they didn't make the problems vanished.

THE CHARACTERS

Jhackie Ann Delos Santos as
"Miss Lovelle Lopez"

Ms. Lopez is a loving guidance counselor to her 5 students and will do anything to help them fix whatever is bothering them, her strong personality is enough to be a shoulder to cry on and her motherly love will make a lesson that will slowly change a student's life forever. The role of Ms. Lopez as a guidance counselor reflects to my so called "caring attitude", having the ability to read someone's body language, mannerisms and actions through "over examining", it is both blessing and a curse, a blessing because I've been able to help a lot of random people to recover from their emotional wounds by giving the support I myself wanted to experience, the curse part is I can read someone too well that I don't want to believe they have bad intentions or a critical situation, and in the end I'm the one getting hurt of trying to help or for certain reasons being guilt avoiding to help at all.

Restly T. Boral as
"Sam Del Fierro"

Sam Del Fierro is a student that faces unending criticism by others and his own father because of his gender. He was one of the students that experienced the learning media of internet. He was a victim of physical abuse that was enacted by his own father and cyberbullying. It was always drunk and tired of the laughter from the neighborhood for having a child that was gay. Sam and I have similarities and differences. We are both part of LGBT, but the only difference is that I was fully accepted by my parents, they loved and supported me in everything while Sam was not accepted by his own father.

Mildred R. Epan as
"Donna Asuncion"

Donna Asuncion was a rape victim that got herself pregnant after the incident. She does not want to live with the child as it reminds her of the tragedy she encountered. Her mother carries the responsibilities and obligations as she does not want Donna to suffer more. We have similarities like being introvert. Also, we have the same perspective when it comes to clothes as a consent. We believe that respecting woman are based on how the man acts, not because of what women are wearing.

Steven Daryl M. Fabia as
"Jose Pablo"

Jose Pablo is a hardworking student. He was left by his family with responsibilities due to their death. He is doing his job to sustain himself together with his online schooling. His younger siblings were counting on him and he will do everything to never disappoint them despite the criticisms on his surroundings. Jose Pablo and I are both responsible and our treasure was our family.

Kristina Cassandra B. Camacho as
"Lia Corales"

Lia Corales was a student who was very cheerful however, behind those smiles was a miserable situation. She has parents who fights often that results to physical abuse, they do not mind if their child hears their endless quarrel or not. Personally, I am experiencing this, and I am aware of how it feels I can relate and I want others to be like how I and my character will cope with this

Ma. Jessica L. Traya as
"Jamie De Guzman"

Jamie De Guzman is a student whose family has been infected with corona virus. As the time passed by, she realized that she has the symptoms of corona virus that made her anxious. The person who will portray this character is somewhat alike in terms of their dreams, since Jamie is a kind of person who dreams big and will not give up for her success as same as Jessica who will do everything that she can to achieve her goals in life whatever it takes.

THE PRODUCTION TEAM

Sharmaine M. Ferrer
Director

Honestly, I do not have any experience with regards to filming. However, I am willing to learn and adapt challenges in life because I believe we should explore and love what we are doing. I have the best people behind me who are supporting and believing in my abilities. I am attending webinars and watching videos online to be the Best Director for my El Diamante. I know that I am not here for nothing, I am here to inspire, motivate, and give hope to others who are afraid to voice out. I want to use this platform to relate everyone on the situation that are difficult to imagine but is happening.

R-jay L. Armario
Assistant Director

I do really have no idea and have seen an inkling that this opportunity will appear to me. Even I do have less experience of being an assistant director in such a big event, I still took this shot as I believe that it will abet me to hone myself even better. I do comprehend the seriousness of taking this position, which also motivated me as it will indicate how versatile I am.

Lyresh Ann. Deniña
Scriptwriter

I accepted the role because I want to explore my capabilities as a writer and to gain additional experience.

Mildred R. Epan
Scriptwriter

I just want to help the main script writer, also to improve my writing skills.

Jan-jan Santiago
Cameran

I accepted the role of Cameraman because of the love, effort, and determination that my classmates spent making the story very creative which inspires me to work on it. I really want to gain experience through sharing my ability when it comes to handling camera. I want to create a film and get what the director and editor thoughts in every exact vision. I believe that the best photography is not on the cameraman but the people in front of its lens.

Timothy John S. Reyes
Cameran

I accept the role that they assigned to me because I want to grab this opportunity, and especially I wanted to be part of this film at the very first time as a character, but they assigned me as a cameraman and it is also fine because I can also help them to be productive in this film.

John Kenneth L. Grapa
Graphic Artist

I joined the production team as an editor. At first, I was planning to do a self- vlog because I didn’t know that the director of our section would invite and trust me in editing our film poster. The reason why I agreed is that I want to help not just to them but also our whole section. I joined them because this can also be the reason for my editing skills to be enhanced and to learn more.

Elyza P. Lagera
Graphic Artist

I accept this project, because of my co- students who are dedicated to push this film even it was not mandatory, Also, I am excited to join the fil, I just doubt now because of the pandemic. But trying something more thrilling would not cause harm if we follow the safety protocols.

Aira A. Estur
Editor

I wanted to inspire and influence people by creating amazing videos that will impact their life.

Rolando T. Santos
Production Assistant

As a Production Assistant this will enhance my skills in exploring my abilities to provide for our film, with emphasis to deliver the hardworking of being creative with feelings composition. I want to deliver a new a story that possesses a secret beat of formula in this film. I want to inspire other people with my role.

Reynante Casimiro

Production Assistant

I accepted this role because I think this is a role where I can do much better and I can be more a help for our section. For me, doing props or being part of the production team suits me the best. I can use and show my skills here at the production more.

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