When I moved to Seattle from the Philippines in 2010, I was still a bright-eyed and optimistic film school graduate excited to launch a filmmaking career. Alas, as fate would have it, I was needed in some other capacity. Seattle really wasn’t (and I’m afraid still isn’t) the most hospitable place for emerging filmmakers. Admittedly,Continue reading “Featured at CBS News Bay Area”
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FANHS 2022 Conference
I am so excited and honored that Kung Saan Man Tayo – Wherever We May Be will be screening on Saturday, August 13 next week as part of this year’s Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS) Conference! A bunch of other films are screening too! Please register to attend here.
The 2022 Destiny City Film Festival
Destiny City Film Festival is a homegrown community event in Tacoma built to showcase the best independent films from the Pacific Northwest and beyond. DCFF has traditionally been hosted by one of Tacoma’s oldest movie theaters and, at nearly 100 years old, is one of the oldest continuously operating movie theaters in the country—the historicContinue reading “The 2022 Destiny City Film Festival”
Jakarta Independent Film Festival
Last month, I had the privilege of being a guest jury for this year’s Jakarta Independent Film Festival. It is now launching virtually today. If you or someone you know lives in Indonesia, please check this awesome film festival out! Their program of 36 films is available to watch for free at the comfort ofContinue reading “Jakarta Independent Film Festival”
Adrian Alarilla 