00:00Film buffs and creatives alike got to witness the premiere of four short films featured in the Cannes Film Festival featuring the Pitan City.
00:09Philippine Information Agency, Zamboanga del Nortes, Pamila, Fumero has more.
00:18The Pitan City once again makes an international name for itself after four short films featured in the director's fortnight section of the Cannes Film Festival in France
00:27starred not only the historic Shrine City but also local Dapitanon talents.
00:33A project of the director's film factory Philippines, the short films gave international filmmakers Ashok Vish, Lamar Picriti, Tan Siyu, and Gagolora Jandarajandran
00:44as well as producer Dominique Velinski the opportunity to discover and work with local talents in scenes Dapitan had to offer.
00:52Dapitan is really very welcoming, the people are really friendly, very nice and we feel home here and all the location is amazing.
01:02According to Singaporean director Tan Siyu, one of their challenges was to truly showcase Dapitan City.
01:09Meanwhile, locals and aspiring actors jumped at the opportunity to be part of such a prestigious project.
01:15We are very thankful for this opportunity to show that Dapitan City is not only beautiful, but also has a lot to offer.
01:29The four films Walay Balay, Nightbird, Silig, and Cold Cut were all shot and produced in different areas of the city, showcasing the different scenes and ambiences Dapitan has to offer.
01:41According to City Mayor Seth Frederick Bulethalos Hos, this is just the beginning of his vision for Dapitan.
01:48I dream of a future where we become a smart city, a smart heritage city, blending heritage and modernity in a way that enhances the lives of every citizen.
01:58Through these efforts, Dapitan hopes to show the legitimacy of careers in the creative industries such as filmmaking and the performing arts.
02:06From the Philippine Information Agency Zamboanga Del Norte, Pamela Joyce Fumero, for Balitang Pambansa.
