Generation I for Indie

There are independent films that I have been wanting to see in the last couple of months. These are Kubrador and Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros, to name a few. Filipino independent films have successfully penetrated the industry of film, harvesting awards from foreign-hosted festivals.

Not too long ago, ICU Bed #7 was the first independent film I saw that courageously showed what a digitally-mastered indie movie should look like. ICU Bed #7 was an official entry in Cinemalaya, and its writer and director Rica Arevalo won the award for Best Director.

This time, Rica Arevalo embarks on a new short film entitled Gusto Kita Too which will have a back to back screening with fellow indie film maker Will Fredo's Sa Pagdapo ng Mariposa on May 21, 2008 at Robinsons Galleria.

Here's the official press release of Gusto Kita Too:


From the makers of award-winning indie hits, "ICU Bed #7" and "Saan Nagtatago si Happiness?", comes a new short film from Cinemalaya best director Rica Arevalo entitled, "Gusto Kita Too". Shot in the USA, this romantic comedy casts Fil-Am talents Brian Reyes and Casey Pascual as they pursue true love in this funny Pinoy style courtship. Produced by Mediarevolution Film Productions with Maan dela Cruz as editor and original music by Jerrold Tarog.

"Gusto Kita Too" is an added attraction, screening back to back with Will Fredo's sensational film, "Sa Pagdapo ng Mariposa" at IndieSine Robinson's Galleria starting May 21, 2008.