With the local studios firmly entrenched in formula driven rom-coms and other stock fare the real future of Filipino cinema lies with the indies. And, happily, the indie scene is strong with a new generation of film makers making waves on the arthouse festival circuit while others experiment with more commercial stories.
One of those more commercially minded efforts to look for in 2011 is Jade Castro's zombie comedy Zombadings.
While I'm not a specialist in this area I believe this may be the first zombie movie to come out of The Philippines and it looks like Castro - an award winning film maker - is doing it right. The balance definitely tips a little more to the comedy side of the spectrum but the prosthetic effects are well done and the performances all seem pretty solid. Check the trailer below.
One of those more commercially minded efforts to look for in 2011 is Jade Castro's zombie comedy Zombadings.
While I'm not a specialist in this area I believe this may be the first zombie movie to come out of The Philippines and it looks like Castro - an award winning film maker - is doing it right. The balance definitely tips a little more to the comedy side of the spectrum but the prosthetic effects are well done and the performances all seem pretty solid. Check the trailer below.