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Thriving local film industry
The Freeman
|August 09, 2025
Another story is coming to the big screen and on an online platform via Bisayaflix. I am fortunate to have the opportunity to collaborate with young and passionate Cebuano filmmakers, the director and writer Elcid Camacho, actors Akiko Solon, Shim Dagatan, Jessel Regis, and Sol Eugenio.
They share a passion for bringing local stories to life. I feel blessed to be a part of this project. This collaboration highlights the importance of local storytelling. The combined efforts promise an engaging and authentic cinematic experience.
Last August 2, I attended the premiere of a full-length horror movie titled “Balay”. The film was shot in different locations in Cebu. At first, it was challenging to find the perfect house that would fit the theme of the movie. We found a couple of houses we eventually rolled into one enigmatic house that perfectly captures the essence of the story.
This story is from the August 09, 2025 edition of The Freeman.
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