The short film "Dayas" from Sine Cordillera and Be Unrivalled Productions has won for Jeyrick "Carrot Man" Sigmaton the Best Actor plum in the short film category at the recent International Film Festival Manhattan (IFFM).
Days later, Sigmaton was also recognized by the Dangal ng Lahi Awards 2021.
At a press conference held at Okada Manila, we learned that "Dayas" means “the process of gold extraction from the ore." The eponymous narrative short film focuses on the lives of two Igorot small-scale gold miners named Hacob (Kelvin Vicente) and Bantay (Sigmaton) from the mountains of Itogon, Benguet.
Hacob is a pure-blooded and good looking Igorot who lives with his grandmother who is a “balitok” (gold) buyer and an In-Ina (respected mother of the town). In contrast, Bantay of the family Bundad, whose wife died of a chemical poisoning in the mines, is an unbeliever in rituals and the “gagaid” (sacred symbols of the ancestors). He is the father of little girl and lives with his father and aunt.
The advocacy film that helps local talents and filmmakers. It also provides education and entertainment during the crisis.
“Dayas" is a brainchild of executive producer and director Jennylyn Delos Santos who said her work is a tribute to the victims and families of the “Ompong Tragedy” that saddened the Cordilleran community of Itogon, Benguet.
The story was inspired by the true to life story of Jianlin’s family, particularly that of her uncle, Igorot miner Benjamin Galletes.
“Dayas” completed filming on February 2021 amid the Covid 19 lockdown. It has been shown and presented on roadshows, warmly received by the people of Cordilleras, and watched by thousands online.
Jianlin is a Cordilleran Realtor and she is the driving spirit behind the Ray-Casa Group of Companies, Be Unrivalled Productions, and Sine Cordillera. “Dayas” is her passion project as she wanted to give tribute to the small-scale gold miners of Itogon, Benguet and bring to life the beliefs, traditions, rituals, faith, and respect to the ancestors that is part of the Cordilleran way of life.She also wants the film to be a showcase for local talents as evident in the cast, the crew, and the soundtrack of this Cordilleran masterpiece and short film, done with passion and love.
"Dayas" assistant director and director of photography Peter Allan Mariano. An IT and broadcast engineer by profession and a filmmaker by advocacy, he has written and directed the full length film “Babaylan” starring Derrick Monasterio and Nikki Valdez.
He is also the director of “Lingkod Bayanihan” for PTV4 and is currently directing the upcoming TV magazine show “Cycling Unlimited” for CNN Philippines.
Cordillera and Be Unrivalled Productions has won for Jeyrick "Carrot Man" Sigmaton the Best Actor plum in the short film category at the recent International Film Festival Manhattan (IFFM).
Days later, Sigmaton was also recognized by the Dangal ng Lahi Awards 2021.
At a press conference held at Okada Manila, we learned that "Dayas" means “the process of gold extraction from the ore." The eponymous narrative short film focuses on the lives of two Igorot small-scale gold miners named Hacob (Kelvin Vicente) and Bantay (Sigmaton) from the mountains of Itogon, Benguet.
Hacob is a pure-blooded and good looking Igorot who lives with his grandmother who is a “balitok” (gold) buyer and an In-Ina (respected mother of the town). In contrast, Bantay of the family Bundad, whose wife died of a chemical poisoning in the mines, is an unbeliever in rituals and the “gagaid” (sacred symbols of the ancestors). He is the father of little girl and lives with his father and aunt.
The advocacy film that helps local talents and filmmakers. It also provides education and entertainment during the crisis.
“Dayas" is a brainchild of executive producer and director Jennylyn Delos Santos who said her work is a tribute to the victims and families of the “Ompong Tragedy” that saddened the Cordilleran community of Itogon, Benguet.
The story was inspired by the true to life story of Jianlin’s family, particularly that of her uncle, Igorot miner Benjamin Galletes.
“Dayas” completed filming on February 2021 amid the Covid 19 lockdown. It has been shown and presented on roadshows, warmly received by the people of Cordilleras, and watched by thousands online.
Jianlin is a Cordilleran Realtor and she is the driving spirit behind the Ray-Casa Group of Companies, Be Unrivalled Productions, and Sine Cordillera. “Dayas” is her passion project as she wanted to give tribute to the small-scale gold miners of Itogon, Benguet and bring to life the beliefs, traditions, rituals, faith, and respect to the ancestors that is part of the Cordilleran way of life.
She also wants the film to be a showcase for local talents as evident in the cast, the crew, and the soundtrack of this Cordilleran masterpiece and short film, done with passion and love.
"Dayas" assistant director and director of photography Peter Allan Mariano. An IT and broadcast engineer by profession and a filmmaker by advocacy, he has written and directed the full length film “Babaylan” starring Derrick Monasterio and Nikki Valdez.
He is also the director of “Lingkod Bayanihan” for PTV4 and is currently directing the upcoming TV magazine show “Cycling Unlimited” for CNN Philippines.
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