1st Sem
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| Music by | Ernie Pagtuto |
| Cinematography | Neil Daza |
| Edited by | Alec Figuracion |
Production company |
Team Campry Entertainment |
Release dates |
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Running time | 103 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language |
Filipino English |
1st Sem is a 2016 Filipino independent coming of age comedy-drama film directed and written by Dexter Hemedez and Allan Ibanez in their feature-film directorial debut with collaborating director Timmy Harn. The film stars Lotlot de Leon and newcomer Darwin Yu. It is an official entry to the 2nd CineFilipino Film Festival.[1][2][3][4]
The films teaser trailer was release at YouTube on January 20, 2016.[5]
Plot
Maru Marasigan (Darwin Yu), a sixteen-year old incoming freshman from the province, leaves his hometown to study in one of the prestigious universities in Manila. He is accompanied by his mother Precy (Lotlot de Leon) as he goes to his dormitory.
But Precy cannot help but get emotional when she is about to leave him. Maru feels sad seeing his mother cry. This escalates after Maru spent his first night at the dorm feeling alone and very lonely. Maru then decides to pack his things and go back home. Precy is very shocked to see him in their kitchen early in the morning the following day.
Down on his knees, Maru pleads to Precy to allow him to study in a nearby college for he cannot afford to live miles away from his family. But Precy rejects Maru's request and tells him to go back to Manila instead. As Maru insists his decision and disobeys Precy, his relationship with his mother starts to fall apart.
Cast
- Lotlot de Leon as Precy
- Darwin Yu as Maru
- Miguel Bagtas
- Allan Paule
- Sebastian Vargas Jr.
- Karen Romualdez
- Teri Lacayanga
- Maddie Martinez
- Sachie Yu
Critical reception
Oggs Cruz from Rappler states in his review that "At first, 1st Sem seems like it is all about jokes and punch lines. As soon as all the noise and artifice die down, what's left is a tender coming-of-age tale that has its heart in the right place."[6]
1st Sem won Best Debut Feature for directors Dexter Paglinawan Hemedez and Allan Michael Ibañez at the All Lights India International Film Festival. Lotlot de Leon, also won a special acting citation for her performance in the film.[7][8][9]
Awards
| Year | Organization | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
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| 2016 | CineFilipino Film Festival[10] | Best Picture | 1st Sem | Nominated |
| All Lights India International Film Festiva[8][9] | Best Debut Director's Film | Dexter Hemedez
Allan Ibanez |
Won | |
| Special Acting Citation Awardee | Lotlot de Leon | Won |
References
- ↑ "Guide-Cinefilipino Film Festival". CinemaBravo. Retrieved June 18, 2016.
- ↑ "WATCH-1st Sem takes separation anxiety to the max". InterAksyon. Retrieved June 18, 2016.
- ↑ "Mainstream, indie stars in CineFilipino 2016". Inquirer. Retrieved June 18, 2016.
- ↑ "CineFilipino showcases the best stories told in a uniquely Filipino way". The Philippine Star. January 4, 2016. Retrieved February 1, 2016.
- ↑ "1st Sem-Teaser Trailer". Youtube. Retrieved June 18, 2016.
- ↑ "Movie reviews:All 9 CineFilipino 2016 feature length films". Rappler. Retrieved June 18, 2016.
- ↑ "'1st Sem,' 'Laut' honored at Indian film festival, Lotlot de Leon cited". Retrieved 2016-10-02.
- 1 2 "All Lights India International Film Festival | ALIIFF". aliiff.com. Retrieved 2016-10-02.
- 1 2 "Lotlot de Leon recognized at All Lights India International Film Festival 2016". Retrieved 2016-10-02.
- ↑ "1st Sem (2016) Awards". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved June 18, 2016.
External links
- 1st Sem at the Internet Movie Database