6 TOFARM 2017 entries set theatrical run July 12-18

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Universal Harvester, Inc. Executive Vice president TOFARM Chief Advocate Dr. Milagros How vowed to help the six movies in this year's TOFARM Festival to be shown in popular cinemas in the country.

"Gagawa tayo ng paraan na maipalabas 'yan sa mga malalaking sinehan sa atin," said Dr. How during a press briefing for the six new and original films for the second edition of TOFARM Film Festival, held at the Novotel in Cubao, Quezon City last June 29.

How made the reaction following concerns that only few theaters would accommodate independent movies. She also wished the six entries success and recognition here and abroad.

"The TOFARM Film Festival is primarily a tribute to the hardworking farmers. It’s our way to celebrate their lives in an unconventional yet artistic way," How added.


TOFARM Film Festival will have its theatrical run from July 12 to 18, while the highly anticipated Awards Night will be held on July 16.


“We are very pleased to announce that the TOFARM Film Festival 2017 bears new fruits that affirm Filipino film making genius”, say award-winner Maryo J. Delos Reyes TOFARM Film festival director.


“These exciting new films aim to capture a greater audience with their commercial and mass appeal, not to mention the inclusion of young and veteran actors among the cast members," delos Reyes added.

The six official entries were chosen from more than a hundred scripts submitted to the screening committee. This year, the number of entrants rose to 113 from 76 submitted last year.


“The figures alone are a sure sign that we achieved one of our goals during the previous TOFARM Film Festival, and that is to elicit awareness and excitement among film makers to craft films that reflect the life of Filipino farmers”, Delos Reyes said.


The six films in this year’s TOFARM Film festival are Topel Lee’s “Baklad”, the coming of age story of a fish pen boy seeking to follow his dream; Tara Illenberger’s “High Tide,” a narrative film inspired by actual events happening in the country as a result of climate change; Jason Paul Laxamana’s “Instalado,” a science-fiction drama set in a farm village a few years into the future.


Vic Acedillo’s "Kamunggay” which essays how an old man came to terms with himself and the people around him all because of a small vegetable patch; Byron Bryant’s “Sinandomeng,” a heart warming comedy about a strolled-willed woman who took farming in her own hands; and Joseph Abello’s “What Home Feel Like,” a story of a seaman who struggled with his estranged relationship with his family being away for many years.


TOFARM Film Festival 2017 is supported by Landbank, SM Cinemas, Gateway, Greenbelt, Cinemateque, UP Cinema, Net 25, Pinas FM 95.5 and Universal Harvester, Inc. - ROBERT R. REQUINTINA/TEMPO

* Images by Noli Berioso of OPMB Worldwide.





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