Private Project

One Night

The film is about Dan and Mike — both in their mid-20s — who one night decided to prank Mang Badong, an old and respected Albularyo in their neighborhood in order to gain internet popularity and likes. Convinced that the old man is nothing but a quack, Dan pretended to be sick and in need of Mang Badong’s medical and herbal expertise. Mang Badong wholeheartedly obliged and perform a tawas ritual, unbeknownst to him that Mike is taking a video of the whole proceedings. But their pretensions soon backfired, with Dan and Mike not expecting an instant retribution

  • Gio Gonzalves
    Director
  • Gio Gonzalves
    Writer
  • Anna Capistrano
    Producer
  • Rommel Maglaya
    Producer
  • Jel Lunar
    Producer
  • Mike Onald Reyes
    Producer
  • Rommel Maglaya
    Key Cast
  • Lloyd Hatulan
    Key Cast
  • Eric Samonte
    Key Cast
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Isang Gabi
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Suspense, Satire
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 26 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 18, 2017
  • Production Budget:
    500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Philippines
  • Country of Filming:
    Philippines
  • Language:
    Other
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Metro Manila Film Festival
    Metro Manila
    Philippines
    December 25, 2017
    Nationwide Philippine Premiere
    OFFICIAL ENTRY
  • Roma Cinema Doc Film Festival
    Rome
    Italy
    January 10, 2018
    Rome, Italy
    Official Selection - Monthly Edition
  • Miami Independent Film Festival
    Miami
    United States
    December 18, 2017
    Miami
    OFFICIAL SELECTION
  • ASIA SOUTHEAST SHORT FILM FESTIVAL

    Viet Nam
    VIETNAM
    HONOURABLE MENTION
  • Gold Movie Awards Goddess Nike
    London
    United Kingdom
    Official Selection - Monthly Edition
Director Biography - Gio Gonzalves

Gio Gonzalves has been working as a freelance DOP, Camera Operator, Editor, and Director for last three years.

He started as a camera operator and editor in 2014 for Unlimited Productions Inc. – a subsidiary of Probe Productions Inc. While he was there, he was able to work for the local TV documentary show Galing Pook (season 2, aired in ANC) as their camera operator and editor where they visited different municipalities and provinces, documenting those places’ award winning projects.

After his stint in Unlimited Productions, he’s been hired by different employers and production houses for their corporate videos, fashion videos, and online shows as a DOP, Camera Operator, and Editor. At times, he also sat down as a Director.

With his partner and his former college classmate, Gio Gonzalves started a small production house this year, which they called Lakan Media Creatives. He is the director and editor of the corporate videos and events they cover and shoot.

Currently, he is working on several personal projects such as documentaries and short films.

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Director Statement

The film, entitled ‘Isang Gabi’ tackles the seemingly lack of respect shown to the old Filipino culture and traditions by the current and younger generation, who usually preferred the comfort and instant gratification offered by the more scientific and digital options, a complete contrast with the slow and meditative pace of a questionable and old Filipino culture.