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Apocalypse Child

Ford, a surfing instructor from the Philippines has been told his whole life that he’s the son of Francis Ford Coppolla. He’s wasted his youth waiting as his mother petitions the director to acknowledge Ford as his son. But as the surfing season ends, he’s forced to confront his past actions, inactions, and the stories of his life.

  • Mario Cornejo
    Director
  • Mario Cornejo
    Writer
  • Monster Jimenez
    Writer
  • Monster Jimenez
    Producer
  • Sid Lucero
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 35 minutes 23 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 24, 2015
  • Production Budget:
    140,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Philippines
  • Country of Filming:
    Philippines
  • Language:
    English, Other
  • Shooting Format:
    digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    177
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • QCinema Film Festival
    Quezon City
    Philippines
    October 24, 2015
    World Premiere
    Best Film, Best Director, Best Supporting Actress, Achievement in Technical Excellence (Editing)
  • Udine Far East Film Festival
    Udine
    Italy
    April 26, 2016
    International Premiere
Director Biography - Mario Cornejo

Mario Cornejo introduced himself to the local film scene via the stylish comedy “Big Time,” which quickly became a cult hit after showing at the first Cinemalaya Film Festival.
He soon started working in commercials, collecting awards for several of them as well.
“Apocalypse Child” is his 3rd movie.

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