The Story of Makoy ( Ang Kwento ni Makoy)
Ang Kwento ni Makoy (The Story of makoy) highlights the story of an optimistic and compassionate nurse who is eager to lend a helping hand despite the struggles brought by the surge of the corona virus.
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Hans Jason C. PagaduanDirectorTawag
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Buboy Tamayo VillarKey Cast"Makoy"Everything About Her
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Project Type:Feature
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Genres:Heart Warming, Drama
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Runtime:1 hour 47 minutes
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Completion Date:December 7, 2022
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Country of Origin:Philippines
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Country of Filming:Philippines
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Language:Tagalog
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Black & White and Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
HJCP is a Director, Editor, Producer from the Philippines
He Started as a Technical Director for Theater Shows and in the Philippines from 2003 to 2013. He's Notable works are Theater Shows such as Florante at Laura, Noli Me Tangere, Ibong Adarna, Mahiawagang Lampara the Musical and Pedro Calungsod the Musical. With his TFilm, Theater and Technical Background, He was commissioned by different Local Networks for various independent projects.
He also produced and Directed various independent short films.
At the same time, he was a Technical Adviser and Production Designer for various corporate events and Commercial Shoots for various advertising companies.
In 2013, He moved to Papenburg, Germany and assist in building the Entertainment Facility of Genting Company for its' Dream Cruises Line of Cruise Ships.
In 2018, He moved back to the Philippines and Continue to produced and Direct short Films and Commercial Videos.
The Philippines, together with the whole world has endured the devastating impact of the pandemic.
But between the horrific death beds, there are nurses, doctors, and other who tried to survive and help others during this life changing event in the world’s history.
The Story of Makoy tells their story.
What drew me to this project was hearing heartbreaking stories of families unable to say goodbye to their loved ones and unable to be with them during their last hours because of the strict protocols implemented.
I was heartbroken by the horror of what I was hearing. But at the same time impressed by the heroic deeds of the frontliners. The resilience of these people.
The fact that these frontliners could find ways to create meaning in their lives after such experiences were awe-inspiring. This is what initially drew me to this story.
One of the things I felt strongly in making The Story of Makoy is that I wanted this film to not be brutal in the depiction of the situation, but to show how the frontliners tried to have a strong survival attitude, both tonally and structurally.
I wanted to make a film that allowed audiences to feel what I felt when I heard the heroism of these people — the tremendous strength, vitality and commitment that these individuals had just to help other people to survive.
The shifting tones between pathos, humor, love story, heroism and victory were something I strived for, trying to keep the film visceral and surprising in its emotion and arc.
I tried to create the feeling of nostalgia, shooting visual elements that represented a world during pandemic and I hope an audience finds it satisfying but this lacing of elements and tonal shifts was very important to me.