Before
In a hidden paradise somewhere in the Philippines, two brothers share a simple but sufficient life. Things change when an unexpected visitor brings a new-found attention to their island home. With their idyllic island now on the tourism spotlight, they're now forced to cope with the perils of uncontrolled urbanization.
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Arlo Jhan BayotDirector
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Arlo Jhan BayotWriter
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Arlo Jhan BayotAnimator
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Project Title (Original Language):Dati
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Project Type:Animation, Short, Student
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Runtime:8 minutes 25 seconds
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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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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:Yes - De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde
Arlo Jhan Bayot started his creative journey since he was a little child and still continues to reinvent his craftsmanship to this day. He shares his creative mind through illustrations and animated stories under a pseudonym named Frivo. He has Bachelor’s Degree in Animation from De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde and is honored as cum laude.
He directed the short animated film, Dati, also called “Before” in 2022, which was his student graduate film he worked on during the pandemic. His first film won several accolades like Audience Award and Third Place in the Animation category in different countries representing the Philippines. He aspires to create more poignant and thought-provoking visuals that could resonate to other people.