Lost Love Letter
A burned-out man rediscovers joy and purpose as he dives into the memories captured in his old recordings.
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Ritch Daniel MatiasDirector
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Kean Jeff MaputolDirector
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Ritch Daniel MatiasWriter
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Kean Jeff MaputolWriter
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Ritch Daniel MatiasProducer
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Kean Jeff MaputolKey Cast
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Patrick Allan PagcaliwaganCinematographer
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Monica Kabamalan CalderonProduction Design
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Ritch Daniel MatiasFilm Editor
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Danielle Gumtang MerlinFilm Editor
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Project Type:Short, Student
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Genres:Drama, Coming-of-Age
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Runtime:8 minutes 43 seconds
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Completion Date:May 18, 2024
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Production Budget:200 USD
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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:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:Yes - Far Eastern University
Ritch Daniel Matias began his filmmaking journey at the age of 14, crafting videos with his friends that sparked his creative passion. In college, he pursued a film-major course, honing his skills and creating passion projects that showcased his talent. Today, Ritch continues to expand his artistry, exploring the dynamic world of event photography and filmmaking.
I've always believed that our younger self can sometimes knew better than us. This is what I wanted to visualize in making this film. This is about a man who founds deep love in clinging to his past self, not knowing that his own experiences is the one who can capture his true happiness.
The story is highly personal - navigating my journey towards self reflection. Being raised with a group of friends and a family who always documents every single circumstance in our life, I've always thought about the importance of these photographs and video clips. During the creation of this film, I saw the real essence of those clips, helping ourselves to find our purpose through memories of the past.
Through the visuals and storytelling of this film, I hope to capture the minds of the audience in reflecting about themselves, looking for self-love and true happiness.
As I have said, I didn’t aim to create a film, but to showcase a visual therapy.