Private Project

PISO

A one peso coin was found by few people along the road, who seem to have doubts of picking it up due to what they believe.
But what if that small amount matters to others? Will you pick it and set aside what you believe? Or leave it to make sure you're safe?

  • Direk Bee
    Director
  • Direk Bee
    Writer
  • Allan Baruiz
    Producer
  • Ienah Doron
    Key Cast
    "Passerby"
  • Ibardz Zaldz
    Key Cast
    "Passerby"
  • Johnryan Cainila Gabuya
    Key Cast
    "Student"
  • Jeff Restauro
    Key Cast
    "Student"
  • Clint John Armstrong Cabusas
    Key Cast
    "Beggar"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    PISO
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Feature, Short, Web / New Media, Other
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes 30 seconds
  • Production Budget:
    130 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Philippines
  • Country of Filming:
    Philippines
  • Language:
    English, Tagalog
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Direk Bee

Direk Bee is a former actor and script writer in CCTN-47 (one of the local channel in Cebu, Philippines) from 2011-2014. His works includes Bino (Wine), Boardmates, Unos (Wave), Tunob sa Kagahapon (Footprints from the Past), Immoral, Pasaylo (Forgiveness), Kahigayunan (Chance), Marco, Mascarade, Ako,ikaw og ang Gugma (You and Me and our Love), I Love You Ma'am, and Posas (Chain) where he played as the lead. He's also a wattpad novel writer who won Watty's 2016 with his masterpiece entitled "Connected".

He started to step up as Director when one of his collegue invited him to write and direct a film for Sinulog 2021 entry. Unfortunately, due to pandemic, the contest was cancelled. But the hope for the film is still there.

Right now, his big dream is to win oscars and inspired others that no matter how small or big time you are when it comes to dream we are one.

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Director Statement

This film helps us value small things no matter how our external factors reacts to it. It's a matter of how you make right decisions and make it count. Cause most of the time this small things we have or might have could means a lot for others.