Quezon's Game
In 1938, Philippine President Manuel Quezon, future U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower, and several other notable figures set out to rescue Jewish refugees from the ghettos of Germany and Austria. What seems within their power at first, turns out to be fraught with astronomical obstacles. On top of this, Quezon must battle a relapse of tuberculosis. In his final days, Quezon asks the question "Could I have done more?" before recollecting one of the least known, but most uplifting stories in Philippine history.
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Matthew RosenDirector
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Janice PerezWriter
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Dean RosenWriter
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Lorena H RosenProducer
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Carlo L KatigbakProducer
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Olivia M LamasanProducer
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Linggit Tan-MarasiganProducer
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Raymond BagatsingKey Cast"Manuel Quezon"
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James PaolelliKey Cast"Paul McNutt"
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Billy Ray GallionKey Cast"Alex Frieder"
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David BiancoKey Cast"Dwight Eisenhower"
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Rachel AlejandroKey Cast"Aurora Quezon"
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Project Type:Feature
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Runtime:2 hours 5 minutes 35 seconds
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Completion Date:October 15, 2018
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Production Budget:500,000 USD
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Country of Origin:Philippines
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Country of Filming:Philippines
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Language:English, Spanish, Tagalog
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:1.85
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
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AWARD OF EXCELLENCE LIGHTING -
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The IndieFEST Film AwardsLa Jolla, California
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Excellence: Actor: Leading -
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Excellence: Asian Film -
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Excellence: Original Score -
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Excellence: Cinematography -
The IndieFEST Film AwardsLa Jolla, California
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February 5, 2019
Excellence: Direction -
The IndieFEST Film AwardsLa Jolla, California
United States
February 5, 2019
Excellence Special Mention: Film Feature -
WorldFest-Houston International Film & Video FestivalHouston Texas
United States
April 9, 2019
Texas
Best Director -
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April 9, 2019
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Best Producer -
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April 9, 2019
Texas
Best Foreign Feature -
WorldFest-Houston International Film & Video FestivalHouston Texas
United States
April 9, 2019
Texas
Best Art Direction -
Ottawa
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June 13, 2019
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Best In Show
Matthew Rosen has been lighting and directing since 1983 winning more than 50 awards for his work. He has directed and photographed over 900 commercials for clients such as Coke, Pepsi, Toyota, Mitsubishi, Unilever,
Proctor and Gamble, and Nestle to name but a few. He has also directed and photographed numerous Music Videos and T.V. content including segments for BBC Children’s shows Tronji and Open A Door. Recent work includes the TV series The Boston, A Kitchen Musical.
He is a pioneer in the data post production field and founder of Underground Logic, one of the first data post houses in Asia, and, Kinetek Equipment, manufacturer of innovative production equipment prototypes.
Awards include IABC Gold Quill Award of Merit Quebec 1991, Best Director in the Phil. Araw Awards 1995, Best Cinematographer in the Asian Ad Congress 1994, Bronze Award Best Public Service Ad at the London Midsummer Film Festival 1996.
A film worth making of a story worth telling.