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The Last Manilaners

As told from the perspective of a child growing up during the height of World War II, this documentary looks back on the lives of Jews in the Philippines while in refuge after Manuel L. Quezon’s landmark Open Doors Policy that welcomed 1,300 Jews to the country. A detailed retelling of stories of tragedies, reunions, survival, and the eventual human triumphs that happened during this untold part of Philippine history.

  • Nico Hernandez
    Director
  • Chona Catibog
    Writer
  • Kevin Alambra
    Writer
  • Karina Sarah Reyes
    Writer
  • Ginny Monteagudo - Ocampo
    Producer
  • Grace Ann Casimsiman
    Producer
  • Linggit Tan - Marasigan
    Producer
  • Elaine Uy - Casipit
    Producer
  • Carlo L. Katigbak
    Producer
  • Lotte Cassel - Hershfield
    Key Cast
    "as herself"
  • Margot Pins - Kestenbaum
    Key Cast
    "as herself"
  • Max Weissler
    Key Cast
    "as himself"
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Web / New Media, Other
  • Runtime:
    30 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    January 18, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    50,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Philippines
  • Country of Filming:
    Israel, Philippines, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Asian Academy Creative Awards
    Singapore
    Singapore
    Official Selection
  • Asian Television Awards
    Singapore
    Singapore
    Official Selection
Distribution Information
  • iWantTFC
    Distributor
    Country: Philippines
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Nico Hernandez

A filmmaker and educator at heart, Nico Hernandez graduated from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, California with his Master of Fine Arts Degree in Motion Pictures and Television. His works as a director range from internationally acclaimed documentaries, TV programs, music videos, commercials, as well as short films. He is an award-winning filmmaker whose works have been recognized internationally, from North America, Asia, and Europe. He now shares his passion in filmmaking and visual storytelling through education in several institutions and universities in the Philippines.

He is now the Creative Head of Philippine Over the Top (OTT) platform, iWantTFC, of ABS-CBN Corporation.

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