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Turok

When a young boy's trust in digital media leads him to believe in anti-vaccination propaganda, his relationship with his older brother is put to the test in this short film about the negative effects of social media misinformation.

  • Vince Dominique San Jose
    Director
  • John Mark Irene
    Writer
  • John Mark Irene
    Cinematographer
  • Vince Dominique San Jose
    3D Animator
  • John Mark Irene
    3D Animator
  • Kenneth Joshua Morente
    3D Animator
  • Kenneth Joshua Morente
    2D Animator
  • Paolo Monge
    2D Animator
  • Vince Dominique San Jose
    3D Artist
  • Kenneth Joshua Morente
    3D Artist
  • Paolo Monge
    3D Artist
  • John Mark Irene
    2D Artist
  • Kenneth Joshua Morente
    2D Artist
  • Paolo Monge
    2D Artist
  • Kenneth Joshua Morente
    Sound Director
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Turok
  • Project Type:
    Animation
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes 54 seconds
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Philippines
  • Country of Filming:
    Philippines
  • Language:
    Tagalog
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35: 1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Jose Rizal University
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Jose Rizal University EMC Grand Festival
    Mandaluyong
    Philippines
    November 22, 2022
    JRU EMC Grand Festival
    Best Film
  • Jose Rizal University EMC Grand Festival
    Mandaluyong
    Philippines
    November 22, 2022
    JRU EMC Grand Festival
    Best Short Film Narrative
  • Lift-Off Filmmaker Sessions by Lift-Off Global Network
    SP Block, Goldfinger Avenue Pinewood Studios, Buckinghamshire SL0 0NH
    United States
    February 6, 2023
    Official Selection
  • First-Time Filmmaker Sessions Hosted by @LiftOffGlobalNetwork
    Lift-Off Global Network SP Block, Goldfinger Avenue Pinewood Studios, Buckinghamshire SL0 0NH
    United States
    March 13, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Student Cuts film festival
    Gimnazija Franca Miklošiča Ljutomer Prešernova ulica 34 Ljutomer 9240
    Slovenia
    May 10, 2023
    Slovenian Premiere
    Official Selection (Non Competetive)
  • CineAnimo Film Festival 2023
    La Salle University, Ozamiz, Philippines
    Philippines
    May 23, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Student World Impact Film Festival
    P.O. Box 72, Waldwick, NJ 07463
    United States
    June 20, 2023
    Best Animation Nominee
  • Animated Expressions Expo

    August 5, 2023
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Vince Dominique San Jose

Vince Dominique San Jose is a filmmaker, 3D artist and Director. Born and raised in the Philippines, he attended Jose Rizal University where he honed his skills and passion for filmmaking.

Throughout his career, Vince has been dedicated to using his craft to make a positive impact. This is evidenced by his short film "Turok," which was created to combat misinformation about vaccinations.

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Director Statement

I am Vince, a representative of Pusang Pagod Productions. Our film, Turok, was inspired by our experiences and the events that each of us witnessed.

Unfortunately, some opportunistic and malicious individuals use social media or content creation platforms to earn money through spreading misinformed or false claims. Some of these individuals may even push dangerous narratives.

What's worse is that some of this content affects what should be the most critical aspect in reducing unnecessary loss of life: accurate information on health and vaccinations.

At Pusang Pagod Productions, we take a stand against this and have created a film that is both entertaining and frightening, to raise awareness about this type of misinformation and the people behind it.