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Yujin (My Friend)

Andrea lives in Manila, while Erika lives in Tokyo. Despite the distance, these teenage girls are still best friends. The technology of video call provides them a world of their own.

This film was made in 2017, and the director was 21 at that time.

  • Eugene Torres
    Director
  • Eugene Torres
    Writer
  • Eugene Torres
    Producer
  • RCee Tenefrancia
    Key Cast
  • Emily Ogawa
    Key Cast
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Yujin
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes 10 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 30, 2017
  • Production Budget:
    1,400 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Philippines
  • Country of Filming:
    Philippines
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • CineMapúa
    Manila
    Philippines
    January 22, 2018
    Cardinal Silver Film Award, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Production Design, Best Editing, Best Actress
  • Global Youth Film Festival Lakshmipur
    Lakshmipur
    Bangladesh
    January 12, 2018
    Official Selection
  • Cineyouth by Chicago International Film Festival
    Chicago
    United States
    North American Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Sinepiyu
    Manila
    Philippines
  • Maginhawa Film Festival
    Quezon City
    Philippines
Director Biography - Eugene Torres

Eugene Torres is a junior digital cinema student in Mapua University, Manila Philippines. When asked why he chose filmmaking as a career path, he only answers with "I'm too talkative and I have way too many stories to tell not to."

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Director Statement

This film is for everyone that lives day to day thousands of miles away from a love one. A film made with love, passion, and hard work. A film that will show you how love knows no boundaries.