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P.O.V. (Pepe On Vlog)

P.O.V. or Pepe On Vlog follows the story of a vlogger named Pepe, who wanders the streets of Pasay, looking for participants in his social experiment called "Para sa pera challenge." His desired participants were beggars and street vagrants, to whom he would offer money but with an undesirable condition.

  • James Bueno
    Producer
  • James Bueno
    Director
  • James Bueno
    Writer
  • James Caraan
    Key Cast
    "Pepe"
  • Aristedes Lamorena Jr.
    Key Cast
    "Mike"
  • Rener Concepcion
    Key Cast
    "Mang Danilo"
  • Carla Zarcal
    Key Cast
    "Josie"
  • Kween Yasmin
    Key Cast
    "Random Girl (Nag-aabang ng Jeep)"
  • Juan Bueno
    Executive Producer
  • Mariflor Bueno
    Executive Producer
  • Jose Javier Reyes
    Supervising Producer
  • Alec Berame
    Creative Producer
  • Tim Rone Villanueva
    Creative Consultant
  • Kaila Bergonio
    Line Producer
  • Kassandra Manahan
    Production Manager
  • Dan Verzosa
    Assistant Director
  • Eira Krizette Camara
    Casting Director
  • Jira Galian
    Director of Photography
  • Vahn Pascual
    Production Designer
  • Joshua Rayo
    Editor
  • Gabriel Grindulo
    Musical Scorer
  • Ayen Alvarez
    Production Sound Mixer
  • Alfred Lawrenz Garcia
    Production Coordinator
  • Clerissa Lazaro
    Assistant Production Coordinator
  • Eira Krizette Camara
    Script Continuity Supervisor
  • Cholo Capiña
    Logger
  • Kyle Manuel
    Production Associate
  • Lawrence Soriano
    Production Associate
  • Lance Lascano
    Camera Operator
  • Joaquin Del Rosario
    Camera Operator
  • Jonas Ibañez
    Gaffer
  • Joaquin Del Rosario
    Key Grip
  • Cholo Capiña
    Clapper
  • Lawrence Soriano
    Behind The Scenes
  • Joshua Rayo
    Digital Imaging Technician
  • Austin Abante
    Art Director
  • Gill Navarro
    Wardrobe & Make-up
  • Faye Falcon
    Art Department Assistant
  • Joshua Rayo
    Boom Operator
  • Ayen Alvarez
    Sound Utility
  • James Bueno
    Post-production Supervisor
  • Ivan Bustos
    Colorist
  • Joshua Rayo
    Visual Effects
  • Joaquin Del Rosario
    Motion Designer
  • Ayen Alvarez
    Sound Designer
  • Kairu Castillo
    Subtitler
  • Mauree Dela Cruz
    Transcriber
  • Javier Ubay
    Production Driver
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    P.O.V. (Pepe On Vlog)
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Satirical Comedy
  • Runtime:
    17 minutes 17 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 4, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    2,800 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Philippines
  • Country of Filming:
    Philippines
  • Language:
    Tagalog
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde
  • CineMint Film Festival
    Taguig City, Metro Manila
    Philippines
    April 11, 2024
    Local Premiere
    Official Selection (Inter-University Category)
  • Kota Kinabalu International Film Festival
    Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
    Malaysia
    September 12, 2024
    International Premiere
    Official Selection (Cinebalu Screenings)
  • Mindanao Film Festival
    Tagum City
    Philippines
    November 21, 2024
    Mindanao Premiere
    Official Selection (Non-Mindanao Competition)
Director Biography - James Bueno

James Bueno, a graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Film, specializing in Post-production, attended De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, the premiere art school of the Philippines. He believes that films, aside from being a form of entertainment, can also be an amplifier for voiceless people.

He has garnered acclaim for his cinematic works, including "Apol," an official selection at the 33rd Gawad Alternatibo, and "Gluttony" featured in the 9th Intonation Festival. Additionally, "Anya and Roma’s Alco-holy Encounter" has earned recognition as an official entry in the MAX3MIN - Very Short Film Festival 2023.

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Director Statement

A satirical comedy short film about how prevalent poverty porn and exploitation are on social media. This story follows a vlogger wandering the streets of Pasay, searching for participants in his social experiment vlog. As the vlog progresses, the true colors of content creators like him are gradually revealed.

In today's generation, social media is a platform where people seek validation. Content creators will do anything to gain popularity and admiration from netizens, even taking advantage of the less fortunate to appear virtuous in the world of social media. Is there genuine intent behind the actions of these vloggers? Or is it just a way for them to be called good Samaritans?