Asog is a 2023 Canadian-Philippine docufiction film, directed by Seán Devlin.[1] Incorporating both fictionalized and documentary elements, the film stars Filipino transgender comedian and activist Rey "Jaya" Aclao, who is taking former student Arnel Pablo on a road trip to a drag competition; along the way, they meet various people whose lives have been impacted by corporate greed and climate change in the aftermath of destructive typhoons.[2]
| Asog | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Seán Devlin |
| Written by | Rey Aclao Sean Devlin Arnel Pablo |
| Produced by | Seán Devlin |
| Starring | Rey Aclao Arnel Pablo |
| Cinematography | Anna MacDonald |
| Edited by | Seán Devlin |
| Music by | Emmett Hall |
Release date |
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Running time | 101 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Tagalog |
The film received a completion grant from the Frameline Film Festival several months ahead of its debut.[3]
Distribution edit
The film debuted at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival.[4] and had its Canadian premiere in the Canadian Narrative Competition at the 2023 Calgary International Film Festival.[5]
Awards edit
The film won the Grand Jury Prize for Screenwriting, International Narrative Feature at the 2023 Outfest.[6]
At Calgary, the film received a special jury citation from the RBC Emerging Canadian Artist award jury.[7]
References edit
- ^ Ayurella Horn-Muller, "Tribeca film "story of hope" for LGBTQ disaster survivors". Axios, June 1, 2023.
- ^ Drew Burnett Gregory, "'The Fabulous Ones' and 'Asog' Tell Trans Stories with Fact and Faction". Autostraddle, July 19, 2023.
- ^ Angelica Babiera, "Three Canadian projects receive Frameline’s 2023 completion fund". Playback, February 10, 2023.
- ^ Jason P. Frank, "Tribeca Film Festival Is What Baking Did for Waitress". Vulture, April 18, 2023.
- ^ Aryn Toombs, "Calgary International Film Festival adds new competition to 2023". LiveWire Calgary, August 16, 2023.
- ^ Daniel Reynolds, "Outfest 2023: And the Winners Are...". Out, July 24, 2023.
- ^ Aryn Toombs, "Winners of 2023 CIFF competitions unveiled". LiveWire Calgary, September 25, 2023.
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