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Asog
Directed bySeán Devlin
Written byRey Aclao
Sean Devlin
Arnel Pablo
Produced bySeán Devlin
StarringRey Aclao
Arnel Pablo
CinematographyAnna MacDonald
Edited bySeán Devlin
Music byEmmett Hall
Release date
  • June 11, 2023 (2023-06-11) (Tribeca)
Running time
101 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageTagalog

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 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]

Plot

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Set in 2013 during the aftermath of Typhoon Yolanda, a former teacher adopts her former student as an apprentice in her journey to compete in the Philippines’ Miss Pageant Competition. [3]

Production

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The film received a completion grant from the Frameline Film Festival several months ahead of its debut.[4]

Distribution

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The film was a selection of the Cannes Docs-in-progress showcase.[5]

The film debuted at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival.[6] It was an official selection of the 67th BFI London Film Festival, the 39th Warsaw International Film Festival and the inaugural SXSW Sydney.[7] The film had its Canadian premiere in the Canadian Narrative Competition at the 2023 Calgary International Film Festival.[8]

Co-stars Jaya and Arnel Pablo on red carpet at Tribeca Premiere.

Awards

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Viewers at the 42nd Vancouver International Film Festival gave the film the Audience Award in the Spectrum programme.[9]

The film won the Kau Ka Hōkū or shooting star Grand Jury Award at the 43rd Hawaii International Film Festival.[10] The jury stated "this work signals the emergence of an exciting new voice in cinema."[11]

The jury at the 47th São Paulo International Film Festival awarded the film's lead Rey "Jaya" Aclao the festival's only acting prize with a Special Mention for "Best Performance".[12] The film won the Committee Choice prize for 'Best Feature Film' at the 2024 Bali International Film Festival. [13]

The film won the Grand Jury Prize for Screenwriting, International Narrative Feature at the 2023 Outfest.[14]

At Calgary, the film received a special jury citation from the RBC Emerging Canadian Artist award jury.[15]

References

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  1. ^ Ayurella Horn-Muller, "Tribeca film "story of hope" for LGBTQ disaster survivors". Axios, June 1, 2023.
  2. ^ Drew Burnett Gregory, "'The Fabulous Ones' and 'Asog' Tell Trans Stories with Fact and Faction". Autostraddle, July 19, 2023.
  3. ^ Asog (2023) ⭐ 7.3 | Documentary, Comedy, Drama. Retrieved 2024-06-01 – via m.imdb.com.
  4. ^ Angelica Babiera, "Three Canadian projects receive Frameline’s 2023 completion fund". Playback, February 10, 2023.
  5. ^ Benchetrit, Jenna (May 20, 2023). "A Canadian guide to the 2023 Cannes Film Festival". CBC News.
  6. ^ Jason P. Frank, "Tribeca Film Festival Is What Baking Did for Waitress". Vulture, April 18, 2023.
  7. ^ Frater, Patrick (October 8, 2023). "EST N8 Adds Hong Kong Remake of 'Tape,' Filipino Comedy 'ASOG' to Bulging Busan Film Sales Slate". Variety.
  8. ^ Aryn Toombs, "Calgary International Film Festival adds new competition to 2023". LiveWire Calgary, August 16, 2023.
  9. ^ "2023 Awards and Competitions". VIFF.org. October 8, 2023.
  10. ^ Frater, Patrick (October 26, 2023). "'No Maori Allowed' Wins Top Prize at Hawaii Film Festival, as Don Lee, Ando Sakura and Cliff Curtis Claim Spotlight (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety.
  11. ^ Sanders, Jason (December 21, 2023). "Stories Shared, Stories Known: the 2023 Hawai'i International Film Festival". Filmmaker Magazine.
  12. ^ "See the winners of the 47th São Paulo International Film Festival". 47.Mostra.org. November 1, 2023.
  13. ^ Frater, Patrick (June 7, 2024). "Sheron Dayoc's 'The Gospel of the Beast' Wins Narrative Feature Prize at Balinale". Variety.
  14. ^ Daniel Reynolds, "Outfest 2023: And the Winners Are...". Out, July 24, 2023.
  15. ^ Aryn Toombs, "Winners of 2023 CIFF competitions unveiled". LiveWire Calgary, September 25, 2023.
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