Hi guys! We are very fortunate that pep's sister website has written a review of our movie with TJ here:http://www.spot.ph/2009/06/26/preview-to-cinemalaya-2009-ang-panggagahasa-kay-fe/

We're glad that they liked our film. Hope you guys will like it as well. See you in CCP in July.

Be part of our movie with TJ Trinidad: www.theraptureoffe.com

How about TJ? How was working with him?


I appreciated the fact that he consented to undergoing an acting workshop with me, the director, before the shoot. And there, during the workshop, we studied the direction, the tone hes going to use for each dialogue, what the character is thinking with each line. Not that hes looking for specific instructions from the director and he doesnt have his own mind. He also has his ideas. It became a dialogue and not just a workshop. With TJ, I really felt that we both were instrumental in forming his character. We experimented on his characters walk, posture, etc.


One of my critic friends who already saw his performance said that he effectively captured the boyishness of Arturos character. It was a subtle performance done consistently. But of course, subtle performances run the risk of going unnoticed. But its high time that people notice TJ for his craft rather than just his matinee looks.

Any plans for future projects?


A lot. Were looking for financiers who can produce for us. We dont have anymore the money. Our collective savings from the teaching profession can only produce so much. And I hope this debut film will convince people that we know what were doing and we have something to say.


If only a fraction of mainstream budget be given to us, we can already make a film. We didnt squander money. And everyone was paid. Of course, we can still pay them more pay them their talents worth, if we had more money. Im not saying theyre asking for more. Because they did the job out of love for filmmaking and to show their solidarity with a fellow indie talent.


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To TJIF and TJTIN fans:

This is something we can look into. An indie project is not impossible to produce. This is doable. This is a just thought.

TL

the above excerp was part of the interview of Direk Yapan.