Push Admin

ABS-CBN’s iWantTFC exclusively streams short films from NY-based filmfest

Article (news)

Push Team

<div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/ABS-CBNs-iWantTFC-exclusively-streams-short-films-from-NY-based-filmfest-1.jpg" style="width:300px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>ABS CBN’s iWantTFC is bringing International Film Festival Manhattan (IFFM) 2023 to the streaming platform from October 16 to 22 after its physical screenings in theater venues in Manhattan, New York.</p><p>With Filipino-American Luis Pedron as its Festival Director, the film festival had several countries participating, encompassing all different genres of diverse programs such as documentaries, student films, and now professional films, focusing on themes with social relevance.</p><div style="text-align:center"><em>Luis Pedron (IFFM 2023 Festival Director)</em><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/ABS-CBNs-iWantTFC-exclusively-streams-short-films-from-NY-based-filmfest-2.jpg" style="width:500px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>Bringing the festival closer to people everywhere in its 13th year, selected IFFM short film entries are now offered for streaming. Tickets are available via iWantTFC, as produced by Rems Entertainment Productions, owned by its CEO, film director and producer Gabby Ramos.</p><p>Gabby expressed how “blessed and happy” he is that his production company got the partnership deal with iWantTFC to exclusively distribute the short films from IFFM to be available online.</p><div style="text-align:center"><em>Director and Producer Gabby Ramos</em></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/ABS-CBNs-iWantTFC-exclusively-streams-short-films-from-NY-based-filmfest-3.jpg" style="width:500px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>“Even though our production company is new in the industry, our partnership with International Film Festival Manhattan NYC and iWantTFC is truly a big blessing.</p><p>“It&#x27;s an honor to be the bridge for our fellow Filipinos to virtually watch these amazing short films from various countries around the world.</p><p>“To all my friends and other filmmakers na mga kababayan natin dito man sa Pilipinas o saanman sa mundo,pahiram po ng schedule ninyo from October 16 to 22 and let us support this festival,” he said.</p><p>Exclusive on the streaming platform, audiences and film enthusiasts around the world can now enjoy and choose what to watch according to their preferred themes.</p><p>Three (3) out of hundreds who submitted their short films were from the Philippines: “Protected Hill” by Dexter Macaraeg, “In Heaven&#x27;s Eyes” by Harold Jay Silla, and “Love Yourself” by Miguel Antonio Sonza.</p><p>Other participating countries for online streaming include the USA, Italy, Ukraine, Australia, France, Bangladesh, United Kingdom, Romania, Indonesia, and China.</p><p>To get access, you can download the iWantTFC app at https://app.iwanttfc.com  and secure your online tickets here through this link:  http://tickets.iwantTFC.com</p><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/ABS-CBNs-iWantTFC-exclusively-streams-short-films-from-NY-based-filmfest-4.jpg" style="width:1000px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="ABS-CBN’s iWantTFC exclusively streams short films from NY-based filmfest"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Here are the ten program bundles, with countries and length, available for purchase via iWantTFC from October 16 to 22:</p><div><strong>Bundle A: FILIPINO LIFE, BUHAY PINOY</strong></div><p>In Heaven&#x27;s Eyes (Philippines) — 15 mins</p><p>Protected Hill (Philippines) — 16 mins</p><p>To Ken With Love (USA) — 19:15 mins</p><p>I&#x27;m An Addict But I&#x27;m Human (USA) — 4 mins</p><p>Twist (music video from Philippines/ USA) — 4 mins</p><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/Bundle A -- FILIPINO LIFE, BUHAY PINOY.jpg" style="width:400px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Bundle B: AROUND THE WORLD</strong></div><p>Letter of Forgiveness (Romania) — 15 mins</p><p>Believer (China) — 6:34 mins</p><p>I Am More Than (USA) — 4 mins</p><p>Love Yourself (Philippines) — 3:20 mins</p><p>Jiwa Jagat Jawi (Indonesia) — 8 mins</p><p>Intersections (USA) — 5:15 mins</p><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/Bundle B -- AROUND THE WORLD -.jpg" style="width:400px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Bundle C: ANIMATED ANIMATION</strong></div><p>Robots Don&#x27;t Tell Jokes (USA) — 3:19 mins</p><p>Kris The Cat (USA) — 13:25 mins</p><p>Amazing Petunia (USA) — 27:34 mins</p><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/Bundle C -- ANIMATED ANIMATION.jpg" style="width:400px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Bundle D: MEANINGFUL DOCUMENTARY</strong></div><p>The Six Values of Society (Italy) — 11:25 mins</p><p>Relocated (Ukraine) — 10 mins</p><p>Dear Asian Girls (USA) — 16 mins</p><p>Perth Fiction for Chamber Orchestra (Australia) — 12:53 mins</p><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/Bundle D -- MEANINGFUL DOCUMENTARY.png" style="width:400px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Bundle E — LOVE, DATING, AND PROBLEMS</strong></div><p>My 90s (USA) — 8:29 mins</p><p>To Ken With Love (USA) — 19:15 mins</p><p>The Madness Store (France) — 18 mins</p><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/Bundle E -- LOVE, DATING, AND PROBLEMS =.jpg" style="width:400px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Bundle F: THAT’S LIFE</strong></div><p>Winter&#x27;s Passing (USA) — 20 mins</p><p>La Porte (The Door) (France) — 13 mins</p><p>Intersections (USA) — 5:12 mins</p><p>Surot (Bangladesh) — 13 mins</p><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/Bundle F -- THAT&#x27;S LIFE == .jpg" style="width:400px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Bundle G: DREAM THE FAME</strong></div><p>The Eyes of the World (USA) — 26 mins</p><p>Melancholic Breasts (United Kingdom) – 13 mins</p><p>Drive (USA) — 8:44 mins</p><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/Bundle G -- DREAM THE FAME.jpg" style="width:400px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Bundle H: THRILLER NIGHT</strong></div><p>M.A.D. (Mutually Assured Destruction) (France) — 30 mins</p><p>Acerbity (USA) — 12:33 mins</p><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/Bundle H -- THRILLER NIGHT.jpg" style="width:400px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Bundle I: SEXUAL TENSION</strong></div><p>My Sex Crazed Family (USA) — 34 mins</p><p>My 90s (USA) — 8:29 mins</p><div style="text-align:center"><em><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/Bundle I -- SEXUAL TENSION.jpg" style="width:400px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></em><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Bundle J: AMERICANA</strong></div><p>Vulture City, Wyoming (USA) — 14:58 mins</p><p>Acerbity (USA) — 12:36 mins</p><p>Racecar (USA) — 15 mins</p><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/Bundle J -- AMERICANA = Americana.jpg" style="width:400px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>—By Nikka Sabio</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div>