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Nuclear Winter

Jude Cartalaba

<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/175374809020255f72f13-8054-4a9d-9dfb-4629ce881603.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:633px" alt="Danni Ugali "/>Danni Ugali </div>MANILA -- The foreign high-octane action-thriller film, &quot;John Shaw: Nuclear Winter,&quot; is set to hit Philippine cinemas this September with international model-turned-actress Anatasiia Dymchenko and businessman-turned-leading man Ron Chan topbilling the global directorial debut of Filipino moviemaker Danni Ugali.Portraying Scarlet Belsky is Dymchenko in her breakout role. This is her first major international film role, marking a pivotal moment in her transition from the fashion world to the silver screen.  “Coming from the modeling industry, I’ve always had a deep respect for visual storytelling,” she shares.“But stepping into the shoes of Scarlet Belsky challenged me on a whole new level as an actress. It’s a dream come true to be part of a project with such global scale and intensity.”<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/175374811508181ee46fd-64db-44df-937d-09890ef2a525.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:633px" alt="Anatasiia Dymchenko"/>Anatasiia Dymchenko</div>Ugali helms the film produced by Rich Talent Vision with his bold and gripping vision. Apart from action sequences tied to thought-provoking storytelling, he navigates creatives to deliver a more exhilarating moviegoing experience.“I’ve always believed that stories—no matter where they come from—can cross borders,” says Ugali.“With &#x27;Nuclear Winter,&#x27; we set out to create a film that resonates globally, while still grounded in emotional truth.”<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17537481360023799ac59-5357-439a-94d7-2addac4554df.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:633px" alt="Ron Chan"/>Ron Chan</div>To excite Filipino viewers when it opens in Philippine local cinemas, the film brings together a multinational cast and production crew members. The movie has also been scheduled for screenings in the US, Europe, the Middle East, and other Asian nations.Ugali’s direction is enhanced by the use of advanced filmmaking technologies and a globally diverse team of talents.Known for the award-winning film &quot;The Maid In London,&quot; he continues to challenge storytelling conventions. &quot;John Shaw: Nuclear Winter&quot; marks his first major international feature film, showcasing his visual storytelling on the world stage.

Filipino filmmaker Danni Ugali is making his global directorial debut with the upcoming foreign high-octane action-thriller film 'John Shaw: Nuclear Winter.'

Filipino filmmaker Danni Ugali is making his global directorial debut with the upcoming foreign high-octane action-thriller film 'John Shaw: Nuclear Winter.'

Filipino filmmaker directs foreign film 'John Shaw: Nuclear Winter'

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Filipino filmmaker directs foreign film 'John Shaw: Nuclear Winter'

Jude Cartalaba

Published July 29, 2025 11:07 AM PHT

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Updated July 30, 2025 08:07 AM PHT

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