Three Needles: World Aids Day

Today is World Aids Day and with that comes a solemn look at the state of the human race in relation to the epidemic. It is important to realize both personal responsibility and the importance of education in preventing the disease. Especially considering the lack of a cure, the best that can be done is to be aware and help others become aware.
Three Needles is one such film that aims to create this awareness. It follows three very different stories in three separate countries, tying them together with the sickness that destroys their lives. After viewing the trailer, read the excellent interview with writer and director of Three Needles, Thom Fizgerald.

Thanksgiving at Abaca

Thanksgiving this year was absolutely fun! We all participated in the year-old tradition of sharing what we were thankful for. Among the thanks, most were very happy with their close workmates whether filming "Tears from Afar" or back in the office. With so many actors and filmmakers coming from Los Angeles we had a turnout of over 50 employees at Abaca restaurant on Mactan Island.

On site with the Bigfoot Foundation

Every other weekend, the orphans from the Albert Schweitzer Foundation come to Bigfoot Entertainment for a morning of activities, and as they're being picked up from Cordova (or when we go for a visit) we get to play with the kids and they do fun things like dance around on video. Fiona shot this short clip on her mobile phone, but a more hard-hitting documentary is being produced of their story and likely available by February.

Tears from Afar: humor

Bigfoot is on the loose and shooting a new film called Tears From Afar. This film will shoot in the Philippines, Viet Nam and Florida. Though the subject matter is very serious, here is a fun look at at the production of the film. Above, Rick and Bebe smile for an in-car green screen shot.


The first rule (about to be broken by Rick) is you never use a hot set as you would in real-life.


bathtubs and bubbles! Adi attacks Bebe with a handful of bubbles :-)



Rick Robinson is having a peachy day with the Red Camera.


A.D. Jenni gives the camera a quirky look.


The crew take a quick break from working for a photo opp.
Photography by Johannes Bichmann

201

Warning: explicit language, gore



At the International Academy of Film and Television (IAFT) students complete a series of projects in their studies. At the end of the basic level the 101 students or 101's do their "MOS" which is a film without dialogue. The 301's get to do a final thesis project and go all-out in terms of cast and locations and equipment used. The 201's are in between but nowhere near forgotten. They do great work and come out with quirky films like the one above, Beat Sushi Sushi. For more student films, visit the IAFT youtube channel.

Postcards from Cebu

We're working on a series of photographs showing the scenic parts of Cebu, for a series of postcards to send out to potential clients/students/friends. Take a peek at some of the work!


Eveningscape of Cebu


Cebu City Hall


IT park, in the heart of Cebu


Hilton Hotel on Mactan Island (really close to Bigfoot)
And lastly, a view of the bridge connecting Cebu City to Mactan Island as seen from the Cebu Yacht club (Highly recommended)

photography by michalgarcia.com

Tears from Afar: drama

Bigfoot is on the loose and shooting a new film called Tears From Afar. This film will shoot in the Philippines, Viet Nam and even Florida. Here is a serious look at at the film.


The first two shots are of our Vietnamese lead Thanh.


Bebe plays a victim of human trafficking in the film.


Thanh is shocked as he enters.


Here's an epic look at production designer John Sabato and producer Ashley Jordan. John looks just like Indiana Jones with that groovy hat of his!


Jimmy engineering sound.


Crazy Filmmaker Program students (of the International Academy of Film and Television) film Behind-the-scenes on the feature as part of their program.

Photography by Johannes Bichmann