Английская Википедия:Firefly (2023 film)
Шаблон:Use mdy dates Шаблон:Infobox film Firefly is a 2023 Philippine fantasy film written by Angeli Atienza and directed by Zig Dulay. It stars Alessandra De Rossi and introduces child actor Euwenn Mikaell.
Produced by GMA Network through its public affairs and film studio divisions, the film was theatrically released on December 25, 2023, as one of the official entries for the 49th Metro Manila Film Festival which turned out to be widely successful.
Premise
Set in 1999,[1] Firefly is told from the perspective of an adult Tonton (Dingdong Dantes) who reminisces about his childhood.[2]
A ten-year old Tonton[1] (Euwenn Mikaell) goes on a search for the "Island of Fireflies", a mystical island he learned from Elay, his mother (Alessandra De Rossi) during bedtime stories.[3][4][5]
Cast
- Alessandra De Rossi as Mariela "Elay" Alvaro, Tonton's kind and late mother who introduced him the fireflies
- Euwenn Mikaell as Anthony "Tonton" Alvaro, a child who learns about a mystical island of fireflies
- Dingdong Dantes as adult Tonton[6] Role is billed as a special participation.[7]
- Yayo Aguila as Carmen Alcantara, a kind woman who joins the young Tonton in his journey.[8]
- Racquel Villavicencio as old Carmen
- Epy Quizon as Louie Alcantara, husband of Carmen who also joins Tonton in his journey. [8]
- Jaime Fabregas as old Louie
- Cherry Pie Picache as Linda Alvaro, Tonton's protective aunt.[6]
- Lui Manansala as Old Linda
- Miguel Tanfelix as Billy, who also joined Tonton in his journey
- Gary Estrada as adult Billy
- Ysabel Ortega as Erika, who also joined Tonton in his journey
- Bernadette Allyson-Estrada as adult Erika
- Kokoy de Santos as Romnick Alcantara, son of Carmen and Louie
- Pepe Herrera as adult Romnick
- Max Collins as Abby, a reporter covering Firefly who interviews Tonton at the National Children Book Awards
- Juancho Trivino as Tonton's Father
- Elle Villanueva as Magayon, the fairy Elay described in her map
- Marco Masa as Billy and Erika's son
Production
Firefly is a film by GMA Network produced under GMA Pictures and the GMA Public Affairs. Zig Dulay was the director, while Neil Daza served as the cinematographer.[9] Angeli Atienza was the writer.[10] Firefly is the first fictional feature film production of GMA Public Affairs, which is better known for producing documentaries.[9] Originally, Glaiza de Castro and child star Raphael Landicho was initially cast as the lead roles before eventually de Rossi and Mikaell got the roles respectively.
Principal photography was finished by August 2023, with Metro Manila and Bicol serving as filming locations.[3]
Release
Firefly premiered in cinemas in the Philippines on December 25, 2023, as one of the official entries of the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival.[11]
GMA Pictures and GMA Public Affairs presented ‘Firefly’ to international audiences in the Al Ghurair Centre and United Arab Emirates (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ajman and Al Ain) beginning January 17. The film joins the Metro Manila International Film Festival in TCL Chinese 6 theaters and Directors Guild of America Complex, Los Angeles from January 30 to February 2.[12]
In the Manila International Film Festival on February 3, 2024 in Hollywood, California, "Firefly" captured four awards: the Best Picture, Best Supporting Actress for Alessandra de Rossi, Best Screenplay for Angeli Atienza, and Best Director for Dulay. The "Firefly" team has an opportunity to create a US-based feature film co-produced by Birns & Sawyer with up to $100,000 worth of camera rental equipment. Its director Dulay, and screenwriter will each receive the latest version of Final Draft software, valued at $250.[13]
Gallery
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Euwenn Mikaell Carreon Aleta (won the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Child Performer)
Accolades
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Шаблон:Ref heading |
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| 1st Manila International Film Festival | February 2, 2024 | Best Picture | Firefly | Шаблон:Won | |
| Best Director | Zig Dulay | Шаблон:Won | |||
| Best Supporting Actress | Alessandra de Rossi | Шаблон:Won | |||
| Best Screenplay | Angeli Atienza | Шаблон:Won | |||
| 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival | December 27, 2023 | Best Picture | Firefly | Шаблон:Won | [14] |
| Best Director | Zig Dulay | Шаблон:Nom | |||
| Best Supporting Actor | Dingdong Dantes | Шаблон:Nom | |||
| Epi Quizon | Шаблон:Nom | ||||
| Best Supporting Actress | Alessandra de Rossi | Шаблон:Nom | |||
| Best Screenplay | Angeli Atienza | Шаблон:Won | |||
| Best Cinematography | Neil Daza | Шаблон:Nom | |||
| Best Production Design | Kenneth Villanueva | Шаблон:Nom | |||
| Best Child Performer | Euwenn Mikaell | Шаблон:Won | |||
| Gender Sensitivity Award | Firefly | Шаблон:Nom | |||
| Platinum Stallion National Media Awards | February 2024 | Director of the Year | Zig Dulay | Шаблон:Won | |
| Child Star of the Year | Euwenn Mikaell | Шаблон:Won | |||
| 2024 Manila International Film Festival | February 2, 2024 | Best Picture | Firefly | Шаблон:Won | [15] |
| Best Director | Zig Dulay | Шаблон:Won | |||
| Best Supporting Actress | Alessandra de Rossi | Шаблон:Won | |||
| Best Screenplay | Angeli Atienza | Шаблон:Won |
References
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