Sisa
OFFICIAL SELECTION
29th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
SYNOPSIS
In 1902, a “mad woman” who witnessed the slaughter of her family during the gruesome Philippine-American war turns out to be a spy for the Filipino revolutionaries.
DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT
The story elevates the voices and experiences of marginalized women, challenging traditional gender roles and highlighting their crucial role in resistance movements. Despite immense suffering and loss, they find the strength to resist oppression and fight for their freedom. This highlights the indomitable human spirit and the power of resistance even in the face of overwhelming odds.
“A SEARING PERFORMANCE BY HILDA KORONEL.”
Milani Perera, 29th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
IDEAFIRST FILMOGRAPHY
Sisa
Directed by: Jun Robles Lana
Call Me Mother
Directed by: Jun Robles Lana
Flower Girl
Directed by: Fatrick Tabada
And The Breadwinner Is
Directed by: Jun Robles Lana
You Mother’s Son
Directed by: Jun Robles Lana
As If It’s True
Directed by: John Rogers
Death by Desire
Directed by: Prime Cruz
About Us But Not About Us
Directed by: Jun Robles Lana
Ten Little Mistresses
Directed by: Jun Robles Lana
Mahal Kita Beksman
Directed by: Perci Intalan
LiveScream
Directed by: Perci Intalan
Two and One
Directed by: Ivan Andrew Payawal
PaThirsty
Directed by: Ivan Andrew Payawal
Big Night!
Directed by: Jun Robles Lana
Gameboys: The Movie
Directed by: Ivan Andrew Payawal
Kalel, 15
Directed by: Jun Robles Lana
Untrue
Directed by: Sigrid Andrea P. Bernardo
Unforgettable
Directed by: Jun Robles Lana and Perci Intalan
The Panti Sisters
Directed by: Jun Robles Lana
Distance
Directed by: Perci Intalan
Ang Babaeng Allergic sa WiFi
(The Girl Allergic to WiFi)
Directed by: Jun Robles Lana
Born Beautiful
Directed by: Perci Intalan
Sleepless
Directed by: Prime Cruz
Bwakaw
(Voracious) Directed by: Jun Robles Lana
Ang Dalawang Mrs. Reyes
(The Two Mrs. Reyeses)
Directed by: Jun Robles Lana
Ang Manananggal sa Unit 23B
(The Manananggal in Unit 23B ) Directed by: Prime Cruz
Ang Pambansang Third Wheel
(The National Third Wheel)
Directed by: Ivan Andrew Payawal
Anino sa Likod ng Buwan
(Shadow Behind the Moon)
Directed by: Jun Robles Lana
Bakit Lahat ng Gwapo May Boyfriend?!
(Why Does Every Handsome Guy Have a Boyfriend?!) Directed by: Jun Robles Lana
Dapol Tan Payawar na Tayug 1931
(The Ashes and Ghosts of Tayug 1931)
Directed by: Christopher Gozum
Dementia
Directed by: Perci Intalan
Die Beautiful
Directed by: Jun Robles Lana
I America
Directed by: Ivan Andrew Payawal
I Love You to Death
Directed by: Miko Livelo
Mga Kwentong Barbero
(Barber’s Tales)
Directed by: Jun Robles Lana
Mr. & Mrs. Cruz
Directed by: Sigrid Andrea P. Bernardo
My Fairytail Love Story
Directed by: Perci Intalan
The Debutantes
Directed by: Prime Cruz
The Write Moment
Directed by: Dominic Lim
Series
Gameboys 2
Directed by Ivan Andrew Payawal
Love vs Stars
Directed by Ivan Andrew Payawal
Paano ang Pangako?
Directed by Enrico Quizon, Ricky Davao and Perci Intalan
Paano ang Pasko?
Directed by Enrico Quizon, Ricky Davao and Perci Intalan
Pearl Next Door
Directed by Ivan Andrew Payawal
Bangon Talentadong Pinoy
Directed by Rich Ilustre
Unconditional
Directed by Ivan Andrew Payawal and Dwein Baltazar
Gameboys
Directed by Ivan Andrew Payawal
I Am U
Directed by Dwein Baltazar
Orbiters
Directed by Miko Livelo and Dominic Lim
Feels Like Forever
Directed by Ivan Andrew Payawal, Dwein Baltazar, and Fatrick Tabada
Sleepless: The Series
Directed by Prime Cruz
#ParangNormal Activity
Directed by Perci Intalan, Prime Cruz, Topel Lee, Miko Livelo, Jun Lana, Dominic Lim, Ivan Andrew Payawal
Lola Basyang.Com
Directed by Perci Intalan
ABOUT
Big things begin with an idea first
The IdeaFirst Company is a content creation company based in the Philippines that specializes in feature films and original series. Founded in 2014 by internationally-awarded filmmakers Jun Robles Lana and Perci Intalan, the company has produced over 30 feature films to date. Among these are acclaimed titles from international film festivals like Die Beautiful (Tokyo International Film Festival Audience Award and Best Actor winner), Bwakaw (New York Film Festival and Toronto International Film Festival), Shadow Behind the Moon (Pacific Meridien Film Festival Best Director, Netpac awardee) and recently About Us But Not About Us (Tallinn International Film Festival Best Film winner, Critics Pick). It has also produced some of the biggest blockbusters in the Philippines like The Panti Sisters, Die Beautiful and The Two Mrs Reyeses. The IdeaFirst Company has also produced original series and marketing initiatives for The Walt Disney Company, Netflix, Prime Video, TV5, Cignal Entertainment and iWant/TFC and has produced films for and in partnership with Amazon Studios, 108 Japan, Quantum Films, Star Cinema, Viva Films, Regal Entertainment, Cignal Entertainment, APT Entertainment, Cineko Productions among others.The IdeaFirst Company is a content creation company based in the Philippines that specializes in feature films and original series. Founded in 2014 by internationally-awarded filmmakers Jun Robles Lana and Perci Intalan, the company has produced over 30 feature films to date. Among these are acclaimed titles from international film festivals like Die Beautiful (Tokyo International Film Festival Audience Award and Best Actor winner), Bwakaw (New York Film Festival and Toronto International Film Festival), Shadow Behind the Moon (Pacific Meridien Film Festival Best Director, Netpac awardee) and recently About Us But Not About Us (Tallinn International Film Festival Best Film winner, Critics Pick). It has also produced some of the biggest blockbusters in the Philippines like The Panti Sisters, Die Beautiful and The Two Mrs Reyeses. The IdeaFirst Company has also produced original series and marketing initiatives for The Walt Disney Company, Netflix, Prime Video, TV5, Cignal Entertainment and iWant/TFC and has produced films for and in partnership with Amazon Studios, 108 Japan, Quantum Films, Star Cinema, Viva Films, Regal Entertainment, Cignal Entertainment, APT Entertainment, Cineko Productions among others.
OUR MISSION AND VISION
MISSION
We illuminate stories that would otherwise be kept in the dark by creating distinct, well-crafted content that entertains, inspires, and empowers audiences around the world.
VISION
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