Nelson “Blog” Caliguia Jr.'s 'Sulayman,' a Filipino animated short film based on the Maguindanao folktale 'Indarapatra and Sulayman,' was victorious at two different short film festivals held in Florida, United States.
MANILA, Philippines — Nelson "Blog" Caliguia Jr.'s " Sulayman ," a Filipino animated short film based on the Maguindanao folktale "Indarapatra and Sulayman ," was victorious at two different short film festivals held in Florida, United States.
The eight-minute short, featuring music and sound design by Pepe Manikan, revolves around the sacrifices heroes make to save others as the titular warrior uses his skills, compassion and dedication to fight elements that disrupt the peace in his hometown. The filmmaker and his team made "Sulayman" as concise and compact as possible without losing the original tale's elements and its cultural significance, adding he wanted to retain a "Filipino local vibe."
The director hopes the short film's triumph will inspire young animators to make their own content rooted in Philippine cultures and help create awareness for original Filipino animation.
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