Pioneer Insurance's Real to Reel: Gen Z Short Film Competition showcased the creativity and concerns of young filmmakers. The winning film, 'Ang Panawagan ni Googly', addressed climate change through the narrative of a used plastic milk tea container. The competition highlighted the Gen Z generation's focus on social issues like climate change and political corruption.
Pioneer Group Head Lorenzo Chan Jr. and Fire and Ice Entertainment CEO Liza Diño award the Grand Prize Winners of Pioneer’s Real to Reel: Gen Z Short Film Competition— Glenn Faller, Jerry Surpia, and Jaff Jaro from Leyte Normal University.
The winning film, starring a used plastic milk tea container named “Googly”, addresses the pressing issue of climate change in a unique way, highlighting pollution caused by the country’s waste problem. “These issues are clearly top of mind for them. What’s even more impressive is how they’ve tackled these topics in such creative ways, using drama, comedy, and other genres. I’m optimistic that these films will inspire the next-gen and viewers of all ages to work towards a better future,” he added.
Fire and Ice CEO and President Liza Diño poses with the Real to Reel audience at the jampacked Greenbelt Cinema 3. In photo are the esteemed judges, including director and Carlos Palanca awardee Chris Martinez, Unitel Straight Shooters Media Inc. President and CEO Madonna Tarrayo, and Octopus & Whale Founder and CEO Joey Tiempo.
Meanwhile, “Trapo” by Danreb Dela Cruz, Myro Andrada, and John Rhey Flores from Doña Montserrat Lopez Memorial High School was named third placer for its sharp critique on traditional politics in the Philippines.
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