LIBRO FOR RANSOM

An award-winning broadcast journalist needs to find out the real story behind the 1961 theft for ransom of the most famous novels of Philippine national hero Jose Rizal, Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo. Pitted against the popularity of new media and the prevalence of fake news, she and her newbie partner do everything beyond the typical documentary to save her show, her reputation, and commitment to truth.

Year: 2023

TRT: 20 minutes

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Production:

Giya Studios

Pelikulove

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CREW
 
Executive Producer: Ellen Ongkeko Marfil, Ralph Morales, Khaye Medina, Arjanmar Rebeta, August Espino
Producer: Khaye Medina
Director: Arjanmar Rebeta
Asst. Director: Kristine De Leon
Script Continuity: Erika Reyes
Director of Photography: PJ Pabz Tavera & Arjanmar Rebeta
Editor & Colorists: John Lanbert Rafols


Musical Scorer: Coby Perpiñan  
Camera Operators: Enzo Vargas & Henrick Crisostomo
Gaffer: Dennis Ruba
Grips: Chester Velasco
Audio: Carlo Picache
Production Designer: Jeric Delos Angeles
Production Manager: Ghie Medina
Technical Crew: Jelbert Salvador
Production Design Assistants: Gerald Esquillo, Glycel Mae Villanueva, Clarence Tacanay  
Hair & Make-up: Pey Cortez & Miro Ramiola
Production Assistants: Wilson Pineda, Jasmine Medina, Irene Cabarrubias, Ma. Dannah Joy Briones
Behind the Scene Photographer: Rey Legaspi
Drivers: Alex Taroma & Nap Alcala

CAST

Julia – Danica Duno


Joy - Desiree Joy Briones


Mr. C – Raffy Tejada


Pepe Junior – Butchoy Ubaldo

Daniel Vinzon – Ralph Morales

Teenager – Jasmine Medina

News Achor VO - JP Penuliar

Special Participation:

Xiao Chua (Historian)
Kat Eusebio
Christian Esguerra
Mona Magno-Veluz
Jackie Comenador

Special Thanks: Ryan Uy Eirene Tinitigan Jaia Yap Martin Andres Cristina De Leon