Project Detail

Bagong Silang (New Born)

Synopsis

Bagong Silang is the name given to the community that has been living in Navotas Cemetery in the Philippines for around 40 years.
The film offers a glimpse into this exceptional and resilient community providing an insight into the day-to-day life of people born into the margins of society.

Details

Year
2011
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
10m 06s
Format
HD/ DSLR
Director
Zena Merton
Producer
Giselle Santos
Editor
Zena Merton
Director of Photography
Stefan Werc

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

None.

Bagong Silang was made as part of Zena Merton and Giselle Santos' FdA Media Practice course in London College of Communication.

Sales Company

Journeyman Pictures

4-6 High Street, Thames Ditton, Surrey, KT7 0RY, United Kingdom
Tel: 44 208 398 4616
Fax: 44 208 972 9100

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