ALT-R HEROES FILM FESTIVAL 2024
NEW VISIONS SECTION

HAPPY FIESTA by Joe Bacus

TRT: 8:35 minutes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Synopsis
A Western man in black pays local hospitals nightly visits, carrying an ice bucket. Later
revealed as a member of an International organ-trading association, he seduces women into spending nights with him with his ulterior motive. That night, however, he meets a mysterious woman who proves to be his match.

 

Production Credits
Director/DOP/Writer/Editor/Producer: 
Joe Bacus
PD/Writer/Co-Producer: Orpheus Nery
Musical Score: John Uy/ThisBeing
Producer/Actress: Sherlyn Doloriel
Actor: Maximillian Samstag

 

The Filmmaker
Joe Bacus, a filmmaker and a university instructor based in Cagayan de Oro City, debuted his first feature film, 'Markado: The Moon Devourer,' at the 29th Fukuoka International Film Festival in Japan in 2019. Bacus's films, deeply rooted in the rich tapestry of his hometown, have not only premiered at national festivals but also graced international platforms in Germany, Mexico, the US, and Japan. Committed to cultivating emerging filmmakers, he established the Cine de Oro Film Festival, a platform dedicated to educating young filmmakers and fostering audience development. 

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