Busan Winner ‘Ria,’ Arvin Belarmino’s Folk-Punk Debut, Boards Lights On (EXCLUSIVE)
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Variety reports that "Ria," the debut feature from Filipino filmmaker Arvin Belarmino, has secured international representation with sales company Lights On following its world premiere at the Busan International Film Festival. The film, which centers on a young woman from the folk-punk scene who confronts a property developer to protect her home, earned the Heart of Eurasia Award at the festival. The pickup signals growing market attention for independent cinema emerging from Southeast Asia, particularly stories that channel subcultural identity into political narrative.
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Source: Variety, “Busan Winner ‘Ria,’ Arvin Belarmino’s Folk-Punk Debut, Boards Lights On (EXCLUSIVE)”. Read the original →
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