Tuesday, February 24, 2015

'Ekstra' lone PH film nominated at New York Festivals


MANILA – The independent film “Ekstra,” starring Vilma Santos, is the lone Filipino movie to be nominated at this year’s New York Festivals.

The movie has been nominated in the Best Feature Film category, and it will compete against Italy’s “Calcolo Infinitesimale.”



Originally an entry to the Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival in 2013, “Ekstra” marked the indie film debut of Santos.

It was also released by ABS-CBN's film production outfit, Star Cinema after it bagged several awards at the 9th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival.

As Loida Malabanan, Santos plays a professional TV and film "extra" who opts to withstand harsh conditions to fulfill her passion.

Read our movie review of “Ekstra” here

source: www.abs-cbnnews.com