ANG BABAE SA SEPTIC TANK

The Woman in the Septic Tank
1h 27min | Comedy |

Philippines

Synopsis
Jocelyn, Rainier, and Bingbong are three film school graduates who are dead set on making an Oscar-worthy film. They set out to do a quick pre-production as a courtesy call to their lead actress played by Eugene Domingo, and a through inspection of their film's major location, the Payatas dumpsite. They believe they have a winning script, and the energy and drive to make their dreams come true, no matter what the cost. 
Director:

Marlon Rivera

Writer:

Chris Martinez (screenplay)

Producer:

Joji Alonso (executive producer)
Chris Martinez (executive producer)
Marlon Rivera (executive producer)
John Victor Tence (executive producer)
Madonna Tarrayo (line producer)

Cinematographer:

Larry Manda (director of photography)

Music/Composer:

Vincent De Jesus

Editorial Department:

Ike Veneracion (film editor)
Daniel Inco (colorist: Engine Room / on-line editor: Engine Room)

Production Design/Art Department:

Norman Regalado (production designer)
Michael Labora (art director)
Enteng Anquilero (art department staff)
Elson Bolinas (art department staff)
Rhenalyn Dagandan (art department staff)
Michael Mendez (art department staff)
Moi Ng (art department staff)
Dina Ofracia (art department staff)
John Patrick Pascua (art department staff)
Raymond Sabado (art department staff)
Darci Ativo (set man)
Rey Basiledis (set man)
Allan Basilides (set man)
Jun Cadag (set man)
Orlando de Jesus Jr. (set man)
Nico Gabin (set man)
Dennis Mandani (set man)
Abel Pasturan (set man)
Junnie Tan (propsman)
Maria Irinco (makeup artist)
Norma Irinco (makeup artist)
Jay Lozada (makeup artist)
Alex Guinto (wardrobe)

Production Management:

Karen Banque (production manager)
Grace Quisias (head of production)
Mervin Manalili (utility)
Johoannes Mandane (utility)

Sound Department:

Michael Alfie Bautista (live sound recordist: Wildsound)
Christian Paul T. Delos Santos (live sound recordist: Wildsound)
Deo Van Fidelson (live sound recordist: Wildsound)
Alex Tomboc (foley artist: Wildsound) / sound effects engineer: Wildsound)
Lamberto Casas Jr. (adr engineer: Wildsound) / sound effects engineer: Wildsound)
Allen Roy Santos (sound effects engineer: Wildsound)
Louie Boy B. Cadag (sound utility: Wildsound)
Albert Michael Idioma (re-recording mixer: Wildsound / sound engineer)
Maria Theresa T. Idioma (studio head: Wildsound)
Karenina Claire Ramos (project coordinator: Wildsound)
Addiss Tabong (re-recording mixer: Wildsound / sound engineer)

Camera and Lighting Department:

Daniel Delina (assistant camera)
Jay Reyes (assistant camera / clapper)
Eric Marquez (gaffer)
Fidel Dabu (electrician)
Jay Linaga (electrician)
Jesse Baccay (grip)
Rommel Moral (grip)

Post-production:

J.P. Cuison (title designer)
Jo Beth Javier (digital imaging technician)
Nelson Sabiniano (digital imaging technician)
Panx Tañedo (digital imaging technician)

Assistant/Associate Director:

Julius Alfonso (assistant director)
Melvin Lee (assistant director)
Happy Constantino (second assistant director)

Production Company:

Cinemalaya
Martinez Rivera Films
Quantum Films
Straight Shooters Media

Cast:

Eugene Domingo (Mila / Eugene Domingo)
JM de Guzman (as Bingbong)
Kean Cipriano (as Rainier)
Cai Cortez (as Jocelyn)
Jonathan Tadioan (Arthur Poongbato)
Carlos Dala (as Mila's Son)
K.C. Marcelo (as Mila's Daughter)
Cherry Pie Picache (as Mila / Cherry Pie Picache)
Mercedes Cabral (as Mila / Mercedes Cabral)
Lani Tapia (as Documentary Mila)
Sonny Bautista (as Security Guard)
Aaron Ching (as Peta Kalingan Ensemble)
Buddy Saramat (as Peta Kalingan Ensemble)
Carlon Matobato (as Peta Kalingan Ensemble)
Cheeno Macaraig (as Peta Kalingan Ensemble)
Ian Seggara (as Peta Kalingan Ensemble)
Joanne Marie Bugcat (as Peta Kalingan Ensemble)
Kitchie Pagaspas (as Peta Kalingan Ensemble)
Lotlot Bustamante (as Peta Kalingan Ensemble)
Meanne Espinosa (as Peta Kalingan Ensemble)
Don Melvin Boongaling (as Peta Kalingan Ensemble)
She Maala (as Peta Kalingan Ensemble)
Upeng Fernandez (as Peta Kalingan Ensemble)
Verni Severo (as Peta Kalingan Ensemble)
Wylie Casero (as Peta Kalingan Ensemble)
Red Nuestro (as Peta Kalingan Ensemble)
Chris Pasturan (as Arthur Poongbato's Entourage)
Abelino Cuta (as Arthur Poongbato's Entourage / Car Thief)
Joujou Into (as Arthur Poongbato's Entourage)
Diana Colon (Arthur Poongbato's Entourage)
Ronald Pressman (as Mr. Smithberger)
Mariano T. Cordero (as Other Smithbergers)
Tim Beasley (as Other Smithbergers)
Monroe White (as Other Smithbergers)
Virgilio Que (as Other Smithbergers)
Louie Lao (as Other Smithbergers)
Alex Tamadon (as Other Smithbergers)
Edison Castillo (as Mila's Child)
Geraldine Bilbao (as Mila's Child)
Kyla Agpalo (as Mila’s Child)
Bianca Gerome Bilbao (as Mila’s Child)
Marjorie Paine (as Mila’s Child)
Cedric Lauriada (as Mila’s Child)
Pat Dian Tamondong (as Mila’s Child)
Irish Gajudo (as Mila’s Child)
Dave Dado (as Mila’s Child)
James Adona (as Mila’s Child)
Eunice Salas (as Mila’s Child)
Uhery Omlang (as Mila’s Child)
Eric Cabahug (as Security Guard)
Cayelene Paras (as Governess)
Dino Mark Reyes (as Florist)
Kyle Gozo (as Pool Boy)
Jenny Jabaguero (as Pilates)
Imee Schlobohm-Vasquez as (Staff 1)
Cathy Dona (as Staff 2)
Ralph Cenabre (as Chef)
Candy Cortez (as Jocelyn's Mother)
Jazzy Aquino (as Coffee Shop Staff)
Michele Santos (as Coffee Shop Staff)
Kevin Rodriguez (as Coffee Shop Staff)
Heidi Ugay (as Condo Receptionist)
Oscar 'Nhot-Nhot' Suelo (as Car Thief)
Danielle Penamora (as Car Thief)
Jesus Salvador (as Car Thief)
Billy Belman (as Car Thief)
Ilyo Rodriguez (as Car Thief)
Frederick Marcelo (as Car Thief)
Marlon Alonzo (as Car Thief)
Kevin Enemedes (as Car Thief)
Reynald Dado (as Car Thief)
Stephanie Enemedes (as Car Thief)
Miguel Louise Salvador (as Car Thief)
Francis Quimado (as Car Thief)
A.A. Acosta (as Car Thief)
Alberto Ramirez (as Car Thief)
Leo Balangatan (as Car Thief)
Joel Padua(as Car Thief)
Mark Angelo Bejar (as Car Thief)
Michael Bejar (as Car Thief)
Reden Videna (as Car Thief)
Melvin Garcia (as Car Thief)
Roy Lauriada (as Car Thief)
Manuel Barreto (as Drunkard)
Peachy Rallonza-Bretana (as Grease Woman)
Ricci Chan (as Vendor)
Joel Dela Cruz (as Guide)
Boyong Marcelo (as Guide)
Renato (as Mang Renato)
Veronica Gonzales (as Eugene Domingo's Assistant)
Michelle Zenarosa (as Eugene Domingo's Assistant)
Joanne Quintas (as Make-up Artist)
Paul Infante (as Wardrobe)
Melvin Lee (as Assistant Director)

Additional Crew:

Shirley Mae Araa (caterer)
Chris Barola (caterer)
Nomar Cadag (caterer)
Fatima Linaga (caterer)
Francisten 'Lenlen' Oliveras (caterer)
Femy Cadag (caterer: Speedy Pepper)
Roi Calilong (crowd control)
Raymund Isaac (portrait photographer)
Jenny Loyola (marketing coordinator: Straight Shooters Media)
Jo Anne Brioso (production staff)
Diana Colon (production staff)
Rorie Fule (traffic coordinator: Engine Room)
Fred Garcia (production services: Alkemi Productions)
Mitzi Garcia (production services: Alkemi Productions)
Chris Martinez (creative supervisor)
Carlon Matobato (choreographer)
Elizabeth Nicolas (assistant: Eugene Domingo)
Steven Orrica (engineer: Engine Room)
Marcky Ramos (messenger: Straight Shooters Media)
Rowena Roxas (admin assistant: Straight Shooters Media)
Stan Solomon (engineer: Engine Room)
Ghe Cordero (caster)
Espie Orate (caster)
J.P. Cuison (poster designer)
Jun Acidre  (driver)
Jenjet Alkuino (driver)
Rolly Balbotin (driver)
Allan Buan (driver)
Elmer Cerdo (driver)
Leo David (driver)
Arthur Geneblazo (driver)
Leo Herrera (driver)
Allan Lacbayog (driver)
Leo Mangubat (driver)
Jaypee Mimay (driver)
Ronald Norbes (driver)
Jimmy Pardo (driver)
Diego Sabino (driver)
Jose Sadaya (driver)
Joel Buan (vehicle supplier)
Rowen Cassanova (driver / vehicle supplier)
Roberto Grivaldo (vehicle supplier)
Eva R. (vehicle supplier)
Ronald Sium (vehicle supplier)
Peachy Dator (trainee: Straight Shooters Media)
Kristen Externon (trainee: Straight Shooters Media)
Daissa Silvan (trainee: Straight Shooters Media)

Alternative Title: The Woman in the Septic Tank
Year: 2011
Genre: Comedy
Country:

Philippines

Language:

Tagalog

Locations:

Addition Hills, Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Laging Handa, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Malate, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Nayong Kanluran, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines

Subtitle:

English

Awards, Recognition, & Participation:

APSA NETPAC Development Prize - Marlon Rivera
Asia Pacific Screen Awards (2012)

People's Choice Award - Favorite Actress - Eugene Domingo
Asian Film Awards (2012)

Best Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy) – Cinemalaya, Martinez Rivera Films, Quantum Films
Golden Screen Awards, Philippines (2012)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy) - Eugene Domingo
Golden Screen Awards, Philippines (2012)

Best Director - Marlon Rivera
Golden Screen Awards, Philippines (2012)

Best Original Screenplay - Chris Martinez
Golden Screen Awards, Philippines (2012)

Best Editing - Ike Veneracion
Golden Screen Awards, Philippines (2012)

Best Musical Score - Vincent De Jesus
Golden Screen Awards, Philippines (2012)

Special Jury Prize - Marlon Rivera
Granada Film Festival Cines del Sur (2012)

Best First Time Director - Marlon Rivera
Philadelphia Film Festival (2012)

Digital Movie Editor of the Year - Ike Veneracion
Star Awards for Movies (2012)

Digital Movie Musical Scorer of the Year - Vincent De Jesus
Star Awards for Movies (2012)

New Breed - Marlon Rivera
Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival (2011)

Nominations - Asia Pacific Screen Awards (2012)
Best Screenplay - Chris Martinez

Nominations - Asian Film Awards (2012)
Best Actress - Eugene Domingo
Best Screenwriter - Chris Martinez

Nomination - Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema (2012)
Best Film - Marlon Rivera

Nominations - FAP Awards, Philippines (2012)
Best Picture - Martinez Rivera Films. Quantum Films
Best Actress - Eugene Domingo
Best Screenplay - Chris Martinez
Best Musical Score - Vincent De Jesus

Nominations - Five Flavours Asian Film Festival (2012)
Best Film - Marlon Rivera (director)

Nominations - Gawad Urian Awards (2012)
Best Picture (Pinakamahusay na Pelikula)
Best Actress (Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktres) - Eugene Domingo
Best Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktor) - JM de Guzman
Best Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktor) - Kean Cipriano
Best Direction (Pinakamahusay na Direksyon) - Marlon Rivera
Best Sound (Pinakamahusay na Tunog) - Albert Michael Idioma, Addiss Tabong
Best Screenplay (Pinakamahusay na Dulang Pampelikula) - Chris Martinez
Best Editing (Pinakamahusay na Editing) - Ike Veneracion
Best Production Design (Pinakamahusay na Disenyong Pamproduksiyon) - Norman Regalado
Nominations - Golden Screen Awards, Philippines (2012)
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy) - JM de Guzman
Breakthrough Performance by an Actor - Kean Cipriano
Best Story - Chris Martinez
Best Cinematography - Larry Manda
Best Production Design - Norman Regalado
Best Sound - Albert Michael Idioma, Addiss Tabong

Nominations - Granada Film Festival Cines del Sur (2012)
Golden Alhambra - Marlon Rivera

Nominations - Hong Kong International Film Festival (2012)
FIPRESCI Prize - Marlon Rivera
Golden Firebird Award Young Cinema - Marlon Rivera

Nominations - Star Awards for Movies (2012)
Digital Movie of the Year – Cinemalaya, Martinez Rivera Films, Quantum Films
Digital Movie Director of the Year - Marlon Rivera
Movie Actress of the Year - Eugene Domingo
Digital Movie Original Screenplay of the Year - Chris Martinez
Digital Movie Cinematographer of the Year - Larry Manda
Digital Movie Production Designer of the Year - Norman Regalado
Digital Movie Sound Engineer of the Year - Albert Michael Idioma, Addiss Tabong
Digital Movie Original Theme Song of the Year (For the song "Sabaw")

Nominations - Granada Film Festival Cines del Sur (2011)
Dragons and Tigers Award - Marlon Rivera

Total Running Time: 1h 27min
Color: Color
Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Sound Mix: Stereo
General Carrier Specific Carrier Form Completeness
Optical DVD Feature Complete
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18 October 2019, Friday