Azucena

Dog Meat
1h 25min | Drama |

Philippines

Synopsis
12-year-old Lily lives with her father, who has been suspended from the police force, and her stepmother. Her parents sell Lily's aging dog to Mr. Teban for dog meat. Lily convinces Mr. Teban to return her dog, then begins a friendship with the dog-meat seller, much to the disgust of her family and friends. Mr. Teban becomes her surrogate father, and supports Lily against her abusive father and ineffectual stepmother.
Director:

Mac C. Alejandre

Writer:

Wali Ching (story)
Wali Ching (screenplay)

Producer:

Vicente G. Del Rosario III (producer)
Veronique Del Rosario-Corpus (producer)
Vic Del Rosario, Jr. (executive producer)
Sandy Santamaria (associate producer)
Brenda M. Bayhon (supervising producer)

Cinematographer:

Rollie Manuel (director of photography)

Music/Composer:

Gerdie Francisco (musical director)

Editorial Department:

Kelly M. Cruz [as Kelly M. Cruz F.E.G.M.P.] (film editor)

Production Design/Art Department:

Ronald Red (production designer)
Esperanza Cortez-Red (production designer)
Gerry Lugod (art director)
Samuel Salamat (set man)
Carding Sanchez (set man)
Freddi Boy Palo (set man)

Wardrobe
Jeng Torres (wardrobe custodian)
Mary Ann Medina (wardrobe custodian)

Make-up and Hair
Arman Lacson (make-up artist)

Production Management:

Raul Caro (production manager)
Ruel Ricarto (project accountant)
Julius Alfonso (script supervisor)
Gerry Sabater (production assistant)
Rafael Uy (production services head)
Rene Aranar (production services staff)
Helen Peralta (production services staff)
Cora Cabales (production services staff)
Darlino Marquez (driver)
Dante Guerrero (service driver)
Jun Tanique (service driver)
Kevin Ng (service driver)
David Sioson (service driver)
Je Marco (service driver)

Roadrunner Network, Inc.
Carmela Escolar (production coordinator)
May Ariola (production coordinator)
Ampy Aguila (production coordinator)
Cindy Antonio (production coordinator)
Lyza Garcia-Evangelista (production coordinator)

Sound Department:

Albert Michael Idioma (sound supervision)
Christopher Dimaano (clapper/loader)
Peter Nicolas (soundman)
Leonardo Uy (boomman)
Arnedo Lucas (audio consultant)
Aurel Bilbao (SFX/foley editor)
Lamberto Casas, Jr. (SFX/foley editor)
Arnel Francia (SFX/foley editor)
Arnel Labayo (SFX/foley editor)
Miguel Rey Leal (SFX/foley editor)
Ricardo Loresto, Jr. (SFX/foley editor)
Ma. Haydee Gemma Navales (SFX/foley editor)
Angelica Reyes (SFX/foley editor)

Camera and Lighting Department:

Toto Uy (assistant cameraman)
Ric Castillo (gaffer)
Choy Paclauna (stillman)
Clemente Lamano (bestboy)
Patrick Benitez (bestboy)
Nestor Revuelta (electrician)
Romeo Elba (assistant electrician)
Jojo Mariano (arri-3 lifter)
Ruel Magabo (HMI operator)
Wackie Figuerra (grip)
Reynaldo Dingcong (grip)
Florante Pitel (grip)
Darlino Marquez (general repairman)
Amay Camillo (equipment caretaker)
Ben Edward Villanueva (equipment caretaker)
Noel Vadehueza (equipment caretaker)
Ronnie Mina (equipment caretaker)
Ronnie Marquez (equipment caretaker)
Percival Pitel (equipment caretaker)
Christopher Singuram (equipment caretaker)
Marlon Marquez (equipment caretaker)
Gregorie Pitel, Jr. (equipment caretaker)
Dodoy Ego Ogan (equipment caretaker)
Rene Garote (equipment caretaker)
Rolando Saet (equipment caretaker)
Reggie De Luna (equipment caretaker)
Angelo Caldo  (equipment caretaker)
Randy Cabigting (equipment caretaker)

Post-production:

Tony Rivera (post-production supervisor)
Herman Lagano (post-production assistant)
Edgar Gutierrez (assistant film editor)
Mario Mendoza (assistant film editor)
LVN Pictures, Inc. (color processing)
Cinemagic, Inc. (titles)

Roadrunner Network Inc., Pre-Post, Inc.
Ronald Allan Dale (assistant editor)
Dino Yasay (assistant editor)
Willy Palomo (dallies editor)
Renewin Alano (dallies editor)
Medy Andidna (negative handler)
Salome Carbonel (negative handler)
Mina Ramos (negative handler)
Annabel Magalona (negative handler)
Isabel Aquino (negative handler)
Evaline Canapi (negative handler)
Marisol Bagas (negative handler)
Margot Cañares (telecine operator)
Norman Santos (telecine operator)
Ely Caranglan (telecine operator)
Roberto Nicolas (telecine operator)
Frank Chico (TOC engineer)
Uriah Dypuekeno (TOC engineer)
Daye Moralita (TOC engineer)
Jose Ian Tan (TOC engineer)
Mar Umali (TOC engineer)
AVID Film Composer 8000 (software used)

Assistant/Associate Director:

Mervin Cureg (assistant director)

Production Company:

Viva Films

Cast:

Angelu De Leon as Calby
Bobby Andrews as Ariel
Caridad Sanchez as Norma Vergara
Robert Arevalo as Calby's Father
Kim Delos Santos as May [as Kim De Los Santos] 
Maureen Mauricio as Ariel's Mother
Susan Jane Ritter as Irene
Dino Guevarra as Dino
Katya Santos as Aimee
Angela Zamora as Shiela
Maui Taylor as Elena
Manny Distor as Calby's Friend 1
Michael Zerrudo as Calby's Friend 2
Rd Aquino as Vince
Camille Ocampo as Vicky
Aiza Marquez as Jenny
Fame De Los Santos as Calby's Godmother
Mel Kimura as Pacing
Louie Manansala as Manang at Garments Factory
Mymy Davao as Girl at Phonebooth
Soren Eric Fontaine as Jun-Jun
John Jordan Jocson as Ariel's Waiter Friend
Neal Del Rosario as Waiter 1
Raymond Gorospe as Waiter 2
Keith Serrano as Waiter 3
Adrian Javen as Ariel & Calby's Baby
Rouelle Misoles as Ariel's Drinking Buddy 1
Mervin Curaq as Ariel's Drinking Buddy 2
 

Additional Crew:

Marketing/Promotions
Baby Gil (coporate PR head)
Arlyn Loro (publicity supervisor)
Jeng Escalanda (publicity assistant)
Redgie Lopez (publicity assistant)
Ria Marquez (publicity assistant)
Rene Aranar (advertising and promotions)
Ferlin Buenviaje (advertising and promotions)
Lissa Cueto (advertising and promotions)
Liezl Crisostomo (advertising and promotions)
Kelly Campos (advertising and promotions)
Ferdie Cruz (advertising and promotions)

Researchers
Tere Regis (creative research)
Jane Calaje (creative research)
Mavie Gucilatar (creative research)

Acknowledgments / Special Thanks
For Angelu De Leon, Hush Blush, The House of Sara Lee
Mix of Greenbelt, Makati
Fish, Ground Floor, Glorietta II, Makati
Confetti, Ground Floor, Ali Mall, Araneta Center, Cubao

Alternative Title: Dog Meat
Year: 1998
Genre: Drama
Country:

Philippines

Language:

Tagalog

Locations:

15th Avenue Elementary School - 139 15th Avenue, Socorro, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Ugong Norte, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Ugong Sur, Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines

Subtitle:

N/A

Awards, Recognition, & Participation:

Best Cinematography - Romulo Araojo
19th Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP)

Best Supporting Actress - Alessandra de Rossi
50th FAMAS Awards (2001)

Grand Jury Prize - Carlos Siguion-Reyna
2nd San Diego Asian Film Festival (2001)

Nominations - 50th FAMAS Awards (2001)
Best Picture - Azucena
Best Director - Carlos Siguion-Reyna
Best Actor - Dante Rivero
Best Supporting Actor - Ricky Davao
Best Story - Enrique Ramos
Best Cinematography - Romulo Araojo
Best Editing - Manet A. Dayrit
Best Sound - Albert Michael Idioma, Ari Trofeo

Nominations - 25th Gawad Urian Awards (2001)
Best Actor (Pinakamahusak na Pangunahing Aktor) - Dante Rivero
Best Actress (Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktres) - Alessandra de Rossi
Best Cinematography (Pinakamahusay na Sinematograpiya) - Romulo Araojo
Best Music (Pinakamahusay na Musika) - Ryan Cayabyab

Nomination - 45th Valladolid International Film Festival (2001)
Golden Spike (Best Film) - Azucena

Nomination - 12th Young Critics Circle Awards (2001)
Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role - Alessandra de Rossi
 

Total Running Time: 1h 25min
Color: Color
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
Sound Mix: Dolby
General Carrier Specific Carrier Form Completeness
Video Tape VHS Feature Complete
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18 October 2019, Friday