BLACKOUT

1h 25min | Thriller |

Philippines

Synopsis

The owner Gil Blanco (Robin Padilla) lives alone with his 7-year-old son Niño ( John Michael Reyes ). Since his wife Rose was separated from him, he drowns his frustration in alcohol and suffers from blackouts, after which he can only remember spongy operations. One day he wakes up after a blackout and remembers that he has crossed Isabel (Ella Guevara), the daughter of a tenant Belen (Iza Calzado). He finds her dead body in the trunk and places them next to the water tank. Now his life is slipping him completely, he becomes paranoid and confused.

Cast and Credits

*Director:*	Ato Bautista
*Writer:*	Shugo Praico (story/screenplay) Ato Bautista
*Producer:*	Tony Gloria Ato Bautista (line producer) Noemi Peji (unitel pictures-line producer)
*Cinematographer:*	Lyle Nemenzo-Sacris
*Music/Composer:*	Holland Buela (original score)
*Editorial Department:*	Richard Barnett Marilen Magsaysay (spirit colorist) Eric Carlos (spirit colorist)
*Production Design/Art Department:*	Bloody Table Danny Cristobas (production design consultant) Cecile Baun (special make-up) Joel Rocafort (art director) Catherine Cruz (wardrobe) Alvin Leo Lequin (setmen) Jethro Royo Jr. (setmen)
*Production Management:*	Jason Donato David Buenaventura (production coordinator) Alaric Zambrano (production assistant/script continuity)
*Sound Department:*	Angie Reyes (sound design) Holland Buela (sound design) Jason Galindez (sound design) Omnimix Errs (location live sound recording) Ruel Amorsolo (recordist) Rick De Jesus (boom operator) Midi Sound-Film Division (audio remastering/mixing/foley) Rowena Erana (proprietress) Jason Galindez (sound editor) Angie Reyes (sound mixer) Jason Galindez (foley/sfx) Angie Reyes (foley/sfx) Nelson Mojica (clapper/loader) Andy Macabante (sound recordist)
*Camera and Lighting Department:*	Itok Mempin (gaffer) Buboy Lumibao (gaffer) Rain De Guzman (gaffer) Errol Afed (assistant cameraman) Leo Radovan (electrician)
*Post-production:*	Cedric Alfonso (post-production engineers) Lope Robredillo (post-production engineers) Marc Ambat (post-production supervisor)
*Assistant/Associate Director:*	Jason Donato
*Production Company:*	Unitel Pictures
*Cast:*	Robin Padilla Iza Calzado J.M. Reyes Ella Guevara Elmo Redrico Hermie Concepcion Maya Suzuki Hector Macaso Alaric Zambrano Erik Malaya
*Additional Crew:*	Erik Malaya (location manager) Rachelle Malapitan (sales & marketing) Alma Cuario (technical director) Raffy Aluad (grips) Anthony Peconcillo (grips) Alex Buban (grips) Charlie Ortanes (grips) Allan Arrienda (vtrman operator) Ariel Molina (magnum operator) Alfredo Errabo (assistant magnum operator) Rogelio Errabo (genet cableman) Mark Cabalfin (caretaker) John Marfori (comptroller) Benneth Laranang (accountant)

Details

*Alternative Title:*
*Year:*	2007
*Genre:*	Thriller
*Country:*	Philippines
*Language:*	Tagalog
*Locations:*	167 L. Apartments 20th Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines
*Subtitle:*
*Awards, Recognition, & Participation:*	San Francisco Asian American International Film Festival (2007) Newport Beach Film Festival (2007) Indianapolis International Film Festival - World Cinema Competition (2007) 30th Asian American International Film Festival, New York (2007) Skip City D-Cinema Festival, Japan (2007) Asian Film Festival of Dallas (2007) Warsaw International Film Festival (2007) 31st Goteborg Film Festival, Sweden (2008)

Technical Specifications

Archive Formats

*General Carrier*	*Specific Carrier*	*Form*	*Completeness*
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*Total Running Time:*	1h 25min
*Color:*	color
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