SI ASTRI MAKA SI TAMBULAH

Astri and Tambulah
19min | Drama |

Philippines

Synopsis
Astri is a 16-year old transwoman in a relationship with 17-year old Tambulah. Although it’s an unusual sight at the community where they live, nobody bothers them. Subsisting on the coins people throw at them when they perform their traditional dance at the sea, everything seems perfect except that Badjao traditions and a pact made long ago require Astri to marry a woman she hardly knows.
Director:

Xeph Suarez

Writer:

Cenon Obispo Palomares (writer)

Producer:

Xeph Suarez (producer)
Cenon Obispo Palomares (producer)

Sandra Suarez (executive producer)
Vicente Jose Suarez (executive producer)
Lorenzo Rivera (executive producer)
Randy Fernandez (executive producer)
Jerry Campaña (executive producer)

Cinematographer:

Arnel Barbarona (director of photography)

Music/Composer:

Arnel Barbarona (musical score)

Editorial Department:

Xeph Suarez (editor)
Kim Tayona (editor)
Aedrian Araojo (editor)

Production Design/Art Department:

Aedrian Araojo (production designer)
Sitti Asinal (art director)

Glenn Provido (makeup artist)

Production Management:

Sitti Asinal (production manager)
Maqi Usani (location manager)
Khryszha Suarez (production assistant)
Vincent Paul Suarez (production assistant)

Ryanne Murcia (acting coach)

Sound Department:

Maqi Usani (live-sound recordist)

Camera and Lighting Department:

Renzo Wee (assistant cameraman)
Pauly Eijansantos (gaffer)

Post-production:

Adrielle Esteban (colorist)

Assistant/Associate Director:

Ryanne Murcia (assistant director)

Production Company:

Hombrella Pictures
Sirena Pictures
Ateneo Center for Culture and the Arts (in association with)
National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) (with the support of)
Quezon City Film Development Commission (with the support of) 

Cast:

Astri Tahari as Astri
Usman Agga as Usman Agga
Taha Daranda as Astri's Father
Dianne Alberto as Sitti
Alexandria Abdullah as Sitti's Mother
Lucky Mahari as Astri's Friend
Tambula Sailila as Astri's Friend
Zimadar Raper as Market Customer #1
Sandra Suarez as Market Customer #2
Sitti Asinal as Market Customer #3
Cenon Obispo Palomares as Market Customer #4

Additional Crew:

Special Thanks
Hon, Maria Isabelle Climaco, City Mayor of Zamboanga City
Mrs. Leonida Bayan, City Social Welfare and Development Office
Mrs. Shiela Covarubbias, PIO, Local Government of Zamboanga
Mr. Kiko Miranda, Director, Ateneo Center for Culture and Arts
2nd Lt. Agpawa, XO Alpha Company, 11IB, 3ID, PA
Mr. Christopher D. Mandi, MNSA, CSP, Chief Security, Civil Security Unit
Mr. Ronie B. Pagayonan, CSU Team Leader, Action Force Group
Mr. Rody Garcia
Mr. Mark Basaluddin
Ms. Silvie Bandiola-Agravante
Ms. Sharifa Pearlsia Ali-Dans
Brgy. Captain Abdul-Aziz Hanapi
Brgy. Captain Antonio Deles
Sheron Dayoc
Honee Alipio
Laila Ulao
Victor Ian Covarrubias
Amaya Han
Natasha Suladay
Chuck Gutierrez
Babyruth Gutierrez
Jay Bautista
Mikee Castro
Harvey Falcasantos
Arjo Rodriguez
Rogin Eribal
Earl Gino
Ulysses Almocera
Mohd Sarajan
Sinehub
Cinebravo
Task Force Zamboanga
Community and Family Service International - Zamboanga City
Ateneo de Zamboanga University
Fiberlines Inc.
Residents of Buggoc Transitory Line
Nuestra Señora La Virgen Del Pilar
Red Bull Philippines
Philippine Reachwell Distribution Corporation
Ateneo Center for Culture and the Arts

Alternative Title: Astri and Tambulah
Year: 2017
Genre: Drama
Country:

Philippines

Language:

Sinama

Locations:

Brgy. Talon-talon, Zamboanga City

Subtitle:

English

Awards, Recognition, & Participation:

Winner - Balanghai Trophy for Best Short Film
Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival (2018)

Winner - Special Jury Prize 
Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival (2018)

Nomination - QCinema International Film Festival - QCShorts Competition 2017
Pylon Award for Best Picture 

Nomination - Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival 2018
Best Short Film

Nomination - FAMAS Awards 2018
Best Short Film

Nomination - Gawad Urian Awards 2018
Best Short Film (Pinakamahusay na Maikling Pelikula)

Nomination - Tampere Film Festival 2018
Grand Prix

Nominations - Star Awards for Movies
Star Awards for Short Movie of the Year
Short Movie Director of the Year - Xeph Suarez

Official Selection
QCinema International Film Festival 2017

Official Selection
Tampere Film Festival 2018

Official Selection
Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival 2018

Total Running Time: 19min
Color: Color
Aspect Ratio:
Sound Mix: Stere
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18 October 2019, Friday