Cheer Factor: Filipino indie in Czech Republic, Canada

SCENE from “Ex Press,” described by a Korean critic as “an edgy cocktail of fiction and documentary.” Photo courtesy of Jet B. Leyco

After Korea and India, Jet Leyco’s “Ex Press” is competing in two international film festivals. “Ex Press” is included in the main competition section of the 16th Jihlava (Czech Republic) International Documentary Film Festival, which will be held from October 23 to 29.

The indie film then proceeds to the Montreal (Canada) International Documentary Festival, set from November 7 to 17. “Ex Press” won Special Mention (JB Bank award) at the Jeonju fest in Korea in May.—Bayani San Diego Jr.

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