5 PH films in Asian-American fest in NY

Five Filipino films will be screened at the 36th Asian American International Film Festival, to be held in New York City from July 24 to Aug. 3.

Two Cinemalaya movies—Sheron Dayoc’s short “As He Sleeps” and Loy Arcenas’ feature “REquieme”—along with Benito Bautista’s documentary “Harana,” will be shown.

Marilou Diaz-Abaya’s 1983 film “Karnal” will likewise be presented as a tribute to the filmmaker who passed away last year.

Abaya received the Asian American Media Award from the fest’s organizer, Asian CineVision, in 2002.

Mona Lisa Yuchengco’s docu “Marilou Diaz-Abaya: Filmmaker at Voyage” will also be screened, to “celebrate female directors and honor Abaya.” Bayani San Diego Jr.