Filipino joins Berlinale Talents panel

Filipino indie producer Bianca Balbuena was invited to speak at the Berlinale Talents program in Germany on Feb. 16. Balbuena will join the panel, dubbed “Meet the Experts”—“an extensive session that focuses on producers in their roles as entrepreneurs and team leaders.” Balbuena told the Inquirer that the session, scheduled at 2:30-5:30 p.m., will be moderated by German producer and Berlinale Talents alumnus Fabian Gasmia.  Balbuena produced Lav Diaz’s “Hele sa Hiwagang Hapis,” which is competing in the main section of this year’s Berlin International Film Festival. The Berlinale Talents program is held during the fest. Bayani San Diego Jr.