6 PH shorts in Cannes

SIX FILMS from the Philippines have been selected to join the Short Film Corner of the Cannes Film Festival in France, from May 11 to 22. Included in the lineup are Emil Ray Alviz’s “Maria” (six minutes); Allison Barretto’s “Re-” (20 minutes); Rod-Michael Tumbaga’s “Neon” (14 minutes); Khalil Joseph Bañares’ “Hail the Queen” (10 minutes); Thop Nazareno’s “Lope” (9 minutes); and Christian Lat’s “Séjour” (16 minutes). The Cannes Short Film Corner allows short filmmakers to present their projects and meet up with potential financiers during the world’s leading film festival. Bayani San Diego Jr.