‘1st Sem’ goes to South Korea
Allan Paule (left) and Lotlot de Leon
After Hyderabad (India) and Houston (Texas), Dexter Hemedez and Allan Ibañez’s “1st Sem” will be shown at the Fifth Seoul Guro International Kids Film Festival in South Korea, from May 23 to 30.
Needless to say, the entire “1st Sem” team is excited that South Korean students, children and teeners alike, will have the chance to watch the CineFilipino entry.
According to its site, the fest aims “to present the best of contemporary and classic films for children, youths and families.”
It seeks to feature “the world’s most outstanding kiddie films,” which are selected “on the basis of quality and originality.” The fest also hopes “to assist in developing cinema’s role … in the education and enrichment of young people.”
Meanwhile, “1st Sem” will open in Philippine cinemas on April 26.—BAYANI SAN DIEGO JR.
