Maris Racal starrer ‘Sunshine’ to compete in Berlinale
Maris Racal in “Sunshine.” Image: Instagram/@animastudiosph, @project8projects, @cloudyduckpictures
“Sunshine,” a film starring Maris Racal, is an official selection to the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, also called Berlinale, under the Generation 14plus competition.
Production company Project 8 Projects revealed this through its Instagram page on Thursday, Jan. 16.
“‘SUNSHINE’ IS COMING TO BERLINALE!” it exclaimed.
“We are proud to announce that SUNSHINE is an official selection at the 75th Edition of The Berlin International Festival under the Generation 14plus Competition!” it stated.
The company also noted that this feat will be the film’s European premiere.
Article continues after this advertisement“Stay tuned—SUNSHINE’s Berlinale screening dates will be announced soon!” it added.
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“Sunshine” director Antoinette Jadaone also shared her film’s achievement via her Instagram page, saying it is her first time to compete in one of the “Big 3” film festivals.
“Received the news last [year]. Kakagising ko lang, [medyo] na-teary eye [ako],” she wrote. “See you in Berlin mga teh!”
Jadaone disclosed as well that they are currently working on the film’s Philippine premiere.
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“Sunshine” had its movie premiere at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) last September. The movie was also screened at the Palm Springs International Film Fest in California under the World Cinema Now section earlier this month.
Aside from international screenings, “Sunshine” also earned a nomination for Best Youth Film award at the 2024 Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA).
“Sunshine” tells the story of a young woman whose budding career as a rhythmic gymnast on the national team was put on hold after she discovered that she was pregnant.
Other cast members include Jennica Garcia, Elijah Canlas, Xyriel Manabat and Meryll Soriano.
