Siphayo
| Siphayo | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| English | Dismay |
| Directed by | Joel Lamangan |
| Screenplay by | Eric Ramos |
| Story by |
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| Produced by | Baby F. Go |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Rain Yamson |
| Edited by | Vanessa de Leon |
| Music by | Emerzon Texon |
Production company | BG Productions International[1] |
Release date |
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Running time | 90 minutes[2] |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Siphayo(English:Dismay) is a 2016 Philippineerotic thrillerindependent filmdirected byJoel Lamangan,and starringLuis Alandy,Joem Bascon,andNathalie Hart.
Cast
[edit]- Luis Alandyas Conrado[2]
- Joem Basconas Rolando[2]
- Nathalie Hartas Alice[2]
- Allan Pauleas Dante[2]
- Maria Isabel Lopezas Fely[2]
- Elora Españo as Sol[2]
Production
[edit]Pre-production
[edit]According to directorJoel Lamangan,Nathalie Hartwas initially hesitant for the lead role when told that she is required to dofull-frontal nudityfor the film, but said that "she did not have second thoughts doing it (...) It was a project she simply could not pass up."[1]
Hart had to be on a diet and workout in preparation for the role.[3]She claimed that her recentbreast enlargement surgerywas crucial for the film.[4][5]
Filming
[edit]Duringprincipal photography,Hart said that the first scenes they had to film were those that required her to do nudity, particularly a shower scene where her bare back is revealed. The following day, after filming a sex scene with co-starLuis Alandy,she said she "went in the bathroom and cried", and almost prompted to abandon the project as she felt she was doingpornography.Lamangan then reassured her that he is a "proper director" and he does not do porn. But despite being distraught having to do the scenes, Hart chose to remain involved in the project.[6][7][8]
Joem Basconconfirmed in a separate interview that Hart performed her nude scenes genuinely and without the use ofnipple tapes.[9]
Filming concluded in early April 2016.[10]
Release
[edit]Siphayois produced by producer Baby Go's production company BG Productions International.[1]Although the film's original release date was on 5 October 2016, it was pushed the following day; ared carpetpremiere was held atSM Megamallon 3 October.[5]
The film premiered in the 2016 International Film Festival Manhattan inNew York Cityon 22 October.[11]
Accolades
[edit]| Awards | |||||
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| Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Outcome | Source |
| 2016 | International Film Festival Manhattan: Film Festival Director Award | Best Actress | Nathalie Hart | Won | [12][13] |
References
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- ^abcdefg"Intl Film Festival ManhattanSiphayoScreening #IFFMNYC2016 ".Eventbrite.Archivedfrom the original on 30 October 2016.Retrieved8 October2016.
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- ^ab"Nathalie Hart says about double breast exposure: I think men would like it".Philippine Entertainment Portal.4 October 2016.Archivedfrom the original on 9 October 2016.
- ^Bukas, Leo (5 October 2016)."xclusive: Nathalie Hart reacts to 'close to porn' feel of launching filmSiphayo".PUSH.com.ph.Archivedfrom the original on 9 October 2016.Retrieved23 September2016.
- ^Bukas, Leo (5 October 2016)."Exclusive: Nathalie Hart reacts to 'close to porn' feel of launching filmSiphayo".PUSH.com.ph.Retrieved23 September2016.
- ^Nicasio, Nonie (September 21, 2016)."Nathalie Hart almost backed out ofSiphayobecause of frontal nudity ".Philippine Entertainment Portal.Archivedfrom the original on 9 October 2016.Retrieved8 October2016.
- ^Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (October 3, 2016)."Nathalie Hart shot topless scene without nipple tape: 'Everything is shown!'".Philippine Entertainment Portal.Archivedfrom the original on October 7, 2016.RetrievedOctober 8,2016.
- ^"Nathalie Heart dares to bare in indie film".The Manila Times.April 8, 2016.Archivedfrom the original on October 9, 2016.RetrievedOctober 8,2016.
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- ^"List of Winners".International Film Festival Manhattan.Archivedfrom the original on 2 February 2017.Retrieved29 October2016.
- ^"Nathalie Hart Named Best Actress for 'Siphayo' at New York Fest".InterAksyon. 21 October 2016.Archivedfrom the original on 29 October 2016.Retrieved29 October2016.