TUKSO gets “B” from Cinema Evaluation Board

“TUKSO,” winner of the Best Screenplay Award at the 2007 CINEMALAYA Philippine Independent Film Festival, receieved a “B” grading from the Cinema Evaluation Board of the Film Development Council of the Philippines.

The fifteen members of the Board who viewed the film unanimously voted that “TUKSO” deserved a grade. Subsequently, eight (8) members voted to give it a “B” grade as against seven (7) members who gave it an “A”.

The “B” grade entitles the film to a rebate on amusement taxes collected in certain cities where the film will be screened.

“TUKSO” will have its theatrical screening on October 3-9, 2007 at the Indie Sine, Robinson’s Galleria Movieworld.

SYNOPSIS:
A young village lass is found dead. An investigator (ADEL) is assigned to look into the case and gets to learn more about the girl and the people whose lives were affected by her and her death: her father (BAL), a young architect (CARLO), a businessman (DAVID), her childhood friend (EMER) and a widow (FE).

CAST:
IRMA ADLAWAN, SHAMAINE BUENCAMINO, SOLIMAN CRUZ, RICKY DAVAO, SID LUCERO, PING MEDINA and DIANA MALAHAY; with NONIE BUENCAMINO, MAILES KANAPI, RONNIE LAZARO, PAOLO O’HARA, BING PIMENTEL and the TANGHALANG PILIPINO ACTORS COMPANY.

CINEMALAYA Presents a Theater Concepts Production
Graded “B” by the Cinema Evaluation Board
Best Screenplay Award, 2007 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival
Directed by DENNIS N. MARASIGAN
Screenplay by DENNIS N. MARASIGAN, NIKKI TORRES and MARA PAULINA MARASIGAN
Cinematography, Editing, and Sound by MO ZEE
Production Design by BIANCA GONZALES DADIVAS
Music by VINCENT DE JESUS
Produced by SOC B. JOSE and DENNIS N. MARASIGAN

“… an engaging multilevel storyline that effectively unfolds a mystery while revealing character.” Cinemalaya Festival Jury

“… a thoroughly engaging mystery…” Lito Zulueta, Philippine Daily Inquirer

Comments

Harrell said…
Hello and good day, Mr. Marasigan!

I'm Harrell, from UProject, and you've been chosen as one of UP's most oustanding alumni.

Is there any way that I can acquire your e-mail address? I have something to send to you regarding the UP Centennial celebrations.

Thank you!

-Harrell
October 2, 2007 at 11:40 PM
DENNIS N. MARASIGAN said…
my email is dennisnmarasigan@yahoo.com.

dennis
October 4, 2007 at 1:03 AM
Anonymous said…
It's not hard to make decisions when you be sure what your values are.
May 28, 2010 at 3:56 PM
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