Asog | |
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Directed by | Seán Devlin |
Written by | Rey Aclao Sean Devlin Arnel Pablo |
Produced by | Seán Devlin |
Starring | Rey Aclao Arnel Pablo |
Cinematography | Anna MacDonald |
Edited by | Seán Devlin |
Music by | Emmett Hall |
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Running time | 101 minutes |
Country | Philippines |
Language | Tagalog |
Asog is a 2023 Canadian-Philippine docufiction film, directed by Seán Devlin.[1] Incorporating both fictionalized and documentary elements, the film stars Filipino transgender comedian and activist Rey "Jaya" Aclao, who is taking former student Arnel Pablo on a road trip to a drag competition; along the way, they meet various people whose lives have been impacted by corporate greed and climate change in the aftermath of destructive typhoons.[2]
The film received a completion grant from the Frameline Film Festival several months ahead of its debut.[3]
The film debuted at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival.[4] and had its Canadian premiere in the Canadian Narrative Competition at the 2023 Calgary International Film Festival.[5]
The film won the Grand Jury Prize for Screenwriting, International Narrative Feature at the 2023 Outfest.[6]
At Calgary, the film received a special jury citation from the RBC Emerging Canadian Artist award jury.[7]