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Bata, Bata Ka Lang

by Karl Cedrick Marquez | De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde

Best Performance, Best Original Music

19:59 | Narrative - Musical, Children

Logline: When a local school is forced to shut down, a young girl together with her classmates finds their way to fight for their academic rights and freedom.

Synopsis: Young local students of Barangay Malabanan are faced with the realization that their friendship will end due to their school's closing. Naya, a determined young girl, inspires her friends to find their voices and stand up against the situation, igniting unexpected change within their community.

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Behind the Scenes

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Filmmaker's Profile

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Karl Cedrick Marquez

Cedrick Marquez is a versatile artist, proficient in filmmaking, music, and theater direction, backed by a solid educational foundation in multimedia and performing arts from IACADEMY and De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde. His theatrical repertoire includes standout performances in productions like "The Ballad of Mulan" and "The Magical Tale of Beauty and the Beast," alongside directing original musicals such as "Takipsilim" and "Isang Tinig." In filmmaking, Cedrick's talent shines through both his directing and editing skills, evidenced by his acclaimed thesis film "Bata, Bata Ka Lang," which ranked third among 42 films in his cohort. His cinematic work has earned accolades at numerous film festivals, including Best International Film award for "Sakaling Mahirapan Ka" at the My Mind on Film Festival 2023 and recognition at the JCI Film Festival and Sine Halaga, highlighting his prowess as a multifaceted artist with international appeal.

Crew

Cast: Zoey Madison Lim as Naya Alexander Lucas Martin as Angel Prince Espana as Joshua Director: Karl Cedrick Marquez Producer: Jer Quetua Executive Producers: Jer Quetua, Karl Cedrick Marquez, Francis Angelo Aben Supervising Producer: Jose Javier Reyes Creative Producer: Raymund Barcelon Screenplay: Francis Angelo Aben Director of Photography: JC Roma Production Designer: Kylechandler Bigay Film Editor: Karl Cedrick Marquez Choreographer: Jastine Son Music Supervisors: Karl Cedrick Marquez, Francis Angelo Aben, Tehillah Katherine Pallones

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