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Sunburn

by Michael John Pedrajas | University of St. La Salle - Bacolod

5:00 | Experimental

Logline: Sunburn lingers on the pain of loving what warms you only long enough to leave a burn.

Synopsis: Sunburn reflects on the aftermath of a fleeting love, where warmth turns to ache and memory carries the burn long after it fades.

Stills

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Behind the Scenes

Filmmaker's Profile

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Michael John Pedrajas

Michael John Pedrajas (24) is an student filmmaker and aspiring cinematographer from La Carlota City, Negros Occidental, Philippines. He is a 4th-year college AB Interdisciplinary Studies student at University of St. La Salle - Bacolod (Philippines). His work leans toward minimalist and experimental storytelling, with warm, nostalgic tone. Alongside filmmaking, he works as a colorist/graphic designer and has contributed to several award-winning films, including 20 Years Never Passed (dir. Fahleen Fang), Tililing (E-Motion Sickness) (dir. Dranreb Cimatu), and I Love You But I'm Ugly (dir. Fahleen Fang).

Crew

Cast: Marco Miguel Michael John Pedrajas Director: Michael John Pedrajas Cinematographer: Michael John Pedrajas Editor: Michael John Pedrajas Writer: Michael John Pedrajas

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