inang yaya

Inang Yaya Wins Jury Award in Tel Aviv Film Festival

2008-10-27T12:54:00.001+08:00

September 30, 2008Unitel Productions’s Inang Yaya (Mother Nanny) on Sunday won the Children’s Jury Award in the 4th International Children’s Film Festival held in Tel Aviv, Israel.A statement from the Foreign Affairs Department said that the film starring Maricel Soriano was chosen by the children who composed the official jury of the festival.The child jurors explained they gave Inang Yaya the

IY (Mother Nanny) @ Tel Aviv and Chicago

2008-09-21T11:56:00.004+08:00

4th TEL AVIV INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S FILM FESTIVALScreening schedules:September 24, 2008 Hall1 8pmSeptember 25, 2008 Hall1 8pmSeptember 26, 2008 Hall1 6pmSeptember 27, 2008 Hall1 9:30pmThe ANNUAL 25TH CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S FILM FESTIVALScreening schedule:October 27, 2008 Kerasotes Showplace14 10:15am

‘Inang Yaya’ takes the bronze in Cairo

2008-03-17T02:20:00.002+08:00

By Bayani San Diego Jr.Philippine Daily InquirerFirst Posted 00:08:00 03/17/2008MANILA, Philippines - Unitel Pictures’ “Inang Yaya” won the bronze prize at the 18th Cairo International Film Festival for Children on March 13. The movie, directed by Pablo Biglang-awa and Veronica Velasco, competed with eight feature films from Sweden, the Netherlands, India, Finland, Japan, Greece, Croatia and

IY wins 3 awards at The International Children's Film Festival in India

2008-02-29T11:59:00.003+08:00

Inang Yaya wins 3 Awards at the recent International Children's Film Festival presented by the Children's Film Society of India held last November 2007. Inang Yaya was the only multi-awarded entry in the International Jury section of the festival. Inang Yaya was awarded the:- Silver Elephant Award for Second Best Live Action Feature Length Film- Silver Elephant Award for Best Directors- Child

IY: somewhere in the blogosphere 2008

2008-02-28T22:23:00.004+08:00

Car's Multiply SiteMakoy's MemoirsSexy Tsokolate

Inang Yaya (Mother Nanny) @ the 18th Cairo International Film Festival for Children

2008-02-28T22:01:00.005+08:00

IY: somewhere in the blogosphere

2007-10-12T09:12:00.000+08:00

John Santos' Once Upon a Time...Sinehan

Inang Yaya CMMA Invite!

2007-10-10T23:00:00.000+08:00

Just received from the mail the other day!

Asia Pacific Screen Awards Nominees Announced

2007-10-05T16:12:00.000+08:00

Nominees in the inaugural Asia Pacific Screen Awards, the region’s highest accolade in film in 2007, were announced tonight at a gala event in Singapore. The Asia Pacific Screen Awards is a collaboration between CNN International, UNESCO and FIAPF- the International Federation of Film Producers Associations. The Awards honour the works of filmmakers across a region covering more than 70 countries

2007-03-29T13:50:00.000+08:00

YCC BLOG SITE

YCC Citation for Best Screenplay

2007-03-29T12:10:00.000+08:00

by Nonoy Lauzon / YCC MemberPinakamahusay na Dulang Pampelikula Kagaya ng halos lahat na kategorya para sa gawad sa taong ito ng Film Desk of the Young Critics Circle, nag-iisang pelikula lamang ang nahirang para sa Pinakamahusay na Dulang Pampelikula. Hindi namin akalain na sa kasimplehang ‘yon ng istorya ay maaantig nito

2006-11-29T01:58:00.001+08:00

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2006-11-29T00:01:00.000+08:00

'A.'

2006-11-23T18:46:00.000+08:00

Film Development Council of the PhilippinesCINEMA EVALUATION BOARDSummation of CEB members’ comments onINANG YAYAUnitel Pictures INANG YAYA tells a very simple story. A single mother lives away from her very young daughter to work as a nanny of another little girl. When circumstances allow the three of them to live in the same house, the nanny realizes that she hardly knows her own daughter

INANG YAYA Advanced Screening on Nov.24

2006-11-22T13:04:00.000+08:00

To pay tribute to the positive contributions of domestic workers in helping raise the Filipino family, the Visayan Forum in cooperation with Unitel will sponsor the advanced screening of “Inang Yaya” on November 24, 2006, 7 p.m. at the SM Megamall at Cinema 10.For ticket inquiries and reservations please call:Visayan Forum Foundation Office631.8101 loc 7401/7421Ticket Price: P150.00

Ready with your hankies?

2006-11-16T11:18:00.000+08:00

STARBYTES By Butch FranciscoThe Philippine Star 11/16/2006The tried and tested formula to come up with a tearjerker is to make orphans out of the child characters, beat the hell out of them and subject them to all sorts of physical abuse and torture.Unitel’s Inang Yaya tries the reverse by showing love, compassion and teaching kids all the right values and succeeds in coming up with one of

Inang Yaya: GRADED A by CEB!

2006-11-14T23:55:00.000+08:00

Our producer, Tony Gloria of Unitel Pictures is proud to announce that Inang Yaya garnered a GRADE A rating from the Cinema Evaluation Board. Inang Yaya joins Unitel Pictures' exclusive roster of GRADE A films: Crying Ladies (2003), Santa Santita (2004) and La Visa Loca (2005).

Inang Yaya and Kasambahay

2006-11-06T10:26:00.000+08:00

11.02.06 / Engine Room Film has the power to move people. It encapsulates reality in a certain way that makes us realize our incapacities. Film has the power to open our minds to things that we unconciously forget, aspects of our lives that we leave unattended or just simply disregard. This afternoon, a group of NGO workers from the VF (Visayan Forum Foundation, Inc./www.visayanforum.org)

INANG YAYA Full Trailer

2006-11-01T00:33:00.000+08:00

'Yaya' Stories

2006-10-28T10:26:00.000+08:00

from AT LARGE column By Rina Jimenez-DavidPublished on Page A13 of the October 28, 2006 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer SCRATCH a middle-class Filipino mother -- or just talk to her for any length of time -- and chances are you will reap a harvest of “yaya” stories. Yayas, or nannies, have become increasingly rare and difficult to find, or rather, difficult to keep, but they are still

IY Banner & Standee

2006-10-15T09:28:00.000+08:00

Ang oras, nahahati, Ang puso, hindi.

2006-10-12T23:32:00.000+08:00

Great tagline by Divine Gil-Reyes! Excellent image of Ms. Maricel Soriano, Tala Santos and Erika Oreta captured by master photographer Jun de Leon, art and design by Rocketship. I’ve directed quite a number of commercials with Divine when she was still working for McCann Erickson as Copywriter and Associate Creative Director. She recently put up her own shop called Racketship. Divine also

Yaya's Day Teaser study

2006-10-03T09:58:00.000+08:00

The Cast of Inang Yaya

2006-10-03T09:33:00.000+08:00

MUNTING HILING MTV on YouTube and Yahoo Video!

2006-09-07T22:18:00.001+08:00

Finally! Inang Yaya OST Munting Hiling MTV is now available for your viewing pleasure. Performed by Tala Santos and Erika Oreta. Music and words by Joey Benin.Want to see the MTV on the big screen? Watch Unitel Pictures' two upcoming movies: Penguin, Penguin, Paano Ka Ginawa? ( 2006 Oscar for Documentary ) and the celebrated Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros (Official Phil. Entry-2007 Oscars).

MUNTING HILING

2006-08-12T18:30:00.000+08:00

LOUISE:Sana ay palagi na lang kitang kasamaMagmula umaga hanggang sa dilimSana ay palagi ka na lang sa akinSana ay bigyan pansin itong munting hilingRUBY:Kulang ang bawa’t araw kapag ika'y kapiling Kahit na malapit, lalayo ka rin Sana ay palagi ka na lang sa akinSana ay bigyan pansin itong munting hilingLOUISE:Walang ibang inaasamRUBY:Walang ibang hinahangadLOUISE/RUBY:Kung di ang iyong

Marijo Saves The Day

2006-08-12T17:00:00.000+08:00

The staff behind the scenes usually do not get enough credit for their blood, sweat and tears. This is a tribute to one of the most hardworking of IY's staff, our production manager, Marijo Clauor.Marijo was one of the first to say “yes” to Inang Yaya. Once committed, her enthusiasm to see the movie through was infectious. Anything for Inang Yaya. Her determination was such that on strength of

Little Pro's

2006-07-29T19:33:00.000+08:00

Those who've seen Ericka's and Tala's performances have only praise for them. Both are outstanding.On the last shooting day, on their final sequence I was caught off guard by both girls. When they realized the shoot had ended for them, they both threw their arms around my neck and started howling. They nearly strangled me. I exaggerate not. When I could breathe again, I then understood how rich

Marathon Editing

2006-07-29T17:45:00.000+08:00

The past week we’ve been editing Inang Yaya. We’ve locked ourselves in Engine Room’s mini-theater and watched the movie take shape before our eyes. Together with editor, Randy Gabriel we lessened or lengthened scenes as required. Adjusting the head or tail of a take adds so much. Sometimes its that extended moment that triggers the viewers’ emotions.When we were more or less satisfied with the

How We Saw It... How It Was

2006-07-24T10:56:00.000+08:00

It’s the director’s task to interpret the script into visuals. What is imagined is made real. For a more efficient shoot, we decided to do a photoboard. We were able to plot out the majority of the scenes using a director’s viewfinder and a mini-dv for documetation. We ourselves acted out the scenes. To stand in for the kids, we asked for volunteers. Our special thanks to Cassandra, Bettany,

The Smushed-Face Girl

2006-07-19T13:39:00.000+08:00

Yesterday we came across a journal site referring the IY blog to others. The girl with the smushed face in the Sinong Pipiliin na Louise o Ruby post, is the author’s godsister: Adriana Quimpo Chiu.We adore Adriana. She stood out amongst many because of her distinctive character. To share with you the experience, we are publishing excerpts from the interview.Jinky: Wow! Ang laki naman ng smile.J:

Sinong Pipiliin na Louise at Ruby?

2006-07-17T22:37:00.000+08:00

Casting Louise and Ruby was difficult. Aside from calling on casters and agents, we ourselves scouted for little girls. We approached them at malls, theater workshops, restaurants, groceries... everywhere and anywhere.For those who we invited and came, we are extremely grateful. Thank you, girls!

Anong Mali D'on?

2006-07-17T11:54:00.000+08:00

LOLA TOOTS: Alam ba ng Nanay mo na andito ka?RUBY: Galit ho siya sa akin. Mas gusto na niya si Louise.LOLA TOOTS: Paano nangyari 'yon? E ikaw ang anak niya.RUBY: Kahapon binili niya ako ng sapatos. Pero fake naman, kaya ayokong suotin.LOLA TOOTS: Naiintindihan kita. Ako man, ayoko ng fake.RUBY: Tapos kaninang umaga, nakita ko na lang, suot ni Louise.LOLA TOOTS: Sinuot ni Louise 'yung sapatos mo,

17 Days with Maricel Soriano

2006-07-16T17:22:00.000+08:00

I’ve been told, when one writes, never peg an actor for your lead. Never write with a specific person in mind. Because if they say no, that’s it…. The world ends. But what if your dream star says yes?I didn’t know what to expect when I first met Maricel Soriano. Her first words to me were, “Ang ganda ng treatment. Kailan natin gagawin ‘to?” Whoa!I will never forget that moment. I felt I was a

Missing the Diamond Star

2006-07-10T02:24:00.000+08:00

I was able to catch Persona on CinemaOne with Maricel Soriano. Tamang-tama kakatapos lang yung Federer-Nadal Wimbledon championship. Talo si Nadal! Had to switch channel after seeing Federer in white champion's jacket habang nakashorts!Sagwa!Maricel's interview with Direk Wen Deramas was entertaining. Nakakaaliw din yung edited clips ng iba't ibang pelikula ng ating Norma. I still couldn't

Congrats Sol!

2006-07-10T01:48:00.000+08:00

Soliman Cruz, our acting coach/father of Tala Santos is nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros" at the URIAN 2006. Sol's role as Paco, the father of Maxie is one of the most memorable performances in the film. He also was Nathan Lopez's(Maxie) acting coach in the critical scenes of the film.After a string of critically acclaimed stage performances

Endearing Louise & Ruby

2006-07-05T23:24:00.000+08:00

The chuckles, laughter, tiny footsteps running on and off the set made each shooting day a lot lighter. Our Louise(Erika) and Ruby(Tala) are no ordinary kids. They have risen above about a hundred kids eager to share their charm and talents with us. Their task was a humongous one - to become the perfect Louise and Ruby of the IY script and to complement the quality and performance level of our

Imagining LOUISE & RUBY

2006-07-04T23:41:00.000+08:00

While scrounging around my PC hard drive for archived Inang Yaya files, I was able to find a few images I want to share with you. These were made late January this year using an old favorite 3D figure animation software. Inang Yaya was still in its early stage of production, way before the first casting call for Louise and Ruby characters. I created them while Ronnie was fine tuning early drafts

Preparing for IY

2006-07-03T09:25:00.000+08:00

Doing a full length film project is a serious business. It is a daunting task to keep the production on budget and on time. More than the art aspect it is also commerce. It requires discipline and careful planning especially when you want your material to reach a wide audience.After more than 15 years of doing TV commercials, Inang Yaya is indeed a welcome break for Ronnie and me. Our TV

Only the best Digital Production equipment for Inang Yaya

2006-07-02T15:43:00.000+08:00

We are fortunate to have access to the finest digital production equipment. Aside from using the Panasonic Varicam with Ultraprime Cinelens, our first day boasts of Foxy crane, Steadicam, Electro-magnetic Magnum Camera jib set-ups. A fine story deserves nothing less.

DAY02. Morong, Rizal

2006-07-02T14:54:00.000+08:00

Day02. Kakaiba ang sikat ng araw, pinakamahangin na araw ng shoot. binigyan kami ng magandang ilaw mula umaga hanggang hapon. tulad ng ginintuang ilaw naging ganun din ang mga ngiti ng aming Norma.

DAY01_last scene

2006-07-02T14:15:00.000+08:00

IY Search for Ruby & Louise

2006-07-02T13:17:00.000+08:00

Here's the link to the video of casting sessions for Ruby & Louise. Over a hundred kids came and auditioned for the role. Video includes final casting of Ruby(Tala Santos) with Maricel Soriano. Enjoy!IY VIDEO: The Search for RUBY and LOUISE

DAY01.S2C. Ext.Bahay ni Ruby. Dapit-hapon

2006-07-02T12:17:00.000+08:00

Mula sa bintana, makikitang naglalakad si Norma. Parang kiti-kiting sasalubong si Ruby. Yayakapin ang ina kahit ang dami nitong bitbit. Halos mabuwal si Norma sa higpit ng yakap ng anak.RUBYNaaay! Andyan na si Nanay!From left: Mama Bec, Make-up artist Bobi Gabriel, Maricel Soriano, Roence Santos, Tala Santos

IY UPDATE

2006-07-02T11:50:00.000+08:00

Blogsite of IY is up and running. Isang work-in-progress blogsite para sa sumusubaybay ng Inang Yaya. Sa kasalukuyan ay unti-unting tinatahi ang mga eksena na nasyut sa editing.Nagsimula ang syuting ng Inang Yaya noong bisperas ng Mayo (Labor Day) at nagwakas noong June 12 (Independence Day). 17 days ng syuting at malamang dalawang buwan ng post production.Bukod sa updates ng IY, abangan din ang

2006-07-02T11:39:00.000+08:00

Inang Yaya Main Cast & Production Staff (Partial List) Norma MARICEL SORIANORuby TALA SANTOSLouise ERIKA ORETA Lola Toots LIZA LORENAMay SUNSHINE CRUZNoel ZOREN LEGASPILola Tersing MARITA ZOBELLuz KALILA AGUILUZMon MATTHEW MENDOZA Directed by

IY Storyline

2006-07-02T10:20:00.000+08:00

Inang YayaNi Veronica B. Velasco Iba na ang mundo ngayon. Noon, dalawa lang ang pagpipilian: itim o puti. Ngayon, wala nang simpleng desisyon. Bakit ko ito nasabi? Ako si Norma, pero hindi ito tungkol sa akin. Ito ang kuwento ng dalawang batang pareho kong mahal. Si Louise, ang aking alaga, at si Ruby, ang aking anak. Hindi pa ipinanganganak si Louise, namamasukan na ako sa kanilang

IY Banner/Tagline Study

2006-07-02T09:47:00.000+08:00

IY banner study. Unang tagline study. Binalak namin ikalat ang banner thru email ang banner na ito. Nagbalak din gumawa ng t-shirts para sa crew and staff pero dahil siguro sa pagkaabala sa paghahanda para sa first shooting day namin, nawalan na kami ng panahon para gawin ito.