Changing Partners (film)
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Directed by | Dan Villegas |
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Based on | Changing Partners (musical play) by Vincent de Jesus |
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Cinematography | Mycko David |
Edited by | Marya Ignacio |
Music by | Vincent de Jesus |
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Distributed by | Star Cinema |
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Running time | 92 minutes |
Country | Philippines |
Language | Filipino |
Budget | US$100,000.00[1] |
Changing Partners is a 2017 Philippine independent musical drama film directed by Dan Villegas, starring Agot Isidro,[2] Jojit Lorenzo, Sandino Martin, and Anna Luna. Based on the Palanca Award-winning musical play by Vincent de Jesus, the adaptation tells the story of couple Alex and Cris–their love relationship and at the period of breaking up. The film tells the story in four gender bending relationship variations.
The film premiered on November 14, 2017[3] at the 2017 Cinema One Originals Film Festival, where it receive eight awards, including Best Director, Best Music, and Best Editing.[4] It was commercially released by Star Cinema on January 31, 2018 in selected theatres nationwide.[5]
Cast[]
- Agot Isidro[2] as Alex
- Jojit Lorenzo as Alex
- Sandino Martin as Cris
- Anna Luna as Cris
Nicco Manalo and Vincent de Jesus also made their cameo appearances in the film.
Soundtrack[]
The soundtrack album was digitally released via iTunes on June 1, 2017.[6] The pop version of the soundtrack was released by Star Music on January 26, 2018. It features Jona, KZ Tandingan, Daryl Ong, and Khalil Ramos respectively.[7]
No. | Title | Performer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Madaling Magsalita" |
| 6:24 |
2. | "Yung Pakiramdam" |
| 3:31 |
3. | "Nakatitig Lang Siya Sa Akin" |
| 4:05 |
4. | "Sa Mga Salita Pa Lamang Niya" |
| 2:40 |
5. | "Ano Pa Ba Ang Gusto Niya?" |
| 3:07 |
6. | "Hanggang Sa Kinaya Ng Puso Ko" |
| 3:33 |
7. | "Maleta" |
| 5:06 |
Total length: | 27:46 |
No. | Title | Performer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Yung Pakiramdam" | Viray | 3:34 |
2. | "Sa Mga Salita Pa Lamang Niya" | Tandingan | 2:40 |
3. | "Hanggang Sa Kinaya Ng Puso Ko" | Ong | 3:39 |
4. | "Maleta" | Ramos | 4:22 |
Total length: | 13:35 |
CPThe tracks consists of seven songs were played throughout the film and the theatre play.
Awards and nominations[]
Year | Association | Award | Category | Nominee | Result | Source |
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2017 | Cinema One Originals | 13th Cinema One Originals Film Festival | Best Music | Vincent de Jesus | Won | [4] |
Best Editing | Marya Ignacio | Won | ||||
Best Director | Dan Villegas | Won | ||||
Best Actor | Jojit Lorenzo | Won | ||||
Best Actress | Agot Isidro | Won | ||||
Best Ensemble Acting | Changing Partners | Won | ||||
Audience Choice Award | Changing Partners | Won | ||||
Champion Bughaw | Marya Ignacio | Won | ||||
2018 | 34th Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) | Star Awards for Movies | Indie Movie of the Year | Changing Partners | Won | [8][9] |
Best Indie Director | Dan Villegas | Won | ||||
Best Screenwriter for Indie Movie | Lilit Reyes and Vincent de Jesus | Won | ||||
Indie Movie Editor of the Year | Marya Ignacio | Won | ||||
Indie Movie Musical Scorer of the Year | Vincent de Jesus | Won |
References[]
- ^ "Changing Partners (2017) - Budget". IMDb. Retrieved March 1, 2018.
- ^ a b Donato, Jerry (January 22, 2018). "Agot 'gender bends' in Changing Partners". Philippine Star. Event occurs at 12:00 AM. Retrieved February 4, 2018.
- ^ "Changing Partners (2017) - Release info". IMDb. Retrieved March 1, 2018.
- ^ a b "'Paki', 'Changing Partners' top 2017 Cinema One Originals awards". ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN Corporation. November 19, 2017. Event occurs at 10:23 PM. Retrieved February 4, 2018.
- ^ "Changing Partners Hits Mainstream Cinemas". Click the City (PH). January 25, 2018. Event occurs at 11:15 AM. Retrieved March 1, 2018.
- ^ "Changing Partners – by Various Artists on Apple Music". iTunes Store. Philippines: Apple Music. June 1, 2017. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
- ^ "Changing Partners (Pop Version) – by Various Artists on Apple Music". iTunes Store. Philippines: Apple Music. January 26, 2018. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
- ^ "These movies won big at the 34th PMPC Star Awards for Movies". Rappler. February 21, 2018. Event occurs at 1:01 PM. Retrieved March 1, 2018.
- ^ Padayhag, Michelle Joy L. (February 20, 2018). "Kita Kita' and 'Changing Partners' win big at PMPC Star Awards". Inquirer.net. Cebu Daily News. Event occurs at 10:34 PM. Retrieved March 1, 2018.
External links[]
- 2017 films
- Filipino-language films
- Philippine films
- Philippine musical comedy-drama films
- 2017 romantic comedy-drama films
- 2010s musical comedy-drama films
- 2017 LGBT-related films
- Philippine LGBT-related films
- Philippine romantic comedy-drama films
- 2017 comedy films
- 2017 drama films