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“A total of five Filipino and Filipino-American directors are showcasing their work in the upcoming 35th Asian American International Film Festival in New York City.
Leading the pack is H.P. Mendoza, the man behind two successful musical films that were screened at AAIFF in previous years – Colma: The Musical and Fruitfly, This year, he returns with not one but two entries: the horror film I Am a Ghost and Yes, We’re Open.
“Having two films in the festival is an interesting experience because I only wrote Yes, We’re Open but I wrote and directed I Am a Ghost. So, when I’m steeped in the dark, heavy world of I Am a Ghost, switching over to the light and sexual world of Yes, We’re Open is a nice respite before the next festival that plays both films. But it honestly makes me feel very good, especially since they’re two very, very different experiences. I’m very proud,” Mendoza told the Asian Journal.
The other feature director – Vincent Sandoval (Senorita) – is currently in Manila for the world premiere of his latest…..” Continue the article here.