PAGILAS, Philippines - Writer, producer and director Julius Roden is enjoying what now is and what now has. Nevertheless, everything is just on the right track.
In 2008, the popcorn horror flick 'Kasambahay' (The Dead's Grin) was the first movie produced in Pagilas Studios. It starred unknown yet respectable actors like Alyne Torres, Lydia Durian, Ross Simbulan and John Paul Rocabo. It was a tribute to old school horror movies that premiered at Cine Adarna making it a good start for the young filmmaker.
He produced the short film 'Daloy' (The Flow) in 2009 which was written and directed by the genius Ron Sapinoso. They tried to join the Cine Manila Festival but for some reason, they didn't make it. So the film was released digitally on cyberspace.
However, in 2010, Julius Roden decided to produce a movie pilot set to become a television series - All About Adam. Topbilled by Migui Moreno, Philipp Dunkel, Jeffrey Canlas, Michael Ignacio and Karlo Manalo. It was aired on IBC and it gained a lot of fans asking for more. Indeed, a smash hit movie pilot that has established its own landmark making a fresh approach to Philippine television.
Roden has already shot several episodes for its first full season and it's been confirmed by our sources that the young writer, producer and director wants to re-air the movie pilot on another network before season one begins.
After all the success, Julius Roden takes Pagilas Studios to the next level by producing six movies for 2011 and 2012 release.
'I love making movies, be it on television or on the big screen. I had a rough time figuring out how to join those independent film festivals, it was tough for me and I was frustrated several years back. Then, I got my clarity and realized there's no need to push myself in being part of it. A true independent filmmaker can be associated with other film organizations without some sort of bond or whatever that is that causes frustration to other young filmmakers. It's a matter of knowing yourself and what you have and what you can do to make it there. I don't need other organization's validation to let the public see me as a filmmaker. I am a filmmaker and I am free to do what I want and I'm actually doing it now. That's what makes me really happy and I'm enjoying every moment of it. Julius Roden stated.
He added, if you really want to think outside the box, make sure you do have that feeling that you're already outside the box when you think outside the box. I know it's confusing to some of you but if you just free your mind, you'll figure it out. You can do anything and I have to admit, we have a lot of advantage nowadays since it's the age of internet. Finally, lucubrating for most young filmmakers is paying off.
In 2011, Julius Roden returns to producing a horror film. But this time, it's not just another popcorn horror flick. According to him, it's a must see movie for all women in the world.
Offense will have its world premiere digitally on cyberspace for Halloween 2011. It stars Charmilyn Mamaradlo, Joseph Izon and Andrew Schimmer.
The other five movies will be released in 2012.
'It's very exciting because many years ago, I really thought I wasn't gonna make it here but here I am and everything I have now is enough and it's the best for me and for the studio. We are all happy. the young director smiled.
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