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Brillante Mendoza, Samuel Jamier Film Projects Heat Up Fire and Ice Production Slate (EXCLUSIVE)
A film by Brillante Mendoza and the directorial debut of NYAFF director Samuel Jamier lead the 2025 slate of Philippines producer Fire and Ice Media.
It’s an opportunity to showcase the rich history and complexity of national identity in Asia through a universal tale, proving that local narratives can captivate audiences worldwide,” said Jamier. Crime thriller, “Karaoke News” tells the story of a former child celebrity who, in an attempt to reclaim fame, turns her publicity stunt into a sensational media circus. A timely and sharp critique of media and celebrity culture, the film is now in pre-production and is coproduced with editor Manet Dayrit of Central Digital Lab, and with Eight Horses Production of the U.S.
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