Busan Winner ‘Ria,’ Arvin Belarmino’s Folk-Punk Debut, Boards Lights On (EXCLUSIVE)
“Ria,” Philippines filmmaker Arvin Belarmino’s debut feature about a young woman from the folk-punk scene who takes on a property developer to save her…
Variety reports: “Ria,” Philippines filmmaker Arvin Belarmino’s debut feature about a young woman from the folk-punk scene who takes on a property developer to save her home, has been picked up by international sales company Lights On following its world premiere at the Busan International Film Festival.
The film picked up the Heart of Eurasia Award after.
This entertainment story centres on the Philippines. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Busan Winner, Arvin Belarmino’s Folk-Punk Debut and Boards Lights On.
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