After more than a year of planning and preparations, the filming of the first-ever Filipino full-length movie in Qatar, 'The Eventologist', is now underway.
Philippine celebrity actor J C Santos portrays the lead character, Oscar Yema. This biopic of one of Qatar’s noted Filipino entrepreneurs features 128 actors most of whom came from the local community acting as themselves.
The film, which showcases the realities and challenges of Filipino expatriate workers who venture into business, is also expected to feature the many scenic places and landmarks of Qatar, home to more than 280,000 Filipinos.
A veteran actor who started at a young age, Santos’s talents were well-honed with over 10 years in theatre. He also has a degree in theatre arts from the University of the Philippines.
During the first day on the sets, Santos was happy to share that he was equally thrilled to do a true-to-life film for the first time just as he’s happy to be on his first visit to the Middle East.
The main cast is delighted to be working with Santos as they find him professional and accommodating. "He is easy to work with and his vast experience in the industry has helped us, local talents, boost our skills and confidence," said Zandz William, one of the local actors who plays the main villain.
Local music performer Vanessa Casador, who plays the role of the film’s leading lady, praised Santos for his calm, inspiring talent, which she also described as “impeccable beyond admiration”.
The film, which showcases the realities and challenges of Filipino expatriate workers who venture into business, is also expected to feature the many scenic places and landmarks of Qatar, home to more than 280,000 Filipinos.
A veteran actor who started at a young age, Santos’s talents were well-honed with over 10 years in theatre. He also has a degree in theatre arts from the University of the Philippines.
During the first day on the sets, Santos was happy to share that he was equally thrilled to do a true-to-life film for the first time just as he’s happy to be on his first visit to the Middle East.
The main cast is delighted to be working with Santos as they find him professional and accommodating. "He is easy to work with and his vast experience in the industry has helped us, local talents, boost our skills and confidence," said Zandz William, one of the local actors who plays the main villain.
Local music performer Vanessa Casador, who plays the role of the film’s leading lady, praised Santos for his calm, inspiring talent, which she also described as “impeccable beyond admiration”.
Yema, who is also the movie’s director, writer and producer, is proud of both the cast and crew, which he described to be the finest among Filipinos in Qatar.
"I cannot help but admire the dedication of all team members who have been with me all throughout the years. I’m more than confident that this full-length motion picture will be the first crowning glory of Filipino talents here in Qatar," said Oscar.
Joseph Timothy Rivera, the film's contracts underwriter and line producer, disclosed that the community-funded movie has been so far successful and is looking forward to the film's participation in major international film festivals and to be featured on various online streaming platforms.
'The Eventologist', being filmed in Doha until the end of the month, is produced by Advocacy Global Studios in partnership with Red Dot Films. It is expected to be shown in cinemas worldwide starting later this year.
"I cannot help but admire the dedication of all team members who have been with me all throughout the years. I’m more than confident that this full-length motion picture will be the first crowning glory of Filipino talents here in Qatar," said Oscar.
Joseph Timothy Rivera, the film's contracts underwriter and line producer, disclosed that the community-funded movie has been so far successful and is looking forward to the film's participation in major international film festivals and to be featured on various online streaming platforms.
'The Eventologist', being filmed in Doha until the end of the month, is produced by Advocacy Global Studios in partnership with Red Dot Films. It is expected to be shown in cinemas worldwide starting later this year.