GAMU-GAMO
"In the Philippines, legends say that when someone dies, the spirit roams the earth as a moth before moving on to the afterlife."
While struggling to write her dissertation, a young filipino grad must reunite with her family following the death of her lola—and consequently faces the truth she’s been kept in the dark from for so long.
Eccentric Artists Production | Dir. Jemsen Yumico Bollozos | Filipinx Gothic Short Film
ECCENTRIC ARTISTS
PERSONAL STATEMENT
The birth of Gamu-Gamo came from a very personal place for us. A year or so ago now, Jem approached me with the idea of making a short that centers around the theme of family but also individuality. Since we are both Filipino, naturally the script features a Pinay protagonist. We not only find our main character, Liezel, struggling between maintaining her independence while facing the expectations of our culture, we also see how that struggle strains her relationship with her mother. A lot of the characters and situations in Gamu-Gamo are drawn from shared experiences between the two of us and our families. That being said, however, we hope everyone—no matter what your ethnic or cultural background may be—can relate to the struggle of staying true to oneself while weighing the balance of family and all the baggage that sometimes comes with that dynamic.
- NADINE-GABRIELLE NATIVIDAD
CASTING CALL
Phase Two
Now seeking LEAD ROLE for GAMU-GAMO short film.
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LIEZEL [25-35 years old, Filipino]
EXTENDED DEADLINE: Sunday, May 12th 2024 by 3 PM
If you’re interested in auditioning for GAMU-GAMO, please send in a photo and resume (if available) to: gamugamocasting@gmail.com
Those who seem suited for the role, will be invited to audition.
CASTING DIRECTOR: Edward Hong
LOOKBOOK REFERENCES
Lookbook Inspiration
Production Timeline
For Gamu-Gamo's crowdfunding concept video
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Crew Call EXTENDED Deadline - Friday, February 2, 2024
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Casting Call for Gamu-Gamo - April 2024
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Casting Call ends - May 2024
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Rehearsals - August 2024
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Crowdfunding Shoot - August 2024
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Crowdfund goes LIVE - TBD
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