Island Dreams (film)

Island Dreams
Island Dreams
Directed by	Gino M. Santos; Aloy Adlawan;
Screenplay by	Kenneth Au
Story by	Aloy Adlawan; Kenneth Au;
Produced by	Kenneth Au; Fredalaine Au;
Starring	Louise delos Reyes; Alexis Petitprez; Irma Adlawan;
Cinematography	Carlo Mendoza
Edited by	Ryan Allen V. Diaz
Music by	April M. Hernandez; Alfredo Ongleo;
Production; company	Kenau Pictures
Release date	December 18, 2013 (Metro Manila Film Festival);
Running time	88 minutes
Country	Philippines
Languages	Filipino; English;

Island Dreams is a 2013 Filipino romantic comedy film directed by Gino M. Santos and Aloy Adlawan, written by Adlawan, and starring Louise delos Reyes and Alexis Petitprez. It was an official selection in the 39th Metro Manila Film Festival under the New Wave Category^[1] and won the Most Gender-Sensitive Film Award.^[2]

Plot

An unaccredited tour guide and a heartbroken tourist form a romantic bond as they explore the wilds of Philippine Islands.

Cast

Louise delos Reyes as Julie
Alexis Petitprez as Zach
Irma Adlawan as Marie
Natasha Villaroman as Stacy
Chanel Latorre as Karen
Marlo Mortel as Himself
Brandon Reid as Himself

Production

Producer Kenneth Au wrote the original screenplay, but it was deemed too ambitious. He hired director Adlawan to revise the storyline to fit a more modest budget. However, the theme of the struggle between the head and the heart was kept. Au stated that the title has a double meaning: 'ISLAND' presents the more than 7,000 islands of the Philippines and the character Zach, played by Alexis Petitprez heading to the island for personal reasons; 'DREAMS' represents Julie's ambition to become famous and that we all have dreams.^[3]

Adlawan invited Santos to collaborate on Island Dreams. Santos, who had always wanted to make a romantic comedy, agreed and set out to make a film that would be "up to international standards".^[4]

Reception

Rito P. Asilo of the Philippine Daily Inquirer wrote, "The film is so adorable that it's easy to disregard its implausibilities [...] Moreover, Island Dreams will win you over with its infectious optimism and charming whimsy, anchored on the vibrant chemistry of Delos Reyes and Petitprez. For hopeless romantics, this is the movie to see!".^[5]

References

^ Dumaual, Miguel (December 18, 2013). "MMFF 2013 guide: 5 indie films in New Wave". ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
^ "Winners: 39th Metro Manila Film Festival". Rappler. December 27, 2013. Archived from the original on December 28, 2013. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
^ "About Island Dreams". islanddreamsthemovie.com. Retrieved May 9, 2014.
^ Fernandez, Denise (July 15, 2013). "Gino M. Santos: Guns and Horses". StatusMagazineOnline.com. Retrieved April 28, 2014.
^ Asilo, Rito P. (December 20, 2013). "MMFF indies offer potpourri of cinematic styles and treats". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 28, 2014.

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[1] Dumaual, Miguel (December 18, 2013). "MMFF 2013 guide: 5 indie films in New Wave". ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved October 6, 2014.

[2] "Winners: 39th Metro Manila Film Festival". Rappler. December 27, 2013. Archived from the original on December 28, 2013. Retrieved October 6, 2014.

[3] "About Island Dreams". islanddreamsthemovie.com. Retrieved May 9, 2014.

[4] Fernandez, Denise (July 15, 2013). "Gino M. Santos: Guns and Horses". StatusMagazineOnline.com. Retrieved April 28, 2014.

[5] Asilo, Rito P. (December 20, 2013). "MMFF indies offer potpourri of cinematic styles and treats". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 28, 2014.

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