Kuro-Kuro

Behind-the-scenes photos of "Makahiya," Leander Balmori's thesis film, which premiered at Cineyugto 20 last April 30, 2024, at the Cinematheque Center Manila.

We are grateful to the dedicated crew and actors who helped make this production possible.

Jireh Sto. Domingo as Yael Salvacion
Kyle Diaz as Luis
Dan Pucyutan as Ian

Executive Producers: Leonida Balmori
Moises Dacuycuy
Angela De Gala
Dulce Millare
Monalyn Dador

Writer, Director, and Editor: Leander Balmori
Assistant Director: Pearl Barcos
Producer: Mark Legaspi
Co-Producer: Adam Dumaguin
Associate Producer: Zeraly Saromines
Line Producer: Bianca Balmori
Production Manager: Diana Galang
Location Manager: Gab Tecson
Script Continuity Supervisor:Jan Darryl Villafuerte
Director of Photography: Adam Dumaguin
Assistant Camera: Angelo Oliveria
Gaffer: Charlie Nathan Marzan
Key Grip: Marvin Enriquez
Grip #1: Daniel John Aguillon
Grip #2: Jerome Basa
Grip #3: Ivan Cristofer Cal
Caretaker/Tech PA: Michael Enriquez
BTS: Kimi Antonio
Field Sound Recordist: Ej Gualberto
Boom Op: Justin Villoso
Production Design: Jaybee Mendoza
Art Director: Via Kaye
Set Designer: Justine Tan
Set Dresser: Maxi Araga
Wardrobe Supervisor: Mikaela Ganaden
Hair and Make-up: Izri Villasanta
Sound Design: Denise Simone
Scorer: Glemuel Rigo

Additionally, the group would like to thank the following for their contributions to the film's development:

Lileth B. Dalimocon
Melody Bajelot
Apple Miclat
Belen Salud
Rudyard Cillo
Leonida&Co

Thank you to Narra Post-Production Studios by Wildsound for their outstanding sound design. We are also grateful to Arrowhead and Lumino for providing high-quality equipment that enabled our production. Your help and collaboration have been essential.

Celebrating Kuro Kuro's wins at Cinema Primera 2024! 🎉🎥

Several Kuro-Kuro films won awards at Cinema Primera 2024. The awards night was held at SOMO Vista Mall in Bacoor, Cavite, last June 7, 2024.

List of Awards:

Occupied (directed by Allen Saflor)
- Best Direction - Allen Saflor
- Best Screenplay - Allen Saflor
- Best Poster Design - Anne Mich Tubiera

Ate Em (directed by Pongs Boncales)
- Best Screenplay - Pongs Boncales
- Best Cinematography - Allen Saflor
- Best Actor - Danica Duno
- Best Supporting Performance - Nathan Molina

Nasa Langit Na Si Heaven (directed by Pearl Barcos)
- The Bahaghari Award (Special Awards Category)
- Honorable Mention for Best Film

Daluyong (directed by Janelle Basallo)
- Honorable Mention for Best Film

Congratulations to everyone!

Nasa langit ang saya namin dahil sayo, Heaven! ☁️😇

Last May 17, 2024, two Kuro-Kuro films won awards at this year’s UPHSL Communication Society Gawad Obra Film Festival! 🎉

Pearl Barcos' film 'Nasa Langit na si Heaven', a collaboration between Project 55 and Kuro-Kuro, has bagged 11 AWARDS. While 'bakaw(an)' a short documentary film by Pearl Barcos and EJ Gualberto, in collaboration with humantao films, also bagged 4 awards 🥳

Nasa Langit Na Si Heaven:
- Best Film
- People's Choice Award
- Best Production Team
- Best Director (Pearl Barcos)
- Best Screenplay (Pearl Barcos and Yaci Simon)
- Best Cinematography (Rei Cordero)
- Best Editing (Jera Sombrero, Adam Dumaguin, Zeraly Saromines, EJ Gualberto, Joaquin Perocillo)
- Best Production Design (Franz Bautista)
- Best Scoring (Roi Cabral)
- Best Actor

bakaw(an):
- Best Film
- Best Narrative
- Best Scoring
- Pinakamahusay na Mamahayag

Nasaan na kaya ang motor ni Roy? 🏍️🤰🏻

Happy World Motorcycle Day!

Celebrate Pride Month with Kuro-Kuro 🏳️‍🌈🦉

Join Romeo, Sammy, and Marco in this romantic comedy short by Bea Arguelles. Watch now and experience laughter and exasperation. (exasperation?!?!)

'Parang Bakla, Parang Lang Naman, Hehe' starring Jeremy Mayores, Aris Lamorena Jr., and Marian Reyes, is only available until June 30, 2024, on our YouTube channel.

Parang Bakla, Parang Lang Naman, Hehe (2022) | Romantic Comedy Short Film | Kuro-Kuro

Celebrate Pride Month with Kuro-Kuro 🏳️‍🌈🦉

Watch 'Purr' by Mark Legaspi and get ready to learn some dance moves that will make you say 'Purr' 🐈💃🏻💅🏻

Purr is available on our YouTube channel until further notice.

Purr (2022) | Short Documentary Film | Kuro-Kuro A q***r college student pursues dancing despite the challenging life in the Philippines.Purr Cast and CrewWriter and Director: Mark LegaspiFeaturing John Cla...

'Purr' and 'Parang Bakla, Parang Lang Naman, Hehe' are now free to watch on Kuro-Kuro's YouTube Channel! ▶️🦉

'Parang Bakla' is only available until June 30, 2024, while 'Purr' is available until further notice.

Watch here:
Kuro Pride 🏳️‍🌈 Playlist: https://bit.ly/4b78UmO

Rate and review here:
Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/studio/kuro-kuro-productions/
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/search/title/?companies=co1044017

Meet Romeo, Sammy, and Marco! 👦🏻👧🏻👦🏻

Watch "Parang Bakla, Parang Lang Naman, Hehe" for FREE on Kuro-Kuro's YouTube channel from June 14 to June 30! Don't miss out—subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/ 🦉

Watch the trailer here: https://fb.watch/sCs_cY8PuI/

This Pride Month, two Kuro-Kuro LGBTQ+ short films are coming to YouTube! 🏳️‍🌈🦉

On June 14, 2024, "Purr" a short documentary by Mark Legaspi, and "Parang Bakla, Parang Lang Naman, Hehe" a romantic comedy short by Bea Arguelles will be available to stream on Kuro-Kuro's YouTube channel!

Please take note that "Parang Bakla" will only be available on our channel until June 30th.

Subscribe to Kuro-Kuro on YouTube now! https://www.youtube.com/

Purring soon 💃🏻

Vote for Occupied by Allen Saflor, as your favorite by heart reacting the poster uploaded by Cinema Primera!

Voting ends on June 7, 12 noon.

Vote for Nasa Langit na si Heaven by Pearl Barcos, as your favorite by heart reacting the poster uploaded by Cinema Primera!

Voting ends on June 7, 12 noon.

Vote for Daluyong by Janelle Basallo, as your favorite by heart reacting the poster uploaded by Cinema Primera!

Voting ends on June 7, 12 noon.

Parang malapit na, hehe 📚👦🏻👧🏻👦🏻

🦉 Kuro just landed on its new playground, YouTube! 🎉

Today, we are officially launching Kuro-Kuro's YouTube channel! Other than showreels, film teasers and trailers, and video greetings, exciting new content is coming your way 👀

Subscribe now to stay updated with our upcoming releases! https://www.youtube.com/

06/?/2024

This June, Kuro-Kuro will find its new playground🦉

Uploading soon.

Check out some designs of University of San Carlos Advertising Arts Students who created a brand communication proposal for Kuro-Kuro Productions! 🦉

Karina and Tiffany's research paper is a qualitative case study proposing a brand communication strategy for Kuro-Kuro Productions. It identifies a lack of brand awareness as the main issue and explores solutions for brand value, visuals, storytelling, target audience, and audience perception. By analyzing film production branding, the research aims to improve Kuro-Kuro's marketing and future local film distribution.

University of San Carlos Advertising Arts Students Develop Brand Strategy for Kuro-Kuro Productions🦉

Tiffany Angel Miranda and Karina Mae Cuizon, both 4th year BFA Advertising Arts students at USC, presented and successfully defended their thesis "A Proposed Brand Communication for Kuro-Kuro Productions" last May 3, 2024, at USC - Talamban Campus in Cebu City.

Their thesis is an output of years of dedication. Starting in 2022, they studied Kuro-Kuro, with Karina even creating the Kuro-Kuro logo, typeface, and logo animation! Last April 5, 2024, Karina and Tiffany attended the CineKuro Film Exhibition in Quezon City.

Congratulations and special thanks to Tiffany and Karina for choosing Kuro-Kuro Productions for their thesis, for their support, and for all the help.

The Kuro-Kuro team congratulates Mark Legaspi (Academic Achievement Awardee) for graduating last April 25, 2024! 🎓

We are proud of you and we wish you the best as you face the real world!

- Your Kuro-Kuro family 🦉

🦉: 🎶Salamin, Salamin sa dingding nasa'n ang free screening? 🎶
🪞: Sa Cineyugto 20

Three Kuro-Kuro films premiere today at Cineyugto 20!🦉

See you this afternoon at Cinematheque Centre Manila, from 12 pm to 6 pm (doors open at 11am)

For those who missed the registration for Cineyugto, don't worry! Walk-ins are welcome on the event day, but seating is limited to 20 seats on a first-come, first-served basis.

Pubmat and Caption by Joaquin Perocillo

🎶(Na na na na) Excited na ako! 🎶

ICYMI: Here is the screening schedule tomorrow for 🎬🏖️

𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒! We are proud to announce the official line-up of featured films and schedule for the 20th edition of Cineyugto 🎬

Catch , , , , , and as they defend their thesis films and make their journey towards the tropical filmmaking industry 🌸

𝐂𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐘𝐔𝐆𝐓𝐎 𝟐𝟎: 𝐒𝐔𝐍𝐊𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐃 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 ☀️
𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠: April 30, 2024 | 12PM - 6PM (PST) | Doors Open at 11 AM
𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞: Cinematheque Centre Manila | 55 Kalaw Ave, Ermita, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila




In partnership with:
Film Development Council of the Philippines
FDCP Cinematheque Centre - Manila
Academic Film Society

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[Pubmat & Caption by: Franz Bautista, Janna Vasquez]

1 DAY LEFT UNTIL CINEYUGTO 20! 🎬

Don't miss the chance to experience Kita Mo 'To?, Occupied, and Makahiya at Cinematheque Centre Manila on April 30, 2024!

Missed the registration for Cineyugto? Don't worry! Walk-ins are welcome on the event day, but seating is limited to 20 seats only on a first-come, first-served basis.

Pubmat and Caption by Joaquin Perocillo

Ano ba itong nadarama 🫣 Oh shux! 😱 Ito na Cineyugto na! 😍🎬

Three Kuro-Kuro thesis films will premiere at Cineyugto 20! 🎉

Occupied by Allen Saflor, Kita Mo 'To? by Adam Dumaguin, and Makahiya by Leander Balmori will be screened on April 30, 2024, at Cinematheque Centre Manila.

Their films are now on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/studio/kuro-kuro-productions/

Excited na rin ba kayong makitang sumayaw ng live, ay, este mag defend ng thesis sina , , at ?

Pubmat and Caption by Joaquin Perocillo

𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗬! 𝗦𝗘𝗧! 𝗚𝗢!🏃‍♂️

CASTING CALL FOR A STUDENT THESIS FILM 📣

BOY WONDER 🏅
by Ryem Panganiban

Deadline of Application: 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 (𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆)

Send us your VTR w/ Yes Acting, Setcard, Acting Reel or Sample Works, and CV through our email: [email protected]

✏ 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁: Audition - BOY WONDER [NAME OF CHARACTER]
[EX. AUDITION - BOY WONDER [ZO]

📅 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬: MAY 19-21; 26-28, 2024

🗺 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Cavite and Laguna

Talent Fee, Transportation, Food, and Lodging will be provided by the production.

📌 For questions and inquiries, kindly email us at [email protected]

Shortlisted Applicants will be contacted through email for further instructions.

𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱

Thank you!

[CLOSED]

CASTING CALL FOR A STUDENT THESIS FILM! 📣

DALUYONG
by Janelle Basallo

We are looking for supporting actors for the upcoming thesis film. The film will be shot in Infanta, Quezon. Kindly read the descriptions in the photos posted below for your reference.

Shooting Dates: August 23-27, 2023

Talent fee, transportation, food, and accommodation will be provided.

If interested, kindly send us your CV, demo reel, and set card at [email protected] with the subject DALUYONG Audition for [name of role]. Private messages will not be entertained.

Deadline of application is until July 31, 2023

Thank you!