'First Light', a story created by Pinoy-Aussie featuring Kidlat Tahimik, Maricel Soriano, and Ruby Ruiz

First Light is written and directed by Filipino-Australian James Robinson, shot entirely in the Philippines, and screens in this year's Melbourne International Film Festival.

First Light's Filipino-Australian Writer and Director, James Robinson, with Manila-based Co-Producer Christelle Lou Sychangco. First Light is one of many firsts with Filipino-Australian creatives collaborating with Filipino artists and creatives, and shot entirely in the Philippines. Credit: SBS Filipino

Key Points

• First Light was first written in English and translated into FIlipino a few times before it the final translation used in the film's dialogue.
• The film is a collaboration between Filipino-Australian creatives and Filipino creatives with support from MIFF, Screen Australia,VicScreen and Film Devcelopment Council of the Philippines.
• The film features Kidlat Tahimik, Maricel Soriano and Ruby Ruiz.
• The film was shot in Rizal and Baguio.

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'First Light', a story created by Pinoy-Aussie featuring Kidlat Tahimik, Maricel Soriano, and Ruby Ruiz

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