HAW-ANG screenings

HAW-ANG: Indie film in the heritage of beauty

Set in the majestic rice terraces, Haw-Ang (English title: Before
Harvest) is a new indie film advocating children's right to quality
education, empowerment of women, and welfare of our indigenous
countrymen. It tells the story of Sister Adel, a light-hearted young
nun who goes to a farming village in Ifugao to teach catechism and
eventually build a schoolhouse. As she breaks the traditions of the
tribe, she will make a big difference in the little lives of its
people especially that of Dacmay, a seven-year-old rowdy girl in
search of her lost mother's love. At the same time, Sister Adel will
finally discover her real mission in life.

This is a poignant story of friendship and love that transcends ages,
cultures, and beliefs. A tale that is at times comic and inevitably
tragic, this is a film about being a woman, and more importantly,
being human. It all begins in the time of preparing rice paddies for
planting, in that season of hopes and dreams called "haw-ang."

Produced by Sizzling Gambas Productions, Inc. and co-presented by
UniversiTV, Haw-Ang marks the directorial debut of Bong Ramos, a
seasoned writer-line producer for television and movies. The role of
Sister Adel is played by Kalila Aguilos (Sa North Diversion Road,
Ligalig, Inang Yaya), a veteran theater and indie film actress. The
film features a support cast that includes Neil Ryan Sese (Ang
Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros) and PBB Season 1 ex-housemate Racquel
Reyes. Haw-Ang also proudly brings to the world of cinema the talent
of Dacmay Tangliban (who plays Dacmay) and the other Ifugao children
of the Tuwali tribe.

Haw-Ang will have its World Premiere at the 3rd Cinemalaya Philippine
Independent Film Festival on July 26, 2007 at the CCP. The film is set
for nationwide commercial release at SM Digital Cinemas on August 8,
2007, and will also enter the international film festival circuit very
soon.

Haw-Ang (Before Harvest) (2007)
Directed by Bong Ramos
Written by Bong Ramos and Murphy Redd
Produced by Dane Lyons (Sizzling Gambas Productions, Inc.)

Visit our website: www.sizzlinggambas. com
Join us on friendster: www.friendster. com/beforeharves t
Contact Ewong or Fudge at:
(02) 412-5119
09065208085/ 09152861928
beforeharvest@ yahoo.com

Haw-Ang is also presented by UniversiTV (Estima Content)
Check out their website: www.universitv. net
UniversiTV is on Channel 33 (UHF);
Channel 5 (Home/SkyCable) ;
Channel 98 (Destiny)
Tel. no: (02) 8929557