Michael Angelo Dagñalan

Kuwentista Productions
Filmmaker

Manila, Philippines

Member Since:
November 2013

Last online:
> 2 weeks ago

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About Michael

When Mike decided to immerse himself fully in the process of filmmaking, he took on the not-so-typical work environment of long hours in creative development, production and promotion/exhibition of his films. He believes that film is a creative documentation of our time and because telling stories with moving images is one of the coolest jobs on this earth. Crazy enough to spend countless days in learning, unlearning and re-learning the art & craft of visual storytelling.

A freelance director/writer for film, television and advertising, this Filipino visual storyteller adapts to the changing landscape in mass communications. As an experienced independent filmmaker he steers creative direction to fulfill a collective goal. Not to be the “auteur” but learn to work with different teams and their skills. Working passionately with craftsmen who believe in his capacity and his vision.

Gender:
Male

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The Making of "Paglaya sa Tanikala"(Freedom from Chains)

Credits

Paglaya sa Tanikala (Freedom from Chains) (2012)
Film by Somascan Fathers Foundation (Drama) Writer/Director/Producer
Layang Bilanggo (Life Sentence) (2010)
Film by 6th Cinema One Originals Film Festival (Action) Writer/Director/Producer
River of Dreams (2009)
Film (short) by Kuwentista Productions, Inc. (Drama) Writer/Director/Producer
Karoler (The Caroler) (2009)
Film (short) by Kuwentista Productions, Inc. (Horror) Writer/Director/Producer
Pagburnayan (Jar Factory) (2009)
Film (short) by Kuwentista Productions, Inc. Writer/Director/Producer
Reflections beyond the River of Dreams (2009)
Documentary by Kuwentista Productions, Inc. (Documentary) Writer/Director/Producer
Isnats (Snatcher) (2005)
Film by 1st Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival (Action) Writer/Director/Producer
9-5 (2004)
Film (short) by ActNow Studios (Drama) Director

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Awards

2nd Place (International Deaf Film), India International Deaf Film Festival
(2019)
Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Picture (Layang Bilanggo/6th Cinema One Originals Film Festival)
(2010)
Best Entry for Children (River of Dreams/Gawad CCP for Alternative Film and Video
(2009)
Best Screenplay (Isnats/Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature)
(2002)