Changing Partners (film)
Changing Partners is a 2017 Filipino independent musical drama film directed by Dan Villegas, starring Agot Isidro,[4] Jojit Lorenzo, Sandino Martin, and Anna Luna. Based on the Palanca Award-winning musical play by Vincent de Jesus, the adaptation tells the story of couple Alex and Cris–their love relationship and at the period of breaking up. The film tells the story in four gender bending relationship variations.
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| Directed by | Dan Villegas |
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| Based on | Changing Partners (musical play) by Vincent de Jesus |
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| Cinematography | Mycko David |
| Edited by | Marya Ignacio |
| Music by | Vincent de Jesus |
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| Distributed by | Star Cinema |
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Running time | 92 minutes[2] |
| Country | Philippines |
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| Budget | US$100,000[3] |
The film premiered on November 14, 2017[5] at the 2017 Cinema One Originals Film Festival, where it receive eight awards, including Best Director, Best Music, and Best Editing.[6] It was commercially released by Star Cinema on January 31, 2018, in selected theaters nationwide.[7]
Cast
- Agot Isidro[4] as Alex
- Jojit Lorenzo as Alex
- Sandino Martin as Cris
- Anna Luna as Cris
Nicco Manalo and Vincent de Jesus also made their cameo appearances in the film.
Soundtrack
The soundtrack album was digitally released via iTunes on June 1, 2017.[8] The pop version of the soundtrack was released by Star Music on January 26, 2018. It features Jona, KZ Tandingan, Daryl Ong, and Khalil Ramos respectively.[9]
| No. | Title | Performer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Madaling Magsalita" |
| 6:24 |
| 2. | "Yung Pakiramdam" |
| 3:31 |
| 3. | "Nakatitig Lang Siya Sa Akin" |
| 4:05 |
| 4. | "Sa Mga Salita Pa Lamang Niya" |
| 2:40 |
| 5. | "Ano Pa Ba Ang Gusto Niya?" |
| 3:07 |
| 6. | "Hanggang Sa Kinaya Ng Puso Ko" |
| 3:33 |
| 7. | "Maleta" |
| 5:06 |
| Total length: | 27:46 | ||
| No. | Title | Performer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Yung Pakiramdam" | Viray | 3:34 |
| 2. | "Sa Mga Salita Pa Lamang Niya" | Tandingan | 2:40 |
| 3. | "Hanggang Sa Kinaya Ng Puso Ko" | Ong | 3:39 |
| 4. | "Maleta" | Ramos | 4:22 |
| Total length: | 13:35 | ||
CPThe tracks consist of seven songs played throughout the film and the theater play.
Release
Changing Partners was screened at the 2018 CinemAsia Film Festival in Amsterdam, Netherlands.[10]
The film was released and made available to stream on Apple TV+ and IWantTFC respectively.[11][12][13]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Association | Award | Category | Nominee | Result | Source |
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| 2017 | Cinema One Originals | 13th Cinema One Originals Film Festival | Best Music | Vincent de Jesus | Won | [6] |
| Best Editing | Marya Ignacio | Won | ||||
| Best Director | Dan Villegas | Won | ||||
| Best Actor | Jojit Lorenzo | Won | ||||
| Best Actress | Agot Isidro | Won | ||||
| Best Ensemble Acting | Changing Partners | Won | ||||
| Audience Choice Award | Changing Partners | Won | ||||
| Champion Bughaw | Marya Ignacio | Won | ||||
| 2018 | 34th Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) | Star Awards for Movies | Indie Movie of the Year | Changing Partners | Won | [14][15] |
| Best Indie Director | Dan Villegas | Won | ||||
| Best Screenwriter for Indie Movie | Lilit Reyes and Vincent de Jesus | Won | ||||
| Indie Movie Editor of the Year | Marya Ignacio | Won | ||||
| Indie Movie Musical Scorer of the Year | Vincent de Jesus | Won |
References
- "Changing Partners (2017)". Project 8 Projects. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
- "Changing Partners (2017)". Letterboxd. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
- "Changing Partners (2017) - Budget". IMDb. Retrieved March 1, 2018.
- Donato, Jerry (January 22, 2018). "Agot 'gender bends' in Changing Partners". Philippine Star. Event occurs at 12:00 AM. Retrieved February 4, 2018.
- "Changing Partners (2017) - Release info". IMDb. Retrieved March 1, 2018.
- "'Paki', 'Changing Partners' top 2017 Cinema One Originals awards". ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN Corporation. November 19, 2017. Event occurs at 10:23 PM. Retrieved February 4, 2018.
- "Changing Partners Hits Mainstream Cinemas". Click the City (PH). January 25, 2018. Event occurs at 11:15 AM. Retrieved March 1, 2018.
- "Changing Partners – by Various Artists on Apple Music". iTunes Store. Philippines: Apple Music. June 1, 2017. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
- "Changing Partners (Pop Version) – by Various Artists on Apple Music". iTunes Store. Philippines: Apple Music. January 26, 2018. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
- "Changing Partners Official Selection for 2018 CinemAsia Film Festival". Cinemasia Film Festival. Netherlands. 2018. p. 34. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
- "Changing Partners (2017) on AppleTV+". Apple TV+. November 14, 2017. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
- "Changing Partners Movie Musical Now on iWant". Theatre Fans Manila. Philippines. June 21, 2020. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
- "Changing Partners (2017) on iWantTFC". IWantTFC. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
- "These movies won big at the 34th PMPC Star Awards for Movies". Rappler. February 21, 2018. Event occurs at 1:01 PM. Retrieved March 1, 2018.
- Padayhag, Michelle Joy L. (February 20, 2018). "Kita Kita' and 'Changing Partners' win big at PMPC Star Awards". Inquirer.net. Cebu Daily News. Event occurs at 10:34 PM. Retrieved March 1, 2018.