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Auraeus Solito is a Actor, Director, Producer and Editor Philippin born on 1969 at Manila City (Philippines)
Auraeus Solito is an internationally acclaimed and award-winning Filipino filmmaker and indigenous peoples rights advocate who comes from a lineage of Shaman-Kings from the Palawan tribe but is one of the first to be born outside of his tribal land of South Palawan. He was born in the city of Manila and after graduating from the Philippine Science High school studied theater at the University of the Philippines, where he received a degree in Theater Arts.
One of the leading independent filmmakers in the Philippines, he was recently chosen in Take 100, The Future of Film which presents an emerging generation of the most talented filmmakers around the world. This book, published by Phaidon Press, New York, is a survey featuring 100 exceptional emerging film directors from around the world who have been selected by 10 internationally prominent film festival directors.
His first feature film "Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros (The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros)” won 15 international awards including 3 awards at the Berlinale (The Teddy award, International Jury Prize at the Kinderfest and Special Mention from the Children's Jury of the Kinderfest). It is also the first Philippine film nominated for Best Foreign film at the Independents' Spirit Awards in the US and has been shown in more than 50 film festivals around the world.
“Tuli (Circumcision)”, his second feature film won Best Picture and Best Director at the Digital Competition at the 2005 CineManila Film Festival; won the NETPAC Jury Prize at the Berlinale, International Forum for New Cinema and the Best International feature Film at Outfest in Los Angeles. Solito is the first Filipino to make it to the premiere independent film festival in the world, the SUNDANCE Film Festival in Park City, Utah, USA, two years in a row (with “The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros” and “Tuli”). His films have been screened in major festivals around the world including Berlin, Sundance, Montreal, Pusan, Toronto and Rotterdam.
Solito completed a screenplay development program at the Binger Film Lab in Amsterdam.
His film "Busong (Palawan Fate)" was selected at the prestigious Cannes Directors' Fortnight in 2011, and it was awarded Best Director, Best Sound Design, and Best Original Music Score at Cinemalaya 2011. His film Busong was also shown at the 2012 National Geographic All Roads Film Festival in Washington, D.C., where it was awarded Grand Prize, the Merata Mita "Best of Stories" Award.
Avec son premier long métrage de fiction, L'Éveil de Maximo Oliveros, traitant de l'homosexualité d'un jeune adolescent de Manille, il remporte de nombreux prix à travers le monde, notamment trois lors de la Berlinale 2006.
Philippine Science, tourné en 2006 et sorti en 2007, est en compétition au FICA en 2008.
Auraeus Solito a récemment terminé un programme de développement du scénario au Binger Film Lab à Amsterdam.
Son dernier film sorti en 2011, Busong (Palawan Destin), a été sélectionné à la Quinzaine des réalisateurs de Cannes.
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Auraeus Solito
One of the leading independent filmmakers in the Philippines, he was recently chosen in Take 100, The Future of Film which presents an emerging generation of the most talented filmmakers around the world. This book, published by Phaidon Press, New York, is a survey featuring 100 exceptional emerging film directors from around the world who have been selected by 10 internationally prominent film festival directors.
His first feature film "Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros (The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros)” won 15 international awards including 3 awards at the Berlinale (The Teddy award, International Jury Prize at the Kinderfest and Special Mention from the Children's Jury of the Kinderfest). It is also the first Philippine film nominated for Best Foreign film at the Independents' Spirit Awards in the US and has been shown in more than 50 film festivals around the world.
“Tuli (Circumcision)”, his second feature film won Best Picture and Best Director at the Digital Competition at the 2005 CineManila Film Festival; won the NETPAC Jury Prize at the Berlinale, International Forum for New Cinema and the Best International feature Film at Outfest in Los Angeles. Solito is the first Filipino to make it to the premiere independent film festival in the world, the SUNDANCE Film Festival in Park City, Utah, USA, two years in a row (with “The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros” and “Tuli”). His films have been screened in major festivals around the world including Berlin, Sundance, Montreal, Pusan, Toronto and Rotterdam.
Solito completed a screenplay development program at the Binger Film Lab in Amsterdam.
His film "Busong (Palawan Fate)" was selected at the prestigious Cannes Directors' Fortnight in 2011, and it was awarded Best Director, Best Sound Design, and Best Original Music Score at Cinemalaya 2011. His film Busong was also shown at the 2012 National Geographic All Roads Film Festival in Washington, D.C., where it was awarded Grand Prize, the Merata Mita "Best of Stories" Award.
Biography
Auraeus Solito fait ses études à la Philippine Science High Scool, puis à l'université. Il apprend le cinéma au Mowenlfund Institute. Après avoir passé sept ans dans l'île de Palawan, il réalise un premier documentaire primé à Montréal : Basal Banar, the Sacred Ritual of Truth.Avec son premier long métrage de fiction, L'Éveil de Maximo Oliveros, traitant de l'homosexualité d'un jeune adolescent de Manille, il remporte de nombreux prix à travers le monde, notamment trois lors de la Berlinale 2006.
Philippine Science, tourné en 2006 et sorti en 2007, est en compétition au FICA en 2008.
Auraeus Solito a récemment terminé un programme de développement du scénario au Binger Film Lab à Amsterdam.
Son dernier film sorti en 2011, Busong (Palawan Destin), a été sélectionné à la Quinzaine des réalisateurs de Cannes.
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Filmography of Auraeus Solito (4 films)
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Rizal in Dapitan (1997)
Directed by Tikoy Aguiluz
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama, Historical, Romance
Actors Albert Martinez, Roy Alvarez, Jaime Fabregas, Candy Pangilinan, Auraeus Solito
Roles Blind man (uncredited)
Rating64%
José Rizal (Martinez) was exiled in Dapitan in 1892, and he began adapting to his new home. He helped the local residents by offering free education to all children, befriending his student Jose Asiniero (Hernando), and rendering his services as a doctor, including treating his mother, Doña Teodora Alonzo (Carpio), who visited him with his sisters Maria (Pangilinan) and
Director
, 1hDirected by Friðrik Þór Friðriksson, Michael Winterbottom, Michael Glawogger, Brillante Mendoza, Brian Yuzna, Albert Serra, Ken Jacobs, Aki Kaurismäki, Shinji Aoyama, Eric Khoo, Park Chan-wook, Pen-ek Ratanaruang, Naomi Kawase, Adam Wingard, Auraeus Solito, Tom Tykwer, Amir Naderi, Gakuryū Ishii, Vimukthi Jayasundara, Simon Rumley, Rafi Pitts, Edmund Yeo, Mika Taanila, Dalparan, Aku Louhimies, Tolga Karaçelik
Genres Drama, Thriller, Comedy, Documentary, Horror, Animation
Rating57%
Boy (2009)
, 1h23Directed by Auraeus Solito
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama, Comedy, Romance
Themes Films about sexuality, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film
Rating58%
, 1h40Directed by Auraeus Solito
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama, Comedy
Themes L'adolescence, Films about children, Films about sexuality, Bisexuality-related films, LGBT-related films, La sexualité des mineurs, Teen LGBT-related films, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film
Actors Nathan Lopez, Neil Ryan Sese, Bodjie Pascua, Ping Medina, J. R. Valentin, J.R. Valentin
Rating69%
Maxi (Nathan Lopez) is a 12-year-old effeminate gay boy who lives in the slums with his father and brothers who are petty thieves. The story primarily revolves around the conflict between his love for handsome young police officer Victor (JR Valentin), and his family's illegal livelihood. Neo-realist in orientation, the film is a tale of lost innocence and redemption amidst the poverty of Manila's slums.
Producer
Boy (2009)
, 1h23Directed by Auraeus Solito
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama, Comedy, Romance
Themes Films about sexuality, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film
Roles Producer
Rating58%
Editor
, 1h40Directed by Auraeus Solito
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama, Comedy
Themes L'adolescence, Films about children, Films about sexuality, Bisexuality-related films, LGBT-related films, La sexualité des mineurs, Teen LGBT-related films, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film
Actors Nathan Lopez, Neil Ryan Sese, Bodjie Pascua, Ping Medina, J. R. Valentin, J.R. Valentin
Roles Editor
Rating69%
Maxi (Nathan Lopez) is a 12-year-old effeminate gay boy who lives in the slums with his father and brothers who are petty thieves. The story primarily revolves around the conflict between his love for handsome young police officer Victor (JR Valentin), and his family's illegal livelihood. Neo-realist in orientation, the film is a tale of lost innocence and redemption amidst the poverty of Manila's slums.