Topakk
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| Topakk | |
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| Directed by |
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| Written by | Jim Flores Will Fredo Richard V. Somes |
| Produced by | Wilfredo Manalang Michaelangelo Masangkay |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Louie Quirino |
| Edited by | Jamie Dumancas |
| Music by | Jose Antonio Buencamino |
Production companies | Raven Banner Entertainment Nathan Studios Strawdogs Studio Production FUSEE Theo & Atlas Productions |
Release date | August 7, 2023 |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Topakk, internationally known as Trigger, is an upcoming Philippine action-thriller film directed by Richard Somes. It stars Arjo Atayde, Julia Montes and Sid Lucero.[1]
Cast and characters
Lead cast
Supporting cast
- Kokoy de Santos[4]
- Michael Joy Jornales
- Vin Abrenica
- Paolo Paraiso[5]
- Enchong Dee[6]
Production
Montes started her immersion training in preparation for Topakk as early as September 2022. Cornerstone Entertainment made the special announcement of the new film on their social media accounts.[3]
Release
Topakk went on sale at the European Film Market, which is an "annual trade fair held simultaneously with the Berlin International Film Festival or Berlinale for distributors, film buyers, producers, and financiers."[2] Topakk was acknowledged at the Cannes’ Marché du Film for the first time in France, becoming the first Filipino film to qualify under the genre category of the fantastic pavilion of Cannes.[5] After the film's gala screening at the Olympia Theater on May 19, Topakk has been sold to Lighthouse (German-speaking territories), Aud (South Korea), Superfine Films (India), Kinologistika (CIS and the Baltics).[6][4]
Topakk will have its world premiere at the Locarno Film Festival on August 7, 2023 in Switzerland.[7][8][9]
References
- ^ Frater, Patrick (February 19, 2023). "Raven Banner Pulls 'Trigger' From the Philippines' Richard Somes — EFM". Variety. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
- ^ a b "Arjo Atayde, Julia Montes film 'Topakk' for sale at European Film Market". www.philstar.com. February 22, 2023. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
- ^ a b Pasajol, Anne. "LOOK: Julia Montes gears up for new action film with Arjo Atayde, Sid Lucero". Retrieved August 5, 2023.
- ^ a b c Balaga, Marta (August 4, 2023). "Locarno Action Spectacle 'Topakk' Introduces 'Flawed' Hero, Debuts Trailer, Racks Up Sales: 'We Are Doing It the Old-School Way' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
- ^ a b "Atayde returns home after Cannes acknowledged Filipino film 'Topakk'". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
- ^ a b Cruz, Marinel. "PH action film 'Topakk' screened at Cannes". Retrieved August 5, 2023.
- ^ Festival, Asian Film (July 5, 2023). "76th Locarno Film Festival – Asian Presence 2023". Asian Film Festivals. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
- ^ "Topakk". Locarno Film Festival. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
- ^ "Arjo Atayde's 'Topakk' to premiere at Locarno film fest". ABS-CBN News. July 6, 2023. Retrieved August 5, 2023.