Dwein Ruedas Baltazar is a Filipino filmmaker. She is best known for directing the films Gusto Kita With All My Hypothalamus (2018) and Oda Sa Wala (2018).[1] She has also directed a number of iWantTFC series, such as Past, Present, Perfect? (2019) and I Am U (2020).[2][3]
Dwein Baltazar | |
|---|---|
| Alma mater | Colegio de San Juan de Letran |
| Occupation(s) | Film director and screenwriter |
| Years active | 2012–present |
Baltazar began her career in independent cinema but has since directed a number of works for ABS-CBN, such as the series Marry Me, Marry You (2021). Baltazar's works tend to focus on themes of loneliness and fear.[4]
Early life and education
editBaltazar received a BA in Communication Arts from the Colegio de San Juan de Letran in Manila, Philippines.[5] She has stated her cinematic influences to include Michel Gondry and François Ozon.[6]
Career
editBaltazar started her career in the entertainment industry as a stylist for film and television, which she worked as for three years for filmmakers such as Raya Martin and Chris Martinez.[7][8] In 2012, she directed her debut feature Mamay Umeng, which won the Best Picture prize at the 2013 Jeonju International Film Festival.[9] Baltazar's sophomore film, Gusto Kita with All My Hypothalamus, released in 2018, also received international plaudits, winning two awards at the Golden Horse Film Festival in Taipei.[10]
In 2019, Baltazar's film Oda sa Wala was screened in competition at the 54th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.[11][12] It also won major awards at the 67th Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) Awards, winning Best Picture, Best Screenplay, and Best Director.[13]
In 2021, she directed her first commercial work, the film Hello Stranger: The Movie.[14]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Mamay Umeng | Yes | Yes | [15] |
| 2018 | Gusto Kita with All My Hypothalamus | Yes | Yes | [16] |
| 2018 | Exes Baggage | No | Yes | [17] |
| 2018 | Oda sa Wala | Yes | Yes | [18] |
| 2019 | Open | No | Yes | [19] |
| 2021 | Hello Stranger: The Movie | Yes | No | [20] |
| 2023 | Third World Romance | Yes | Yes |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | I Heart Davao | No | Yes | [21] | |
| 2019 | Past, Present, Perfect? | Yes | Yes | [22] | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Yes | No | Episode: "Flyers" | ||
| Uncoupling | Yes | Yes | [23] | ||
| 2020 | I Am U | Yes | No | [24] | |
| Unconditional | Yes | No | |||
| 2021 | Marry Me, Marry You | Yes | No | [25] | |
| 2022 | Run To Me | Yes | No | ||
| TBA | How to Spot a Red Flag | Yes | No |
References
edit- ^ Zinampan, Tristan (January 13, 2019). "The most anticipated of Philippine cinema this 2019". Rappler. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
- ^ "It's all about heartache and broken dreams in 'Past, Present, Perfect?'". Manila Standard. June 6, 2019. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
- ^ "WATCH: Julia Barretto sees double in 'I Am U' trailer". Rappler. February 13, 2020. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
- ^ Liwanag, Jason (February 13, 2021). "'Hello Stranger: The Movie' review: Courage and connection". Rappler. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
- ^ "Dwein Baltazar". Festival Scope Pro. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
- ^ Kovacs, Krisztina (February 8, 2015). "« Comme un jeu de cache-cache avec la mort » Rencontre avec Dwein Baltazar" [Like a Game of Hide and Seek with Death - Meeting with Dwein Baltazar] (in French). Retrieved 24 August 2021.
- ^ Galang, Jelou. "Jerrold Tarog and Dwein Baltazar reveal their honest thoughts on Philippine cinema". Scout Magazine. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
- ^ "Dwein Baltazar". Festival Scope Pro. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
- ^ Noh, Jean (May 5, 2013). "Lost Paradise takes top prize at Jeonju". Screen Daily. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
- ^ Cruz, Marinel (November 20, 2018). "Twin victory for provocative PH drama in Taipei". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
- ^ Barraclough, Leo (May 28, 2019). "Karlovy Vary Features 10 World Premieres in Competition Lineup". Variety. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
- ^ Aguilar, Krissy (May 31, 2019). "Dwein Baltazar's 'Oda Sa Wala' to compete in Czech Republic film fest". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
- ^ "FULL LIST: 67th FAMAS Awards winners". CNN Philippines. April 29, 2019. Archived from the original on May 1, 2019. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
- ^ Emocling, Oliver (February 10, 2021). "Lessons on storytelling from "Hello Stranger: The Movie" director Dwein Baltazar". CNN Philippines. Archived from the original on February 10, 2021. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
- ^ "Berlinale Talents Project - Mamay Umeng". Berlinale Talents. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
- ^ "Berlinale Talents Project - Gusto Kita With All My Hypothalamus". Berlinale Talents. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
- ^ Cruz, Oggs (September 27, 2018). "'Exes Baggage' review: Barely any false notes". Rappler. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
- ^ "Berlinale Talents Project - Oda sa Wala". Berlinale Talents. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
- ^ "Arci Muñoz and JC Santos dare to go beyond the limits in Black Sheep and T-Rex Entertainment's Open". T-Rex Entertainment. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
- ^ Liwag, Jason (February 13, 2021). "'Hello Stranger: The Movie' review: Courage and connection". Rappler. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
- ^ "This local festival could be your stepping stone to becoming a world-class director". Philippine Entertainment Portal. August 7, 2019. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
- ^ "Past, Present, Perfect- Epicmedia". Epicmedia. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
- ^ Cruz, Marinel (April 13, 2020). "How Joseph Marco prepares for a kissing scene". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
- ^ Glorioso, Bot (February 23, 2020). "Julia can now take roles fearlessly". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
- ^ Llemit, Kathleen (July 10, 2021). "Janine Gutierrez's first ABS-CBN teleserye reveals first images". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 25, 2021.