Scenema Concept International Explained

Scenema Concept International
Type:Private
Industry:Motion pictures
Founded:June 1998
Founders:Leo L. Villalon
Hq Location City:Pasig, Metro Manila
Hq Location Country:Philippines

Scenema Concept International is a Filipino film studio best known for its historical action films starring politician E.R. Ejercito. Existing since the early 2000s and based in Pasig, Metro Manila, Scenema began as a company which provided facilities and digital equipment to filmmakers and other clients.[1]

In 2011, Scenema began producing feature films in partnership with Viva Films with its Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) entry ,[2] which won 11 of the festival's awards including Best Picture.[3] The company's second feature film, El Presidente, was also submitted the next year as an entry to the MMFF,[4] where it won 8 awards including Second Best Picture.[5] Its last MMFF entry, Muslim Magnum .357, is a remake of a Fernando Poe Jr. film and was released in 2014.[6] [7]

Scenema has encountered controversy over the years. Tikoy Aguiluz, the director of Manila Kingpin, had his name removed from the film due to producers reediting the film without his permission.[8] [9] A planned feature film based on the Mamasapano clash in January 2015 was announced in February by actor E.R. Ejercito,[10] [11] though it entered development hell after receiving criticism for its potential to give a disrespectful treatment of the event.[12] [13] [14] [15] By 2021, Scenema is no longer involved with the film as a production company.[16]

Feature films

Release DateTitle
December 25, 2011
December 25, 2012 El Presidente: General Emilio Aguinaldo Story and the First Philippine Republic
December 18, 2013 Ang Maestra
December 25, 2013
April 2, 2014 Echoserang Frog
December 25, 2014
June 8, 2016 Pare Mahal Mo Raw Ako

Notes and References

  1. News: Bautista. Emy Abuan. Manager mahilig mangako sa mga guwapo. May 28, 2021. Philstar.com. Philstar Global Corp.. December 2, 2002. Filipino. Nabigyan ng pagkakataon ang mga dumalong taga-pelikula na maranasan ang magnificent digital advantage ng Scenema Concept International’s cutting edge HD (High Definition) facilities..
  2. News: Tikoy Aguiluz's big comeback: He will direct two indies, El Presidente and Asiong Salonga. May 28, 2021. PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc.. June 1, 2011. Hindi pa nagpu-full blast ang parehong produksiyon, pero sa presscon ay ina-announce na isasali ang El Presidente sa Metro Manila Filmfest (MMFF) 2011, with a 30-second teaser na ipinakita sa mga dumalong press people..
  3. News: ABS-CBN News. (UPDATE) 'Asiong Salonga' wins big at MMFF awards. May 28, 2021. ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN Corporation. December 29, 2011. Manila, Philippines.
  4. News: San Diego. Bayani Jr.. Networks dominate MMFF 2012 lineup. May 28, 2021. Inquirer News. INQUIRER.net. June 17, 2012.
  5. News: ABS-CBN News. 'El Presidente' gets early awards at MMFF. May 28, 2021. ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN Corporation. December 28, 2012. Manila, Philippines.
  6. News: Rappler.com. 8 entries revealed: 40th Metro Manila Film Festival. May 28, 2021. Rappler. Rappler Inc.. June 22, 2014. Manila, Philippines.
  7. News: MMFF 2014: Muslim Magnum .357. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Allan. Policarpio. December 24, 2014. May 28, 2021.
  8. News: San Diego. Bayani Jr.. Cruz. Marinel R.. The trouble with 'Asiong'. May 28, 2021. Inquirer News. INQUIRER.net. December 14, 2011.
  9. News: Uy. Ed. 'Asiong' is King at 37th Metro Manila Film Festival. May 28, 2021. The Manila Times. The Manila Times Publishing Corp.. December 30, 2011.
  10. News: Cinco. Maricar. ER Ejercito: Planned film on SAF 44 will be based on facts, probe results. May 28, 2021. Inquirer News. INQUIRER.net. February 20, 2015. San Pedro City. The poster indicates that the film will be directed by Pedring Lopez and co-produced by Viva Films and Scenema Concept International, 'in cooperation with' San Miguel Corp..
  11. News: ABS-CBN News. ER announces SAF movie, draws mixed reactions. May 28, 2021. ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN Corporation. February 17, 2015. Manila. Ejercito, who is also known by his screen name Jeorge Estregan, shared a poster of the movie titled "SAF" on his official Facebook page..
  12. News: Clapano. Jose Rodel. Erap bucks plan to make SAF movie. May 28, 2021. Philstar.com. Philstar Global Corp.. February 20, 2021. Manila, Philippines. The former president [Joseph Estrada] said Ejercito's plans to do a movie about the SAF 44 is 'suicide' for his career as a movie actor and politician, and as a Filipino..
  13. News: Tatad. Gabbie. Somebody please stop ER Ejercito. May 28, 2021. Philstar.com. Philstar Global Corp.. February 28, 2015. Manila, Philippines.
  14. News: Rula. Gorgy. ER Ejercito on ex-President Noynoy Aquino: "Pag makita ko siya, babarilin ko siya talaga.". May 28, 2021. PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc.. September 20, 2017. Filipino. Nabanggit ni ER na may tinatapos siyang pelikula ngayon, ang SAF 44: The Mamasapano Board Inquiry Report. [...] Ayon sa 53-year-old actor-politician, 'Hinahabol namin sa January 25, sa third anniversary ng SAF 44.['].
  15. News: Iglesias. Iza. The embattled Ejercito on gubernatorial and showbiz plans. May 28, 2021. The Manila Times. The Manila Times Publishing Corp.. April 15, 2019. 'This film is titled "SAF: Para sa Diyos, Para sa Bayan, Para sa Tao" and will be directed by Pedring Lopez. Hopefully it will be released this year,' the actor-politician enthused..
  16. Web site: Ejercito. ER. E.R. Ejercito. SAF 44 (FOR GOD AND COUNTRY). Facebook. Facebook, Inc.. May 28, 2021. May 21, 2021. Directed by: Enzo Williams Produced by: BROWNFONT Productions and JEORGE ESTREGAN Productions.

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