Filipino produces Aussie Idol film clip
LUKE Torrevillas, a Filipino filmmaker based in Sydney, Australia, has produced the promo film clip for Australian Idol Guy Sebastian’s latest single, “™h Oh.”
The film clip is now being aired on Australian television.
In late February, Torrevillas was invited by Sony/BMG to bid for the project. After conferring with twin directors Jon and Josh Baker, Torrevillas’ production company, A7 House, had 24 hours to submit their treatment.
The team pitched against a few other companies, including a high-profile director from L.A., but won the contract. They were given five days to prepare for the shoot, and one week to edit before delivery.
On top of this, A7 House was in mid production for a DVD of the FHM Girl Next Door competition, and in preproduction for an Australia Post TV commercial. The latter was being co-directed by Filipino designer and animator Robertino Zambrano.
His company had produced commercials and film clips for other talents, Torrevillas said, but the clip for Guy Sebastian had put his production company in good stead with the record company.
Since the clip went on air, he said, he had heard only good, if not great, reports. “Guy Sebastian loves it, his management loves it and, most importantly, the record company and the fans love it,” said Torrevillas. [source]
April 13, 2005
Inquirer News Service
Also published on page A30 of the April 14, 2005 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer.