Primetime Mother

Primetime Mother

Primetime Mother

Philippines - Singapore  / Fiction / 14'53" / 4K / Colour / 2023

In an exploitative game show audition, mothers’ fortitude and tenacity are tested, questioning and challenging their devotion to the maternal role.

Director: Sonny Calvento

Script: Sonny Calvento

Director of Photography: Ian Alexander Guevara

Producer: Sheron Dayoc, Arden Rod Condez, Weijie Lai

Music: Len Calvo

Editing: Carlo Francisco Manatad

Sound: John Michael Perez, Nicole Amores, John Daryl Libongco, Mikko Quizon

Cast: Meryll Soriano, Kiki Baento, Marj Lorico


CV

Sonny Calvento is a director, writer, and producer based in Manila. At the age of 19, he started working as a writer for television. His short film “Excuse Me, Miss, Miss, Miss” (2019) became the first Filipino short film to screen at Sundance Film Festival.

Filmography

2023 Primetime Mother
2019 Excuse Me, Miss, Miss, Miss

Festivals Attended

Toronto International Film Festival, 2023
AFI Fest, 2023
Philadelphia Film Festival, 2023

Singapore International Film Festival, 2023

Toronto Reel Asian Film Festival, 2023

Red Sea International Film Festival, 2023

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