Te Amare por Siempre ( I will Love you Forever) is the title of the short art film that was created by Jujiin Samonte and Shahani Gania for my Spring-Summer collection 2010 launch. Jujiin and Shahani got in touch with me early this year wanting to collaborate on a film project. I am a HUGE fan of Jujiin and Shahani and was more than willing to participate in anything that they wanted to do. We met several times and to discuss about the film that they would be doing and when they asked me what I wanted to do, I just looked at them straight in the eye and said. I have only two parameters for the film, just make sure that you LOVE what you come up with and stay within the budget! LOL!
My office was transformed into the screening room.Here is Shahani instructing Maning on how he want the "paper/scrim" to be arranged.
It was not the easiest task to do.
It took more than 10 reams of paper to create the screen.
Almost there!
Doing some final touches.
Shahani, Jujiin and Paolo manually created the screen by taping it all one by one! OMG!
Voila! More than 50% of my room was covered in paper!
The effect was really special.
Testing the film!
I am the type of designer that actually works better with out restrictions and I wanted to give them the liberty to create what they wanted. I showed them them my inspirations, my drawings , some of the samples and from there they ran with it! They brought in Paolo Castro to assist in the film making and RCXY to style the clothes in the film.
Paolo and Jujiin on the day of the premiere! My nephew Santino, actually asked Jujiin if he was related to lady Gaga! LOL!
The boys posing in front of the screen! I wish that I did not have to put it down.
I never got to see the film till the day before the launch. When I saw the film I was left with goose bumps! It was really beautiful.
This is how the film looked while is was showing.
The first showing!
I love how everyone was captivated!
Another still from the movie. We actually created that Mantilla for the film.
Scenes from the control room.
The movie was shown using 3 screens all working together to create a visual feast.
We had a total of 7 or 8 screenings.
Kiko created these beautiful painting during the film making! If your interested in them, let me know as they indeed are available!
This was also one of the paintings created in while shooting the film!
I have only produced a film once in 2001. I forgot how complicated creating a film could be. There were so many elements to consider but I am very fortunate that I have wonderful allies and friends that continually support all my crazy ideas and projects. Please indulge me in thanking these people one by one for without them the film would not have been possible.
1. SONY PHILIPPINES – Thank you so very much for providing the projectors and the SONY HD XR200 cameras
2. DULCINEA – Not only did you help in providing yummy treats on the day of the launch you also helped us in providing the venue for our shoot in Indios Bravos a big thank you to Bob Noblezala and Paul John Ison. Thank you!
3. Brothers Burger – To my favorite Hamburger in the land! Probably the world! (TALAGA!) thank you for providing nourishment during the filming of the movie! I heard that the team only ate the RAJO burger the whole time! LOL! That is what you call LOYALTY! LOL!
4. Clara Ramona Centro De Danza Flamenca – OMG! That is actually what came to my mind when I saw the film and when I saw the dancing! Flamenco was a HUGE influence in the summer collection and to be able to capture and witness the beauty of the movements in the film just moved me! Thank you to the company dancers,namely Mercedes Soler, Maradee de Guzman, Liza Dino-Espinosa, Danica Lopez, Jameela Perez, Olivia Francisco. A very special mention to the principal dancer Ms. Clara Ramona for being so generous with her art! You are a true inspiration indeed!
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5. I would also like to say thank you to the Hair and Make up artists who did such a marvelous job in the film. These are Kate Cruz-Hernandez, RV Cabigting, Gen C. Yuzon, Dave Grona, Camille Anne P. Escobido and Judy Sales. Maraming Maraming salamat!
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6. To Kiko Escora and Marita Ganse. I am so deeply touched and moved by your generosity and honesty. When I was informed that you would be included in the film I was really delighted. There is so much truth that you showed in the film. A testament to both your artistry. I am deeply grateful.
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7. To Maning & Jose – These two men are the most hard working and fiercely loyal individuals that I have the pleasure working with. Maraming salamat sa inyong dalawa! Kung wala kayo hindi namin magagawa ang pelicula!
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8. To my dear dear Matet Esguerra – Your devotion and determination to get all of this done is humbling! I am FOREVER GRATEFUL that you are part of my team, actually strike that. You are part of my FAMILY! Thank you so much for all the hard work that you have put into making this film a reality. You just cannot imagine how grateful I am that you are part of my life! SALAMAT!
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This entry only captures a small portion of what transpired in doing this project. Please enjoy the rest of the photos!
The people from Bacardi even came with a full bar! The Mojito's were not only excellent but flowing the entire night!
My darling Divine came with the Artist Kiko Escora.
My nieces Gaia and Danielle modeling the new collection for RAJITO!
The super chic Rorie Carlos show us how to do effortless summer sytle!
I was so happy that Mr. Christian Espiritu came over to visit. He is one of the most revered fashion designers of our time. It was a real honor and pleasure to meet him.
The film is now being formatted so that we can see it in youtube. I will be able to show this to all of you soon enough. In the mean time, check out this teaser of the film- Te Amare por Siempre!
HUGS!
RAJO!
Tags: house of laurel, Jujiin Samonte, kiko escora, marita ganse, paulo castro, rajo laurel, rcxy bautista, Shahani Gania, te amare por siempre
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hi rajo,
i am a fan of your website… definitely cant wear what you are making but im a huge fan of this website. your “joie de vive” is infectious.
interested in the kiko escora artworks. how do i buy/get it?
many thanks for making this a very entertaining blog.
eric