Uncle Sam

by CJ Andaluz

Country

Philippines/Switzerland

 

Genre

a/comedy Musical, socio-political satire

 

Format

4k/Colour

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Running time

120’

 

Production status

In development, Script available; Looking for financial partners

 

Location

Philippines

 

Shooting period

2024

 

Producer

Pixel Artmedia, Maison ZBZ

Synopsis

Uncle Sam, the ever-imposing patriarch of the Batungbakal family continues to exert his westernized ideologies on this family – from his children to his grandchildren. Already in his twilight, Uncle Sam meets continued resistance from his eldest son George Washington, who cannot take any more of his father’s-condescension and fanaticism towards everything American. A story of all Filipino families that continue to search for their individual and collective identity in the core of prevailing problems and varied socio-political influences.

 

Director’s bio/filmography

CJ Andaluz is a prolific director, screenwriter, and champion of culture and arts in The Philippines. Graduated AB MassCommunication major in Broadcasting at CentroEscolar University, Manila. Creative director of Pixel Art Media Production Company for over 17 years. Director of Catholic Mass Media AwardeeTV program and award-winning films; Sisa(2008), Nekro (2008), Kitil (2012), and Tatay Rudy(2021). The most noteworthy of which is the documentary of 20 Philippine National Artists -from Gerry de Leon, Nick Joaquin, and Lucresia Kasilag to Kidlat Tahimik.