Distansya
Directed by Rommel Andaya- Shorts
- United States
- 15:57 mins
- San Diego premiere
When her father leaves the family for a younger woman, Maddie tries to support the family while going to school. Her mother, Josie is devastated by the separation and spends most of her time in her room. Maddie discovers that her mother has not been paying the utility bills and has been gambling her income away on lottery tickets. With the death of her grandmother, Maddie confronts her mother to travel to the Philippines and pay their respects.
Rommel Andaya is a filmmaker known for his comedic dramas and time travel stories.
With his production company, RAWMIX Productions, Rommel has been providing a platform for actors and creatives for a decade.
As a proficient contributor to the 48 Hour Film Project in San Diego/Los Angeles and 72 Hour Film Shootout, he
has garnered a couple of award-winning films that have been featured in many film festivals across the nation.
Rommel immerses himself in all aspects of production and continues to create and have a foothold in both film and new media platforms.