Heist School
Directed by Julius Renomeron Jr.- Philippines
- 17 mins
- U.S. premiere
On the brink of failing high school, wayward best friends Omar and Joedel devise a risky plan to keep their graduation plans alive. With everything at stake, the odd duo take their final test of resiliency, street smarts, and most of all, friendship. |
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Julius Renomeron Jr., a creative based in Rizal, Philippines, is a Communication Arts graduate from the University of Santo Tomas. He has a passion for the intersections of design, technology, and storytelling. His short film “Heist School” won the Audience Choice Award in the Short Film category at the 2019 Cinemalaya Film Festival and has been featured in various local and international film festivals. He has contributed to several independent films for iWantTFC as a Production Associate. His latest work as a writer and editor, “Hot Seat,” is part of the 6th Sine Kabataan presented by the Film Development Council of the Philippines and was recently selected for the short film category at the New York Asian Film Festival. As a co-founder of Gate 11 Collective, a group of young filmmakers and creatives, he undertakes multiple roles, including directing, writing, producing, and editing. He currently navigates the advertising industry as an art director. |
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