HR02574: A RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING AND COMMENDING THE FILIPINO ARTISTS AND CREATIVES BEHIND THE FILM, “LEONOR WILL NEVER DIE,” LED BY ITS DIRECTOR MS. MARTIKA RAMIREZ ESCOBAR, FOR WINNING THE WORLD CINEMA DRAMATIC SPECIAL JURY AWARD FOR INNOVATIVE SPIRIT AT THE
This resolution congratulates and commends the Filipino artists and creatives behind the film "Leonor Will Never Die," particularly its director, Ms. Martika Ramirez Escobar, for winning the World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award for Innovative Spirit at the Sundance Film Festival 2022. The film, described by a juror as "a playful display of the love of cinema" and praised for its "innovative and risk-taking spirit," is Martika Ramirez Escobar's feature film directorial debut. This recognition at a prestigious international film festival, considered the largest independent film festival in the United States, highlights the global appeal and artistic merit of Filipino cinema.
The resolution emphasizes the dedication and perseverance involved in creating such a work, noting that "Leonor Will Never Die" took eight years to make, a process that included extensive rewriting and workshops. The success of the film, supported by a team of like-minded filmmakers and appearances from figures within the filmmaking community, not only contributes to the "Third Golden Age of Philippine Cinema" but also amplifies the call for greater support for Filipino arts and culture, inspiring the nation with its world-class achievement.