In her excitement, she took to social media to share the news with her followers. She wrote, "We're going to Italy!! Can't believe I'm gonna be at the Udine Far East Film Festival 2023 to represent our film, Where Is The Lie. So exciting! Thank u universe!"
This comedy flick takes a hilarious look at the wild world of online scams and their dangers. But with Maris and her crew at the helm, there's no doubt it'll be a laugh riot.
The world premiere of the dark comedy thriller, "Where Is The Lie?" by Quark Henares took place at the prestigious Slamdance festival earlier this year. And guess what? This is only the beginning!
The film is now set to grace two more film festivals - the Udine Far East Film Festival and the LA Asian Pacific Film Festival - where it's bound to wow audiences once again. With its hilarious yet dark take on the world of internet scams and web dangers, the film is sure to be a hit with movie buffs and critics alike.
Where is the lie? Marupok AF!
Let's take a trip down memory lane to the start of the first lockdown when a viral Twitter thread took the internet by storm. Do you remember the one? It was started by a transgender woman who shared her heartbreaking experience of being catfished.I got catfished: a (really long) thread pic.twitter.com/5BQ2G5kcif
— Jzan Tero (@JzanVern) March 30, 2020
This powerful story inspired multi-award-winning director Quark Henares to create "Where is the Lie?" - a dark yet empathetic perspective of Janzen's journey as a transwoman navigating the treacherous waters of online dating. EJ Jallorina gives a heart-wrenching performance as Janzen Torres, while Maris Racal portrays the sociopathic Beanie Landridos, who catfished her.
The story follows Janzen's quest for love, which takes a dramatic turn when she falls for the charming Theo, played by Royce Cabrera. But things quickly spiral out of control when Theo ghosts Janzen on the day of their meeting, revealing a complicated scheme of deception and manipulation.
After the Twitter thread went viral, many were shocked and appalled by the story's cruel twist. Director Quark Henares took notice and brought it to the big screen. With a talented cast and gripping storyline, "Where is the Lie?" is set to captivate audiences at the edge of their seats. So get ready for a wild ride filled with twists and turns that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about online dating.
ANIMA director and executive producer Bianca Balbuena says, "It felt very important to us to tell this story. The LGBTQIA+ community is constantly bullied in the Philippines, and it was inspiring to see this story of everyone coming to protect the original victim unfold in real-time.”
Unfortunately, no local screening dates have yet been announced. Let us all wait for further announcements and stay seated as we hope to see this soon!
