Changing Partners (film)

Changing Partners
Theatrical film poster
Directed byDan Villegas
Written by
  • Vincent de Jesus
  • Lilit Reyes
Based onChanging Partners (musical play)
by Vincent de Jesus
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyMycko David
Edited byMarya Ignacio
Music byVincent de Jesus
Production
companies
Distributed byStar Cinema
Release dates
Running time
92 minutes[2]
CountryPhilippines
Languages
  • Filipino
  • English
BudgetUS$100,000[3]

Changing Partners is a 2017 Filipino independent musical drama film directed by Dan Villegas, starring Agot Isidro,[4] Jojit Lorenzo, Sandino Martin, and Anna Luna. Based on the Palanca Award-winning musical play by Vincent de Jesus, the adaptation tells the story of couple Alex and Cris–their love relationship and at the period of breaking up. The film tells the story in four gender bending relationship variations.

The film premiered on November 14, 2017[5] at the 2017 Cinema One Originals Film Festival, where it receive eight awards, including Best Director, Best Music, and Best Editing.[6] It was commercially released by Star Cinema on January 31, 2018, in selected theaters nationwide.[7]

Cast

Nicco Manalo and Vincent de Jesus also made their cameo appearances in the film.

Soundtrack

The soundtrack album was digitally released via iTunes on June 1, 2017.[8] The pop version of the soundtrack was released by Star Music on January 26, 2018. It features Jona, KZ Tandingan, Daryl Ong, and Khalil Ramos respectively.[9]

Changing Partners – Standard editionCP
No.TitlePerformer(s)Length
1."Madaling Magsalita"
6:24
2."Yung Pakiramdam"
  • Isidro
  • Lorenzo
3:31
3."Nakatitig Lang Siya Sa Akin"
  • Lorenzo
  • Martin
4:05
4."Sa Mga Salita Pa Lamang Niya"
  • Martin
  • Luna
2:40
5."Ano Pa Ba Ang Gusto Niya?"
  • Isidro
  • Lorenzo
  • Luna
  • Martin
3:07
6."Hanggang Sa Kinaya Ng Puso Ko"
  • Martin
  • Luna
3:33
7."Maleta"
  • Isidro
  • Lorenzo
  • Luna
  • Martin
5:06
Total length:27:46
Changing Partners – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack [Pop Version]
No.TitlePerformer(s)Length
1."Yung Pakiramdam"Viray3:34
2."Sa Mga Salita Pa Lamang Niya"Tandingan2:40
3."Hanggang Sa Kinaya Ng Puso Ko"Ong3:39
4."Maleta"Ramos4:22
Total length:13:35

CPThe tracks consist of seven songs played throughout the film and the theater play.

Release

Changing Partners was screened at the 2018 CinemAsia Film Festival in Amsterdam, Netherlands.[10]

The film was released and made available to stream on Apple TV+ and IWantTFC respectively.[11][12][13]

Awards and nominations

Year Association Award Category Nominee Result Source
2017 Cinema One Originals 13th Cinema One Originals Film Festival Best Music Vincent de Jesus Won [6]
Best Editing Marya Ignacio Won
Best Director Dan Villegas Won
Best Actor Jojit Lorenzo Won
Best Actress Agot Isidro Won
Best Ensemble Acting Changing Partners Won
Audience Choice Award Changing Partners Won
Champion Bughaw Marya Ignacio Won
2018 34th Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) Star Awards for Movies Indie Movie of the Year Changing Partners Won [14][15]
Best Indie Director Dan Villegas Won
Best Screenwriter for Indie Movie Lilit Reyes and Vincent de Jesus Won
Indie Movie Editor of the Year Marya Ignacio Won
Indie Movie Musical Scorer of the Year Vincent de Jesus Won

References

  1. ^ "Changing Partners (2017)". Project 8 Projects. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  2. ^ "Changing Partners (2017)". Letterboxd. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  3. ^ "Changing Partners (2017) - Budget". IMDb. Retrieved March 1, 2018.
  4. ^ a b Donato, Jerry (January 22, 2018). "Agot 'gender bends' in Changing Partners". Philippine Star. Event occurs at 12:00 AM. Retrieved February 4, 2018.
  5. ^ "Changing Partners (2017) - Release info". IMDb. Retrieved March 1, 2018.
  6. ^ a b "'Paki', 'Changing Partners' top 2017 Cinema One Originals awards". ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN Corporation. November 19, 2017. Event occurs at 10:23 PM. Retrieved February 4, 2018.
  7. ^ "Changing Partners Hits Mainstream Cinemas". Click the City (PH). January 25, 2018. Event occurs at 11:15 AM. Retrieved March 1, 2018.
  8. ^ "Changing Partners – by Various Artists on Apple Music". iTunes Store. Philippines: Apple Music. June 1, 2017. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
  9. ^ "Changing Partners (Pop Version) – by Various Artists on Apple Music". iTunes Store. Philippines: Apple Music. January 26, 2018. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
  10. ^ "Changing Partners Official Selection for 2018 CinemAsia Film Festival". Cinemasia Film Festival. Netherlands. 2018. p. 34. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  11. ^ "Changing Partners (2017) on AppleTV+". Apple TV+. November 14, 2017. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  12. ^ "Changing Partners Movie Musical Now on iWant". Theatre Fans Manila. Philippines. June 21, 2020. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  13. ^ "Changing Partners (2017) on iWantTFC". IWantTFC. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  14. ^ "These movies won big at the 34th PMPC Star Awards for Movies". Rappler. February 21, 2018. Event occurs at 1:01 PM. Retrieved March 1, 2018.
  15. ^ Padayhag, Michelle Joy L. (February 20, 2018). "Kita Kita' and 'Changing Partners' win big at PMPC Star Awards". Inquirer.net. Cebu Daily News. Event occurs at 10:34 PM. Retrieved March 1, 2018.