Dwein Baltazar

Dwein Baltazar
Alma materColegio de San Juan de Letran
Occupation(s)Film director and screenwriter
Years active2012–present

Dwein Ruedas Baltazar is a Filipino filmmaker. She is best known for directing the films Gusto Kita With All My Hypothalamus (2018) and Oda Sa Wala (2018).[1] She has also directed a number of iWantTFC series, such as Past, Present, Perfect? (2019) and I Am U (2020).[2][3]

Baltazar began her career in independent cinema but has since directed a number of works for ABS-CBN, such as the series Marry Me, Marry You (2021). Baltazar's works tend to focus on themes of loneliness and fear.[4]

Early life and education

Baltazar received a BA in Communication Arts from the Colegio de San Juan de Letran in Manila, Philippines.[5] She has stated her cinematic influences to include Michel Gondry and François Ozon.[6]

Career

Baltazar started her career in the entertainment industry as a stylist for film and television, which she worked as for three years for filmmakers such as Raya Martin and Chris Martinez.[7][8] In 2012, she directed her debut feature Mamay Umeng, which won the Best Picture prize at the 2013 Jeonju International Film Festival.[9] Baltazar's sophomore film, Gusto Kita with All My Hypothalamus, released in 2018, also received international plaudits, winning two awards at the Golden Horse Film Festival in Taipei.[10]

In 2019, Baltazar's film Oda sa Wala was screened in competition at the 54th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.[11][12] It also won major awards at the 67th Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) Awards, winning Best Picture, Best Screenplay, and Best Director.[13]

In 2021, she directed her first commercial work, the film Hello Stranger: The Movie.[14]

Filmography

Film

Table featuring feature films directed by Martin Scorsese
Year Title Director Writer Ref.
2012 Mamay Umeng Yes Yes [15]
2018 Gusto Kita with All My Hypothalamus Yes Yes [16]
2018 Exes Baggage No Yes [17]
2018 Oda sa Wala Yes Yes [18]
2019 Open No Yes [19]
2021 Hello Stranger: The Movie Yes No [20]
2023 Third World Romance Yes Yes

Television

Table featuring feature films directed by Martin Scorsese
Year Title Director Writer Notes Ref.
2017 I Heart Davao No Yes [21]
2019 Past, Present, Perfect? Yes Yes [22]
Maalaala Mo Kaya Yes No Episode: "Flyers"
Uncoupling Yes Yes [23]
2020 I Am U Yes No [24]
Unconditional Yes No
2021 Marry Me, Marry You Yes No [25]
2022 Run To Me Yes No
TBA How to Spot a Red Flag Yes No

References

  1. ^ Zinampan, Tristan (January 13, 2019). "The most anticipated of Philippine cinema this 2019". Rappler. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
  2. ^ "It's all about heartache and broken dreams in 'Past, Present, Perfect?'". Manila Standard. June 6, 2019. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  3. ^ "WATCH: Julia Barretto sees double in 'I Am U' trailer". Rappler. February 13, 2020. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  4. ^ Liwanag, Jason (February 13, 2021). "'Hello Stranger: The Movie' review: Courage and connection". Rappler. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  5. ^ "Dwein Baltazar". Festival Scope Pro. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  6. ^ Kovacs, Krisztina (February 8, 2015). "« Comme un jeu de cache-cache avec la mort » Rencontre avec Dwein Baltazar" [Like a Game of Hide and Seek with Death - Meeting with Dwein Baltazar] (in French). Retrieved 24 August 2021.
  7. ^ Galang, Jelou. "Jerrold Tarog and Dwein Baltazar reveal their honest thoughts on Philippine cinema". Scout Magazine. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  8. ^ "Dwein Baltazar". Festival Scope Pro. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  9. ^ Noh, Jean (May 5, 2013). "Lost Paradise takes top prize at Jeonju". Screen Daily. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  10. ^ Cruz, Marinel (November 20, 2018). "Twin victory for provocative PH drama in Taipei". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  11. ^ Barraclough, Leo (May 28, 2019). "Karlovy Vary Features 10 World Premieres in Competition Lineup". Variety. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  12. ^ Aguilar, Krissy (May 31, 2019). "Dwein Baltazar's 'Oda Sa Wala' to compete in Czech Republic film fest". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  13. ^ "FULL LIST: 67th FAMAS Awards winners". CNN Philippines. April 29, 2019. Archived from the original on May 1, 2019. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  14. ^ Emocling, Oliver (February 10, 2021). "Lessons on storytelling from "Hello Stranger: The Movie" director Dwein Baltazar". CNN Philippines. Archived from the original on February 10, 2021. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  15. ^ "Berlinale Talents Project - Mamay Umeng". Berlinale Talents. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  16. ^ "Berlinale Talents Project - Gusto Kita With All My Hypothalamus". Berlinale Talents. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  17. ^ Cruz, Oggs (September 27, 2018). "'Exes Baggage' review: Barely any false notes". Rappler. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  18. ^ "Berlinale Talents Project - Oda sa Wala". Berlinale Talents. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  19. ^ "Arci Muñoz and JC Santos dare to go beyond the limits in Black Sheep and T-Rex Entertainment's Open". T-Rex Entertainment. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  20. ^ Liwag, Jason (February 13, 2021). "'Hello Stranger: The Movie' review: Courage and connection". Rappler. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  21. ^ "This local festival could be your stepping stone to becoming a world-class director". Philippine Entertainment Portal. August 7, 2019. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  22. ^ "Past, Present, Perfect- Epicmedia". Epicmedia. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  23. ^ Cruz, Marinel (April 13, 2020). "How Joseph Marco prepares for a kissing scene". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  24. ^ Glorioso, Bot (February 23, 2020). "Julia can now take roles fearlessly". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  25. ^ Llemit, Kathleen (July 10, 2021). "Janine Gutierrez's first ABS-CBN teleserye reveals first images". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 25, 2021.