Films 'PILA' and 'WARLA' Produced and Starring Jacky Woo Achieve Great Success at International Film Festivals

Jacky Woo, who continues to be active globally with various faces as an international actor, film producer, film director, and artist, has achieved great success! The movie 'PILA', which he produced in 2024, and 'WARLA', in which he appeared as a main cast member, have received high acclaim at prestigious film festivals around the world! 'PILA' has been nominated for the Moscow International Film Festival (MIFF)! 'WARLA' continues to receive exciting news from many international film festivals, including its International Premiere at the BFI FLARE London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival. Therefore, we conducted an emergency interview with Mr. Jacky Woo! We bring you his joyful voice upon achieving these remarkable feats and behind-the-scenes stories from the shoots! What is the movie 'PILA'? Regina, 75, takes every opportunity to participate in the government's strict medical assistance dole-out programs to secure financial help for her sick husband's increasing hospital bills. Reaching the end of the line and with only two hours left before receiving help, Regina endures her debilitating illness caused by old age, confronts corrupt fixers, and temporarily leaves the line to search for her missing granddaughter. Producer/Cast: Jacky Woo Director: Adolfo Borinaga Alix Jr. The Origin of Entertainment. A Passion for One-Take Movies! [Jacky's Comment upon Receiving the Nomination] "I am honored to be selected for the socially renowned and respected Moscow International Film Festival. It is my first one-take movie (no cuts). I am highly honored that this new form of filmmaking, where a single mistake means starting over from scratch, has been recognized in Moscow. As a work, the thrill of a one-take movie lies in the ability to merge serious direction with the actors' quality into one." [About the Role] "There is a place to receive living assistance funds from the government, and people line up there, but because my character is a foreigner, he cannot receive it. Queuing for dozens of hours without success leads to conflict. In a story that depicts the embezzlement of subsidies and margins, I took on this work hoping to successfully portray the unfairness my character faces simply for being a foreigner." [Memories from the Shoot] "The tension for a few hours, knowing that no actor, including the extras, could make a mistake, was unlike anything I have experienced in filmmaking before." [As Executive Producer for This Work] "When I watched a one-take movie in the past, I felt a tremendous sense of tension and was deeply moved, thinking I wanted to try it myself someday. I challenged myself with a one-take movie because I sought stimulation, having become accustomed to shooting films overseas, and wanted to reaffirm the origins of entertainment. When I told the people around me that I was making a one-take movie, they all willingly agreed, but I think they participated lightly, thinking they could go home after acting once. In reality, if even the line of extras shifted, we had to start over from the beginning. During the shoot, everyone even held off going to the restroom as we filmed a one-take shot lasting nearly four hours." What is the movie 'WARLA'? Kitkat is a 19-year-old transgender woman struggling with non-acceptance from her family. She is taken in by Joyce, the leader of 'WARLA', an all-transgender female crime syndicate. WARLA kidnaps foreigners to fund gender affirmation surgeries for its members. Kitkat finds her place within the group but eventually begins to question WARLA's methods... Cast: Jacky Woo Director: Kevin Z. Allanbra Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival - Special Screening BFI FLARE London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival - Official Selection London International Film Festival - Premiere Canada International Film Festival - Premiere Official Section International Film Festival of India - Convention Macao International Film Festival - Premiere Official Section Mexico International Film Festival - Premiere Official Section Sidewalk Film Festival, Alabama Meaningful for Me Too. Feeling Joy in a Valuable Selection! [In WARLA, you have a rather unique role. How did you feel when you first received the offer?] "On overseas shoots, many makeup artists and wardrobe staff are transgender. Amidst that, the times my heart felt most at peace during filming abroad were when I was getting my makeup done and changing my wardrobe. Because those individuals have smiles that heal fatigue. I fundamentally believe that you cannot create entertainment if you do not understand people's feelings. They are the ones who understand that the most. That is exactly why I hold respect for them on a creative level. This role is a story of their underlying struggles, so when the offer came..."