Alessandra de Rossi, Direk Zig Dulay look back on their 'Firefly' work dynamics
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Alessandra de Rossi and director Zig Dulay discussed their work dynamics while filming the 2023 MMFF Entry and GMA Pictures movie 'Firefly.'
Alessandra de Rossi, who played the character of Tonton's (Euwenn Mikaell) mother Elay in Firefly, could not help but laugh as she looked back on her working relationship with film director Zig Dulay.
In an interview for the MMFF 2023 entry, Alessandra mentioned her involvement in the film and how she asked the director if they were to go for the mainstream or indie path.
She shared, “Isa lang ang tinanong ko sa'yo noon… ano ba'ng gusto [mo na] atake [rito]? Mainstream ba o indie?”
Meanwhile, Direk Zig emphasized his connection with Alessandra.
“Gamay na namin 'yung sining ng isa't isa,” he said.
Not only do they know each other's art, but the duo are also “fans” of realism. According to Direk Zig, their common denominator focuses on the visuals, the feeling of the movie, and how to let the message cross the viewers.
Their connection made the process of making Firefly easier and Alessandra's deep involvement in making the movie.
Direk Zig revealed that Alessandra would even contact him personally to talk about how to perform scenes in the movie which resulted in the smooth shooting and the making of Firefly.
He also commended Alessandra's versatility as she plays the mother of Tonton in the film.
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Direk Zig said there were worries about how Alessandra would be able to convey the movie's message and let the viewers know that Euwenn is her son. But she greatly delivered, which amazed the director.
Firefly is the official entry of GMA Pictures in the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) starring Alessandra de Rossi, Euwenn Mikaell, Miguel Tanfelix, Ysabel Ortega, Cherry Pie Picache, Epy Quizon, and Yayo Aguila.
Max Collins and Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes have a special participation in the film.
The movie bagged three awards including Best Picture, Best Child Performer Award for Euwenn Mikaell, and Best Screenplay for writer Angeli Atienza.
