Alden Richards’ directorial debut film ‘Out of Order’ to premiere at Da Nang filmfest
(From left) Alden Richards, Heaven Peralejo, and Nonie Buencamino in a poster for the upcoming film “Out of Order.” Image: Instagram/@sparklegmaartistcenter
Alden Richards’ directorial debut film “Out of Order” will make its world premiere at the third edition of the Da Nang Asian Film Festival, Sparkle GMA Artist Center announced on Wednesday, June 4.
Richards made the “bold leap” to helming the film, producing it, and starring in it himself, as “Out of Order” will also be a collaboration between his own production company Myriad with Viva Films. The film will also star Heaven Peralejo and Nonie Buencamino.
“From in front of the camera to behind it. Asia’s Multimedia Star Alden Richards makes his bold leap into directing with ‘Out of Order’ — a film he also stars in and co-produces through his own company, Myriad, in partnership with Viva Films,” Sparkle said in its social media post.
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“Out of Order” will participate and will join 100 other film entries that will be screened at the 3rd Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DNAFF III) in Vietnam on June 29 to July 5 under the Asian In-Competition category. It will be up against “Abel,” “Stranger Eyes,” “Muddy Foot,” “Reversi,” “Deal at the Border,” “Sleep With Your Eyes Open,” “Black Dog,” “How To Forget You,” “Family Secrets,” “In the Name of Fire,” “Don’t Cry, Butterfly,” “The Father,” and “Like a Rolling Stone.”
According to the filmfest’s website, “Out of Order” tells the story of a young attorney who must defend his estranged father, who is accused of murder, in court. However, he has to go against his ex-girlfriend.
“In his quest for justice, he’ll (Richards) delve into a world of shattered dreams, fractured relationships, and the long shadow of corruption,” the synopsis added.
The filmfest is organized by the Vietnam Cinema Development Association in collaboration with the People’s Committee of Da Nang City, to showcase “outstanding films from Vietnam and the Asia-Pacific region.” /edv
