Bryan Diamante
“IBA talaga ang Mentorque! Nalula na kami sa Mallari noon sa MOA at ‘yung premiere night sa Megamall, mas nakakalula pa pala itong Uninvited launch,” ito ang iisang sinabi ng mga dumalong media at online writers.
Well, halos lahat naman ng mga positibong feedback ay nababasa sa mga write-ups ng mga nagsidalo kaya sobrang appreciated lahat ito ni Bryan Diamante, Presidente at CEO ng Mentorque Productions.
Isang araw bago ang grand launch ng “Uninvited” sa Solaire North ay tinanong namin si Bryan kung ano ang mas maganda, Mallari o itong Uninvited kasi hindi pa namin napanood kaya wala kaming ideya.
Say ni Bryan na kung maganda ang first, ang tendency ay mas hihigitan ito kaya alam na.
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Anyway, sa mahabang speech ni Bryan sa pagkakabuo ng pelikulang “Uninvited” ay marami siyang taong pinasalamatan na naging inspirasyon niya para muli siyang magkaroon ng entry sa makasaysayang taon ng Metro Manila Film Festival na magse-selebra ng kanilang 50 years.
At higit sa lahat, pinasalamatan niya ang media partners, vloggers influencers na laging nahihingan niya ng tulong para umingay ang mga proyekto ng Mentorque Productions.
Simula ng speech ni Bryan;
“Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, What an incredible sight it is to see all of you gathered here tonight. It fills me with immense joy and pride to welcome you to the grand media launch of Uninvited.
“This moment is a culmination of months of hard work, passion, and a shared vision—a vision to create something that will resonate with the hearts of audiences not just here in the Philippines, but around the world.
“Salamat sa MMFF, sa pagbibigay daan na makapagbahagi kami ng aming obra. Sa Cinema Exhibitors Association of the Philippines maraming salamat po sa pag accommodate sa amin.
“Thank you to FDCP napakalaking pagsubok ang ating hinaharap pero maraming salamat sa patuloy na pag alalay.
“At Mentorque Productions, our commitment has always been to tell stories that challenge, inspire, and spark conversation. With Uninvited, we continue that journey. This project, like every film we take on, holds a special place in our hearts. Specially if it is a dream project of the country’s Star for all Seasons. It dares to push boundaries and explore themes that evoke deep emotion and contemplation, and it does so with the brilliant combination of talent we have been so fortunate to assemble.
“We are privileged and honored to have three of the finest actors in Philippine cinema leading this project. The legendary Vilma Santos, whose name alone is synonymous with excellence and timeless artistry; Aga Muhlach, who has continuously given audiences his heart and soul in every role; and the ever-versatile Nadine Lustre, who brings a new and electrifying energy to the screen.
“To say they have brought their A-game is an understatement—they have created performances that will stay with you long after the credits roll. This film would not have been possible without the direction and storytelling mastery of Dan Villegas, whose unique vision and meticulous approach have elevated Uninvited into something truly remarkable. His ability to bring out raw, authentic performances and weave them into a story that grips you from the very beginning has been awe-inspiring to witness. “To top this, is a collaboration with the brilliant directors of their generation, Antoinette Jadaone as one of our Producers and Irene Villamor as our creative producer.
“I would also like to thank the rest of the hardworking crew— Our promo team, producers writer, cinematographer, set designer, sound technician, editor, and all the other talented professionals who poured their passion into every frame of this film.
Your dedication and creativity are the backbone of what we are celebrating tonight.
“To Warner Brothers, Sir Rico Gonzales, your trust with Mentorque Productions has boost our confidence to push forward to our dreams. We have a bigger dream. Together let we wish to work on our first co-production.
“To Viva, Boss Vic and Boss Vincent, thank you for entrusting your biggest stars, Nadine and Aga, to a newbie. We will be forever grateful. To everyone here—our media partners, vloggers influencers, esteemed guests, to my family, my friends, our team in Mentorque and movie enthusiasts—we are deeply grateful for your continued support and trust in our work.
“It is because of you that we continue to dream bigger and strive for stories that matter. To my boss, thank you for your patience. It is because you believe… We were able to create.
“Uninvited is a film that we believe will open hearts and provoke thought. We are excited for you to be part of this journey, to experience every thrill and emotion that this story holds. Uninvited, is not just about elevating Filipino Cinema. But elevating Filipino sensitivity and understanding the world we never dared to explore.
“Thank you for being with us tonight, for supporting not only this film but Philippine cinema as a whole. Let’s continue to keep the fire of storytelling alive. Today is the start of a month journey before we finally air in the silver screen.
“Huwag niyo po kaming bibitawan. Ang Uninvited ay pelikulang hindi ka mahihiyang ipaglaban at ipagmalaki. Enjoy the evening, and prepare yourselves for an unforgettable experience.
“Maraming salamat at magandang gabi sa inyong lahat!”
And yes dapat abangan ang pelikula sa December 25 dahil kung hindi mo ito napanood, hindi ka belong sa mga Uninvited.