Filmmaker GB Sampedro on Friday, January 7 is focusing on creating his films more meaningful and has nothing, but respect toward critics of genres such as sexy and Boy’s Love (BL).
“Yung tungkol doon sa mga negative na reactions sa mga sexy films, para sa akin kasi opinyon nila ‘yon eh. Lahat naman tayo entitled sa opinion natin,” he said during the virtual media conference of the upcoming sexy psycho-thriller film of Viva Kinsenas, Katapusan.
However, Sampedro stressed that his creations have a deeper story and are not just purely sexual or erotic.
“Pero para sa akin, never naman akong gumawa ng sexy film na hindi ko pinaghandaan, istorya na hindi ko nilagyan nang lalim yung kwento.
“Kumbaga sa akin, yung sex hindi siya dapat tignan na parang ‘yun lang ‘yon’ ng pelikula. Naging part lang siya, yung mga sexy scenes, naging part lang siya ng istorya at para sa akin, bilang direktor, kinakailangan siya.
“Kumbaga dapat may reason kung bakit mo ginagawa ang isang eksena hindi yung parang nilagay mo para lang for the sake na maraming sexy scenes. Para sa akin kasi iba ang standard ko pagdating sa paggawa ng pelikula,” he explained.
He also took the opportunity to praise Ayanna Misola in her first lead role in Kinsenas, Katapusan saying that he was surprised by her potential as an actress.
“Surprisingly ano, for a newcomer, nabigyan niya ng justice yung character na pinortray niya.
“Para sa akin nabigyan niya nang justice yung character niya, yung role niya. Pinaka-launching movie niya ‘to eh.”
He was also happy to be a part of Misola’s debut project and hopes that the latter would be successful in her career.
“So para sa akin natutuwa ako na ako ang nag-handle sa kanya sa kanyang launching film. I hope ito ang mag-open pa ng mas maraming project at mas malalim na project para sa kanya.”
Kinsenas, Katapusan also features sexy stars such as Angela Morena, Janelle Tee, and Jamilla Obispo. They were joined by seasoned actors Joko Diaz and Kier Legaspi.
Stream the movie on Vivamax, February 4.
