‘Pabuya’ director Phil Giordano on doing crime thriller stories, how Brillante Mendoza influenced his work

For a pleasant person to talk to, writer and director Phil Giordano seems to be fascinated with dark, crime thriller materials like his first two films Pusoy and Pabuya, both now streaming on Vivamax. What is it about his films that presents characters that doesn’t have a redemption arc? What makes crime thrillers interesting to …

Director Phil Giordano shares how Brillante Mendoza’s ‘Amo’ inspired his film ‘Pusoy’

From doing local and international commercials, filmmaker Phil Giordano finally directs his first full feature film ‘Pusoy.’ Phil Giordano is a writer and director originally from New York that is based in Manila, Philippines. He received his Master’s Degree in film from the prestigious New York University Tisch School of the Arts. He is a …

Vince Rillon, Janelle Tee, Angeli Khang and Baron Geisler play the game of their lives in ‘Pusoy’

Are you willing to bet everything for money and power? VIVA Films and award-winning Director/Producer Brillante Mendoza bring you “PUSOY,” the story of a young man who’s good in hustling, better in gambling, and the best in women. Coming this May 27 on VIVAMAX. “PUSOY” is the story of Popoy (Vince Rillon), an ambitious young …