My Future You
| My Future You | |
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| Directed by | Crisanto B. Aquino |
| Written by | Crisanto B. Aquino |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Jan Oliver Evangelista |
| Edited by | Vanessa U. De Leon |
| Music by | Decky Jazer Margaja |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Regal Films |
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Running time | 109 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
My Future You is an upcoming Philippine romantic comedy film written and directed by Crisanto B. Aquino. Starring Francine Diaz and Seth Fedelin, it revolves around two strangers from different timelines meeting each other in a dating app. It co-stars Almira Muhlach, Christian Vasquez, Peewee O'Hara, Bodjie Pascua, Mosang, and Izzy Canillo.
Produced and distributed by Regal Entertainment, the film is scheduled to be released on December 25, 2024, as one of the official entries for the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival.
Premise
[edit]Karen (Francine Diaz) and Lex (Seth Fedelin) meet each other in an online dating app. They live in two different timelines set fifteen years apart, whose connection was made possible through a comet. After learning their strange situation they work on changing the past to alter their fate.[1][2]
Cast
[edit]- Francine Diaz as Karen
- Seth Fedelin as Lex
- Christian Vazquez
- Almira Muhlach
- Peewee O’Hara
- Bodjie Pascua
- Mosang
- Vance Larena
Production
[edit]My Future You is a Regal Films production directed by Crisanto Aquino. It is the film debut of Francine Diaz and Seth Fedelin as a love team who are collectively known as FranSeth.[3][2] The love team setup which formed in 2019 remains a professional relationship and the two are not dating as of 2024.[1] It was among the last three approved by production by Regal Films producer Lily Monteverde prior to her death in August 2024.[2]
The script for the film was made in 2020.[4] The concept of the film revolves around two strangers who met in two different timelines who works together to alter their fate.[2] Diaz hinted that the movie had a mature take in its story.[5]
Members of the cast reportedly had script reading session in April 2024.[3] Principal photography of My Future You was scheduled for April 23.[6]
Release
[edit]My Future You's red carpet première was held at SM Megamall[7] and is set to premiere in cinemas in the Philippines on December 25, 2024 as one of the official entries of the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival. It was part of the second batch of film entries announced, or submissions which belonged to the finished films category.[8]
My Future You is one of the last films greenlit by mother Lily Monteverde. Her daughter Roselle Teo announced the romantic comedy will honour her mother and father Leonardo "Remy".[9]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Cruz, Marinel (May 5, 2024). "'FranSeth' on replacing 'KathNiel,' finding love via dating apps". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Policarpio, Allan (September 27, 2024). "Regal unveils last 3 films greenlit by Mother Lily". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ a b Pasajol, Anne (April 19, 2024). "Francine Diaz, Seth Fedelin to headline new film 'My Future You'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ Mallorca, Hannah (September 23, 2024). "Why Francine Diaz, Seth Fedelin are adored by 'My Future You' director". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ "Francine Diaz, Seth Fedelin describe 'My Future You' as their most mature film to date". ABS-CBN News. September 22, 2024. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ "FranSeth perfect sa love story ng Regal" [FranSeth perfect love story of Regal]. Abante (in Filipino). April 15, 2024. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ Gabinete, Jojo (December 16, 2024). "My Future You, dark horse sa Metro Manila Film Festival 2024". pep.ph. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
- ^ Asis, Salve (October 23, 2024). "Vilma, Juday, Vice, Vic, Piolo, Arjo, Julia, at Regal, may rambulan sa takilya!; bagong trophy sobrang bigat, solid na metal!" [Vilma, Juday, Vice, Vic, Piolo, Arjo, Julia, and Regal, had a rumble in the box office!; new trophy so heavy, made from solid metal!]. Pilipino Star Ngayon (in Filipino). The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ Tomada (December 17, 2024). "Roselle Monteverde honors Mother Lily in 50th MMFF entry 'My Future You'". The Philippine Star. Retrieved December 17, 2024.