Dr. Carl Balita Productions’ ‘Siglo ng Kalinga’ showcases an all-nurse cast; all set for international screening
Dr. Carl Balita Productions and Philippine Nurses Association and Philippine Nurses Association of American Foundation have initially set their grand scheme to distribute the film Siglo ng Kalinga to the Filipino American communities, hospitals, and screening venues in the United States, right after the international festival premieres. A Memorandum of Understanding was recently signed between Dr. Balita and PNAAF headed by their president Miss Nancy Nolasco Hoff during the PNAAF 6th International Collaborative Conference last January 21-22, 2023 at the Vigan Convention Center. Part of the proceeds of the USA screenings will be donated to PNAAF.
Dr. Carl Balita Productions’ Siglo ng Kalinga ( A Century of Care) is a groundbreaking film with an all-nurse cast aimed at celebrating 100 years of the Philippine Nurses Association (PNA). Produced by Dr. Carl E Balita, an educator, licensed nurse, midwife, and entrepreneur (and directed by the award-winning filmmaker, Lemuel Lorca ) said his life and career have been devoted to nursing. His dream is to elevate the profession to a higher level of appreciation through this film.
“We wish to inspire the entire nursing communities, in the Philippines and internationally, to see and appreciate the film with the highest pride and gratitude. We created this film to educate everyone about the significance of nurses in national healthcare. We are adhered to promoting the nursing profession to incoming college freshmen and inspire and honor the practicing nurses in the country, “ Dr. Balita expressed during the interview.
Siglo ng Kalinga, the first film with an all-nurses cast, including Joy Ras, Tads Obach, Bambi Rojas, Ellener Cruz, Joel Rey Carcasona, Aldrin Samson, Irma Bustamante, Jewell Alano, Abbey Romero, Anna Illescas, Lorrich Del Castilo, Denmark Mismanos, Aya Sarmiento, Jam Sandiego, Val Ramilo, Jerico Roque, and VJ Mendoza. Nursing leaders and luminaries, mostly deans and presidents of nursing schools and PNA officers, also played vital historical roles, such as Dr. Cora Anonuevo, Mila Llanes, Betty Merritt, Remedios Fernandez, Rita Tamse, Clare Curato, Frances Cuevas, Nerissa Gerial, and PNA National President Melvin Miranda.
PNAAF President Nolasco-Hoff shared that there are more than 120,000 foreign nurses in the USA alone, and half of the population are Filipinos. This figure is a clear indication that a film about nurses would be very well-received in the healthcare communities in America. She also stressed the sacrifices and heroism of nurses during the pandemic should be highlighted in tributes and in legislation to protect and uplift their rights and welfare.
Dr. Carl Balita, the executive producer of Siglo ng Kalinga and CEO of Dr. Carl Balita Productions reveals that he is submitting the film to the Metro Manila Film Festival -Summer Edition, which is scheduled on April 8-18, 2023. Apart from premiering in festivals abroad, Dr. Balita envigored that a film about nurses, not just those whose heroism was highlighted during the pandemic, will be supported by the entire nursing community, their families, students, and teachers. After the commercial theatrical screenings, Siglo ng Kalinga will be screened via the National Block Screening Caravan which will go as far north and south, including schools and venues from the islands.
To help promote the film venue and students and teachers, CBP will be conducting a GRAND SIGLO SCHOOL CARAVAN In line with this, the screenings will be organized through special facilities or at a theater near schools. As an added value to the screening program, we will be conducting a free symposium/forum before and after the exhibitions, to be led by Dr. Carl Balita himself, nursing leaders and luminaries, some of our real nurses cast, and their filmmakers. They will be giving free review sessions from the Carl Balita Review Center and an initial symposium and forum that will discuss relevant topics on nursing nowadays.
If you need more information and for more inquiry, contact +63906-597-9781 and email us at drcarlbalitaproductions@gmail.com Or visit our website awww.siglongkalinga.com and our Official Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/siglongkalinga /
