Episode 3 of Paola Mardo‘s Long Distance podcast (which was recently named one of the 100 Outstanding Podcasts of 2018 by Bello Collective) is out and it’s appropriately titled “Hella Filipino” because that’s the kind of year it was. Stories…
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Bitter Melon #OutInTheWild
Bitter Melon is out in the wild! Search the hashtags #BitterMelonFilm and #OutInTheWild on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for more. And if you want to take part, just follow H.P. Mendoza‘s instructions in his IG post below! View this post…
Photos From the Bitter Melon Premiere in LA
Seeing H.P. Mendoza’s Bitter Melon up on the marquee of the Landmark Regent for its official theatrical release was beyond satisfying. It’s strange with a film project, though, because it feels like the end of the road. H.P. first talked…
Bitter Melon Review in the SF Chronicle
Bitter Melon was reviewed by G. Allen Johnson in the San Francisco Chronicle’s Datebook section. Check it out if you can — it’s a solid review. A few good pull-outs: Domestic violence is not a laughing matter, but Mendoza gently…
Long Distance Selected as One of 2018’s 100 Outstanding Podcasts by Bello Collective
The Bello Collective is a group whose goal is to bring together writers, journalists, and other voices who share a passion for the world of audio storytelling. It highlights work that deserves more recognition and elevates voices that are outside…
Watch BITTER MELON on Opening Night in LA
As mentioned here, we’re proud to announce that H.P. Mendoza’s film Bitter Melon is beginning its theatrical run on Friday, Dec 7th. For those of you in SoCal, come watch it with me and fellow cast member L.A. Renigen on…
Check Out the New Bitter Melon :30 TV Spot
Check out the new :30 television spot for Bitter Melon. In theaters starting December 7th. For tickets and more info go to BitterMelonFilm.com.
Bitter Melon Coming to Theaters!
Excited to announce that Bitter Melon will be beginning its theatrical run in Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco. If you’re in one of those cities or have friends and family in those cities, please share this info and…
Long Distance Podcast Reviewed on Rappler
Definitely check out this really thoughtful review of Paola Mardo‘s Long Distance podcast on Filipino news and media outlet Rappler’s website. Written by Lilibeth Frondoso, here are some of my favorite pull-out quotes: “The podcast is a gem – it…
Bitter Melon Wins Best Narrative Feature at SDAFF!
I had the pleasure of attending the San Diego Asian Film Festival’s Gala this year and saw H.P. Mendoza and his film Bitter Melon win Best Narrative Feature. He had no idea. I had no idea. But it was an…