Thelma (film)

For the 1918 film, see Thelma (1918 film).
Thelma

Theatrical movie poster
Directed by Paul Soriano
Produced by Paul Soriano
Maja Salvador,
Rino Que, Samantha Chavez
Written by Froi Medina
Paul Soriano
Screenplay by Froi Medina
Paul Soriano
Story by Rino Que
Froi Medina
Paul Soriano
Starring Maja Salvador,
Jason Abalos
Tetchie Agbayani
Music by Brad Haehnel
Cinematography Odyssey Flores
Edited by Mark Victor
Production
company
TimeHorizon Pictures
Abracadabra
Underground Logic
Distributed by Star Cinema
Release dates
  • September 7, 2011 (2011-09-07)
Running time
 111 minutes
Country Philippines
Language Tagalog, Ilocano
Box office P1.35 million[1]

Thelma is a multi-awarded 2011 Filipino inspirational family-drama film released by Star Cinema with Maja Salvador portraying the title-role.[2] The film is directed by Paul Soriano[3][4] and is inspired by true stories. The film premiered in September 7, 2011 and received an "A" rating from the Cinema Evaluation Board.

Overview

Production

Maja Salvador underwent training by a national track star and Survivor Philippines castaway Elma Muros and her husband Jojo Posadas for her role as a runner in the independent film. Paul Soriano was chosen to direct the film.[5] Filming began whilst simultaneously taping for Salvador's show Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin.

Synopsis

Tomboyish Ilocano girl Thelma (Maja Salvador) discovers she's got a gift for speed. But while her talent creates new opportunities, it also presents new challenges for her and her family.

Cast

References

  1. ↑ Philippines Box Office September 7–11, 2011
  2. ↑ Director Paul Soriano says it's "unfortunate" he is being linked to Thelma star Maja Salvador retrieved on September 9, 2011 via www.pep.ph
  3. ↑ Paul Soriano impressed by how Thelma star Maja Salvador faces controversies head on retrieved on September 9, 2011 via www.pep.ph
  4. ↑ Director Paul Soriano immerses himself in running for indie project Thelma retrieved on September 9, 2011 via www.pep.ph
  5. ↑ Director Paul Soriano chooses track and field as subject of his second film; Maja Salvador stars as a runner, takes lessons with Elma Muros retrieved on September 9, 2011 via www.pep.ph
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