On February 6, new director Christopher Novabos talked about his experience with his directorial debut film Lagaslas.
At the media conference for his first film, Lagaslas, Novabos regarded his film as his first sexy-erotica project.
“My first sexy-erotica project–my first film ever. Parang directorial debut ika nga.”
He then clarified that he preferred to challenge himself by taking on a sexy genre film as his first project.
“Sa akin walang problema eh na sabihin ng tao na parang bakit ang first film mo ay sexy. No, kasi nacha-challenge ako sa ganitong bagay. So lagi kong iniisip ko sa sarili ko na kaya ko ‘to, alam mo ‘yun. Kasi kung di ka mag-e-excel or mag-e-expand sa mismong trabaho mo, hindi mo malalaman na kaya mo pala.”
He also discussed his preparations as a filmmaker for his first directorial project.
“Sa akin, I’m doing a lot of research when it comes to sexy scenes, and then ‘yung emotions, siyempre. As a first time director, ayaw ko din mapahiya sa mga cast ko. Gusto ko makita nila na kaya ko. Makita ng mga cast ko na, ‘Ah ito palang director ko very passionate sa craft na kinuha niya.’
He thanked his stars Manang Medina and VR Reloso, and the entire cast for making his first film a collaborative experience.
“And then itong dalawa, si Manang and si VR, very thankful ako kasi hindi ako nahirapan. Actually, from the cast and the staff and crew, very collaborative, na talagang nandoon ‘yung participation nila para mapagaan ‘yung bawat eksena.”
As for his film, Lagaslas stars Medina and VR Reloso with seasoned actors Julio Diaz, Rubi Rubi, and Arnold Reyes.
Under the direction of Novabos, Lagaslas streams via Vivamax on February 17.
