Attendees can bring it by Ballesteros’ booth in Artists Alley CC-30 the next day in order to have it signed.Īttendees will also be able to stop by Kids Heroes Productions in Small Press L-2 to pick up Comic-Con Special Edition exclusive variant covers of Lumpia with a Vengeance. With the help of some friends both old and new, can they save the town?Īttendees of Comic-Con Special Edition will be treated to a screening on Friday, November 26 at 6:30PM PT in Room 26AB and a Q&A with writer/director Patricio Ginelsa, producer Lawrence Iriarte, executive producer Varinder Singh, associate producer Justin Quizon, and actors April Absynth, Earl Baylon, and Francis Custodio.Īdditionally, the film has been turned into a comic - and illustrator Gerald Pilare and concept artist Patrick Ballesteros will also be on hand to discuss the indie comic book series.įollowing the screening, everyone who attends will be given an exclusive print by Ballesteros to mark the first time a Filipino-made film about Filipino super heroes has aired at a CCI event. The film, a crowdfunded sequel to the 2003 cult classic Lumpia, continues the story of Fogtown, where a lumpia-wielding avenger named Kuya is here to take on a crime syndicate selling drugs disguised as food. “We wanted to make sure we made a movie worthy of their support.The Filipino American action comedy, Lumpia with a Vengeance, will not only have a panel and exclusive screening at Comic-Con Special Edition - but also exclusives, a giveaway, and more. “What drove us was that we wanted to make a movie worthy of all the 712 backers, all the supporters and angel donors that came out of the woodworks for us,” Ginelsa said. Most filmmakers who are able to procure funding and resources typically struggle with finding a dedicated audience, but he said the “Lumpia” team knew they had a following that was ready for them even when they’ve struggled with financial limitations. “It’s more than I could’ve ever imagined.”Īlthough “Lumpia” lovers have been anticipating a sequel for a long time, Ginelsa said they are confident in delivering a film worth the wait. “To be a part of something that touched so many people’s hearts from over 15 years ago, and to see that there’s still so much love for it now … it’s a different kind of love and pride,” Labson said. Labson said her culture is centered closely around family and being welcomed into the “Lumpia” team felt like a reflection of her cultural values, which can be seen within the fanbase itself. However, Calomay said he also wanted the film to reward those that have been through this journey with them, especially because fans have waited almost two decades.įilipina American actress April Labson, who plays a timid high school student named Rachel in the new film, said she was able to revisit her experience in the Filipino community while working with the team. To ensure that the sequel stood out for first-time viewers, Calomay said they crafted the storyline to be digestible for those unaware of the backstory. While loyal fans will be able to understand references and Easter eggs included in the sequel, Ginelsa said he hopes to gain new fans that might be willing to go back and watch the original film. “We had the crew, the infrastructure and the connections to pull off a movie like this even though we’re independent.” “It’s definitely a trip to see our friends, Patricio’s friends that he grew up with, acting and interacting with professional actors,” Calomay said. Calomay said although their budget was bigger this time around, they maintained the original humor and homemade flavor. It will also be taking the audience back to Ginelsa’s hometown – Daly City, California – where the first film was shot. Alongside these familiar faces, established actor Danny Trejo will star in the film as Reyes, a business rival. The new film extends the story of “Lumpia” by incorporating the same characters and actors, such as Ginelsa’s neighborhood friends. “It felt fitting that out of all the film festivals, we chose to have the (sequel) premiere at the Hawai’i International Film Festival because they are responsible for us to have gained that big cult following.” “That (2003) screening actually brought ‘Lumpia’ into a whole new light, because it gave us a lot of credibility,” Ginelsa said. said the extensive journey of launching the upgraded sequel, “Lumpia: With a Vengeance,” felt like a full-circle moment as the film will be premiering at the same festival Nov. And after 17 years, its sequel welcomes back the egg roll-armed hero as he partners with a high school student to save their city of Fogtown from a crime syndicate. The amateur film first premiered in 2003 at the Hawai’i International Film Festival, garnering publicity from media outlets like Variety magazine. “Lumpia” is making its silver screen homecoming after 17 years.
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