UP alumna and UPAAE member Erica Olavario has shared two creative projects with UPAAE, and both need our community’s support. One is a film looking for its cast. The other is a photo exhibit opening this month.
1. Now Casting: Sa Pagitan (‘In Between’)
Sa Pagitan is a short film funded by the Edmonton Arts Council. It follows Isla, a Filipino immigrant in Edmonton who rediscovers her creativity, and herself, through pottery. The production is looking for its leads and supporting cast.
| Role | Profile | Language | Filming |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isla (lead) | Filipino, woman, queer, 20s–30s. Reserved, guarded, building a new life away from home | Tagalog & English (fluent) | Dec 4–7 & Jun 4–6 |
| SoHee (lead) | Korean / East Asian / Mixed, woman, queer, 20s–30s. Warm, expressive, self-assured | Korean & English | Dec 4–7 & Jun 4–6 |
| Kuya Jerome | Filipino, male, 20s–30s. Gentle, protective, Isla’s chosen-family kuya | Tagalog & English | Dec 4–7 |
| Mama | Filipino, female, 50s–60s. Practical and cautious, says more with her eyes than her words | Tagalog (fluent) | Dec 4–7 |
To apply: Email your headshot and acting résumé to sapagitanfilm@gmail.com by October 21. All filming takes place in Edmonton.
2. One Day in Edmonton: Group Photo Exhibit
Twenty-four hours, 38 photographers, one city. Our own Erica Olavario is one of 38 photographers in One Day in Edmonton, an exhibit produced by Nice Photo Club and funded by the Alberta Foundation for the Arts. Each photographer captured the city over a single day.
| Opening night | Saturday, Oct 24, 6–11 PM (remarks at 6:45 PM) |
| Exhibit runs | Oct 24 – Nov 20 |
| Venue | The Parks CRU, 10135 108 St NW (near Jasper Ave & Corona Station) |
| RSVP | Scan the QR code on the poster |
Bring your barkada. Let’s show up for one of our own. 🇵🇭
