AWARD-WINNING independent Filipino filmmaker Joseph Abello has turned to the vivo V40 to bring his climate advocacy to life in a compelling new short film for Oscar M. Lopez Foundation’s “Mga Kwento ng Klima” (MKK) Short Films 2024.
The annual competition calls on filmmakers to portray the unique Filipino experience of climate change and highlight the urgent need for climate action.
Abello, who directed the award-winning films “What Home Feels Like” and “Double Twisting Double Back,” produced “Water for Three Sisters” with the vivo V40 to capture the reality of water interruptions in his hometown of Cainta, Rizal.
“It is very powerful to be a filmmaker because people watch us; we can influence people through our content. So, it’s really time to do something more than just fun or more than just content,” said Abello, who recently upgraded from vivo V21 to V40 specifically for this project.
The vivo V40, developed in partnership with the renowned German optics company ZEISS, boasts three 50MP cameras that deliver professional-grade image quality, a perfect match for Abello’s creative vision.
“When I learned that vivo V40 is co-engineered by Zeiss, [I said this is it;] it’s the perfect phone that I can use to shoot my short film. So, when deciding what mobile phone to use in shooting this short film, I really knew I had to go with vivo. Like I said, I really trust vivo as a brand,” he explained.
Abello shot his film using the vivo V40’s 4K video resolution at 30 frames per second, achieving cinematic quality comparable to high-end cameras.
While the premiere date for the 2024 MKK Short Films is yet to be announced, the vivo V40 is now available for purchase at vivo stores nationwide and online via the vivo website, Shopee and Lazada.
