Dinig Sana Kita (If I Knew What You Said)
Two Filipino films is included in the 34th Toronto International Film Festival in Canada which is scheduled for public screening from September 10 to 20.  The two films were, Dinig Sana Kita by Director Mike Sandejas and Independencia by Director Raya Martin.
Dinig Sana Kita (If I Knew What You Said, international title) was written and produced by Direk Mike.¬† It stars the deaf actor Romalito Mallari, Robert Se√±a, Lorenzo Mara, and Zoe Sandejas.¬† Dinig Sana Kita will be a part of the Contemporary World Cinema.¬† Contemporary World Cinema is a section in Toronto International Film Festival which is dedicated to the “best of current international filmmaking.”
Dinig Sana Kita won the Audience Choice award in the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival held last July.  It has also been invited to Hawaii International Film Festival in October and the Brussels Independent International Film Festival in November.  Dinig Sana Kita was rated General Patronage (GP) by the Movie and Television Rating and Classification Board.
Independencia
Meanwhile, the Independencia by Direk Raya Martin will be screened in the Vision program for its North American premiere.¬† Vision program, is a section in Toronto International Film Festival which is dedicated to innovative works of newcomers and veteran filmmakers who are pushing the boundaries of contemporary cinema. It spotlights work that challenges our notion of mainstream cinema and explores experimental filmmaking techniques, new territory and technologies.”
