THE PIT (Awaiting World Premiere)

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A film for the 2025 Deutsche Bank Frieze Los Angeles Film Award in collaboration with Ghetto Film School and FIFTH SEASON

A miner consoles his grieving son, Iggy. After spending a day together around their hometown, Iggy rediscovers the beauty of life and connection through his father’s eyes.

Writer / Director / Producer / Editor / Music Producer: Nicole Mairose Dizon
Director of Photography: Mike Maliwanag

Deutsche Bank Frieze Los Angeles Film Award Fellowship Prompt
Each 6-8 minute film explores the theme of "Togetherness" and its impact on individuals, communities, relationships, as well as society as a whole. The concept of togetherness is an essential aspect of the human experience; it shapes our lives through the networks we build, the communities we form, and the roles we play in society. It influences how we interact, collaborate, and find meaning and identity in our collective existence. Through this theme, applicants were encouraged to delve into the multifaceted nature of human connections, examining both the strengths and challenges that arise from our interconnectedness.