Manila, Philippines (November 24, 2024): Student-filmmaker Joshua De Vera of SBSG Pictures announces the cast of his upcoming film, “At Least We Had This Moment,” a yearning coming-of-age film exploring the complexities of connection amidst the chaos of Manila.

Drawing inspiration from the concept of the “third place,” the film centers around Escolta, Manila’s historic street, as a space for solace and safe space for artists and romantics. Inspired by the concept of the “third place,” the film explores themes of connection, heritage, and yearning. The story follows young photographer Dino (Raven Rigor) and his stranger guide Vince (André Miguel) as they navigate the city’s aged architecture and intertwined stories.

The film is set to be released next year (2025).

Film Logline: In his quest to capture the aged architecture of Manila, film photographer Dino seeks the company of a local stranger, Vince. But as the city grew, their stories stood out.

Meet the Cast:

Andre Miguel as Vince: Cinemalaya Kantil Actor and the star of the film’s thematic prequel “please, remember this night”, Miguel brings warmth as he plays the charming and free-spirited Vince, a tour guide who brightens any room he enters.

Raven Rigor as Dino: Rising actor known for his roles in “Dirty Linen” and “Beach Bros,” Rigor embodies the enigmatic and introspective Dino, a film photographer whose emotional walls keep deeper connection at bay.

A Collaboration of Passion:

Produced by SBSG Pictures, a small all-queer production based in the Philippines, known for their BL short film “please, remember this Night’ and the Sapphic Short film “Saan Ako Pinaglihi?” which won ‘Panalo sa Manood Award’ at Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival. The film is a collaboration between De Vera, and Sean Romero of MAPUA University, well-known for his yearcore BL film “We Were Never Really Strangers”. Cinematographer Wence Trajano, known for his work on films like “Balota” and “Nanahan,” is set to enhance the film’s visual storytelling, bringing Manila’s historic architecture to life.

For more information about Joshua De Vera and “At Least We Had This Moment,” including press inquiries, interviews, and screening schedules, please contact:

SBSG Pictures

Email: projectmoment2024@gmail.com

Press Contact:

Rei Domanais

Email: domanaisjoonrei.pup@gmail.com

Phone: 09750749220