THE MISSING writer-director Carl Joseph Papa and actor Gio Gahol join us to discuss their animated feature film THE MISSING. The film stars Carlo Aquino (Eric), Gio Gahol (Carlo), and Dolly de Leon (Rosalinda).

THE MISSING (ITI MAPUKPUKAW) is the Philippines' official submission for Best International Feature Film at the 96th Academy Awards. The film is also the first animated feature film to represent the country to the Oscars.

The film premiered at the 2023 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival where it won: Best Picture, Best Supporting Actress (de Leon), and the NETPAC Award.

The written version of this interview is published at The Film Experience. Click HERE: http://thefilmexperience.net/blog/2023/11/17/interview-the-missing-director-carl-joseph-papa-and-actor-gi.html

The video version of this interview is available on YouTube. Click HERE:

You can support the film's grassroots efforts for its Oscar campaign. Click HERE: https://bit.ly/TheMissingForOscars

Find us on the internet!

Carl Joseph Papa

Twitter: ⁠@carljpapa

IG: @carljosephpapa

Gmail: papa.carljoseph@gmail.com

Gio Gahol

Twitter: @giogahol

IG: @giogahol

Juan Carlos Ojano

Twitter: @carlosojano

The One-Inch Barrier: @OneInchBarrier

Music Credits

Opening & Ending: Clips from the Official Trailer of THE MISSING

Music by Teresa Barrozo

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