Henry Burgos

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Henry Burgos
Nationality Filipino
EducationBachelor of Science in Development Communication
Alma mater UPLB College of Development Communication
Notable works Thy Womb;
Busong (Palawan fate);
Bakal Boys;
Painted Reality (short film)

Henry C. Burgos is a Filipino film writer and director [1] best known for writing feature films Thy Womb and Busong (Palawan Fate), [2] co-writing the docu-drama Bakal Boys, [3] and for directing the independent short film Painted Reality.

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Burgos is often associated with Armando "Bing" Lao's "Found Story" movement, [4] due to his frequent collaboration with Ralston Jover and Brillante Mendoza.

Education

Burgos graduated with a bachelor's degree in Development Communication from the College of Development Communication of the University of the Philippines Los Baños.

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References

  1. Tiff 2013: Brillante Ma Mendoza's Sapi horror gets official trailer and poster 9 September 2013 http://www.synchronicitymotionpictures.com/new/tiff-2013-brillante-ma-mendoza-s-sapi-horror-gets-official-trailer-and-poster/%5B%5D
  2. "38th MMFF Awards night".
  3. "Bakal Boys wins Best Screenplay for Ralston Jover and Henry Burgos in Japan".
  4. "Award-winning screenwriter Armando Lao to hold 'Found Story' workshop | Entertainment News – InterAksyon.com". Archived from the original on 2017-02-11. Retrieved 2014-08-17.