Apl.de.Ap is a Filipino-American rapper, record producer and founding member of the GRAMMY winning group BLACK EYED PEAS and has been responsible for creating global sensation songs like “Where is the Love?” and “I gotta Feeling”

Beyond music, Apl is known for his strong advocacy of Filipino youth, education and culture. He established the Apl Foundation (AplFi.org) which supports Filipino education, culture and the arts, making him one of the most prominent FILIPINO CULTURAL AMBASSADORS in the world.

Apl was born in Pampanga, the home of Efren Reyes. This story holds a special place in Apl’s heart.

This film is the first project for Apl’s foundation as it first the mission of advocating Philippine culture and highlighting modern-day Filipino heroes.

An accomplished Filmmaker based in Los Angeles for 16 years and worked as an Executive at MARVEL STUDIOS for 9 years. Awarded a GOLD CLIO and two SILVER TELLYS for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Thor: Ragnarok and Doctor Strange.

She moved back to the Philippines to develop Asian talent. Was Showrunner for the VIU Original Series “K-Love” which won two awards at the ASIAN ACADEMY CREATIVE AWARDS. Her second series “Secret Ingredient” starring Korean actor Sang Heon Lee from the Netflix hit “XO Kitty” and Filipina actress Julia Barretto won two awards at the CANNES TELEVISION AND MEDIA AWARDS in 2024.

A sought after Cinematographer known for delivering high-impact visuals across major productions, from the TV series THE WHITE LOTUS to collaborations with artists BEYONCE and HARRY STYLES, as well as campaigns for APPLE and NIKE. He won a CLIO AWARD in 2017 for a commercial featuring STEPH CURRY. He has collaborated with directors ranging from JAMES GUNN, RON HOWARD and FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA.

With a background in Finance and Investment Management (UCLA) and two decades investing across global markets, what sets Ian apart is his combination of creative vision and analytical thinking. He applies asset allocation and budgeting principles to the art of Cinematography and the business of filmmaking. This unique blend focuses on maximize production value as well as investor returns.

Description goes hereMark Kramer wrote on 5 seasons of the hit TV show “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver”, where he picked up 4 CONSECUTIVE EMMY AWARDS, 4 CONSECUTIVE WRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA AWARDS and a PEABODY AWARD. As a Filipino American, he was born and raised in Staten Island and wrote “My Life, Growing Up Asian in America” (2022), a compilation of essays published by MTV Books. Mark’s half-hour comedy ISO BALL was a NYTVF Official Script selection. He was one of a handful of writers selected for the NBC Late Night Writers Workshop and NBC Scene Showcase.

Mark brings a world-class writing pedigree and the proven ability to create stories that connect across borders. His creative credibility and storytelling excellence helps position the project for both critical recognition and international market success.