MOVIE SHOOT: Philippines - Origins of My Blood Photo Gallery by Macastat at pbase.com

MOVIE SHOOT: Philippines - Origins of My Blood

These photographs are part of a humble movie production... Discovering the Source - Our journey back to the town of Talisay, Batangas, Philippines... where my father and aunts were raised, and my ancestors toiled, loved, created, died... where their souls linger in eternal bliss.

I am a Filipino-American, a card-carrying member of the cult of Western society. This movie, in part is a search for who I truly am, and how I can embrace that self once again. Mid-Summer 2005 my Father, Sister Rachel, and Independent Filmmaker David Macasaet traveled to my Dad's hometown to see my ailing 95 year-old grandmother and visit with other family. We also explored my Grandfather's life and legacy; he passed away in 1977, but clearly lives on to this day in spirit.

My brother and I shot 27 hours of footage for our upcoming documentary film on this spiritual venture. Along the way we discovered much about our own lives, dreams, and souls. Almost all of the places we visited and people we me were unplanned and unscripted... we simply followed the gentle hand of our forefather's living energy, being led from moment to moment by this unseen love.

Thanks for viewing. Please share your comments. Watch for the film soon. A Simple, early trailer VIEW TRAILER

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Shades of Taal and Mount Macolot	Grandfather Cool	3 from school	Anvil over Mountain
Dads Childhood Tree	Shy	Taal	packaging produce
relic in the spring source	Macasaet Spring Water	David Macasaet Filmmaker	In Class Talisay High School
Old School Bell	My Father Speaks	During the Presentation	David Scans for a Shot
Defiant	Bravely Comments on Our Presence	fanning	Grandfathers Grave
planning the scene	Joy in Playing again	Rondalla 1955	Singing with Elderly Rondalia Player
random meetings	overjoyed at finding us	Warm Welcome In	Removal of a Suspicious Mole
Sleepy Talisay	Relic in my Grandmothers Home	Tanauan Public Market	Striking Tanauan Market Vendor
My Dad in the Market Hustle	Tanauan Public Market Proud	Jackfruit Vendor	thousand flip flops
Rachel photographs the market	Taal view from our Grandfathers Land	Filming on Mount Macolot	Relic on Mount Macolot
weird Vegetation	Jungle Horse	Grandmother's Mango Tree on Mt. Macolot	Coconut Snack
Hike on Mt Macolot	Jungle Trek	Height	Waving leaf a sign
Tony with Sign from Grandfather	caretaker	caretaker	relic with Tenola
rachel on the top	rest stop at caretaker	rest stop at caretaker	wheres the bull
Rare Miniature Preying Mantis	captive	roadside oasis	peppers
roadside oasis sisters	after a mountain trek.	roadside oasis	Relic & Monseigneur E Macasaet Mendoza
Relic with Great Grandfather Felipe Macasaet	Relic at ancestral home	Talisay Public Market entrance	packaging produce
Talisay Public Market	Talisay Public Market 2	siesta	The Farmers Beautiful Wife
Talisay Public Market girl	LakeTaal's Catch Talisay Public Market	Taal Boat	A Walk in Talisay Rain
rooms for rent	Tricycle Driver Leisure	Lovely Cafe	Majas
Sate	lending a ride	Traditional Dance Hats	Traditional Dance
Gorgeous Voice	Rh0na	Duhatan	Exploring Jungle Lands - Duhatan
Use of a Bolo	Ricky Takes Water	A Break from the Trail - Duhatan	Ups and Downs of a Jungle Trail - Duhatan
Duhatan Springs	Ancient Spring Calderon	Relic at the Duhatan Spring	Filming at the Duhatan Jungle
Macasaets Document our Family History	The Relic at Ancestral Home	Relic at Home	Ganglion Cyst
Placenta Soap	Checking Land Records in Lipa City	Relic at the Lipa City Public Market	Behind the Lipa Market
Relic at the Lipa City Hall	Filming History of the First Macasaet Ca. 1300	Across Taal top the Volcon	David Films Mt Macolot from Taal
Shoe in Boat	Dr Mac Rides to the Crater	Horse Rests Before Next Ascent	Coconut Seller Break
Taal Crater Lake	Rachel Macasaet with Shrunken Head	Hiking down from the Crater	Frying
waiting for his treat	Shade	Relic and Publisher Jake Macasaet	Lorna and Pablo Say an Emotional Goodbye
Just from the Crossroads --P. Olan	Aunt Josi Gets a Spiritual Chill	Circle of Life	Relic and Unity of Hands
<< Vintage Photos: Grandfather in the Philippines Ca. 1945 >>	Lumpia and Fish at Grandmothers	macasaets	macasaets
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jewelle macasaet balwis		17-Mar-2011 03:59
Hi!! i'm from the tribe of Valentine Macasaet- hope to meet some Macasaet clan from other places, been to batangas coz my mom is from batangas city, never thought that i also have another "family" out there in batangas..Mabuhay ang Pamilya Macasaet!!!

Joshua Macasaet		22-Oct-2009 16:59
Hi to all Macasaet's! Dr. Tony. Im Joshua R. Macasaet, Grandson of Former Chief of police Narciso Macasaet, I think it would be a great idea to feature Tanauan Institute... I hope we can give respect to my uncle, Late Andresito I, Macasaet as one of the founders of that Institution. Thank you! god bless! MABUHAY Macasaet!

celso boyet macasaet		17-Oct-2009 10:00
Hi Doc, I've recently initiated a group on facebook entitled "tunay ka bagang macasaet"; it' garthering quite a bit of interests to a lot of the members of the clan esp the younger ones. i remember this site of yours, i would like to ask your permission to have this site as a link to the group's page . celso boyet macasaet

darrel john		27-Apr-2008 09:31
proud to be a pure batanguena and true blooded lipena!! pag mga Macasaet, palaban!! walang urungan!

Tony Barrientos		25-Jan-2008 07:00
Dear Dr. Tony Macasaet, First of a kind! Our kababayan will surely enjoy seeing your wonderful production. The Macasaet house and the Macatangay house are facing each other on 31 de Enero St. in Talisay. Tony Macatangay Barrientos, Jr. Public Information Officer, Instructional Materials Corporation, University of the Philippines

Ronnie		18-Nov-2007 05:00
Very inspirational photos.. Talisay High School was part of my life as well, 1978 grad and a student of your grandfather. I really admire your website... God Bless, Ronnie A. Vancouver BC Canada

shiley		17-Nov-2007 21:23
great pictures! it's very nice to see those pictures, esp. those peoples from pulo, it brings me back on my childhood days. mabuhay ang macasaet clan!!!!!!!!shirley of milan, italy

Ernesto G. Trinidad, MD		29-Sep-2007 13:59
Pictures bring back memories. I am one of your grandfather's pupils at the Talisay Elem. during the Japanese occupation. I remember your father-we call him bugle. Keep in touch to share memories. Ernesto G. Trinidad, M.D.

Guest		18-Apr-2007 02:34
great pictures! the macasaet blood runs through my veins too!

Jill		26-Jan-2007 20:14
Beautiful photos. Keep it up. I'm going to Talisay next month and I'm glad I came across your site.

Lilith		04-Oct-2006 14:21
I am very much interested in other cultures. Many times I feel so welcome by the kindness of other people. Your gallery gives a good impression of Talisay, its inhabitants and your bonds. Kiss, Lilith

Guest		01-Aug-2006 12:25
Great pictures! My mom's family is from Talisay, Batangas too. My husband and I are planning on visiting and hopefully do a medical mission.----Eva Ortiz Valentine

Guest		08-Apr-2006 11:59
Outstanding! What can I say, Mabuhay ang Macasaet Clan... Jonathan Lorzano Macasaet

Ron S. Bernardo		09-Mar-2006 14:58
Wow, you should really be proud of you roots! Mabuhay ka!

Guest		20-Feb-2006 21:39
photo journalism at its best. that's how i described your gallery. excellent.

Ashley Hockenberry		17-Feb-2006 14:08
Excellent tour

guest		24-Jan-2006 04:31
Your shots captured Talisay in its grandeur--the serenity of the place, the warmth of the people. It's just sad that with the development going on here and there, Talisay may no longer be the quiet and scenic place we all love going back home to.

Michael Capuz		07-Oct-2005 22:22
My name isMichael Capuz i use to live in Talisay,Batangas looking at some of your pictures brings back memories. I did go to Talisay High School back in the 80's and attended Venancio Trinidad Memorial School. Awesome job.

MELVIN MENDOZA		27-Aug-2005 00:15
I ENJOYED VIEWING THE PICTURES, YOU DID A GREAT JOB. YOU DONT KNOW ME BUT I'M FROM TALISAY TOO.GOD BLESS YOU......PLS GIVE MY REGARDS TO TITA JO......MELVIN NICOLAS MENDOZA TALISAY BATANGAS/WASHINGTON DC

Manuel Libres Librodo Jr.		27-Jul-2005 19:14
Cool idea. You have a lot of good documentary pictures here. I wish I can joun you next time...that is if I am in the Philippines by then. The place look picturesque and I guess I can find good interesting portrait subjects. I am a frustrated filmaker...never even took the first step. Coem take a look at my pics. manny

Macastat		13-Jul-2005 18:09
I keep enjoying the IMAGES AND BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES WITH THEM My anesthetist & his wife expressed interest in joining us if we evere go back on a medical mission. DAD...

Guest		10-Jul-2005 22:54
Great beginning of a great story evolving. Tony, I am just on page 1 and I am very impressed. Tita Perla

jojo williams		10-Jul-2005 05:08
Great artist Tony.... Very talented son! Datu and Lolo are quite proud of you... and the rest of ust! World..... get ready! Love Tita jo2

Guest		10-Jul-2005 04:50
Tony... you atruly are a genius just like the "chief-datu" and lolo. Tita jo2

fffProud		07-Jul-2005 12:53
Great gallery. Can't wait for the film.

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