Biography
Kanakan-Balintagos, formerly known as Auraeus Solito, is a Palawán-Filipino filmmaker and indigenous peoples rights advocate who comes from a lineage of shaman-kings from the Palawán tribe. He was one of the first to be born outside of his tribal land of South Palawan. He was born in Manila and, after graduating from the Philippine Science High School, studied theater at the University of the Philippines, where he received a degree in Theater Arts. One of the leading independent filmmakers in the Philippines, he was chosen as part of in Take 100, The Future of Film in 2010. This book, published by Phaidon Press, New York, is a survey featuring 100 emerging film directors from around the world who have been selected by 10 internationally prominent film festival directors.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Crew
Crew Credits
Esprit de Corps
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2014
Esprit de Corps
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 2014
Baybayin
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 2012
Baybayin
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2012
60 Seconds of Solitude in Year Zero
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2011
Busong
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2011
Boy
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2009
Pisay
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2007
Pisay
Role: Editor
MOVIE • 2007
Tuli
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2005
The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2005
The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros
Role: Editor
MOVIE • 2005
Sacred Ritual of Truth
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2002
Black Nuisance
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1998
The Brief Lifespan of Fire, Act 2, Scene 2: Suring and the Kuk-ok
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1995
The Brief Lifespan of Fire, Act 2, Scene 2: Suring and the Kuk-ok
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 1995
Ang Maikling Buhay ng Apoy Act 2 Scene 2: Suring at ang Kuk-ok
Role: Director
MOVIE • TBA