Carlo Francisco Manatad

"“I realized the reason why I couldn’t seem to finish my film was because I wasn’t in the material.” — Carlo Francisco Manatad, on finishing his film and including his own experience in it."

"“The Cinema e Gioventu Award means a lot for me as a young filmmaker… I am humbled and excited by this recognition and will continue to work hard in giving a voice to my fellow Filipinos through stories that have yet to be told.” — Carlo Francisco Manatad, talking about winning at the Locarno Film Festival."

"“More than the selection itself, it’s actually getting to know the people, ‘yung mismong culture from films that you’ve watched… every time naman learning experience, excited ako doon and sobrang thankful ako for Locarno for giving me this platform again to show my feature.” — Carlo Francisco Manatad, on attending the Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland."

"“It took 6 years for this story to finally reach its fruition… this is my love song to my hometown.” — Carlo Francisco Manatad, describing what inspired him to make Whether the Weather Is Fine based on his experiences during Typhoon Yolanda."

"“Nakakatuwa pero never naman namin in-expect na parang ‘ay dapat manalo tayo dito’ … the fact that we finished the film and having it premiere internationally was already a blessing.” — Carlo Francisco Manatad, on not expecting to win at Locarno and being grateful for the screening."