MARIANAS VARIETY
'Shiros' Head' Already Making Waves in the Mainland
Friday, 03 October 2008 00:00 by Zita Y. Taitano | Variety News Staff

YOU'VE seen the trailers on youtube.com and on myspace.com. And starting tonight, residents will get a chance to watch the island's first full length feature movie "Shiro's Head."
Written and produced by brothers Don Muna and Kelly Muna, the film was shot entirely on Guam and features an all-local cast.

According to the movie's website, the screenplay is adapted from the Munas' original short story "The Legend of Shiro" and based on the "universal theme of family, faith and forgiveness."

"Shiro's Head" is about a young man named Vince Flores (played by Don Muna) who has had to come to terms with his family's dark history and even his own past which has haunted him for years.

After living in the mainland for a while, he comes home and attempts to reconcile with family members, only to have that past catch up to him for the last time.

Associate producers of the movie are Jennifer Davis, Naomi Castro and Michael Muna. The soundtrack features an original score from the Muna brothers and also includes original music from Brandon Mayer, Rebel Lion, D.U.B., Brandi Jae, By Blood and other artists.

Waves

In the meantime, the film has made waves in the mainland and was an official selection in the Louis Vuitton Hawaiian International Film Festival as well as the Philadelphia Asian-American Film Festival.

The premier showing begins at 9 p.m. tonight. Before that, at 6 p.m., there is a VIP charity event benefiting Erica's House.

Tickets for the event are $100 and include a VIP cocktail party at the Agana Shopping Center, a gift bag with limited edition "Shiro's Head" merchandise, entertainment and a meet and greet with the cast and directors with the world premier showing at 9 p.m.

Residents who want to catch the movie can purchase tickets at all 76 Circle K locations or at Sorensen Media Group, which is located on the 8th floor of the Bank of Guam. Other showtimes are 8 p.m. on Saturday and again at 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Agana Stadium Theaters of the Agana Shopping Center. The charge for the movies, according to a news release, will be general admission.

The event is sponsored by Sorensen Media Group, 76 Circle K and Guam CAHA.


the film has made waves in the mainland and was an official selection in the Louis Vuitton Hawaiian International Film Festival as well as the Philadelphia Asian-American Film Festival.