Cathy Garcia-Sampana found directing KD Estrada and Alexa Ilacad in her debut short film, Toss Coin, a surprisingly smooth experience.The film director praised the love team, known to their fans as KDLex, as professionals who effectively embodied their characters.
“The real challenge in making a short film is telling the story within a few minutes,” emphasizing the difficulty of condensing a narrative into a brief timeframe.
Following her direction of the highest-grossing domestic film in Philippine history, Hello, Love, Goodbye, shot in Hong Kong, Cathy once again showcased the beauty of the city in Toss Coin. She emphasized the authenticity and human connection within the film through the scenic backdrop of Hong Kong and the compelling chemistry of the lead actors.
The story revolves around the unexpected encounter between Kiko (KD) and Pia (Alexa), unfolding a captivating love story amidst the vibrant streets of Hong Kong.
Engaging in a delightful game of hide and seek, Kiko and Pia embark on a journey that evolves into a sweet and touching romance, exploring themes of destiny, belief, and the courage to embrace opportunities.
KD and Alexa expressed their excitement about working on their first international microfilm with Director Cathy, considering it a proud moment in their careers.
“I feel proud to work with Direk Cathy. It’s a big honor to be chosen for this. Like I said, we want to impress them and make working together fun,” Alexa said.
Acknowledging Cathy’s mastery of romantic comedies, KD added, “We know that Direk Cathy is a master of RomCom. I was very shocked and nervous, but Alexa and I talked about how we’re going to bring our A game and want to make the story shown to everyone.”
Toss Coin is part of the “Hong Kong In The Lens By Asian Directors” project, produced by CJ ENM Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Tourism Board. The project also features two other microfilms: Hong Kong, Within Me from Korea, directed by Kang Yun Sung, and Zi Mui from Thailand, directed by Nattawut Poonpiriya.
All three microfilms are available on tvN Asia and Viu and will be aired on A2z and Kapamilya Channel.