Ekis
Synopsis
Ekis Gimenez, a person living with HIV, found purpose in the performing arts. But with the restrictions posed by COVID-19, his connection to the audience and communities is severed. How does he move on? This short documentary looks at the many lives of an HIV-positive artist in a pandemic made worse by the dearth of jobs in live performances – a situation that Ekis Gimenez describes as "worrying about a virus in the midst of another lingering virus."
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- Director
- Ilsa Malsi, Carlon Matobato, Leroy Rodriguez
- Original Title
- Ekis
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ilsa Malsi, Carlon Matobato, Leroy Rodriguez
Department Leadership Roster
Ilsa Malsi
Director
Carlon Matobato
Director
Leroy Rodriguez
Director
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What is Ekis about?
Ekis Gimenez, a person living with HIV, found purpose in the performing arts. But with the restrictions posed by COVID-19, his connection to the audience and communities is severed. How does he move on? This short documentary looks at the many lives of an HIV-positive artist in a pandemic made worse by the dearth of jobs in live performances – a situation that Ekis Gimenez describes as "worrying about a virus in the midst of another lingering virus."
Who directed Ekis?
Ekis was directed by Ilsa Malsi, Carlon Matobato, Leroy Rodriguez.
Who stars in Ekis?
The principal cast of Ekis includes Ekis Gimenez.
When was Ekis released and how long is it?
Ekis was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 20m.