Arjo Atayde Talks Reinventing Philippines Action Cinema In MMFF Release ‘Triggered’

Story by Liz Shackleton

Image from Deadline

scrn logline

Arjo Atayde leads a brutal action flick 'Triggered' that's shaking up the Philippines' holiday movie landscape

beat sheet

At 29, actor Arjo Atayde is already a producer on 'Triggered', using his clout to reinvent the country's action cinema and challenge traditional Christmas fare
Richard Somes, a revered action director, collaborated with Atayde to bring a gritty, R-rated sensibility to 'Triggered', which could open new doors for the MMFF

call sheet

Arjo Atayde, Julia Montes, Richard Somes, Fusee, Nathan Studios, Raven Banner, Triggered