Brief Explanation

The Kaleidoscope is a short documentary series focused on individuals of interest in the Philippines, telling their stories with a fresh, stylized treatment that makes use of fantastical dramatisations, archival images and inspiring day-in-the-life moments. In the second episode of The Kaleidoscope Season 2, we feature an extensive collection of OPM (Original Pilipino Music) vinyl by Nestor Vera Cruz. Nestor began collecting music records at 50years of age after retiring from his work in the financial industry. He always loved listening to old music as he finds this therapeutic. His collection ranges from various local and foreign artists in the different decades and even owns the most priced collection -- a rare vinyl of the first Filipina opera singer to ever record in the United States. From Kundiman to modern pop music, Nestor Vera Cruz has it all. Watch his story in this episode of #TheKaleidoscope: Uncovering Mad Love.

Execution

All episodes of The Kaleidoscope was approached meticulously by the Director. He used stylised treatments in cinematography to establish a distinct emotion of the subject in a certain period of time or situation in his life; black and white treatment to differentiate the archive materials from present situation; and highly art directed scenes to symbolise conclusions, purpose and realisations of each Kaleidoscope subjects.