In 2008, we undertook the amazing worldwide franchise which was Project Runway. It was my first time doing a reality television show and Fremantle Media was there making sure we would stick to the brand and identity of the show.

This was under Solar Entertainment, the production house being Unitel Productions, and post-production done at the Engine Room.

Being the director entailed me to hire the writing crew (Head writer Mihk Vergara, and writing team of Erwin Romulo, Ramon De Veyra, Yvette Tan), which led to all of us handpicking the host (Teresa Herrera), the mentor (Jojie Lloren), and the judges (Rajo Laurel and Apples Aberin). Together, we also scoured the country looking for the contestants -- holding extensive auditions in Manila and Cebu.

The show had 15 episodes and I am extremely proud of this because I was also supervising the sound design and mix of the show. I am very happy with hiring Diego Mapa to score the entire season, also using a lot of his Eggboy x Spazzkid stuff. I was deep into the post-production of the show -- being the online editor (or co-online editor) for every one of the episodes.

This was my blood, sweat, and tears for a year and a half of my life, and I attribute my weight gain of around 30 pounds due to stress eating while doing the post-production of this show.

All the other episodes can be found in my Project Runway Philippines Channel, which is:
Project Runway Philippines Season1

Season 1, Episode 1: "YOUR STYLE"
Written by Mihk Vergara & Ramon De Veyra
Directed by Marie Jamora

Edited by Galileo Te
On-line Editor: Marie Jamora
Colorist: Daniel Inco
Original Score by Diego Mapa
Sound Mix: Angie Reyes

In the season premiere, we meet the designers, the judges, and our host. They are given a "very Filipino" challenge where they need to show their identities as the future of Philippine fashion.

Season 1, Episode 2: "FASHION LEGENDS"
Written by Erwin Romulo & Yvette Tan
Directed by Marie Jamora

Edited by Kim Pascual
On-line Editor: Marie Jamora
Colorist: Daniel Inco
Original Score by Diego Mapa
Sound Mix: Angie Reyes

In this episode, the designers need to pay homage to the history of Philippine fashion while being faithful to their own style.

This was under Fremantle Media and Solar Entertainment, the production house being Unitel Productions, and post-production done at the Engine Room.

Season 1, Episode 3: "URBAN WARFARE"
Written by Erwin Romulo & Yvette Tan
Directed by Marie Jamora

Edited by Galileo Te
On-line Editors: Javier Abola & Marie Jamora
Colorist: Daniel Inco
Original Score by Diego Mapa
Sound Mix: Angie Reyes

The designers need to work in pairs to make a musically-inspired outfit for Sarah Meier to be featured in Mega Magazine.

This was under Fremantle Media and Solar Entertainment, the production house being Unitel Productions, and post-production done at the Engine Room.

Season 1, Episode 4: "TRANSFORMERS"
Written by Mihk Vergara & Ramon De Veyra
Directed by Marie Jamora

Edited by Winston Chua
On-line Editors: Javier Abola & Marie Jamora
Colorist: Winston Chua
Original Score by Diego Mapa
Sound Mix: Angie Reyes

The designers think they are getting a well-deserved break, but soon realize that they have a convertible swimwear challenge! Sparks fly as Ely and Veejay ruin the chillaxing mood, bringing up issues from the previous challenge.

This was under Fremantle Media and Solar Entertainment, the production house being Unitel Productions, and post-production done at the Engine Room.

Season 1, Episode 5: "SHORT SIGHTED"
Written by Mihk Vergara & Ramon De Veyra
Directed by Marie Jamora

Edited by Kim Pascual
On-line Editors: Javier Abola & Marie Jamora
Colorist: Arie Roque
Original Score by Diego Mapa
Sound Mix: Angie Reyes

The designers are given cameras around the hipster market of Cubao X and are asked to take photos to serve as their inspiration for their next outfit.

This was under Fremantle Media and Solar Entertainment, the production house being Unitel Productions, and post-production done at the Engine Room.