Topakk

Topakk
Promotional poster
Directed by
  • Richard V. Somes
Written byJim Flores
Will Fredo
Richard V. Somes
Produced byWilfredo Manalang
Michaelangelo Masangkay
Starring
CinematographyLouie Quirino
Edited byJamie Dumancas
Music byJose Antonio Buencamino
Production
companies
Nathan Studios
Strawdogs Studio Production
FUSEE
Theo & Atlas Productions
Distributed byRaven Banner Entertainment
Release dates
  • August 7, 2023 (2023-08-07) (Locarno)
  • December 25, 2024 (2024-12-25) (Philippines)
Running time
113 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino
Budget$650,000[1]

Topakk, internationally known as Triggered, is a Philippine action thriller film directed by Richard Somes. It stars Arjo Atayde, Julia Montes and Sid Lucero.[2] The film was first screened at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in May 2023 and premiered at the 76th Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland in August 2023.[3] The film will be released theatrically in the Philippines on December 25, 2024, as part of the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival.[4]

  1. ^ Reason, Cynthia (August 3, 2023). "Michaelangelo Masangkay's 'TOPAKK' to Mark World Premiere at Prestigious Locarno Film Fest". Toronto Film School. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
  2. ^ Frater, Patrick (February 19, 2023). "Raven Banner Pulls 'Trigger' From the Philippines' Richard Somes — EFM". Variety. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  3. ^ "Arjo attends 'Topakk' screening at Locarno film fest". ABS-CBN News. August 9, 2023. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
  4. ^ "Metro Manila Film Festival announces last 5 official entries for 2024 edition". Rappler. October 22, 2024. Retrieved October 22, 2024.