We were commissioned to do a Same-Day-Edit video for the funeral service of Mayor Joni Villanueva-Tugna, the sister of Senator Joel Villanueva. The social media team of Senator Joel Villanueva approached us specifically for this event. We had doubts, assumptions, and fears accepting this project on the very last minute, the concern for safety versus the urge to shoot again debate. We knew coming in that there might be hundreds (and hundreds) of people. The JIL and the town of Bocaue, Bulacan have provided strict guidelines on the funeral service and procession, but when someone dear and loved bids farewell to the city, there can be no social distancing. Our condolences to the Tugna-Villanueva family, this was an emotional handle. Rest in peace Mayor Joni Villanueva.
P.S. Our Roundhouse Productions crew: 4-man SDE team, 1 creative, 1 main/aerial, 1 editor/candids, 1 PA that can also shoot.
Safety guidelines from Jesus Is Lord Church Worldwide:
-Always wear your face masks and sanitize your hands regularly for the duration of the funeral program.
-Aside from refraining from handshakes, embraces, and other bodily contact, a 2-meters distance must also be kept.
-Those with temperatures of 37.5 C and above will not be allowed to join the funeral and will be advised to go home and rest.
-Motorcycle back rides are strictly prohibited under the General Community Quarantine (GCQ) protocols.
-Children and the elderly are discouraged to attend the funeral program based on the omnibus guidelines of the IATF.