Way Of The Balisong – An independent documentary film project that examines the history and culture of the Balisong Knife.

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Way Of The Balisong

An independent documentary film project that examines the history and culture of the Balisong Knife.

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Synopsis>

From the Batangas region of the Philippines, to the cutlery factories of Oregon-USA, to the practitioners and aficionados connected by the World Wide Web, this film examines the origins, history and culture of the notorious Balisong Knife.

Well-known from its appearance in films and popularity among blade enthusiasts,  often overlooked is the small town which made the knife famous, now struggling to maintain its identity in a modernizing world.

Help Make This Film>

The Film is one-third through it’s principle completion.  Finishing the film will require your help.  If you would like to support this project and be a part of history please join our mailing list and follow us on facebook / twitter to stay tuned to announcement for our Kickstarter funding campaign, starting on October 7th.

 

https://www.facebook.com/WayOfTheBalisong
www.wayofthebalisong.com
https://twitter.com/BalisongMovie

 

Help Make This Film

 

‘Way of the Balisong’ is a passion project that started from a visit to the heritage town of Taal, in the Batangas region of the Philippines by filmmaker Paul Factora in 2012.

After hearing about the plight of the people in Barangay Balisong and speaking with prominent blade merchant Diosdado Ona about the disappearing industry within the Town it was named after,  a decision was made to return and document their story.

After 2 subsequent trips to the Philippines, the story expanded. Originally intended as a short 10 minute piece, it became apparent that the tale of the Balisong knife was not relegated to just the Philippines and in order to tell the full story the project must also grow.
It wasn’t just about a knife, it became about the people who pioneered a craft that spread throughout the world and how that craft is now dwindling away.

Along with a couple of friends & cameras one-third of the principle photography was shot in the Philippines completely self funded.

Completing the film in it’s envisioned entirety, will require another trip to the Philippines and several interviews shot throughout the U.S.
‘Way Of The Balisong’ will need YOUR help to be completed.

Please join our mailing list to recieve updates on our Kickstarter Campaign beginning October 7, 2013 and stay tuned to learn what you can do to help make ‘Way Of The Balisong’ a reality.

http://www.wayofthebalisong.com/about.html

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