HARANA.DE.APL
“Harana” was a tradition practiced in the Philippines a hundred years ago, in which young men may formally court single ladies. A Harana is traditionally composed of indigenous poetry intertwined with some Spanish musicality, with the intent of uplifting women and painting them in an angelic and beloved light.
This company is Apl’s serenade to the Philippines, creating uplifting stories, promoting Filipino artistry, and sharing the beauty of the Filipino people with the world.
Apl.de.Ap and Co-Founder Corinna Vistan were both born in the Philippines, migrated to the United States where they found success and have returned home with a common goal.
Meet the Team
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Apl.de.Ap
Founder - Producer
Apl.de.Ap is a Filipino-American rapper, record producer and founding member of the GRAMMY winning group the
BLACK EYED PEAS and has been responsible for creating global sensation songs like “Where is the Love?” and “I gotta Feeling”
Beyond music, Apl is known for his strong advocacy of Filipino youth, education and culture. He established the Apl Foundation (AplFi.org) which supports Filipino education, culture and the arts, making him one of the most prominent FILIPINO CULTURAL AMBASSADORS in the world.
Apl was born in Pampanga, the home of Efren Reyes. This story holds a special place in Apl’s heart.
This film is the first project for Apl’s foundation as it first the mission of advocating Philippine culture and highlighting modern-day Filipino heroes.
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Corinna Vistan
Founder - Producer / Director
An accomplished Filmmaker based in Los Angeles for 16 years and worked as an Executive at MARVEL STUDIOS for 9 years and 19 movies. Awarded a GOLD CLIO and two SILVER TELLYS for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Thor: Ragnarok and Doctor Strange.
She moved back to the Philippines to develop Asian talent. Was Showrunner for the VIU Original Series “K-Love” which won two awards at the ASIAN ACADEMY CREATIVE AWARDS. Her second series “Secret Ingredient” starring Korean actor Sang Heon Lee from the Netflix hit “XO Kitty” and Filipina actress Julia Barretto won two awards at the CANNES TELEVISION AND MEDIA AWARDS in 2024.
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Ian S. Takahashi
Founder - Producer
A sought after Cinematographer known for delivering high-impact visuals across major productions, from the TV series THE WHITE LOTUS to collaborations with artists BEYONCE and HARRY STYLES, as well as campaigns for APPLE and NIKE. He won a CLIO AWARD in 2017 for a commercial featuring STEPH CURRY. He has collaborated with directors ranging from JAMES GUNN, RON HOWARD and FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA.
With a background in Finance and Investment Management (UCLA) and two decades investing across global markets, what sets Ian apart is his combination of creative vision and analytical thinking. He applies asset allocation and budgeting principles to the art of Cinematography and the business of filmmaking. This unique blend focuses on maximize production value as well as investor returns.
