Film director Erik Matti expressed disappointment on Instagram, recently.
He wrote, "Ano kayang movie nakapanalo kay @johnarcilla ng Volpi cup? Ni hindi man lang nila mamention ni @starmagicphils yung movie na nagbigay sa kanya ng parangal? Medyo inexpect ko na yun sa Abs na di magmention kasi nung may prangkisa pa sila ganun na sila e. Pag di pabor sa kanila, dedma. Pero yung mismong artista ng pelikula di man lang mamention ang movie? Pwera na kaming mga gumawa, ok lang di masabi pero sana yung movie man lang i-acknowledge. Ang Senado nga nirecognize mismong movie na pinanalunan mo pero ikaw di mo mamention?"
"Ako na magsasabi, 'Salamat sa On The Job: The Missing 8 na movie na binigyan ako ng pagkakataon magawa ang role ni Sisoy Salas na ikinapanalo ko ng Venice Film Festival Volpi Cup award nung 2022,'" Erik added. "Lahat ng sponsor mo sa derma at diet mo minention mo yung movieng nagpanalo sayo di mo masabi?!!"
He ended: "Bastos kayo!"
Recall that John was recognized recently by the Senate via Resolution 490 for being the first Filipino to win The Volpi Cup at the 78th Venice International Film Festival.
The win was for his outstanding performance in "On the Job the Missing 8" as directed by Erik and produced by Reality Studios.
John shared his latest milestone on Instagram: "SENATE RESOLUTION 490 and as OFFICIAL RESOLUTION No. 43 Commending the significant works of John Arcilla in the Field of performing Arts/ Philippine Film Industry and in the World Arena. Thank you Honorables Sen @senlitolapid @robinhoodpadilla @bongrevillajrph @jinggoyofficial @hontiverosrisa @joelvillanueva and all our Honorable Senators from both Majority and Minority group who Co-authored; adopted and unanimously Amended the Resolution. This accolade is another Historical event and truly a milestone in my journey and commitment not only to my work but to my purpose in this lifetime. So help me God. I wish everyone a wonderful Day and may God keep us all safe and Healthy. God bless our Land, God bless the Earth, God bless everyone. Thank you."
The following day, he posted: "On Feb 22, 2023 The Senate of the Philippines made a Resolution for yours truly about the works I have done on performing Arts and Film and specifically from the Accolades received by Our Film On the Job directed by Erik Matti and Produced by Reality Studios of Dondon Monteverde.
"The resolution No. 490 was Adopted by all the Senators and amended Officially as Resolution No 43. It is such an Honor to be recognized by Award giving bodies in our country most specially by Global Award giving bodies. But the Honor given by a Legislation in one’s Country is another thing.
"Thank you so much tito Sen @senlitolapid and to all the senators who co-sponsored, co-authored and adopted the resolution for yours truly for our Film OTJ2 The Missing 8.
"Congratulations to our team, every time the 78th Venice and Volpi Cup is being mentioned I always feel that it is all of us in the team that is being recognized, not just me, so today I would like to congratulate the whole team of OTJ2 The Missing 8, Erik Matti, Don Monteverde and everyone from Reality Studio. God bless everyone and God bless our Country! Mabuhay!"