DeadlineMar 6

‘First Light’: James J. Robinson Talks Questioning Faith, Shooting In The Philippines & Exorcisms On Set — Glasgow Film Festival
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https://deadline.com/2026/03/james-l-robinson-first-light-philippines-glasgow-festival-1236744583/

‘First Light’: James J. Robinson Talks Questioning Faith, Shooting In The Philippines & Exorcisms On Set — Glasgow Film Festival

The writer-director talks questioning faith, shooting in the Philippines & exorcisms on the set of 'First Light', which is playing in GFF.

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VarietyFeb 2

Rotterdam’s ‘First Light’ Director James J. Robinson on Faith, Doubt and Decolonization, Clip Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE)

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://variety.com/2026/film/festivals/rotterdam-first-light-faith-doubt-decolonization-1236649592/

VarietyFeb 2

Rotterdam’s ‘First Light’ Director James J. Robinson on Faith, Doubt and Decolonization, Clip Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE)
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https://variety.com/2026/film/festivals/rotterdam-first-light-faith-doubt-decolonization-1236649592/

Rotterdam's 'First Light' Director on Faith, Doubt and Decolonization

James J. Robinson's debut feature 'First Light' explores the intersection of faith, colonialism and institutional corruption in the Philippines.

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VarietyApr 25, 2024

‘Expats’ Star Ruby Ruiz to Lead James J. Robinson’s Directorial Debut ‘First Light’ (EXCLUSIVE)
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https://variety.com/2024/film/global/ruby-ruiz-first-light-james-j-robinson-1235981707/

'Expats' Star Ruby Ruiz to Lead James J. Robinson's 'First Light'

'Expats' star Ruby Ruiz will play an elderly nun in Australian-Filipino co-production 'First Light,' the directorial debut of James J. Robinson.

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