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How ‘The Garden of Earthly Delights’ protected emotional, mental safety on set
The glittering facade of filmmaking often hides a grueling reality. Behind the camera, actors—especially those tackling sensitive and challenging roles—navigate a high-stress environment that can take a significant psychological toll. For years, the industry operated under a “grin and bear it” mentality, where the line between artistic authenticity and emotional exploitation was dangerously thin. The…
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Filpino-Dutch film ‘The Garden of Earthly Delights’ premieres at QCinema
A powerful international collaboration is bringing The Garden of Earthly Delights, the latest feature from director Morgan Knibbe, to this year’s QCinema International Film Festival, running from November 14 to 23. The project stands out for its raw, cinematic approach and its commitment to authenticity, casting real-life children to portray stories drawn from Manila’s streets.…
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QCShorts International unveils 33 titles at QCinema 2025
QCShorts International returns to the QCinema International Film Festival (QCIFF) this year with a stronger and more expansive slate, aligning with the 2025 festival theme, “Film City.” A total of 33 short films from 21 countries will be presented, reinforcing QCinema’s global reputation as a hub for innovative short-form cinema. Curated into six themed programs,…
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FULL LINEUP: QCinema International Film Festival 2025 runs Nov 14-23
QCinema once again shines a spotlight on Quezon City’s vital role in the history and present of Philippine cinema as it unveils its full lineup for its 13th edition. With the theme “Film City,” this year’s festival converges the best of world cinema across nine full-length sections and five shorts programs. Many of this year’s…
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‘Renoir’ comes home: Nathan Studios co-produced Cannes entry to hold PH premiere via QCinema
After a celebrated premiere in competition at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, Renoir — a Japanese coming-of-age drama with Filipino roots — is making its way back to the Philippines. The film, co-produced by Nathan Studios, will have its local premiere this November at QCinema International Film Festival. Though the film doesn’t feature a Filipino…
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QCinema 2025 unveils QCShorts filmmakers
A record-breaking 285 short film proposals from Filipino filmmakers around the world poured in for this year’s QCShorts, as QCinema International Film Festival revealed the six new titles selected for its 2025 edition. Alongside the increased number of entries, the festival also granted a larger production budget for each chosen project. Jason Tan Liwag, head…
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Filmmakers, industry partners to gather at QCinema Project Market 2024
The second edition of QPM will take place from November 14 to 16.
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QCinema sets stage for sustainable practices in film industry
The study is titled ‘Setting the Stage for Sustainability: An Environmental Impact Baseline Study of QCinema International Film Festival.’
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Malaysia’s ‘Tiger Stripes’ tops QCinema 2023 Asian Next Wave winners
Amanda Nell Eu’s Malaysian Malay-language body horror film, “Tiger Stripes,” emerged as the standout at the QCinema International Film Festival 2023, claiming the prestigious Asian Next Wave Best Picture and Best Director Award. Recognized for its unique blend of horror and profound social commentary, addressing contemporary women’s issues, the film also received acclaim for its…
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QCinema launches Critics Lab, looking for six emerging film critics to hone
A first of its kind for QCinema on its 11th edition this year.
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GUIDE: QCinema 2022 movie lineup, schedules, venues, ticket prices, streaming option, etc.
#QCinema2022 runs Nov 17-26 with theatrical and online screenings.
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Post-halloween special: Midnight Series @QCinema
As a special treat for lovers of genre and fantasy movies, QCinema is relaunching its Midnight Series section with three spine-tingling titles. First introduced in 2017, the section offers chills and thrills for its late-night festival screenings. An atmospheric psychological thriller by Lorcan Finnegan, Nocebo, is the first co-production of Ireland and the Philippines, with Epic Media…
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QCinema 2022 announces main competition entries
Asian Next Wave returns for the film fest’s 10th edition.
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QCinema to premiere restored ‘In the Mood for Love,’ Mike De Leon’s ‘Kisapmata’ and ‘Itim’
The 10th edition of QCinema runs November 17-26.
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GUIDE: QCinema International Film Festival 2021
Here’s everything you need to know about the 9th edition of #QCinema: from the full lineups on Gateway and KTX to the screening schedules.
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QCinema features SEA premiere of Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s ‘Drive My Car,’ ‘Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy’
Berlinale’s Silver Bear winner and Cannes’ Best Screenplay winner are coming to #QCinema2021.
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QCinema 2021 announces Asian Shorts Program
This new section includes Petersen Vargas’ ‘How to Die Young in Manila,’ starring Elijah Canlas, Kokoy De Santos, Migs Almendras, Shu Calleja, Kych Minemoto.
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LINEUP: QCinema Int’l Film Festival 2020
#Parasite: Black & White Version will open #QCinema2020 as it stages its hybrid festival (virtual and theatrical film releases). QCinema International Film Festival runs Nov 27 – Dec 5.
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QCinema Int’l Film Fest 2020 goes online, runs Nov 27-Dec 6
To be released nationwide through Upstream, a newly launched online streaming platform. Prior to the 10-day event, there will be free online screening of past #QCShorts grantees. There will also be a variety of online and offline events.
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GUIDE: QCinema International Film Festival 2019
Now on its seventh year, the QCinema International Film Festival will run from October 13 to 22 in select cinemas in Quezon City. Venues Trinoma, Gateway, Robinsons Galleria, Cinema ’76 Anonas, Cinema Centenario, and Cine Adarna at UP Diliman. Ticket Information Ticket price at mall venues (Trinoma, Gateway, Robinsons Galleria) is at 200 pesos per…
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QCinema announces documentary lineup for 2019
A 41-year-old learning the ABCs, a woman living her life between Saudi Arabia and the Philippines, and an alien recounting the lives of Filipino men and women – these stories highlight the lineup of documentary films for this year’s DocQC category at the QCinema International Film Festival (QCinema). For its seventh edition, QCinema will showcase…
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QCinema 2019 grantees revealed for Asian Next Wave tilt
QCinema International Film Festival (QCinema) brings success for filmmakers another notch higher as it announces that its list of grantees will now be entered in the competition in its segment, the Asian Next Wave (ANW). For the past six years, QCinema provided grants to new and seasoned filmmakers entering its Circle Competition, a category for local independent…
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WINNERS: QCinema International Film Festival 2018
The winners of the 6th annual QCinema International Film Festival were announced at the awarding ceremonies held at Novotel Manila in Araneta Center, Cubao this October 26, Friday. Here are the winners of QCinema 2018: QCinema Pylon Best Picture – ODA SA WALA NETPAC Jury Prize – DOG DAYS Best Director – Dwein Baltazar for…
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GUIDE: QCinema International Film Festival 2018
Now on its sixth year, the QCinema International Film Festival will run from October 21 to 30. Venues Gateway, Robinsons Galleria Ortigas, Trinoma, U.P. Town Center, SM Fairview, SM Megamall, SM Manila, and SM Southmall. Ticket Information Ticket price is at 150 pesos per screening. Screening Schedules To keep updated on the latest screening schedules, please…
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Six LGBT-themed films featured in RainbowQC of QCinema 2018
QCinema International Film Festival 2018 gives visibility to noteworthy cinematic craftsmanship with a wide array of LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) international films. Co-presented by The Film Development Council of the Philippines, RainbowQC presents a stellar lineup of films on experiences of the LGBT community. Featured this year at QCinema 2018 are “1985”, “Hard Paint”,…
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Digitally remastered films dance their way to QCinema 2018
Movie buffs get the chance to rev up to the beat of hit music of the 70s and 80s while enjoying three iconic films that have been digitally restored and are featured by the Quezon City International Film Festival (QCinema). The “Digitally Remastered Series” saves a special section for restored iconic pictures, “All That Jazz”,…
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WINNERS: QCinema International Film Festival 2017
The winners of the 5th QCinema International Film Festival were announced at the awarding ceremonies held at Novotel Manila in Araneta Center, Cubao. 2017 QCinema Winners Circle Competition Best Film: BALANGIGA: HOWLING WILDERNESS by Khavn Circle Competition NETPAC Jury Prize: DAPOL TAN PAYAWAR NA TAYUG 1931 by Christopher Gozum QC Shorts Best Film: BABYLON by Keith Deligero…
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GUIDE: QCinema International Film Festival 2017
Now on its fifth year, QCinema International Film Festival 2017 will run from October 19 to 28 at the following venues: Trinoma Cinemas, Gateway Cineplex, Robinsons Movieworld Galleria, U.P. Town Center Cinemas, and Cinematheque Centre Manila. Since its foundation in 2012, the Quezon City Film Development Commission (QCFDC) has been providing grants to help filmmakers…
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QCinema 2017 announces eight full-length feature finalists
The QCinema International Film Festival has announced the eight finalists for this year’s Circle Competition (full-fength feature category). Chosen from 135 submitted screenplays and down to 25 semifinalists are the following: “Gugu” by Khavn “Neomanila” by Mikhail Red “Medusae” by Pam Miras “The Ashes and Ghosts of Tayug 1931″ by Christopher Gozum “The Write Moment”…
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GUIDE: QCinema International Film Festival 2016
Now on its fourth year, QCinema International Film Festival 2016 will run from October 13 to 22 at the following venues: Trinoma Cinemas, Gateway Cineplex, Robinsons Movieworld Galleria, UP Town Center Cinemas, and QCX Museum at the Quezon Memorial Circle Since its foundation in 2012, the Quezon City Film Development Commission (QCFDC) has been providing…
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QCinema 2016 announces QCX Shorts finalists
Quezon City International Film Festival (QCinema) has released the list of winners that made it to the final cut for its new short film competition, “QCX Shorts.” With a grant of P100,000, QCinema is the only festival in the country awarding financial grants to winning filmmakers for its actual production as well as owning the…
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QCinema reveals eight Circle Competition 2016 finalists
Quezon City International Film Festival (QCinema) has announced the list of eight new movies that will be featured in this year’s Circle Competition to be held in October. The following new films will be on display in the film festival: “Ang Lubong ni Hesus” written by Fatrick Tabada and directed by Victor Villanueva; “Ang Manananggal sa Unit…
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WINNERS: QCinema Int’l Film Festival 2015
QCinema International Film Festival 2015 has announced its winners tonight during the awards ceremony held at the QC Interactive Museum. The following are the winners of QCinema International Film Festival 2015: Best Director: Mario Cornejo for Apocalypse Child Best Screenplay: Lilit Reyes for Water Lemon Best Artistic Achievement Award – Editing: Lawrence Ang for Apocalypse Child Best Film…
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GUIDE: QCinema International Film Festival 2015
QCinema International Film Festival 2015 once again earns proof that Quezon City is the film festival capital of the country by exhibiting top-rank films and staging film discourses from October 22 to 31 at Trinoma, Gateway Mall, and Robinson’s Galleria cinemas. Ticket price is P150 each.
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