After marking its 20th anniversary with the theme Live Proud, Yabang Pinoy is once again spotlighting Filipino creativity—this time through cinema. The movement has teamed up with homegrown lifestyle brand Linya Linya to stage the 6th Philippine Cinema Sessions, a series of talks delving into the evolving state of Philippine filmmaking.
This will be the first in-person staging of the program since the pandemic, bringing back face-to-face conversations with some of the industry’s most compelling voices. With Linya Linya as co-presenter, the two proudly promise an engaging lineup of discussions that tackle urgent, thought-provoking issues in today’s filmmaking landscape.
Event details
- Dates: September 20–21, 2025 (Saturday & Sunday)
- Venue: Linya Linya HQ, Magnitude Building, Libis, Quezon City
Featured speakers
The sessions will showcase insights and experiences from a diverse roster of film professionals:
- Therese Malvar – Actress & Producer (Broken Blooms, Quezon, Food Delivery)
- Derick Cabrido – Director (Clarita, Mallari, Untold)
- Jaime Pacena II – Director (Kono Basho)
- Victor Kaiba Villanueva – Director (Patay na si Hesus, Lucid, I Am Not Big Bird)
- Dwein Baltazar – Director (Oda sa Wala, Third World Romance)
- Dustin Celestino – Director (Ang Duyan ng Magiting, Habang Nilalamon ng Hydra ang Kasaysayan)
- Antoinette Jadaone – Director (That Thing Called Tadhana, Alone/Together, Sunshine)
- Nestor Abrogena – Director & Production Designer (Ang Kuwento Nating Dalawa, Tayo sa Huling Buwan ng Taon, The Kingdom)
- Anne Monzon – Cinematographer (The Love Affair, ML, Miracle in Cell No. 7)
Registration details
- Regular Rate: Php 1,950.00
- Student Rate: Php 1,450.00
Inclusions: Participation Fee, Certificate, Participant’s Kit, Complimentary Coffee from Kape-Kape, Gift Voucher from Linya Linya, Snacks, and Other Freebies
- Register via Linya Linya: http://linyalinya.ph/products/yabangpinoyxtayotayo6thphilippinecinemasession
- Register via Yabang Pinoy: https://bit.ly/phcinemasessions
The event is made possible with the support of SIP Purified Water, Vida Philippines, Crazy Carabao Brewing Co., Boomdogs, Sweet Kamote, Rebel Bakehouse, To Each His Own, and Goodday Friz. Special thanks to media partners Cinema Bravo, SINEGANG.ph, Gen-Z Magazine Philippines, and Pelikula Mania.
For inquiries, e-mail yabangpinoypartner@gmail.com or call/text 0916-4233214. Follow @yabangpinoy on Facebook and Instagram for updates.
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