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As Puregold CinePanalo enters its third edition with a continued push toward producing world-class Filipino films, the festival has announced a new collaboration with Stage Post Audio and Music Productions Inc. for its 2026 run.

Under the partnership, Stage Post will work closely with the festival to help establish a more unified and professional approach to audio quality across this year’s film entries. The initiative aims to align local productions with audio practices commonly observed in the international film scene, ensuring consistency, clarity, and technical excellence in sound.

By extending its expertise and production resources, Stage Post seeks to support both emerging and established filmmakers in achieving professional-level audio standards. The collaboration is designed to enhance not only technical precision but also the emotional impact and cinematic depth of each film.

As an official festival partner, Stage Post expressed its commitment to helping Puregold CinePanalo filmmakers fully realize the emotional power of their stories through sound, reinforcing the role of high-quality audio in elevating Filipino cinema on a global stage.

“The filmmakers are telling powerful, very human stories, and our goal at Stage Post is to make sure their work is experienced with the same depth and clarity they intended. This partnership is a chance to  collaborate with seasoned storytellers, as well as champion new voices who deserve to be heard at the highest level of craft,” says Paulo Almaden, Stage Post Managing Director. 

Stage Post is set to offer a co-production grant, consisting of complete audio post-production services to one selected full-length film, and one student short film, which will cover major creative team expenses–including the work of a re-recording mixer, sound designer, dialogue editor, foley and effects artist, and ADR (automated dialogue replacement) specialist. 

As a co-producer for the chosen Puregold CinaPanalo projects, Stage Post will provide these services exclusive of miscellaneous costs. 

Also, all Puregold CinePanalo filmmakers will be granted an exclusive 50% discount on audio post-production services, should they choose Stage Post as their sound partner.

Aside from offering assistance with regards to film production, Stage Post likewise wishes to deepen filmmakers’ understanding of audio craftsmanship. 

To achieve this goal, the post-production company will launch an initiative called Para sa Panalong Tunog: Audio Post Essentials, a workshop series which aims to standardize audio deliverables across all CinePanalo films, and emphasize the vital role of sound and music in cinema. 

Featuring a mix of online and face-to-face sessions, the program will cover topics such as storytelling through music, sound design for surround formats, dialogue editing, foley techniques, mixing, and post-production workflow management. 

A guided tour of Stage Post’s facilities, an orientation on international audio standards, and a special session with an invited industry expert will round out the experience.

For this workshop, all CinePanalo full-length and student shorts filmmakers are invited to attend, with each film entitled to two workshop slots, for a maximum of two representatives. Priority attendance will be given to student shorts finalists, and those availing of the co-production grant or the exclusive 50% discount. 

The 2026 Puregold CinePanalo will run at Gateway Cineplex 18 as well as select Ayala Cinemas.