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How MTRCB rated eight MMFF 2025 film entries
With Christmas just two weeks away, the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) has officially concluded the review and classification of the eight films selected for the 2025 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). The evaluations were finalized on Thursday, December 11, under the supervision of MTRCB Chairperson and CEO Lala Sotto, ensuring that…
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Youth creators lead TobaccOFF NOW! pre-filmfest event
A new wave of young storytellers stepped forward as 25 filmmakers from various regions in the Philippines presented compelling works on youth culture, identity, and tobacco control during the TobaccOFF NOW! Film Festival Pre-Screening Press Conference. The showcase precedes the festival’s official debut on December 13. The initiative—organized by Amber Studios together with the Metro…
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Puregold CinePanalo 2026 partners with Canon
The Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival, recognized as one of the country’s most dynamic platforms for up-and-coming filmmakers, has confirmed its official collaboration with Canon Marketing Philippines for its 2026 run. Now entering its third year, Puregold CinePanalo continues to elevate Filipino creativity by forging partnerships that encourage bold storytelling and innovative production approaches. Canon, a…
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IM Rentals to provide equipment sponsorship, workshops to Puregold CinePanalo student filmmakers
IM Rentals, a leading provider of top-notch professional filmmaking equipment, has signed up with the upcoming 2026 Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival, fostering the dream of every student filmmaker participating in the event. As a valued partner of Puregold CinePanalo, IM Rentals has pledged to sponsor workshops, as well as provide PHP100,000 worth of equipment rentals…
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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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CinePanalo 2026 grants ₱5-M each to seven full-length finalists
Puregold CinePanalo is set to make history in its third year as the Filipino film festival grants the largest production funding in Philippine festival history. Consistent with its earlier announcement, seven full-length films have each been awarded ₱5,000,000 to support production and to qualify for awards during the 2026 festival. Alongside the feature-length entries, 20…
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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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Puregold CinePanalo 2026 shortlists 15 titles for largest funding in PH film fest history
Puregold CinePanalo has officially revealed the Top 15 shortlisted entries for its 2026 full-length film category. The lineup features a mix of trailblazing directors—from promising newcomers to seasoned industry icons—whose works represent the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of Philippine cinema. This year’s roster highlights a strong variety of creative voices and genres, promising audiences what…
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Cinemalaya 2025 adds two additional venues this October
For its 21st edition, Cinemalaya, the pioneering independent film festival, returns with the theme “Layag: sa Alon, Hangin, at Unós,” transforming the big screen into a mirror of brave and persevering Filipino stories. This year’s screenings of ten full-length and ten short film entries, running from October 3 to 12, expand beyond Shangri-La Plaza to…
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Puregold CinePanalo 2026 lifts restrictions on genre, theme for film fest entries
The third edition of the highly regarded Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival has officially opened its doors to aspiring filmmakers, this time with greater creative freedom. Unlike the previous editions, the 2026 festival will no longer impose limits on genre, topic, or theme. In earlier years, Puregold CinePanalo revolved around wholesome and inspiring stories, with entries…
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GUIDE: Sinag Maynila Film Festival 2025 runs Sept. 24-30
For its seventh edition, Sinag Maynila Film Festival is making its much-awaited comeback this September 24–30, 2025. This year’s lineup highlights contemporary Filipino cinema with a strong mix of full-length features, documentaries, and short films created by both rising talents and established filmmakers. Moviegoers can catch the official entries at the following partner cinemas for…
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Puregold CinePanalo 2026 breaks record w/ ₱5M grant for full-length films, ₱200k for student shorts
Puregold CinePanalo 2026 is officially underway, and this year’s edition is making history by offering the biggest production grants ever seen in a Philippine film festival. Both professional and student filmmakers are set to benefit from the expanded support. Seven full-length film directors will each receive ₱5 million in funding, while 20 student filmmakers will…
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CineGoma 2025 opens call for short film entries for its 6th edition
CineGoma, the country’s only film festival organized by an engineering company, has officially opened its call for entries for its sixth edition happening in 2025. The festival held its first-ever press conference on Wednesday, July 30, at a microcinema in Quezon City, where indie filmmaker and Cannes Palme d’Or winner Raymond Red—who also serves as…
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GUIDE: International Silent Film Festival Manila 2025 lineup, schedule, free tickets
The International Silent Film Festival Manila (ISFFM) is back with a powerful celebration of global cinema—and all screenings are free to attend. The 2025 edition runs from July 11 to 13 at Red Carpet Cinemas, Shangri-La Plaza, with a pocket screening on July 14 at Cine Adarna, UP Film Center. This year’s festival features seven…
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From LGBT rights to human rights: ALT-R HEROES 2025 opens with bold call
With a rousing call to action—“From LGBT Rights to Human Rights”—the ALT-R HEROES 2025 Film and Advocacy Festival officially launched on June 29 at Sine Pop, Cubao. Presented by GagaOOLala and organized by 2076 Kolektib, the festival celebrates socially committed cinema that challenges, reclaims, and resists. “These are not just films. These are lived experiences,”…
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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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How to join the first FAMAS Short Film Festival
The FAMAS Short Film Festival 2025 marks a new chapter in Philippine cinema as a festival exclusively dedicated to short films. Organized by REMS Entertainment, the event is spearheaded by filmmaker Gabby Ramos, known for his award-winning work “Huling Sayaw ni Erlinda,” which won Best Short Film at FAMAS 2024. During a recent media interview,…
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Wanderland turns 10 with March 22-23 fest
Wanderland Music & Arts Festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2025, and this milestone event promises to be its most anticipated edition yet! Taking place on March 22-23, 2025 at the Filinvest City Events Grounds, Alabang, Wanderland invites everyone to experience Wanderland World: A World of Wonders, a theme that pays homage to Wanderland’s…
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2024 Puregold CinePanalo winners shine on int’l stage
As the countdown to the 2025 Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival gains momentum, the Philippine film industry is abuzz with excitement. This highly anticipated event promises to spotlight exceptional local talent and captivating narratives. Meanwhile, films from the festival’s groundbreaking 2024 edition continue to draw international recognition, securing spots in prestigious global film festivals. These accolades…
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Puregold CinePanalo films now streaming-ready via Terminal Six collab
Building on the success of its debut year, the Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival raises the bar for its second edition by preparing its lineup of Filipino films to thrive on streaming platforms. This feat is made possible through a collaboration with Terminal Six Post (T6), a leading post-production company renowned for producing top-notch films and…
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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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Puregold CinePanalo 2025 reveals 25 student finalists
#CinePanalo2025 runs March 14 – 25 at Gateway Cineplex.
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Classic MMFF films return in theaters nationwide at P50 ticket price
MMFF’s SineSigla sa Singkuwenta runs until October 15.
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WINNERS: Sinag Maynila filmfest 2024
Sinag Maynila 2024 proudly announced the nominees and winners of its sixth edition during the prestigious Gabi ng Parangal, held at the historic Metropolitan Theater in Manila on September 8, 2024. The event was a highlight of National Industry Month and part of the City of Manila’s Tourism Month celebrations. In the feature film category,…
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LIST: Eight official full-length films of 2025 Puregold CinePanalo
#PuregoldCinePanalo2025 runs March 14-25, 2025.
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Sinag Maynila filmfest to screen in 12 Metro Manila theaters, tickets at P200
Ticket price is P200 per admission.
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‘Her Locket’s’ Rebecca Chuaunsu wins Best Actress at Wu Wei Taipei Int’l Filmfest 2024
‘Her Locket’ is an official entry to Sinag Maynila Film Fest (Sept 4-10) in Metro Manila.
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Celebrate Ghost Month with re-release of Hollywood classics
The annual ‘Thrill Fest’ returns this August 21 to September 3.
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CinePanalo sets deadline for student shorts on Aug. 15
25 student shorts will receive P150,000 grant each.
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CinePanalo Film Festival returns bigger, bolder for its second edition
Festival run is on March 14-25, 2025, at Gateway Cineplex 18 at Gateway 2.
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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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Puregold CinePanalo returns for second edition with almost P25-M grant
Almost 25 million pesos grant in total!
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FULL LIST: Winners, CinePanalo Film Festival 2024
“Under a Piaya Moon” and “Last Shift” win big at Puregold’s first-ever film festival.
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Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival highlights veterans, up-and-coming actors in full-length films
#CinePanalo is slated from March 15 to 19 at Gateway Cineplex 18 in Araneta City, Cubao.
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Puregold CinePanalo partners with MOWELFUND: Empowering Filipino filmmakers together
The first-ever CinePanalo runs March 15-19 at Gateway Cineplex.
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CinePanalo presents six full-lengths, 25 student shorts as grant recepients
This filmfest runs March 15-17 in Gateway Cineplex with potential regional screenings to follow.
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Puregold CinePanalo awards six full-length films with P2.5-M grants each
Congratulations to these accomplished and emerging directors!
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Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival awards grant to 25 student filmmakers
Each filmmaker wins P100,000 grant from Puregold CinePanalo.
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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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Entries surge as Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival’s deadline nears
Deadline for submission is on October 27, 2023.
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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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Real-life catfishing film ‘Marupok AF (Where is the Lie?)’ to open Cinemalaya
Premieres August 4, Friday, 7PM, at the PICC.
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Puregold announces CinePanalo Film Festival offering up to P2.5-M grant
Full-length film grantees will get P2.5 million each, while short film grantees will have P100,000 each.
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FDCP celebrates pride via ‘Pelikulaya’ on June 23-30, free screenings included
‘Pelikulaya: Mga Kuwentong Mapagpalaya’ is presented by the Film Development Council of the Philippines.
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‘Performatura’ goes pop on March 31-April 3 at CCP Black Box Theater
Events are open to the public at the Cultural Center of the Philippines.
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First-ever Summer MMFF receives 33 film submissions vying for Top 8 slots
2023 Summer Metro Manila Film Festival is slated for April 8 to 18.
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MMFF 2022 reaches P500-M gross sales; Summer edition to kick off April
MMFF’s Summer edition will run for 11 days starting April 8 (Black Saturday).
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Salo-Salo Fest is PH’s first, biggest theme park music festival
Featuring a lineup of 40+ artists and an unlimited access to 30+ rides and attractions.
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GUIDE: Int’l Silent Film Festival Manila 2022 runs Nov 24-27
Events are open to the public for free on a first-come, first-served basis.
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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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Manila Int’l Fashion Week launches first fashion film festival in PH
MIFW is produced by Sir George Salon, Ganap International Magazine, and White Canvas Events Co.
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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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Italian Film Festival in Manila aptly screens at Venice Cineplex in McKinley Hill
All screenings are available to the general public for FREE.
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‘Pacific Alliance Movie Nights’ offers free screenings at Shangri-La Plaza
Featuring seven titles from Mexico, Colombia, Chile, and Singapore — screening for free on Sept. 21-25!
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Ticket2Me launches ‘Ikli,’ first micro filmfest in SE Asia
Ikli is presented by Ticket2Me, Movement for Good Governance (MGG), YouthLed PH, YouthVote Philippines, and Rappler.
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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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Winwyn Marquez-led ‘Nelia,’ film prod’s debut offering, makes the cut to MMFF 2021
The 47th edition of Metro Manila Film Festival runs Dec. 25, 2021 – Jan. 7, 2022.
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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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Cine Europa offers 17 free films as 24th edition goes online
Cine Europa 24 brings the best of the European films with free screenings.
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‘Pugon’: Cinemalaya to premiere harrowing story of child pawning
‘Pugon (The Furnace)’ is part of Cinemalaya’s Indie Nation section. Streams Aug 6-Sep 5 via KTX.ph.
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Cinemalaya 2021: 17th Philippine Independent Film Fest to run Aug 6-Sep 5
Here’s everything you need to know about the second online edition of Cinemalaya filmfest.
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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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UFC Reel Life short film tilt to reward over P225,000 prizes
UFC is hosting its first-ever UFC Reel Life: Nagsasama-samang Sarap Short Film Competition, in which a total of over P225,000 is at stake.
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GUIDE: Cinema One Originals 2019 runs Nov 7-17
For its fifteenth year, Cinema One Originals loudly and proudly declares what it’s stood for all these years, originality in all its permutations, and challenging old and new audiences if they’re ready for the Cinema One Originals Experience—an experience that goes beyond cinema, beyond cinephilia, beyond entertainment. Venues Fresh, cool, vibrant, inclusive, brave, original. The…
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GUIDE: Danish Film Festival 2019 runs Oct 9-13
Shangri-La Plaza’s Danish Film Festival offers an engaging glimpse of Danish cinema. Witness everything from a 1950s masterpiece to the reunion film of Aga Mulach and Alice Dixson. Shangri-La Plaza gives everyone the opportunity to witness the wonders of Danish cinema with the Danish Film Festival on October 9 to 13 at the Red Carpet.…
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Regine Velasquez returns to the big screen via C1 Originals filmfest
Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid finally marks her big screen comeback as she stars in “Yours Truly, Shirley,” an official entry to the highly anticipated 2019 Cinema One Originals film festival. The Nigel Santos-directed comedy picture—one of the eight C1 Originals competition films this year—features the beloved songstress as a widow who believes a young popstar…
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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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GUIDE: 13th Int’l Silent Film Festival Manila runs Aug 30-Sep 1
Now on its 13th year, the International Silent Film Festival in Manila runs over the weekend of August 30 to September 1 at the Samsung Hall of SM Aura Premier. Admission to all screenings is free and open to the public on a first come, first served basis. Who says silent films are boring? Certainly…
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Spears Films presents two competition films at Cinemalaya 2019
The Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival 2019 to be held from August 2 to 13 is doubly special for Albert Almendralejo’s Spears Films because the company is presenting two films. Last year, Albert, a former GMA 7 executive-turned-filmmaker was so happy that his directorial debut—the documentary “Journeyman Finds Home: The Simone Rota Story”—was shown in…
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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 Film Festival 2019 announces six short film entries
The QCinema Film Festival (QCinema) prepares for another year of showcasing Filipino talent, announcing its new set of grantees. Running from October 13-22, 2019, QCinema has chosen six short films from emerging local filmmakers for its QCShorts Competition. QCinema has grown to become one of the most anticipated film festivals in the country. Now on…
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Cinema One Originals 2019 finalists revealed
The eight official finalists of this year’s Cinema One Originals Festival have been announced by Cinema One Channel Head and Festival Director Ronald Arguelles through their Facebook page. The following films are provided with 3 million pesos each as seed grant from Cinema One: Ascendant (religious drama/mystery) By Sherad Anthony Sanchez A mysterious death in…
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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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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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GUIDE: Cinema One Originals Festival 2018
The 14th annual Cinema One Originals Festival runs October 12-21 with the tagline “I Am Original.” Venues Trinoma in Quezon City Glorietta in Makati Gateway Cineplex in Araneta, Cubao Powerplant Cinema in Rockwell, Makati Powerplant Cinema in Santolan Town Plaza SM Megamall in Mandaluyong SM North EDSA in Quezon City SM Sta. Mesa in Manila…
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17th Película Spanish Film Festival in Manila runs October 4-20
From October 4 to 20, the 17th edition of PELÍCULA, the Spanish Film Festival, will be featuring the best of contemporary Spanish cinema at Greenbelt 3, UP Diliman and Instituto Cervantes Intramuros. Presented by Instituto Cervantes, the Embassy of Spain, Turespaña, and the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), the 2018 edition of the…
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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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GUIDE: International Silent Film Festival Manila 2018
Now on its 12th year, the International Silent Film Festival Manila will run from August 30 to September 2 at SM Megamall. Admission is still free for the public on a first-come, first-served basis. The International Silent Film Festival Manila (ISFFM), renowned as the first and oldest silent film festival in Southeast Asia is having…
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GUIDE: Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival 2018
Now on its 14th year, Cinemalaya: The Philippine Independent Film Festival will run from August 3-12 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and select Ayala Malls cinemas (Trinoma, Glorietta 4, Greenbelt 1, U.P. Town Center, and Ayala Mall Legazpi in Bicol). For the list of full-length films and short films in competition, please…
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GUIDE: Eigasai 2018: The 21st Japanese Film Festival
The Japan Foundation, Manila is pleased to announce the full lineup of films, guests and special talks for this year’s Japanese Film Festival, more popularly known as EIGASAI. In honor of the Philippine-Japan Friendship Month, EIGASAI’s 21st edition runs from July 4 to August 26, 2018 ﹣with fifteen full-feature films of diverse genres selected for…
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GUIDE: French Film Festival 2018
Now on its 23rd year, the French Film Festival in Manila will run on the following dates and venues: June 6-12 — Greenbelt 3 Cinemas in Makati June 8-12 — Bonifacio High Street Cinemas in Taguig June 9-10 — UP Town Center in Quezon City June 21-22 — Abreeza Mall, Davao City June 25-27 —…
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Seven TOFARM Film Festival 2018 finalists announced
The official finalists of the third TOFARM Film Festival were announced during a press conference today at Novotel Manila in Cubao, Quezon City. Out of 119 submitted entries, here are the full-length film category finalists of TOFARM Film Festival 2018: “1957,” a historical drama written and to be directed by Hubert Tibi “Alimuom,” a science fiction…
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Cinemalaya announces 2018 short film finalists; grand prize winner gets P150k
Cinemalaya Foundation Inc. has announced the Short Film Category finalists of the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival 2018. The 10 finalists are the following: Logro by Kani Villaflor Si Astri Maka Si Tambulah by Xeph Suarez Babylon by Keith Deligero Jodilerks Dela Cruz, Employee of the Month by Carlo Francisco Manatad Sa Saíyang Islá (In…
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FDCP calls for finished films for Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2018
After the success of last year’s edition of Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP), the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) will once again be hosting its second year on August 15-21, 2018. In partnership with all the theaters in the country, PPP will be selecting eight (8) films to have their Philippine premiere during…
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GUIDE: Spring Film Festival 2018 offers free movies on Feb 13-18
Now on its 12th year, the Chinese Spring Film Festival will run from February 13 to 18 at the Shang Cineplex, Shangri-La Plaza Mall, EDSA cor. Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City. The five-day event festival will now be simultaneously held in five other cities aside from Metro Manila. They have extended its reach to Baguio City, Cebu City,…
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GUIDE: Hungarian Film Festival 2017
The first ever Hungarian Film Festival in the Philippines will be held on December 1-3, 2017 at Shang Cineplex, Shangri-La Plaza, Mandaluyong City as presented by the Embassy of Hungary in the Philippines and Shangri-La Plaza. The event will showcase four critically acclaimed films never before screened in the Philippines. Hungarian cinema has a long…
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GUIDE: Cine Latino 2017: The 1st Latin American Film Festival
Cine Latino: The 1st Latin American Film Festival runs on December 6-10 at Shang Cineplex Cinema 4, Shangri-La Plaza, Mandaluyong. The event features a wide selection of films from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Panama and Venezuela. Admission Admission is free on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets are distributed 30 minutes before every screening time. Screening Schedules…
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WATCH: All trailers for 8 entries of Metro Manila Film Festival 2017
The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) executive committee has officially announced the last four films to complete the 8 entries to the 2017 edition. The announcement was done this afternoon at Club Filipino in San Juan. The four entries selected from finished films are the following: Deadma Walking from T-Rex Entertainment, directed by Julius Alfonso,…
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WATCH: Top 10 finalists of Viddsee Juree Philippines 2017
Fresh, innovative and inspiring stories have been chosen to vie for top honors at the Viddsee Juree Philippines, a festival of short films that aim to celebrate and support filmmaker communities in Asia. Viddsee Juree Awards is an initiative celebrating the entertainment industry’s picks of Asian short films from all genres: fiction, documentary and animation.…
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GUIDE: Cinema One Originals Festival 2017
The 13th Cinema One Originals runs on November 13-21 at Trinoma, Glorietta, Gateway, UP Cine Adarna, Cinema 76 and Cinematheque with an extended run on November 22-28 at the Power Plant Mall. Walang Takot. The tagline of the 13th Cinema One Originals translates into “fearless” in English and is more than an apt descriptor for…
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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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GUIDE: Danish Film Festival 2017
The third edition of Danish Film Festival will run from October 19 to 22 at Shangri-La Plaza in Mandaluyong City. Admission is free on a first-come, first-served basis. The Embassy of Denmark is proud to announce the return of Danish Film Festival. This year, the event will feature 11 films holding an earnest collection of contemporary…
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GUIDE: PELÍCULA-PELIKULA Spanish Film Festival 2017
From October 5 to 15, PELÍCULA-PELIKULA, the biggest Spanish film festival in Asia, will be featuring the best of contemporary Spanish cinema at the Greenbelt 3 Cinemas, Makati. Presented by Instituto Cervantes, the Embassy of Spain-AECID, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) and Ayala Cinemas, the 16th edition of the Spanish Film Festival will…
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GUIDE: Cine Europa Film Festival 2017
The 20th Cine Europa Film Festival will run from September 16 to 26 at Shangri-La Plaza Mall, Mandaluyong City. After its opening leg, it will take a road trip to the cities of Baguio; Cebu; Iloilo; Tacloban; Baybay, Puerto Princesa; and back to Manila. For the first time, Cine Europa is travelling to Ateneo de…
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GUIDE: Korean Film Festival 2017
Korean Film Festival 2017 will run on various venues across the Philippines from September 7 to October 15. Sep 7-10 • SM Megamall (Manila) Sep 14-17 • SM Lanang Premier (Davao) Sep 21-24 • SM City Iloilo (Iloilo) Sep 28-Oct 1 • SM City Cebu (Cebu) Oct 5-8 • SM City Clark (Pampanga) Oct 12-15…
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WINNERS: Cinemalaya Film Festival 2017
The 13th edition of Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival capped off with the awards night held at the CCP Main Theater, August 13, Sunday. Here is the full list of winners of Cinemalaya 2017. Best Film: Respeto Best Director: Joseph Israel Laban – Baconaua NETPAC Award: Respeto Special Jury Prize: Baconaua Best Screenplay: Zig Dulay – Bagahe Best Actress: Angeli Bayani –…
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