Category: Festival

  • FULL LIST: Winners, CinePanalo Film Festival 2024

    FULL LIST: Winners, CinePanalo Film Festival 2024

    “Under a Piaya Moon” and “Last Shift” win big at Puregold’s first-ever film festival.

  • Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival highlights veterans, up-and-coming actors in full-length films

    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.

  • Puregold CinePanalo partners with MOWELFUND: Empowering Filipino filmmakers together

    Puregold CinePanalo partners with MOWELFUND: Empowering Filipino filmmakers together

    The first-ever CinePanalo runs March 15-19 at Gateway Cineplex.

  • CinePanalo presents six full-lengths, 25 student shorts as grant recepients

    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.

  • Puregold CinePanalo awards six full-length films with P2.5-M grants each

    Puregold CinePanalo awards six full-length films with P2.5-M grants each

    Congratulations to these accomplished and emerging directors!

  • Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival awards grant to 25 student filmmakers

    Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival awards grant to 25 student filmmakers

    Each filmmaker wins P100,000 grant from Puregold CinePanalo.

  • Malaysia’s ‘Tiger Stripes’ tops QCinema 2023 Asian Next Wave winners

    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…

  • Entries surge as Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival’s deadline nears

    Entries surge as Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival’s deadline nears

    Deadline for submission is on October 27, 2023.

  • QCinema launches Critics Lab, looking for six emerging film critics to hone

    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.

  • Real-life catfishing film ‘Marupok AF (Where is the Lie?)’ to open Cinemalaya

    Real-life catfishing film ‘Marupok AF (Where is the Lie?)’ to open Cinemalaya

    Premieres August 4, Friday, 7PM, at the PICC.

  • Puregold announces CinePanalo Film Festival offering up to P2.5-M grant

    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.

  • FDCP celebrates pride via ‘Pelikulaya’ on June 23-30, free screenings included

    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.

  • ‘Performatura’ goes pop on March 31-April 3 at CCP Black Box Theater

    ‘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.

  • First-ever Summer MMFF receives 33 film submissions vying for Top 8 slots

    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.

  • MMFF 2022 reaches P500-M gross sales; Summer edition to kick off April

    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).

  • Salo-Salo Fest is PH’s first, biggest theme park music festival

    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.

  • GUIDE: Int’l Silent Film Festival Manila 2022 runs Nov 24-27

    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.

  • GUIDE: QCinema 2022 movie lineup, schedules, venues, ticket prices, streaming option, etc.

    GUIDE: QCinema 2022 movie lineup, schedules, venues, ticket prices, streaming option, etc.

    #QCinema2022 runs Nov 17-26 with theatrical and online screenings.

  • Post-halloween special: Midnight Series @QCinema

    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…

  • Manila Int’l Fashion Week launches first fashion film festival in PH

    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.

  • QCinema 2022 announces main competition entries

    QCinema 2022 announces main competition entries

    Asian Next Wave returns for the film fest’s 10th edition.

  • QCinema to premiere restored ‘In the Mood for Love,’ Mike De Leon’s ‘Kisapmata’ and ‘Itim’
  • Italian Film Festival in Manila aptly screens at Venice Cineplex in McKinley Hill

    Italian Film Festival in Manila aptly screens at Venice Cineplex in McKinley Hill

    All screenings are available to the general public for FREE.

  • ‘Pacific Alliance Movie Nights’ offers free screenings at Shangri-La Plaza

    ‘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!

  • Ticket2Me launches ‘Ikli,’ first micro filmfest in SE Asia

    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.

  • GUIDE: QCinema International Film Festival 2021

    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.

  • Winwyn Marquez-led ‘Nelia,’ film prod’s debut offering, makes the cut to MMFF 2021

    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.

  • QCinema features SEA premiere of Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s ‘Drive My Car,’ ‘Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy’

    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.

  • QCinema 2021 announces Asian Shorts Program

    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.

  • Cine Europa offers 17 free films as 24th edition goes online

    Cine Europa offers 17 free films as 24th edition goes online

    Cine Europa 24 brings the best of the European films with free screenings.

  • ‘Pugon’: Cinemalaya to premiere harrowing story of child pawning

    ‘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.

  • Cinemalaya 2021: 17th Philippine Independent Film Fest to run Aug 6-Sep 5

    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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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…

  • 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.…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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”,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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 —…

  • 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…

  • Cinemalaya announces 2018 short film finalists; grand prize winner gets P150k

    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…

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • 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.…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • GUIDE: Cine Europa Film Festival 2017

    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…

  • GUIDE: Korean Film Festival 2017

    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…

  • WINNERS: Cinemalaya Film Festival 2017

    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 –…

  • GUIDE: International Silent Film Festival Manila 2017

    GUIDE: International Silent Film Festival Manila 2017

    The 11th International Silent Film Festival Manila runs from August 31 to September 3 at the Shang Cineplex of Shangri-La Plaza Mall in Mandaluyong City. Admission Admission is free on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets are distributed 30 minutes before every screening. FEATURED FILMS AND ARTISTS El Gilfo (1918) – Spain Live music from rock…

  • WINNERS: ToFarm Film Festival 2017

    WINNERS: ToFarm Film Festival 2017

    The winners of the second ToFarm Film Festival were announced Sunday, July 16 during the awards night at the Rizal Ballroom of Makati Shangri-La Manila. The event was hosted by Carla Abellana and Tom Rodriguez. Here is the full list of winners. Best Picture: High Tide 2nd Best Picture: What Home Feels Like 3rd Best Picture: Instalado Best…

  • GUIDE: Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival 2017

    GUIDE: Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival 2017

    The 13th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival will run from August 5 to 13, 2017 at the CCP Theaters and Ayala Malls Cinemas (Glorietta, Greenbelt 1, Trinoma, U.P. Town Center, Fairview Terraces, and Marquee Mall in Pampanga). Opening Night The opening ceremony is on August 4 (Friday), 6:00 PM at the CCP Main Theater, to be…

  • Student rates, discounts for Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino on Aug 16-22 nationwide

    Student rates, discounts for Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino on Aug 16-22 nationwide

    As if audiences need more reason to watch the films of the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP), the Film Development Council of the Philippines has recently announced that cinemas nationwide will be offering student rates during the event, One Hundred Fifty Pesos (P 150) for students in Metro Manila, and One Hundred Pesos (P 100)…

  • Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino bares 12 finalists for Aug 16-22 nationwide run

    Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino bares 12 finalists for Aug 16-22 nationwide run

    The 12 finalists of the first Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino were revealed by the Film Development Council of the Philippines through a press conference over lunch today at Sequioa Hotel. These local films will be shown in all theaters nationwide from August 16-22. 100 Tula para kay Stella by Jason Paul Laxamana Ang Manananggal sa Unit 23B…

  • QCinema 2017 reveals eight QC Shorts finalists

    QCinema 2017 reveals eight QC Shorts finalists

    Here are the eight shorts films competing under the QC Shorts Competition of the 5th QCinema International Film Festival. Anya Iti Nagan Mo? (What is Your Name?) by Ice Idanan Astri Aka Tambulah (Astri and Tambulah) by Xeph Suarez Babylon by Keith Deligero Kun’diman by Phyllis Grae Grande Link by Mike Esteves Love Bites by…

  • GUIDE: French Film Festival 2017

    GUIDE: French Film Festival 2017

    The 22nd French Film Festival rolls the red carpet for French-Philippine film exchange For the 22nd year, the Embassy of France to the Philippines, Institut Français, the Alliance française de Manille and de Cebu, and the Film Development Council of the Philippines, in cooperation with the Ayala Malls Cinemas, Ayala Malls, Central Square, Circuit Makati…

  • This sem’s Likha Adarna, Black Beret filmfests set on May 16, 18 at UP Cine Adarna

    This sem’s Likha Adarna, Black Beret filmfests set on May 16, 18 at UP Cine Adarna

    Don’t miss out on the thesis films and student productions in this semester’s edition of the University of the Philippines Film Institute’s Student Film Festivals this May 16 and 18 at the Cine Adarna at UP Diliman. The event is free admission and open to the public. May 16 (Tue) • 9AM onwards — Likha…

  • GUIDE: Argentine Film Festival 2017

    GUIDE: Argentine Film Festival 2017

    The 3rd Argentine Film Festival will run from May 11 to 14 at Cinema 4, Shang Cineplex, Shangri-La Plaza Mall in Mandaluyong City. Admission Admission is free with seats on a first-come, first-served basis. There will be a dedicated lane beside the ticket booth for the tickets which will be distributed 30 minutes before every…

  • GUIDE: Swiss Film Festival 2017

    GUIDE: Swiss Film Festival 2017

    The first Swiss Film Festival will run on April 28-30, 2017 and May 5-7, 2017 at Cinema 4 of Shang Cineplex, Shangri-La Plaza Mall in Mandaluyong City. The event is open to the public. Seats are on a first-come, first-served basis. Featuring the following films: Heidi (2015) Rascals on the Road (2005) Vitus (2006) Screening…

  • Cinema One Originals 2017 finalists announced

    Cinema One Originals 2017 finalists announced

    Cinema One Originals Festival 2017 finalists for the narrative and documentary categories have been announced by Festival Head Ronald Arguelles on a photo posted on his Facebook account. Each of the following feature narratives will receive P3-M production grant: copied from Cinema Bravo Nay by Kip Oebanda Changing Partners by Dan Villegas Historiographika Errata by Richard…

  • GUIDE: Sinag Maynila Independent Film Festival 2017

    GUIDE: Sinag Maynila Independent Film Festival 2017

    The third Sinag Maynila Film Festival will run from March 9 to 14 at the following cinemas: SM Megamall, SM North EDSA, Glorietta 4, Gateway Mall. Copied from Cinema Bravo The invitational opening ceremonies will be held on March 9 at Sky Park, SM Aura Premiere. Awards night is on March 12 at Samsung Hall. Screening…

  • 2017 TOFARM filmfest, songwriting tilt finalists announced

    2017 TOFARM filmfest, songwriting tilt finalists announced

    TOFARM ushers 2017 with two grand events that celebrate the lives of farmers in a non-conventional yet highly artistic way. The 2nd TOFARM Film Festival is set to light up the silver screen once more with a new batch of entries. Following its successful debut in July 2016, this year’s edition of the TOFARM Film…

  • GUIDE: Spring Film Festival 2017

    GUIDE: Spring Film Festival 2017

    The 11th Spring Film Festival will run from January 25 to 29 at the Shang Cineplex, Shangri-La Plaza Mall, EDSA cor. Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City. Admission Admission is FREE on a first-come, first-served basis. There will be a dedicated queue beside the ticket booth of the cineplex for the event. Tickets are distributed for each film…

  • Indie fans, watch best Filipino films at just P150 this December

    Indie fans, watch best Filipino films at just P150 this December

    It’s a treat for movie lovers who want to watch the best Filipino films of 2015-2016! Cinema ’76 presents Inquirer’s Indie Bravo! Film Festival from December 9 to 24 where it showcases some of the awarded local movies of the past two years. Experience watching critically acclaimed titles on the comfort of couch seats with throw pillows…

  • GUIDE: Cinema One Originals Festival 2016

    GUIDE: Cinema One Originals Festival 2016

    Now on its 12th year, Cinema One Originals Festival 2016 will run from November 14 to 22 at Trinoma, Gateway Cineplex, Greenhills Theater Mall, Glorietta 4, and Cinematheque Centre Manila. This year’s tagline is “Ano’ng Tingin Mo.” SCREENING SCHEDULES Schedules are subject to change. Check on cinema schedules for confirmation. FULL-LENGTH FEATURES IN COMPETITION The…

  • WINNERS: QCinema International Film Festival 2016

    WINNERS: QCinema International Film Festival 2016

    Here is the full list of winners at the awards night of QCinema International Film Festival 2016: Best Film: Women of the Weeping River NETPAC Jury Prize: Baboy Halas Best Actor: JC De Vera (Best. Partee. Ever.) Best Actress: Laila P. Ulao (Women of the Weeping River) Audience Choice (QCshorts): Contestant #4 Audience Choice (Circle…

  • GUIDE: QCinema International Film Festival 2016

    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…

  • GUIDE: Película-Pelikula Spanish Film Festival 2016

    GUIDE: Película-Pelikula Spanish Film Festival 2016

    Now on its 15th edition, PELÍCULA-PELIKULA, the Spanish Film Festival, will be featuring the best of contemporary Spanish cinema from October 5 to 16 at the Greenbelt 3 Cinema 1. A total of 18 films will be featured, coming from Spain, Argentina, Chile, Colombia and Venezuela. Admission Tickets can be purchased at the cinema lobby or via sureseats.com. PHP 100…

  • GUIDE: German Film Week 2016

    GUIDE: German Film Week 2016

    Showcasing the best new releases in contemporary German cinema, the Goethe-Institut Philippinen in partnership with Ayala Cinemas presents German Film Week 2016—the first all-German film event in the Philippines in recent years. Regular screenings will run from September 22 to 27 at the Glorietta 4 and TriNoma cinemas. Admission Tickets are priced at PHP 100 and are…

  • GUIDE: Danish Film Festival 2016

    GUIDE: Danish Film Festival 2016

    Now on its second year, Danish Film Festival will run from September 29 to October 2 at the Shang Cineplex of Shangri-La Plaza Mall. The film fest is in celebration of 70 Years of Diplomatic Relations between Denmark and the Philippines. Admission Free admission on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets are distributed 30 minutes before every screening. Simply…

  • ToFarm Film Festival opens door for aspiring filmmakers on its second year

    ToFarm Film Festival opens door for aspiring filmmakers on its second year

    TOFARM Film Festival has recently concluded its first leg, currently doing a run in the provinces starting off with Central Luzon last August 24 until 30, 2016. Cebu and Davao will follow shortly in September and October respectively. The project was born out of passion to initiate an agricultural revolution where people are more involved…

  • GUIDE: Korean Film Festival 2016

    GUIDE: Korean Film Festival 2016

    Korean Film Festival 2016 will be held in six cities across the Philippines from September 8 to October 16 as organized by the Korean Cultural Center and Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Philippines. Admission All films come with English subtitles. The screenings are free admission on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets will be…

  • GUIDE: Cine Europa Film Festival 2016

    GUIDE: Cine Europa Film Festival 2016

    Now on its 19th year, Cine Europa will hold its annual film festival in 11 key cities across the Philippines. The inaugural run is from September 8 to 18 at the Shang Cineplex. Admission All screenings and events of 19th Cine Europa is free admission on a first-come, first-served basis. For the Shang screenings, tickets will be distributed at…

  • GUIDE: Asia on Screen Film Festival 2016

    GUIDE: Asia on Screen Film Festival 2016

    Now on its third year, Asia on Screen Film Festival will run from September 15 to 18, 2016 at the Greenbelt 3 cinemas in Makati City. This is made possible by Asia Society Philippines and Security Bank, together with Ayala Malls Cinemas and the Film Development Council of the Philippines. Admission Tickets are now available on-site at the Greenbelt 3 Cinemas or via…

  • GUIDE: International Silent Film Festival Manila 2016

    GUIDE: International Silent Film Festival Manila 2016

    Now on its 10th year, International Silent Film Festival Manila 2016 will run from Aug 25 to 28 at Shang Cineplex. All screenings will be open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets will be released 30 minutes before every screening. Coinciding with Shangri-La Plaza’s 25th anniversary is the 10th edition of the International Silent…

  • Cinemalaya 2017 full-length film finalists announced

    Cinemalaya 2017 full-length film finalists announced

    The 10 finalists of Cinemalaya 2017: The 13th Philippine Independent Film Festival were announced by the Competition Director Mel Chionglo at the Cinemalaya 2016 awarding ceremonies last August 14 at the CCP Main Theater. The following are the finalists of Cinemalaya 2017 main competition: Alberto “Treb” Monteras II — “Respeto” Cenón Obispo Palomares — “Unang…

  • Shakespeare compilation to open 10th Int’l Silent Film Festival

    Shakespeare compilation to open 10th Int’l Silent Film Festival

    The British Council in the Philippines will be opening the 10th International Silent Film Festival this 25 August at Shangri-la Plaza with Play On! Silent Shakespeare, a 2016 compilation of Silent Shakespeare shorts from the British Film Institute (BFI) National Archive. Tago Jazz Collective will be doing a live musical score of the film. Shakespeare…

  • GUIDE: Argentine Film Festival 2016

    GUIDE: Argentine Film Festival 2016

    Now on its second year, the Argentine Film Festival will run from August 18 to 21: Cinema 4 of Shang Cineplex, Shangri-La Plaza Mall. Admission is free on a first-come, first-served basis. Argentine cinema takes center stage at Shang with a rich and diverse line-up for the Argentine Film Festival. The upcoming showcase presents a string…

  • GUIDE: 28th Gawad Alternatibo at Cinemalaya 2016

    GUIDE: 28th Gawad Alternatibo at Cinemalaya 2016

    The Ika-28 Gawad CCP Para sa Alternatibong Pelikula at Video, Gawad Alternatibo, for short (CCP Independent Film and Video Competition) will run from August 6 to 9 at the CCP Tanghalang Manuel Conde during Cinemalaya Film Festival. Admission is free on a first-come, first-served basis. The competition categories are the following: Short Feature/Narrative, Experimental, Documentary and Animation. All works…

  • Cinemalaya 2016 opens with free screening of Carlo Obispo’s ‘1-2-3’

    Cinemalaya 2016 opens with free screening of Carlo Obispo’s ‘1-2-3’

    Carlo Obispo’s “1-2-3” has been officially selected as the opening film for this year’s Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival, happening on August 5-14 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. The film will have its gala premiere on August 5 right after the Cinemalaya opening ceremonies. READ MORE: GUIDE: Cinemalaya 2016 Produced by the makers…

  • Benilde launches CineSB6 indie filmfest

    Benilde launches CineSB6 indie filmfest

    The 6th Edition of the CineSB Independent Film Festival shall be held from 18 to 29 July 2016 at the De La Salle – College of Saint Benilde School of Design and Arts Building. Cinesb is a fast-rising collegiate independent film festival in the Philippines showcasing the best efforts of Benildean students. It has grown…

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