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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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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…
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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…
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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…
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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)…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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12th Cinemalaya runs from August 5 to 14; expands to Cebu
The 12th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival will be bigger this year as it expands its reach beyond Metro Manila to Cebu City this August. In Metro Manila, Cinemalaya opens at its main venue on August 5-14 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines and at satellite venues at Ayala Cinemas in Greenbelt 3 and Glorietta,…
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World Premieres Film Festival 2016 presents six Filipino New Cinema finalists
The Film Development Council Philippines in cooperation with the Cinematheque Centre Manila proudly present the third World Premieres Film Festival (WPFF) slated from June 29 to July 10, 2016. GUIDE: World Premieres Film Festival 2016 The FILIPINO NEW CINEMA section of the Festival is focused on celebrating Filipino filmmaking talent in the country. The Filipino…
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Film tech expo IFX all set at the World Premieres Film Festival 2016
In need of new, smarter ways to make your films? A celebration of the future of cinema comes your way via the Mini International Film Expo (IFX), a cool and compact fair of the film industry’s newest technology, at the 3rd World Premieres Film Festival 2016 starting July 1 at the Cinematheque Centre Manila! GUIDE:…
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WPFF 2016 to inaugurate Film ASEAN Knowledge Management Centre
In keeping with the events of the 3rd World Premieres Film Festival 2016, the Film ASEAN Knowledge Management Centre will be inaugurated on June 30 at the Cinematheque Centre Manila. GUIDE: World Premieres Film Festival 2016 The Film ASEAN Knowledge Management Centre is a library on the moving image culture of the Philippines, its neighboring…
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World Premieres Film Festival 2016 hold Int’l Film Conference
Ready for a behind the scenes glimpse into the film industry? This year’s International Film Conference (IFC) is to focus on the topic “Behind the Scenes: a 360 degree view of the film industry.” The roster of IFC speakers includes top-tier film industry leaders from around the globe. A central event of the World Premieres…
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GUIDE: World Premieres Film Festival 2016
The Film Development Council Philippines in cooperation with the Cinematheque Centre Manila proudly presents the third World Premieres Film Festival (WPFF) slated from June 29 up to July 10, 2016. About the Film Festival The WPFF celebrates the power and magic of film by showcasing the works of film directors from across the globe. Featuring…
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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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Eiga Sai 2016: The Japanese Film Festival partners with Cinemalaya
The Japan Foundation, Manila enhances Eiga Sai with Director Talks, expansion of screenings to Baguio, and an alliance with the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival for its highly-anticipated annual film festival. READ MORE: GUIDE: Eiga Sai 2016: The Japanese Film Festival JFM’s first ever partnership with the Cinemalaya brings forth the screening of two Japanese independent films:…
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GUIDE: Eiga Sai 2016: The Japanese Film Festival
The Japan Foundation, Manila (JFM), in cooperation with the Embassy of Japan, packs an extra punch for Eiga Sai, one of the longest-running foreign film festivals in the Philippines. It has enhanced the Director Talks, expanded screenings to Baguio, and partners with Cinemalaya for its highly-anticipated annual film festival. JOIN THE EVENT on FACEBOOK here. Admission Admission…
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GUIDE: French Film Festival 2016
Now on its 21st year, the French Film Festival in the Philippines presents the best of contemporary French film and honors the excellence of Philippine cinema. It has long since been offering an alternative venue for Filipinos to discover and appreciate a different kind of cinema, culture and language. While a loyal audience of cineastes and Francophiles…
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‘The Shallow’ star Blake Lively takes Cannes filmfest by storm
Blake Lively of Columbia Pictures’ highly-anticipated shark thriller “The Shallows,” has taken the Cannes Film Festival by storm by sheer star power. “The Shallows” lead star Blake Lively cemented her reputation as the festival’s most stylish celebrity when she showed up for her photocall in a dreamy mini dress. The actress has been seen in…
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Cinemalaya 2016 names ten short film finalists
The Cinemalaya Foundation has announced the finalists for the Short Feature category for the 2016 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival. The ten films will be screened from August 5 to 14 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines and Ayala Cinemas in Greenbelt 3, Trinoma and UP Town Center. The ten short film finalists are the…
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Cinema One Originals Festival 2016 names seven full-length feature finalists
Now on its 12th year, Cinema One Originals Festival has announced the list of seven full-length feature film finalists that will be given a P3-M grant each. Here are the finalists for the full-length feature film category: LILY by Keith Deligero EVERY ROOM IS A PLANET by Malay Javier BAKA BUKAS PWEDE NA by Samantha Lee…
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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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Cannes Film Festival 2016 lineup announced
The Official Selection for the 69th Cannes Film Festival was unveiled this morning at Paris’ UGC Normandie cinema on the Champs-Elysées. 2016 Festival de Cannes will be held from May 11 to 22, 2016. Full list of entries below: Opening Night Film Cafe Society – directed by Woody Allen Competition Toni Erdmann – directed by Maren Ade Julieta – directed by…
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CineFilipino Film Festival 2016 celebrates successful run
The second run of the biennial CineFilipino Film Festival, organized and led by Unitel Productions and in partnership with the MVP Group of Companies and PLDT Smart Foundation, was a resounding success. It surpassed expectations with extended screenings of the films in selected cinemas as well as extra screenings of Ice Idanan’s Sakaling Hindi Makarating.…
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Netherlands embassy, Dakila launch Dutch-Filipino filmfest
The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands has recently launched a partnership with DAKILA, an organization of artists and advocates building a movement of heroism towards social transformation, through a Dutch-Filipino film festival happening from May to October around key cities in the Philippines. The film festival is part of the celebration of Netherlands’ 65…
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Nora Aunor-starrer ‘Whistleblower’ opens CineFilipino 2016
Adolfo Alix Jr.’s much-antipicated political thriller “Whistleblower” is the opening film of the 2nd CineFilipino Film Festival on March 15 at Resorts World Manila. Nine competition feature films will be shown in Shang Cineplex, Greenhills Theater Mall, Gateway Cineplex, Eastwood Mall, Resorts World Manila, Robinsons Place Manila, Robinsons Galleria, Robinsons Metro East and Festival Mall. The fest will run until March 22. READ MORE:…
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GUIDE: CineFilipino Film Festival 2016
Nine feature-length films, five documentaries, 11 shorts, five online contents and one mobile content will compete this year at the 2nd CineFilipino Film Festival which will run from March 16 to 22, 2016. Entries to the first three categories will be shown at the following venues: Shang Cineplex Greenhills Theater Mall Gateway Cineplex Eastwood Mall Resorts World…
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GUIDE: Active Vista Film Festival 2016
Active Vista Human Rights Film Festival 2016 will run from February 24 to 27 at key venues in Manila, Cebu, Davao, Dumaguete and Iloilo with the theme “Truth x Imagination,” in commemoration of the 30th Anniversary of the People Power Revolution, the culmination of the series of civil resistance against human rights abuses in the Martial…
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GUIDE: ToFarm Film Festival 2016
The 1st ToFarm Film Festival Philippines will kick off in Metro Manila for its run from July 13 to 19, 2016 at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City and SM North EDSA in Quezon City. It will then tour across the Philippines from August to October in the key cities of Pampanga, Cabanatuan, Cebu and Davao. This…
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WINNERS: CineKabalen Kapampangan Film Festival 2016
The winners of the fifth CineKabalen Kapampangan Film Festival were awarded Saturday at PGN Roof Garden, Peter G. Nepomuceno Center for Professional Development, Holy Angel University, Angeles City. The following are the winners of CineKabalen 2016: Best Short Film: PAMAGSADIA (Preparation) by Gabrielle Tayag (Angeles) 2nd Best Short Film: RATATAT NANG DANTE (Dante’s Shot) by Jasper…
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GUIDE: Sinag Maynila Independent Film Festival 2016
Now in its second year, Sinag Maynila Independent Film Festival 2016 will run from April 21 to 26 at the following cinemas: SM North Edsa, SM Megamall, SM Mall of Asia, SM Aura, and SM Manila. Join the Facebook event here. Screening Schedules OPENING FILM: The festival will have its opening ceremony at the Samsung Hall of…
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GUIDE: Cinemalaya 2016: The 12th Philippine Independent Film Festival
Now on its 12th year, Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival will run from August 5 to 14 at the following venues: Cultural Center of the Philippines, Pasay City Glorietta 4, Makati City Greenbelt 1, Makati City Trinoma, Quezon City U.P. Town Center, Quezon Cityl Fairview Terraces, Quezon City Nuvali, Sta. Rosa, Laguna Ayala Center Cebu…
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GUIDE: CineKabalen Kapampangan Film Festival 2016
Now in its 5th year, CineKabalen: Kapampangan Film Festival will be held on Saturday, January 30 at Holy Angel University, Angeles City. The screening of entries will be open to the public from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the PGN Auditorium, 9th Floor, Peter G. Nepomuceno Center for Professional Development, Holy Angel University, Angeles City. The…
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GUIDE: DLSU Freedom Film Festival 2016
Freedom Film Festival 2016 runs from February 4 to 20 at Natividad Fajardo Auditorium, Bro. Andrew Gonzales Hall, De La Salle University–Manila as organized by Team Communication, the official organization of Communication Arts and Organizational Communication Students of De La Salle University-Manila. Now on its fourth year, Freedom Film Festival will run for three weeks with the…
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GUIDE: Singkuwento Int’l Film Festival 2016
The 3rd Singkuwento International Film Festival (SIMFF) will run from February 19 to 27, 2016 at the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) in Intramuros, Manila and from March 2 to 4 and March 7 to 8 at the UPFI UP Film Center, UP Diliman, Quezon City. Its organizers have announced Sunday the finalists of its…
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GUIDE: Spring Film Festival 2016
Spring Film Festival 2016 will run from January 29 to February 7, 2016 at Shang Cineplex, Shangri-La Plaza Mall. Admission is free on a first-come, first-served basis. Now on its tenth year, the Ateneo de Manila University’s Ricardo Leong Center for Chinese Studies together with the Cultural Section of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China,…
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GUIDE: Piling Obrang Vidyo 12
Now on its 12th year, Piling Obrang Vidyo will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2016 at the UP Cine Adarna Theater, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City. Finalists will be screened at 1:00 PM onwards, with the awards ceremony following thereafter. U.P. Cinema has announced the finalists for this year’s Piling Obrang Vidyo. Here…
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