Emmanuel Pamaylaon
A queer storyteller from the southern islands, stitching memories and resistance into films that remember what others choose to forget.
Tucked behind a milky-white picket fence in Anda, Rizal Street, one can find the Green House Cinema, a home-turned-cinema that has become a gathering place for filmmakers and storytellers in Davao City. What began as a small experiment has become a blooming creative ecosystem.
Palm City Film Festival wrapped up its third edition in Tagum City, showcasing films by Mindanaoan students and celebrating peace, unity, and creativity. The festival ran from November 17 to 22, concluding with an awards ceremony.
Ngilngig 2025 pulled Davao back into its orbit of the fantastic: five days where time reversed, stories shimmered, and the weird found its way home.