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Bloom of Youth: The winners of the 8th Sine Kabataan Short Film Festival
The kids are alright! The 8th Sine Kabataan Short Film Festival, which happened last September 5 to 7, highlighted 10 films of diverse narratives and regional origins, each one highlighting unique issues experienced by Filipino youth. Here are the winners.
Bakunawa Fest Soars Home to Bacolod
From the strange to the supernatural, Bakunawa Fest highlighted mindbending films last September 5-6 at the Negros Museum, Bacolod City.
Fil-Aus director wins at Melbourne International Film Festival for corruption drama ‘First Light’
Filipino-Australian filmmaker James J. Robinson won best director for his debut feature First Light at the 2025 Melbourne International Film Festival.
From ‘Free Philippines’ to ‘Free Voices’: Oroquieta Film Festival Marks 5th Run
After 3 years, the 5th Oroquieta Film Festival (Aug 21–23) wrapped up, amplifying voices from Misamis Occidental and beyond. From Lumayagan to Habagatan shorts, small stories made big waves for regional cinema.
Hundred Islands Film Festival sails on its fifth year, ‘Green Bones’ to screen during opening
Manen aglayag atoy a tawen. The Hundred Islands Film Festival is now in its fifth edition, featuring a new batch of Alaminos filmmakers creating shorts, with Green Bones, MMFF 2024 Best Picture, to open the festival.
Sine Negrense magapatigayon sang libre nga guerrilla filmmaking workshop
Nag-anunsyar ang Sine Negrense nga may palaabuton sila nga guerrilla filmmaking workshop sa Agosto 30-31 sa siyudad sang Bacolod. Mapartisipar diri ang mga napili nga aplikante halin sa Negros nga gusto mabal-an paano mag-ubra pelikula.
(Sine Negrense announced their upcoming guerrilla filmmaking workshop this August 30 to 31 at Bacolod City. Selected applicants from Negros with an inclination for film creation will be participating.)
HIFF’s Stop Motion Animation Workshop Engages 30 Alaminos Students
Thirty Alaminos students honed stop motion animation skills using mobile phones and recyclable materials at the Hundred Islands Film Festival workshop led by Rosevie Sevilla.
The Pulse of Student Cinema: POV XXI names its winners
The pulse of Philippine student cinema beats strong at POV XXI! From regional voices to alternative perspectives, the festival spotlighted 12 finalists, with 9 films in competition and 3 from the senior high school category—here are the winners.
Over 600 attendees celebrate ‘Maynila’ golden anniversary screening with Bembol Roco
UP Film Institute nearly filled its 745-seater Cine Adarna during the free screening of Lino Brocka’s ‘Maynila sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag’ on its 50th anniversary release last July 16—wrapping up with a surprise talkback from Bembol Roco, star of the 1975 classic.
A Saint in the Making: Ben Yalung’s Upcoming Film on Venerable Archbishop Teofilo Camomot
Filmmaker Ben Yalung (‘Kristo,’ ‘Ama Namin’) will be directing a film on Venerable Teofilo Camomot, a Cebuano archbishop who has touched the lives of many through his life of miracles and pious work.
51st MMFF announces first batch of entries
2025’s first four MMFF films include Vice Ganda and Nadine Lustre, filmmakers new to the festival, and the return of an iconic horror franchise.
‘Paglilitis’ reveals cast with character photos while in production
EXCLUSIVE: 2025 Cinemalaya entry Paglilitis announces its cast, led by Jackie Lou Blanco, Leo Martinez, Eula Valdez, and Rissey Reyes-Robinson in character photos shared by the team to SINEGANG.ph. Filming is currently underway in Quezon City and Rizal.
A Night To Remember: Winners of the first-ever FAMAS Short Film Festival
A night to commemorate the bustling creativity often overlooked in these 7,641 islands—here are the winners of the inaugural FAMAS Short Film Festival.
FDCP’s IAnimate Animation Film Festival kicks off April 24
IAnimate, a film festival by FDCP centered on animated films, kicks off today, April 24, and will run until May 7, 2025. Here is the list of films to anticipate.
Talabukon Film Festival debut makes waves for Romblon regional cinema
Running from April 24 to 26 and taking place in Looc, Romblon, the Talabukon Film Festival debut makes waves for Romblon regional cinema and is now bringing cinema closer to the local community.
UP Cinema presents fundraiser with script reading and discussions on queer and alternative cinema
UP Cinema, will host a public script reading and roundtable discussions with queer and alternative filmmakers on March 29 in UP Diliman. Meet writer-directors like Gio Potes, Toni Cañete, and Kuki Zinampan at this student-led fundraiser.
Eraserheads: Combo on the Run Documentary to Premiere from March 21 to 23
The Eraserheads: Combo on The Run documentary’s press conference was held last February 17 at Chef Guevarra’s by Chef Laudico in San Juan with the participation of director Diane Ventura, and Eraserheads frontman Ely Buendia.
QCinema 2025 takes on larger grants, larger audience
QCinema International Film Festival 2025 bumps its short film hexa-grants to half a million pesos each. Onto its 13th edition this year, public and fiscal support remains crucial to accommodate their growing audience and their commitment to the art of cinema.
Filipino Filmmakers Bagged Awards at the 11th Emirates Film Festival
The 11th Emirates Film Festival recently concluded and announced its winners last January 19. Many Filipino filmmakers won awards, including bringing home Best Director, Best Film Created by Female Director, and Best Film in the Cine Filipino Category.
Japanese Film Festival 2025 unveils dynamic lineup for 28th year
The Japanese Film Festival 2025 will run starting February 7 at Shangri-La Red Carpet Cinema and select SM Cinemas nationwide.