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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.
FDCP Presents Film Line-up for Curation of World Cinema
FDCP reveals an acclaimed line-up in ‘A Curation of World Cinema.’ From a political thriller to a dystopian animated film starring a cat, this program has a wide selection.
Jungo TV Championing Accessibility in Entertainment with Jungo Pinoy
Jungo TV promises all the good stuff for free with their new streaming platform 'Jungo Pinoy.'
Bulakenyo Shorts Arrive at The Met
The MET will hold Ang Kasaysayan Sa MET: SINEliksik Bulacan, celebrating 7 years of Bulakenyo-made films.
QCinema Project Market Awards Upcoming Filipino and Southeast Asian Projects
As QCinema’s official industry arm, the QCinema Project Market provided a platform for film professionals to breathe life into their upcoming projects. The market ran from November 14 to 16, 2024.
Glimpse into the regions with the 22nd Mindanao Film Festival
Glimpse into the artistry of regional cinema as the Mindanao Film Festival returns for its 22nd year with its fresh line-up of films. It will run from November 20 to 24 at Tagum City.
A ‘Fantastic’ Wrap-Up: Ngilngig Asian Film Festival 2024 unveils its winners
The 9th Ngilngig Asian Fantastic Film Festival in Davao City hails Kyd Torato's ‘Bisan Abo Wala Bilin’ as the Best Short Film. Special citations are given to other films, including Glenn Barit’s ‘Luzonensis Osteoporosis,’ Jermaine Tulbo’s ‘Ang Pamilya Maguol,’ and the Jury Prize for Stephen Lopez’s ‘Hito.’
Gaze into the power of film with QCinema’s 12th installment
This year, QCinema invites its audience to look at cinema and its diverse perspectives. ‘The Gaze’ promises to be the most exciting time for cinephiles in the Philippines, boasting 77 titles that take us to Cannes, Venice, Berlin, and more.
MMFF 2024 completes film lineup for its 50th edition
The Metro Manila Film Festival reveals the 2nd batch of films for its golden anniversary, ranging from wholesome rom-coms to bloody action films.