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The Cinema of ‘Cinemartyrs’
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The Cinema of ‘Cinemartyrs’

A young filmmaker stated on their social media post upon seeing the teaser for the latest film  directed by Sari Dalena, it’s like “the Avengers: Endgame of PH Alternative Cinema.” That may  not be far from the truth as within fifteen seconds, luminaries such as auteur Lav Diaz and  National Artist Kidlat Tahimik have their moment on screen. 

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Cinemalaya short film ‘Please Keep This Copy’ experiments with memory by recalling the all boys Catholic high school experience using only old documents
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Cinemalaya short film ‘Please Keep This Copy’ experiments with memory by recalling the all boys Catholic high school experience using only old documents

Student filmmaker “Miko” Miguel Lorenzo Peralta makes his Cinemalaya debut with his  experimental documentary short film “Please Keep This Copy,” which presents his personal  experience growing up as a part of the last batch of all-boys students from an elite private Catholic  high school during the Duterte administration. However, rather than showing any video footage,  the film instead presents the story only through the use of scanned documents, old doodles on  ripped pieces of pad paper, and other memorabilia from high school, and pairing them with archival  audio recordings taken during that time. 

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901 Studios Supports Two Film Entries at Cinemalaya 2025
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901 Studios Supports Two Film Entries at Cinemalaya 2025

Independent film powerhouse 901 Studios continues its commitment to groundbreaking storytelling by supporting Giya Studios and Gate 11 Collective to bring two highly anticipated features to this year's Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival. Padamlagan, a Giya Studios production, and The Next 24 Hours, a Gate 11 Collective production. This collaboration reinforces 901 Studio's dedication to artistic integrity and promises to captivate audiences with two distinct and compelling cinematic experiences.

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