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‘Iti Mapukpukaw’ director Carl Joseph Papa returns to Cinemalaya with animated short on aftermath of sexual assault
Premiering at Cinemalaya 2025, Carl Joseph Papa’s ‘The Next 24 Hours ‘ is an animated short film on the quest of a woman to seek help and justice in the immediate aftermath of a sexual assault.
Last call: Applications for Puregold CinePanalo’s record-breaking full-length film grants close on September 10
Beat the deadline! On September 10, 2025, Wednesday, at 11:59 pm, the application window for the Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival full-length category officially closes.
‘Cinemalaya 21: Layag sa Alon, Hangin, at Unos’ navigates the evolving tides of Philippine cinema
Continuing the tradition of bold storytelling, the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival sets sail once more from October 3 to 12, propelled by the unwavering strength of the Filipino spirit amidst change and turbulent times.
Meet the characters of Puregold Channel’s ‘Got My Eyes on You’ you will soon be rooting for
Love takes center stage in Puregold Channel’s newest vertical BL series Got My Eyes on You, available on TikTok starting September 3. With a thrilling enemies-to-lovers twist, it dares to ask: Would you risk a job promotion you worked hard for, just for love?
Get to know the series’ characters as they reach for their dreams, feeling love’s spark just when they least expect it.
Film Academy of the Philippines Reveals Official PH Oscars Shortlist
The Film Academy of the Philippines announces the official shortlist of movies being considered as Philippine submission for the Best International Feature Film Category at the 98th Academy Awards.
Puregold CinePanalo’s ‘Pushcart Tales’ to light up the screen at Thailand’s Pattaya Film Festival
Sigrid Bernardo’s ‘Pushcart Tales’, from the inaugural Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival, has been selected as an official entry to the Thailand’s Pattaya Film Festival 2025.
‘Elephant Paths’ drops trailer, poster ahead of Sine Kabataan premiere
The team behind ‘Elephant Paths’ has revealed the short film’s official trailer and poster ahead of Sine Kabataan 8, a film festival organized by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP).
Sine Kabataan film ‘4 Better or 4 Worse’ sheds light on trans struggles
Sine Kabataan entry ‘4 Better or 4 Worse’ brings to light a raw and timely story about survival, chosen family, and the trans community’s fight for dignity in the Philippines.
Lone Mindanaoan Sine Kabataan film ‘Sa Tumoy sa Walay Kahumanan’ showcases regional talent
Eighteen-year-old Nabunturanon filmmaker Von Jorge Actub steps into the national spotlight with ‘Sa Tumoy sa Walay Kahumanan,’ the lone entry from Mindanao in this year’s Sine Kabataan 8.
2026 Puregold CinePanalo offers biggest grants ever: PhP5M for full-length, PhP200K for student short films
It’s all systems go for Puregold CinePanalo 2026, which is offering hefty production grants—the largest ever in Philippine film festival history—to this year’s participants, both professional and student filmmakers.
Rolling Stone Philippines Celebrates July 2025 Issue With Inaugural State of Affairs Event
Rolling Stone Philippines celebrated the launch of its State of Affairs issue with the inaugural ‘Rolling Stone Philippines: The State of Affairs’ with ZYN, a new platform for bold conversations with key figures in local art, film, mass media, policy, and education.
Zaijian Jaranilla and Jane Oineza’s controversial love scene to air in episode 10 of ‘Si Sol at si Luna’
As Puregold’s hit digital series heads toward its most daring episode yet, the story of Sol (Zaijian Jaranilla) and Luna (Jane Oineza) rises to a new level of emotional and narrative complexity.
Annika Co leads coming-of-age Sine Kabataan 8 finalist ‘Blooming!’
Annika Co is the lead actress in ‘Blooming!’, a Sine Kabataan 8 short film entry directed by Ronnie Ramos and co-written by Jo Ramos, based on a story by Albert Saludaga.
GMA Pictures’ ‘P77’ in theaters beginning July 30
This July 30, viewers should prepare to have their worst nightmares come to life as GMA Pictures and GMA Public Affairs bring ‘P77,’ a psychological horror film that will keep them on the edge of their seats.
Rihanna shares her excitement over ‘Smurfs’ ahead its release
Rihanna is "super-inspired” by independent, strong, beautiful, sassy, witty and very empathetic Smurfette. "Smurfs" opens only in cinemas July 16.
Filipino filmmaker JT Trinidad’s ‘Honey, My Love, So Sweet’ to world premiere at the prestigious Locarno Film Festival
Coming-of-age in a decaying Manila cinema: New Filipino voice JT Trinidad enters Locarno.
Puregold Channel’s ‘Si Sol at si Luna’ rides on the momentum as viewers clamor for more episodes each week
In a previous episode of Puregold Channel’s hit digital series, viewers felt the thrill of anticipation as Sol (Zaijian Jaranilla) and Luna (Jane Oineza) finally opened up to each other.
Internationally Acclaimed ’Song of the Fireflies’ Makes Glowing Philippine Cinema Homecoming this June 25
After lighting up hearts in Hollywood, Song of the Fireflies is finally flying home for its most awaited homecoming to Philippine cinemas. Carrying with it a luminous story of resilience, hope, and the power of dreams, this award-winning film is set to move and uplift Filipino audiences starting June 25, 2025.
Beyond Sol and Luna: How the characters quietly shape Puregold Channel’s digital series
“No one goes through life or love completely alone.” This priceless affirmation uplifts the spirit of a multitude of viewers who spend precious time and heartfelt sentiments on Puregold Channel’s hit digital series ‘Si Sol at si Luna’.
Argel Saycon joins thriller ‘Lip Sync Assassin’
Star Magic actor Argel Saycon is set to captivate audiences with his latest role in Jon Galvez’s short film, ‘Lip Sync Assassin’.