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From the Ashes to the Screen: Cebuano film ‘Sunog sa Sugbo’ ignites Sine Kabataan 2025
Cebu-based filmmaker Owen Lepiten brings his latest short film, ‘Sunog Sa Sugbo’, to the national stage as one of the finalists in the 2025 Sine Kabataan Film Festival.

‘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.

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.