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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.
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.
Cinemalaya 21 kicks off with Indian film ‘The Elysian Field’
‘The Elysian Field’, a NETPAC Award-winning film by Indian filmmaker Pradip Kurbah, makes its Philippine debut at the 21st edition of the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival this October 3, 2025, at the Red Carpet Cinemas of Shangri-La Plaza.
Cinemalaya 21’s book launches features the literary portrait and works of Filipino filmmakers
As the country’s leading platform for independent film, the Cinemalaya continues to champion the work of Filipino filmmakers with a series of book launches slated on October 8, 9, and 11, at the Red Carpet Cinema 2 at Shangri-La Plaza.
‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ to return to Philippine cinemas for a limited time starting October 1
James Cameron’s Oscar®-Winning Global Box Office Phenomenon will be re-released exclusively in 3D from October 1 to 7
Instituto Cervantes’ 24th PELÍCULA Spanish Film Festival returns to Makati
The anticipated Spanish Film Festival, PELÍCULA>PELIKULA, is returning to Makati in Ayala Triangle Gardens and Powerplant Mall from October 10 to 16, 2025 for its 24th edition. Since its creation in 2002 by Instituto Cervantes, PELÍCULA has become a much-awaited annual event in Philippine theaters. This year’s Festival will showcase over 20 acclaimed films from Spain, Latin America, and the Philippines.
Andrea Bocelli: Because I Believe Premieres Exclusively at Opus VIP Cinema and NUSTAR VIP Cinema
Music and cinema enthusiasts are invited to an intimate and exclusive viewing of Andrea Bocelli: Because I Believe, a powerful documentary film about one of the world’s most celebrated tenors. The documentary will be shown exclusively at Opus VIP Cinema and NUSTAR VIP Cinema, offering a one-of-a-kind viewing experience.
TikTok’s Got Their Eyes on Puregold’s new BL series, ‘Got My Eyes on You’
In today’s world, kilig doesn’t just happen in coffee shops or chance encounters. Sometimes, it happens on your For You Page. Puregold's newest Boy's Love (BL) vertical series, Got My Eyes on You, is taking over TikTok, with its vibrant and fun episodes dominating For You Pages and commenters asking for more ("next episode, please!" or "bitin naman!").
37th Gawad Alternatibo ignites new narratives with Pasiklab
Championing the best of Filipino alternative storytelling, the Gawad Alternatibo Para sa Pelikula at Video returns this 2025 to spark curiosity, creativity, and conversations with its theme Pasiklab.
Sinag Maynila 2025 Returns, Showcasing the Best of Filipino Cinema
The highly-anticipated Sinag Maynila Film Festival 2025 is back for its seventh edition, celebrating the best of contemporary Filipino filmmaking.
Japanese blockbuster ‘Exit 8’ coming to the Philippines this week
Exit 8 is the movie adaptation of the horror stimulation game that received an 8 minutes standing ovation during the 2025 Cannes Films Festival. In Japan, the movie earned 15 Million USD in Box Office after 11 days. The movie will be released exclusively in SM Cinemas on September 17.
Watch Proudly as Yabang Pinoy and Linya Linya Bring Back the 6th Philippine Cinema Sessions
Following Yabang Pinoy’s 20th year celebration with the theme ‘Live Proud’, the movement has collaborated with Linya Linya, a homegrown Pinoy brand, in the sixth instalment of PHILIPPINE CINEMA SESSIONS – a series of talks about the current state of Philippine Cinema and filmmaking in general. This is the first time since the pandemic that Yabang Pinoy will be hosting the program in a live environment.
‘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.
Puregold CinePanalo 2026 removes theme, previous genre restrictions on festival entries
The third edition of the prestigious Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival is once again open to aspiring filmmakers, this time without imposing restrictions on genre, topic, or theme. In previous years, the festival centered around wholesome, inspiring stories that were crafted with the theme “mga kwentong panalo ng buhay.”
8 Reasons We Can Hardly Wait for Puregold Channel’s BL ‘Got My Eyes On You’
Puregold Channel is once again indulging our BL-loving hearts with a new TikTok series, ‘Got My Eyes On You’, set to premiere on September 3. And honestly? We’re counting the days until it drops.
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.