MANILA FILM CENTER: Ghosts HAUNT the ‘Parthenon’ by the bay?
The project was conceived as part of then First Lady Imelda Marcos’ ambition to make Manila the Cannes of Asia.
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CinePanalo Film Festival measures its winning streak
The third Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival proved that Filipino audiences will support quality local cinema, thanks to generous production grants, compelling…
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Filipino film 'Ria' bags award at Busan
Arvin Belarmino’s debut feature earns Heart of Eurasia Award at South Korea’s 31st Busan International Film Festival
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This Korean film has South Korea at war with itself
The controversy began after the film's trailer was released, with critics accusing it of portraying Chun too sympathetically and failing to adequately reflect…
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Mauro Fiore makes the wilderness feel alive with ‘Heart of the Beast’
With Brad Pitt and German Shepherd Uber carrying much of the film, Fiore had to make individual shots communicate character, tension and emotion without…
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Australian Filipino-language film makes history
With its selection, 'First Light' not only strengthens Australia’s bid at the Oscars but also marks a milestone for Tagalog-language cinema.
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‘Ang Pagbabalik ni Max Buwaya’ lands at two international film festivals
Filipino short film Ang Pagbabalik ni Max Buwaya, directed by John Luke Miraflor, earns international festival selections in Seattle and Pakistan with its…
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When the hero cannot speak
‘It was great to see Aspins watching intently and it amused us to hear some dogs bark – as if in agreement – at that point in the film where Runo also barked…
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Eight films chase Phl’s Oscar bid
Several Filipino films representing different facets of the country’s cinema are in the running to become the Philippines’ official submission to the Best…
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FDCP may disappear by 2028
According to PEP, Joey Reyes reveals possible agency overhaul and uncertainty over his future
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BUSAN SHOWS MANILA HOW
A UP student film won a trip to Busan. The bigger prize is seeing how Korea turns stories into an industry.
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Art is no excuse for abuse
The passage of the Eddie Garcia Act changed the way filmmakers, producers and crew members should think about work on a film set.
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Seen by the world before home
Too often, a Filipino film becomes ‘must-watch’ only after a foreign festival says it is.
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Filipino actor Jeremy Mayores lands lead role in Taiwanese film
The role marks another milestone for Mayores, whose performances in independent films such as Agapito, Ang Halikan sa Water Fountain, Indigo, Kung Ang Ulan,…
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After ‘Magellan,’ what now?
Magellan demonstrated how a Filipino film can gain momentum through major festival exposure and strong international distribution.
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Bacolod short film set for Seattle screening
The 20-minute comedy-drama captures the soul of Bacolod City’s culinary heritage.
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