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  • This ‘hard to swallow’ Filipino film hopes to make Oscars history
  • Pinoys can relive Philippine cinema’s Second Golden Age with these free films
  • ‘Pee-Mak’ draws crowds and sold-out screenings as Wilbert Ross urges support for Filipino films

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rappler.com /1 month ago

This ‘hard to swallow’ Filipino film hopes to make Oscars history

‘Filipiñana,’ the country’s official film entry to the Oscars, hopes the international audience sees something different — a ‘different side of the Philippines’ and a ‘different ki...

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interaksyon.philstar.com /1 month ago

Pinoys can relive Philippine cinema’s Second Golden Age with these free films

Some of the Philippines’ most iconic films will return to the big screen for free this September as the country celebrates Film Industry Month. The Film Development Council of the...

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lionheartv.net /4 days ago

‘Pee-Mak’ draws crowds and sold-out screenings as Wilbert Ross urges support for Filipino films

Viva Films’ Filipino adaptation of the Thai horror-comedy Pee Mak is drawing moviegoers to cinemas nationwide, with reports of long queues and sold-out screenings highlighting the...

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entertainment.inquirer.net /1 month ago

'Forgotten Island' directors tells Hollywood: Filipino films not just for Filipinos

Hollywood still has a tendency to view Filipino stories as something made primarily for Filipino audiences, according to “Forgotten Island” directors Joel Crawford and Januel Merca...

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lionheartv.net /3 weeks ago

Puregold CinePanalo 2026 puts Filipino filmmakers and fresh stories in the spotlight

Philippine cinema took center stage at the Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival 2026 media conference, where filmmakers, actors, producers, and emerging student auteurs gathered at Qu...

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rappler.com /6 days ago

What makes a story film festival-worthy?

While local films at Puregold's CinePanalo do what they do best by making audiences laugh, grieve, remember, and feel, the festival actively seeks out stories rarely told on screen

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rappler.com /1 month ago

Day jobs and dreams: Dubai OFWs chase indie film spotlight

Despite the demands of their regular jobs, these passionate Dubai OFWs pursue unpaid acting projects, with some even earning recognition at international film festivals

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rappler.com /2 weeks ago

‘Forgotten Island’: Filipino American stories are Filipino stories

'Forgotten Island' is definitely an achievement worth celebrating, but Filipino storytelling does not begin nor does it end here. We have to take it upon ourselves to add to the na...

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interaksyon.philstar.com /1 month ago

Rundown: 26 films set for 2026 Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival

Stories about family, grief, identity, love, survival and growing up will take the spotlight as 26 original films compete in the 2026 Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival. The films w...

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starmometer.com /1 month ago

Puregold CinePanalo 2026 Unveils a Star-Studded Lineup in 7 Powerful Films

Seven films. Seven wildly different stories. Each with a cast that brings together some of the biggest names

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lifestyle.inquirer.net /1 week ago

3 MMFF 2026 films we’re intrigued by

“Amir,” “Los Salvajes Bravos,” and “A Perfect Marriage” depict war through a child’s eyes, colonial exploitation, and the struggle for parenthood...Keep on reading: 3 MMFF 2026 fil...

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starmometer.com /4 days ago

‘Multwoh (Patay na Patay Sa’yo)’: Puregold CinePanalo’s Star-Studded Filipino Cast is Packed with Surprise Cameos

Filipino talent shines in many different ways, and “Multwoh (Patay na Patay Sa’yo)” brings that diversity to the

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rappler.com /3 weeks ago

‘An Sayaw nin mga Salampati’ and Bicol’s unwavering fight for human rights

Weaving Bicol folk dance and music, the film 'An Sayaw nin mga Salampati’ shows the enduring hope of the families of the desaparecidos

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rappler.com /3 weeks ago

Dive into Spanish cinema (and more) with this year’s ‘Película>Pelikula’ lineup

No Spanish fluency required! Find your next watch based on your mood, interests, and the kind of story you want to see

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interaksyon.philstar.com /1 week ago

‘Pinoy Carrie’: Filipino horror film ‘Anak ng Dilim’ catches attention

A renewed interest in what is called the “Filipino version” of the horror film “Carrie” starring Gladys Reyes circulated on social media. Videos from Regal Films‘ 1997 movie, “Anak...

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interaksyon.philstar.com /3 weeks ago

‘Mono No Aware’ sweep to Miss Universe moment: 10 CinePanalo 2026 Awards highlights

(Updated 4:23 p.m.) Filipino filmmakers, actors and creatives gathered Wednesday, September 30, for the CinePanalo 2026 Awards Night, capping this year’s film festival with a celeb...

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scmp.com /3 weeks ago

Forgotten no more: Filipino folklore finds footing on global stage

Stories of the manananggal, a creature said to split its body in two, and the tiyanak, which takes the form of an infant, are part of the folklore many children grow up hearing in...

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interaksyon.philstar.com /1 month ago

Filipino folklore takes center stage in DreamWorks’ ‘Forgotten Island’ film

First major Hollywood animated feature inspired by Filipino culture and mythology Story follows two best friends stranded in mystical world of Nakali Directors say Filipina women i...

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rappler.com /4 weeks ago

Ilokano filmmaker spotlights real-life queer choir stories 

A former choir member himself, Ilokano filmmaker Ryand Angelo Ugalde shares the dilemma of a trans man singer: should he continue hormone replacement therapy or preserve the voice...

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variety.com /1 week ago

Philippine-Italian Sales Alliance Targets Indie Film Buyers in Asia, Europe and North America (EXCLUSIVE)

A new Philippine-Italian sales alliance aims to put independent films in front of buyers in Asia, Europe and North America. Fire & Ice Media, the Philippine producer and sales...

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rappler.com /1 month ago

Cebuano short film ‘Bato’ng Bunga’ mines from memory, digs into exploitation

A grandson turns his lolo's mysterious illness into magical realism in Cebu's lone entry at this year's Sine Kabataan festival

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starmometer.com /1 month ago

‘Call Me Mother’ Hits No. 1 on Netflix Philippines’ Top Movies

ContentAsia Awards 2026 Silver winner for Best Feature Film or Telemovie Made in Asia “Call Me Mother,” starring

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lionheartv.net /1 month ago

Cinema One Celebrates Philippine Cinema With ‘The Best Fest’

Cinema One celebrates Philippine cinema with “The Best Fest,” a month-long showcase of some of the most remarkable and beloved films in Philippine cinema. The celebration brings to...

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starmometer.com /1 month ago

Sassa Gurl Takes Center Stage in Puregold CinePanalo’s ‘Multwoh’

Queer Filipinos deserve to be heard and are now rightfully taking their place on the center stage. This

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interaksyon.philstar.com

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starmometer.com

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