Puregold will have its first ever CinePanalo Film Festival this year with six (6) full-length films and twenty-five (25) student short films. It will happen on March 15 to 19 at Gateway Cineplex 18, Cinemas 1, 2 and 3.
Here’s your guide to the #PuregoldCinePanalo Film Festival 2024:
FULL LENGTH ENTRIES:
1. A LAB STORY
Directed by Carlo Gallen Obispo
Genre: Drama/Romance
Running Time: 1hr 40mins
Starring Uzziel Delamide and Potchi Angeles with Donna Cariaga, Ely Cellan, Barbara Miguel, Toby Nicanor, Cherry Malvar, Krystle Valentino and AIR. With a special participation of Arnold Reyes.
Plot: To overcome bullying and defy expectations, an Aeta girl teams up with a folk healer’s son to compete against a 10-year champion in the Agri-Quiz Bee – Finals.
2. BOYS AT THE BACK
Directed by Rayn Brizuela
Genre: Drama
Running Time: 1hr 55mins
Starring Noel Comia, Jr., Nicole Omillo, Michael Berces, Bob Jbeili, Raynier Brizuela, Merry Chris Rodriguez, Nyle Libranza
Plot: Inspired by true events, a gifted yet rebellious high school student transfers from a prestigious academy to a notorious “cursed section” in a public school. There, he befriends a group of misfits known as “The Boys at the Back” and embarks on a mission to help them graduate, showcasing the transformative power of unity and friendship.
3. ONE DAY LEAGUE: DEAD MOTHER, DEAD ALL
Directed by Eugene Torres
Genre: Drama/Sports
Running Time: 1hr 35mins
Starring Lady Morgana, Negi Molina, Macoy Dubs, Barbie Q (Omiko Miko), Tommy Alejandrino, Matabang Setter, Limuel. Raf Pineda, Clint Soledad, Stella Salle, Queen Dura, Ruzzel Ramos aka Charizzz with a special participation of Manila Luzon
Plot: On a mission to secure funds for their Coach’s burial, Mary rallies their all-gay volleyball team together to reunite for a one-day league.
4. PUSHCART TALES
Directed by Sigrid Andrea Bernardo
Genre: Drama
Running Time: 2hrs
Starring Nonie Buencamino, Shamaine Buencamino, Carlos Siguion-Reyna, Harvey Bautista, Therese Malvar, Elora Españo
Plot: A dramedy that takes place entirely within the walls of a grocery store. The story revolves around six individuals, a diverse group of employees and customers, who find themselves unexpectedly trapped due to a severe storm.
5. ROAD TO HAPPY
Directed by Joel Ferrer
Genre: Drama/Comedy
Running Time: 1hr 35mins
Starring VJ Mendoza, Darlyn Izabelle Salang and Smokey Manaloto
Plot: A self-centered influencer on his way to a gig finds himself babysitting a lost, loud-mouthed, 9-year-old girl who snuck into his van to find her way back home.
6. UNDER A PIAYA MOON
Directed by Kurt Soberano
Genre: Drama
Running Time: 2hrs
Starring Jeff Moses, Pau Dimaranan, Chart Motus and Joel Torre
Plot: In 1980s Bacolod City, a young man aspires to continue the family legacy by winning an inter-city pastry competition with the help of his feuding grandfather and grandmother.
STUDENT SHORT FILMS
SHORTS A
KAIBIGAN KO SI BATMAN
Directed by Terrence Gale Fernandez
Plot: A troubled teenage boy discovers newfound purpose as he reluctantly accepts his childhood crush Zoe’s request to take care of her cat, “Batman.” This sparks an unforeseen connection that empowers him to overcome academic failure, achieve personal growth, and uncover the true meaning of success.
I AM MUTYA AND I THANK YOU!
Directed by Joshua Andrey A. Doce
Plot: After getting bullied by her classmates about her size, Mutya embarks on a dazzling journey to join their school pageant.
LAST SHIFT
Directed by Ronjay Mendiola
Plot: Bilang call center agents, natagpuan nina Joel at Romar ang isa’t-isa bilang magkasangga. Ngunit, kasabay ng paglala ng krisis ay ang pagdala kay Joel sa isang desisyon na magsasantabi sa mga pangarap na nabuo nilang dalawa.
MAY KULAY ROSAS BA SA BAHAGHARI?
Directed by Marian Jayce R. Tiongzon
Plot: A bright and curious elementary school boy begins to question the gender norms placed upon him as he navigates the challenging terrain of a conservative community.
HALLWAY SCHOLAR
Directed by Haris Eseo Cataag
Plot: Undeterred by his humble background as a school janitor, Mang Alberto seizes an opportunity to fulfill his dream of teaching by stepping out of the shadows of his current job to guide a group of struggling students towards unexpected academic success.
SHORTS B
REPEATER SI PETER
Directed by John Pistol Carmen
Plot: Fifty-year-old Peter Velasquez is set to take the Licensure Examination for Teachers after five failed attempts. His son, Percy, who is a one-time LET taker and passer, will serve as his coach in his reviewing venture.
KANG PAGPULI KO (WHEN I WENT HOME)
Directed by Joanah Pearl Demonteverde
Plot: A corporate slave’s homecoming takes a surprising turn when she arrives at a missing house.
PAANO PO GUMAWA NG COLLEGE?
Directed by Mark Terence Molave
Plot: After misspelling ‘collage’ as ‘college’, a young boy inquires about what college is in his local neighborhood where nobody has ever attended university.
ABANDONED LULLABIES
Directed by Tyrone Lean J. Taotao
Plot: After receiving a text from his father, Axl, a grief-stricken man must return to his province to resolve what remains after his mother’s death, causing him to descend into the depths of his past.
SI MARY MAY CRUSH KAY TESS
Directed by Jhunel Ablaza Monterde
Plot: Mary, a thirteen-year-old girl, challenges three supreme beings in their barangay called “Tatlong Reyna” in hopes of defeating the ruthless ladies and hiding her own secret. In a world brimming with endless information, can secrets last?
SHORTS C
KA BENJIE
Directed by Alexa Moneii Agaloos
Plot: Nabulabog ang tahimik na buhay ng nangangarap na si Ka Benjie nang mabalitaan ang enrollment sa kabilang baryo.
LOLA, LOLA, PAANO BA ‘YAN?
Directed by Iya W. Dalluay
Plot: As Gelo spends time doing ceramics with Lola Luz, he learns more about his mother’s experiences and struggles.
NADUEA EOMAN SI BROWNIE! (BROWNIE’S LOST AGAIN!)
Directed by Doxford D. Perlas
Plot: A family of four is forced to confront their repressed emotions when their beloved pet Brownie goes missing.
LUTONG BAHAY
Directed by Jose Mikyl Medina
Plot: Sabay na haharap at susugal sa pangarap ang isang lola na kinagisnan ang kusina at ang kanyang apo na nabighani sa mahika ng pelikula.
DISTANSYA
Directed by Daniel Gil
Plot: In one boring summer, can a driving lesson help Ed connect with his physically present but emotionally distant teenage son Jude?
SHORTS D
TAMBAL NGA SABAW (REMEDY SOUP)
Directed by John Wilbert Llever Sucaldito
Plot: The youngest of two brothers has to accept independence now that their mom has left to work abroad.
LAYAG SA PANGARAP
Directed by Andrea S. Ponce
Plot: Sean struggles to navigate the winds of his aspirations against the currents of his father’s expectations. He is torn between setting sail for his dreams or being anchored to his father’s vision of him becoming a marine.
SA HINDI PAGHAHANGAD
Directed by Neil M. Espino
Plot: Pressured by upcoming life changes, two friends discover that there is more to life than just the future that awaits.
KUNG NAG-AATUBILI
Directed by Dizelle C. Masilungan
Plot: While a socially anxious college student is having a hard time finding inspiration for his thesis painting, he meets a stranger in a casual encounter and an unexpected connection grows between them.
TEXT FIND DAD AND SEND TO 2366
Directed by Kent Michael Cadungog
Plot: In an attempt to find her estranged father, an uncharismatic teenage girl must convince a voice to cast her in an upcoming reality TV show.
SHORTS E
DZAI, DZAI, DZAI DELILAH
Directed by Edz Haniel Purificacion
Plot: Delilah is a typical bestie who believes she radiates supporting role energy in other people’s stories, until she realizes she wants to be a main character herself.
SMOKEY JOURNEY
Directed by Jenievive B. Adame
Plot: When the backbone of the family loses his job, a clumsy yet hardworking father decides to open a carinderia business, filling their home and lives with a thick cloud of smoke.
TIIL NI LOLA
Direcrted by Reutsche Colle R. Lima
Plot: In the year 2005, a pre-show interview tells the story of the rising stars of Cebu City: TGBTB (Tagubtob). Four siblings share the beginning of their musical journey and how it was able to continue.
QUENG APAG
Directed by Alexandra Lapid
Plot: Tisha was raised by a single parent who she can tell whatever happens in her life during their shared meals. However, a shift in her sexual preference puts their special bond to the test.
SAAN AKO PINAGLIHI
Directed by Rafaela Abucejo
Plot: Eight-year-old Chinky, the daughter of a lesbian couple, is curious to discover how she was conceived.
TICKET PRICE:
Tickets are available for P300; PWDs, senior citizens, and students can avail of a discounted rate of P240 per film; and festival passes that cover all films can be purchased for P2,000.
SCREENING SCHEDULES
Check out the screening schedules for the full-length films:
Check out the screenings for the student shorts below:
