#Cinemalaya2018: “Kung Paano Hinintay Ang Dapithapon” Teaser

Starring Dante Rivero, Menggie Cobarrubias and Perla Bautista, here’s the teaser for Kung Paano Hinintay ang Dapithapon, an official Cinemalaya 2018 entry by Carlo Catu: “Kung Paano Hinihintay Ang Dapithapon” by Carlo Enciso Catu follows Teresa, a lady at the twilight of her life. Currently living with her longtime partner Celso, she receives a call from …

#Cinemalaya2018: Perci Intalan’s “Sa Pagitan ng Dito at Doon” Starts Filming

Three months from now, we’ll witness the 14th edition of the Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival. One of the new entries “Sa Pagitan ng Dito at Doon” which replaced Dexter Hemedez has started filming with its stars Iza Calzado, Nonie Buencamino, Therese Malvar. Check out the photos below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Perci …

Perci Intalan’s “Sa Pagitan ng Dito at Doon” Replaces Dexter Hemedez’s “Pilot” in #Cinemalaya2018

Dexter Hemedez officially withdraws his film entry “Pilot” for the Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival 2018. The film will be replaced by Perci Intalan’s “Sa Pagitan ng Dito at Doon.” Here’s the statement from the Cinemalaya fan page: As confirmed by Cinemalaya Competition Director and seasoned master director MEL CHIONGLO, two #Cinemalaya2018 finalists have officially withdrew their films from this year’s …

Cinemalaya 2017 Entry “Nabubulok” Goes to Busan International Film Festival

Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival 2017 winner for Best Production Design Nabubulok (The Decaying) goes to one of the most prestigious film festivals in Asia, the Busan International Film Festival which will be held in South Korea on October 12 to 21. Check out the images below to see the invitation of the Busan Film Festival for Nabubulok: …

#Cinemalaya2017 Reviews: “Nabubulok,” “Kiko Boksingero,” “Requited”

NABUBULOK by Sonny Calvento If you love crime thrillers, Nabubulok may be your cup of tea. The film envelops itself in this eerie atmosphere that makes it mysterious from start to finish. While the film opens with its answer to the mystery it revolves to, the way it uncovers its story is interesting enough to get me hooked …

Father and Son Bonds Through Boxing in Cinemalaya 2017 Entry “Kiko Boksingero”

One of the official entries of the Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival, “Kiko Boksingero” just released its full trailer online. Check out the full trailer of Kiko Boksingero here: The film is about  an 11-year-old boy was left alone with his nanny after the death of his mother and tries to reconnect with his estranged father, a has-been boxer. Filling the …

GUIDE: The 13th Cinemalaya Film Festival

The Cultural Center of the Philippines, in partnership with the Cinemalaya Foundation, presents the 13th edition of the Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival – the most prestigious film festival in the country. With nine (9) full-length feature films, twelve (12) short films, a numerous films (full-length, short and documentary) for exhibition (non-competition) from different film festivals, …

#Cinemalaya2017: A Ritual Held in the Sea in “Baconaua” Teaser

“Baconaua” is a magic realist coming-of-age film. It tells the story of young provincial lass Divina who is trying to decide whether to have her missing father declared officially dead amidst fantastic developments in her village. Watch the teaser of Cinemalaya 2017 official entry Baconaua here: The film stars Therese Malvar, Elora Españo, Isaac Aguirre, JM Salvado, and …