‘Tagpuan’ continues to be recognized around the world

After its world premiere in last year’s MMFF where it won 3rd best picture and best supporting actress, Tagpuan, a film by McArthur C. Alejandre, written by multi awarded screenwriter, Ricky Lee, and starred in and produced by Alfred Vargas, has since competed in 4 international festivals and has won Best Feature Film at the …

‘Dito at Doon’ to deliver high school “kilig” feels

“Hala, hala, hala! Parang kilig katorse ‘yan ah!” (Getting giddy like you’re fourteen!) – Victor Anastacio in Dito at Doon trailer. TBA Studios and WASD Films’ upcoming romance movie ‘Dito at Doon’ takes us back to those high school “kilig” feels but set in the pandemic. Starring Janine Gutierrez and JC Santos with Victor Anastacio …

QCinema now accepts submissions for 2021 short film competition

The search is on for QCinema International Film Festival’s new batch of entries for its short film competition. Each chosen film will receive a production grant worth P350,000 with ownership of film rights. QCinema, which has been recently voted as the best local film festival in the country by local film reviewers and regarded as one …

Award-winning films from Regal Entertainment to air on One Screen Channel this March

Movie enthusiasts are in for an exciting treat as Cignal TV and Regal Entertainment Inc. bring top-tier cinematic pieces to the comforts of your home. Through One Screen Channel, films that have acquired recognition both here and abroad will now be seen on Cignal’s channel on all weekends of March up to December. Critically-acclaimed films …

‘Lingua Franca’ Review: Sensible and Sincere Transgender Journey

LINGUA FRANCA (2019) ReviewDirected by Isabel Sandoval She’s an OFW, she’s fighting for her work, she’s fighting for her identity, she’s fighting for herself. You may say that Isabel Sandoval’s Lingua Franca is an essential viewing. Not just because it’s a terrific drama but because of the issues and themes it addresses, through the journey …

TBA Studios Announces Acquisition of Acclaimed Festival Film ‘Lingua Franca’

Right on the heels of the ongoing back-to-back successes of its two digital series, “Small Talk” and “Taguan,” TBA Studios has just announced its acquisition of a new full-length feature, the internationally-acclaimed film “Lingua Franca.” A film festival favorite (an official selection in over 40 international film festivals including the Venice Film Festival where it …

Star Cinema, Cinema One to Release 15 Movies for Free via YouTube’s Super Stream

Filipino film fanatics will continue to enjoy binge-worthy entertainment this month as ABS-CBN showcases 15 movies for free, including flicks from Cinema One Originals and Star Cinema via YouTube Super Stream.  Until midnight of September 28, viewers can watch on Cinema One’s YouTube channel the Cinemalaya film “Ligo Na U, Lapit Na Me,” which sheds …

15 Filipino Movies Coming to Netflix this August and September

Manila, July 30, 2020 – Netflix is back with a brand new slate of 15 Filipino films coming on to the service starting this August, including Netflix Original Love The Way U Lie. Staying true to their commitment to bring more Filipino content to the service, Netflix is announcing new films from Viva Communications, Regal …