ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, REVIEWS
5 feature films, 4 documentaries, 11 student documentaries, 16 short films and 25 student short films, the Sinag Maynila Independent Film Festival continues to champion stories made by Filipinos for the Filipinos.
In its seventh year, the festival will run from September 24 to 30 at Gateway Cineplex 18, Robinsons Manila, Robinsons Antipolo, SM Fairview, and SM Mall of Asia. The ticket price is P250.
From P3,000 to P25,000, the CineGoma: RK Rubber Film Festival, organized and produced by RK Rubber Enterprise Co., shines a spotlight on filmmakers who feature the Filipinos’ resiliency, grit, determination, and willpower in their short films.
The official trailer for the BL short film, “At Least We Had This Moment,” starring Raven Rigor and Andre Miguel, has been released, offering a captivating glimpse into its heartfelt story.
The filmmakers and their projects are: Norvin de los Santos (“Hoy, Hoy, Ingat!”), Lauviah Caliboso (“Ours Was A Timeless Night Burning”), Racquel “Lysa” Catolico and Jazmine Gin Pateña (“RUNO!”), Dale (“Si Tina: Ang Babaye Nga Nag Daba-Daba”), Gabriela Serrano and Mariana Serrano (“Surface Tension”), and Gab Rosique (“Yelo”).
Independent filmmaker Joshua de Vera of SBSG Pictures shares new poster of his upcoming film, “At Least We Had This Moment,” a BL short film set in Escolta Manila.
“Ang difference ng short film festival na ito, magkakaroon ng chance ang lahat ng actors, actress, photograher, editor, etc. kasi magkakaroon sila ng separate award – Best in Cinematography, Best Editing, Best in Music and Sound Design, Best Actor and Best Actress, along with the Best Picture (Best Short Film) and Best Director,” shares FAMAS Short Film Festival director Gabby Ramos
Now in its thirteenth year, QCinema offers a production grant of ₱500,000 for short films in the early stages of development. Selected films will premiere at the QCinema International Film Festival slated from November 2025.
The submission deadline is February 14, 2025, at 11:59 PM. For more details and to apply, visit qcinema.ph/submissions/qcshorts2025.
DigiPlus Interactive and its social development arm, BingoPlus Foundation, have officially launched the Pusta de Peligro Responsible Gaming campaign with the premiere of three compelling short films. Held at Gateway Cinema, the event highlighted DigiPlus’ steadfast commitment to responsible gaming, advocating for prevention, education, and intervention to ensure that gaming remains a safe and enjoyable form of entertainment.
From P5,000 to P100,000, being part of the recently concluded Real to Reel Gen Z Short Film Competition, everyone in the Top Ten was a winner not only because of the cash prizes but also to see their short films on the big screen and being judged by esteemed members of the movie industry.
Check out the winners of the REAL TO REEL Gen Z Short Film Competition
The Philippine film industry is breathless with anticipation as the 2025 Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival draws closer, promising another showcase of homegrown talent and compelling storytelling. Adding to the excitement, entries from the festival’s inaugural 2024 edition continue to garner international acclaim, earning coveted spots in prestigious global film festivals and shining a light on …
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