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Philippine Films Win Big at the ASEAN International Film Festival & Awards

The Philippine delegation for the fourth ASEAN International Film Festival & Awards (AIFFA) bagged three (3) major awards during AIFFA’s Red Carpet Gala Night held last April 27, 2019 at the Pullman Hotel in Kuching, Sarawak in Malaysia. This year, eight (8) Filipino films were shortlisted, and among these, the multi-awarded film “Signal Rock” directed …

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Meryll Soriano Joins ‘Culion,’ Shares Their Historical Film Deserves a Spot at the MMFF 2019

The three main characters of Ricky Lee and Alvin Yapan’s historical drama ‘Culion’ are almost complete as multi-awarded actress Meryll Soriano joins Iza Calzado as Ditas, the one who has the worst case of Hansen’s disease or leprosy. She signed her contract with producer Mark Shandii Bacolod. Her character Ditas, as explained to us, has …

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Cinemalaya Announces Finalists for Short Film Category for 2019

THE CCP and Cinemalaya Foundation Inc. announces the finalists for the Short Film Category of the 2019 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival. From 168 submitted entries, the selection committee, composed of Nick Deocampo, Teddy Co, Milo Sogueco, Alvin Yapan and Law Fajardo, narrowed down the list and confirmed the 10 finalists. View this post on …

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Submission for the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino Year 3 Extended

To complete its final slate of films, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP)’ Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP) is extending the deadline for submission of finished films or films in post-production stage until June 15, 2019. Last March 28, the Agency held a press conference at Gloria Maris at Gateway Mall in Cubao, …

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Iza Calzado is Culion

Multi-awarded actress Iza Calzado signs her contract as an actress and executive producer of the upcoming historical drama film ‘Culion.’ Present during the contact signing are ‘Culion’ producer Shandii Bacolod, executive producer Gilie Sing, Iza Calzado’s manager Noel Ferrer and Iza Calzado herself. Iza Calzado is Culion. Producer Shandii Bacolod shares that even before talks …

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Lav Diaz’s ‘Ang Hupa’ to Premiere in Cannes Film Festival

“The Halt” (“Ang Hupa”), the new feature film by Berlinale’s Silver Bear Alfred Bauer Prize winner Lav Diaz, joins this year’s lineup of films for the prestigious Director’s Fortnight, a non-competitive film showcase that runs alongside the Cannes Film Festival. Co-produced by Spring Films and Sine Olivia Pilipinas and distributed by ARP Selection of France, …

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Haiyan Film Project ‘Whether the Weather is Fine’ Receives French Film Grant

Filipino film director and editor Carlo Francisco Manatad’s first feature film project Whether the Weather is Fine (Kun Maupay Man It Panahon) received financing from Aide aux cinémas du monde (France’s World Cinema Support) and Institut Français worth 130,000 euros. Director Manatad teamed up with producer Armi Rae Cacanindin and co-writers Giancarlo Abrahan and Jeremie Dubois to …

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#PPP2019: Gabbi Garcia Excited for Her First Lead Role in a Movie in ‘LSS (Last Song Syndrome)’

At the bloggers conference for her fragrance line HKT, Kapuso Actress Gabbi Garcia shares that she’s excited for the release of her first female-lead role movie ‘LSS (Last Song Syndrome)’ with boyfriend Khalil Ramos and directed by Jade Castro under Globe Studios. The film is a musical romance featuring songs from Ben & Ben and the band …

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The Beauty and History of ‘Culion’ to be Featured in Film by Acclaimed Writer Ricky Lee

The team behind the controversial and critically-acclaimed film ‘Oro’ producer Shandii Bacolod and director Alvin Yapan is back with a historical film with the Philippines’ most respected writer, Mr. Ricky Lee. The film follows the story of three best friends (Anna, Doris and Ditas). Afflicted with leprosy and living like virtual prisoners in 1940s in Culion, …

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