From Luzon to Mindanao: Puregold CinePanalo Unveils 25 Top Student Finalists

The complete lineup for the upcoming 2025 Puregold CinePanalo has now been finalized, with the announcement of the twenty-five student films to be showcased at the festival under the short film category. The promising young filmmakers will each receive a P150,000 production grant.

The twenty-five student shorts will be screened alongside eight feature films at the festival proper at Gateway Cinemas from March 14 to 25, 2025.

“Under a Piaya Moon” and “Last Shift” Win Big at Inaugural Puregold CinePanalo Awards Night

“Under a Piaya Moon” and “Last Shift” bagged the coveted Pinakapanalong Pelikula awards in the full-length and short film categories respectively at the inaugural Puregold CinePanalo Awards Night. Held on March 16 at the Gateway Cineplex 18, it was an emotional night as both established names as well as young up-and-comers received recognition for their exceptional efforts.

The first ever Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival opens on March 15

The Philippine film industry anticipates the first-ever Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival. After months of preparation and hard work from organizers and participating filmmakers, the festival will now be open to the public. The official screenings will begin this coming March 15th at the Gateway Cinemas.

All films will be screened at the Gateway Cineplex 18 from March 15 to 17. 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.