ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, REVIEWS
Queer Filipino voices are no longer sitting in the margins—they are claiming the spotlight. Leading the charge is digital powerhouse Sassa Gurl, star of Multwoh (Patay na Patay Sa’yo), one of seven full-length entries in this year’s Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival.
After years of building a legendary reputation as the ultimate blockbuster best friend, scene-stealer, and supporting powerhouse, Joross Gamboa is finally stepping out of the sidelines in the Puregold CinePanalo film ‘Wantawsan.’
Ten original short films were selected for the inaugural Panorama Shorts Section at the 2026 Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival. Premiering independently produced works from Philippine filmmakers, the films screen from Sept 23–Oct 4 at Gateway Cineplex 18.
Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival is bolstering its support for Filipino filmmakers by introducing—for the first time ever—the new Panorama Shorts Section, which will feature previously completed short films from both professional and student filmmakers.
Puregold CinePanalo, currently on its third iteration, has unveiled the top 20 student short films culled from an impressive pool of 267 submissions nationwide. Chosen from an initial top 53 shortlist, the select entries were crafted by the Philippines’ most promising student filmmakers who are poised to shape the future of Philippine cinema.
Tara Illenberger’s Tigkiliwi (Lopsided), a Puregold CinePanalocreation, scores another milestone for Filipino filmmaking with a prized spot in the Official Competitive Director’s Week of the 46th Porto International Film Festival, known worldwide as Fantasporto 2026.
IM Rentals, a premier provider of professional filmmaking equipment, has officially partnered with the upcoming 2026 Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival. This exciting collaboration is set to foster the dreams of every participating student filmmaker. As a valued partner, IM Rentals is committed to empowering these talents by sponsoring workshops and providing PHP100,000 worth of equipment rentals and studio space.
The Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival serves as a crucial gateway for student filmmakers into the Philippine entertainment industry. By supporting the industry’s brightest young talents, the festival offers a vital platform for these aspirants to develop their craft. Notably, its annual student shorts category provides significant production grants and valuable opportunities to create professional-level work.
Seven fresh stories about to be made for the 3rd edition of Puregold’s CinePanalo Film Festival.
Check out the entries and watch out for it in Gateway Cineplex and select Ayala Malls Cinemas in August 2026. #PuregoldCinePanalo
The Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival has officially released a shortlist of 16 full-length films—and their directors—that were selected from among 141 entries looking to take part in the second year of the competition.
Of the shortlisted established and up-and-coming filmmakers, only seven will be an integral part of the festival and each receive a P3,000,000 production grant from Puregold.