#Cinemalaya2023 Reviews: Iti Mapukpukaw, Rookie, As If It’s True

Before I write my reviews of these three amazing Cinemalaya movies, I would like to share that I watched them three in one day, making my watching experience wonderful. Three movies about connection, good and bad. ITI MAPUKPUKAW (THE MISSING) ReviewDirected by Carl Joseph Papa We don’t get a lot of Filipino animated movies and …

Cinemalaya 19 illuminates with new competing films, to screen at the PICC

For its 19th edition, the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival promises to deliver the best visual storytelling with new competing films to be screened at a new venue. With the CCP Main Building undergoing rehabilitation, the Cultural Center of the Philippines and the Cinemalaya Foundation, Inc. push the boundaries and bring its brand of cinematic …

ANIMA Studios turns 7, announces new lineup including 2 Cinemalaya entries, festival closer, and Enrique Gil comeback comedy

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – ANIMA Studios celebrated its seven years in business with an after-dinner party that unveiled three of its big film projects this year: “Rookie,” “When This Is All Over,” and “I Am Not Big Bird.” The films, revealed via the aptly-titled celebration Future Horizons, reflect ANIMA’s passion for quality storytelling and pushing boundaries …