A farmer and his carabao on an unlikely journey to Manila. A romance that reaches into the netherworld. A young boy trying to make sense of growing up. An elderly widower, a kodokushi cleaner and a promise about grief. These are just some of the stories waiting for moviegoers at this year’s...
BANGKOK (AP) — The buzziest film in China this year was shot almost entirely in a southern Chinese dialect that most Chinese viewers need subtitles to understand. Yet “Dear You” has become China’s second-highest-grossing film of the year. Now it is heading overseas, part of a broader wave...
For an industry that has spent years trying to bring audiences back to theaters, the Philippines’ first National Cinema Day is a meaningful move meant to further highlight its importance. Set for Sept. 12, the first Philippine National Cinema Day brings together cinema exhibitors, filmmakers,...
The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) will mark the 50th anniversary of the second golden age of Philippine Cinema with a month-long program of film screenings, festivals and industry events in September. The Philippine Film Industry Month (PFIM) 2026, themed “Pelikula:...
Mag-iina” and “Tayo Lang Ang Nakakaalam” emerged among the biggest winners of the 22nd Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival, with both films earning multiple honors across the major competition categories. “Mag-iina” took the festival’s top full-length prize, winning Best...
The opportunity to experience original Filipino narratives in theaters is becoming increasingly rare, with only a handful of producers and investors willing to take a chance on homegrown productions. It is therefore encouraging to see festivals like Puregold’s CinePanalo working to bring Filipino...
Director and Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) President Joey Reyes’ blunt assessment of the current state of Philippine cinema has sparked debate online, particularly his remark that Filipino audiences’ attitude toward local films is part of the problem. Speaking during a...
We came in absolutely expecting nothing much from “Dear You,” especially since its story revolves around people and circumstances that initially felt so far removed from our own. And given the current tensions in the West Philippine Sea, we were almost ready to dismiss it as another piece of...
Around these parts, it is easy to get lost in the daily cycle of politics. A new controversy trends. Another public debate takes over social media. Another headline pushes everything else aside. Thankfully, somewhere in the middle of all that noise, a healthy, happy diversion. Filipino filmmakers...
Football fans traded the stadium for the cinema as SM Cinema successfully brought the excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final to the big screen through an exclusive Watch Party at the Directors Club and SM Event Screen of SM Aura Cinema. Presented by Visa, the event transformed the premium...
The cast and producers of the award-winning Filipino film "I 'mPerfect" have arrived in Italy ahead of the 27th Lucania Film Festival, where the film is set to represent the Philippines. The team shared their arrival on social media ahead of the festival, which will be held from Aug. 2 to 5 in...
Film producer Aquino Plotado received the Best Film Producer award during the 12th Emirates Film Festival 2026 held on July 26 at the New Covent Garden Theatre in Mall of the Emirates. Plotado was recognized for producing the short film "As the Call, So the Echo." The film previously earned Best...
