The Austrian Embassy in Manila, in partnership with SM and the Film Development Council of the Philippines, launched the Innsbruck Nature Film Festival on December 1, 2025, at SM Mall of Asia Cinema 1. The festival began with “Wild Innsbruck” (Austria, 2019), a 45-minute documentary directed by...
The Embassy of France in the Philippines and Micronesia, in partnership with SM Supermalls and SM Cinema, present the 28th edition of the French Film Festival, Manila’s annual rendez-vous for lovers of global cinema. Some of the most dynamic and forward-looking line up of French films will be...
The Japan Foundation, Manila proudly presents the return of the Japanese Film Festival (JFF) to Philippine theaters this October 2025! Catch a specially curated lineup of 12 remarkable films—from beloved classics to critically acclaimed new releases—now showing at SM Cinema Manila. JFF 2025...
Red carpets are always the perfect stage for unforgettable style moments. But at the 2025 Venice Film Festival, it was more than just a spectacle—it became a launch pad for fashion houses and newly appointed creative directors to showcase their visions. Cate Blanchett in Maison Margiela Cate...
Malacañang has refuted claims by the camp of Great Pacific Builders and General Contractor, Inc., that the firm did not handle the second phase of the Philippine Film Heritage Building (PFHB) project. In a statement, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro urged the contractor couple, Cezarah...
Malacañang revealed that the construction of the Philippine Film Heritage Building in Intramuros, Manila was supposed to be completed on Thursday, Sept. 4, but it was instead found incomplete, baring several structural issues. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has tapped Bollywood producers to accelerate growth in the country’s film tourism sector by showcasing the Philippines’ world-class filming locations and offering competitive incentives. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco recently met with executives from...
This July, Born in Film makes a powerful return to the Ortigas Art Festival with the launch of its latest large-scale exhibit, "Chromatic Realms," opening on July 10, 2025, at the Born in Film Hall, South Wing of the New Green Hills Mall. At the heart of the exhibit is the highly anticipated...
Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada slammed China’s attempt to block the screening of the Filipino documentary “Food Delivery: Fresh from the West Philippine Sea” shown at a film festival held in New Zealand. This was after the Chinese Consulate General in Auckland asked the...
Lolita 'Lolit ' Solis, a showbiz icon who led a colorful career as an entertainment columnist and talent manager of high-profile celebrities, has passed away. She was 78. Her demise was announced by her eldest daughter, Sneezy, who flew in from the US on Friday. Lolit is survived by...
Fresh from the Cannes Film Festival in France, actress-producer Sylvia Sanchez, chief executive of Nathan Studios, said she was grateful for having participated in the prestigious film festival and collaborating with film producers abroad via the Japanese art movie Renoir. During lunch at North...
The Italian Film Festival 2025 returns this year with a curated selection of acclaimed films that celebrate the charm, wit, and emotional depth of contemporary Italian cinema. The festival will take place on June 6 and 7, 2025, at Cinema 2, SM Aura. Presented by the Embassy of Italy in Manila, in...
