The Udine Far East Film Festival in Italy will pay homage to the late multi-awarded film actor, director Eddie Garcia on its 23rd year. It will run a special tribute section dubbed "Eddie Garcia: Life as a Film Epic (Ommagio a Eddie Garcia : La vita come un’epopea cinematografica)," from June 24...
The Cannes Film Festival returns in July with a rich official selection competing for the Palme d'Or after the Covid pandemic robbed the world's leading film festival of its 2020 edition. Here are the 24 films competing from July 5 to 17 for the prestigious prize awarded by a jury headed by US...
Frencheska Farr was named Outstanding Dramatic Actress at the Micheaux Film Festival for her performance in “Harana.” The 28-year-old singer-actress posted a photo of her trophy on Instagram. She wrote, "Beyond grateful." View this post on Instagram She dedicated her win to “the Filipino...
(Clockwise from top left) 'Exit,' 'Miss and Mrs. Cops,' 'My Annoying Brother,' 'Extreme Job,' 'Keys to the Heart,' 'The Soul-Mate' and 'Kim Jiyoung, Born in 1982' (Korean Film Council) Seven movies will be showcased at the 2021 Korean Film Festival organized by the Korean Cultural Center (KCC)...
Kit Thompson was named best actor at the recent 54th WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival for his performance in "Belle Douleur." This was announced by festival organizers through Facebook, Tuesday. “Kit Thompson's charming performance in ‘Belle Douleur’ was easy to fall in love with...
'Alon!' Director and Benildean educator Gabby Fernandez with Benilde Center for Partnership Advancement Director and Former Benilde Vice President for Advancement Robin Serrano at the 2020 London International Film Festival. The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) has recently...
Oh, and you can watch some of the films while enjoying Burnham Lake onboard one of its swan boats In an effort to establish itself as a cultural hub for independent filmmaking, Baguio City, the country’s first-ever UNESCO Creative City, launches the Montañosa Film Festival (MFF). With the...
Irene in 'Double Patty' (Korean Film Council, Baek Grim Co.) “Double Patty,” the debut film of Irene (Bae Joo-hyun), leader of K-pop girl group Red Velvet, sold 4,638 tickets on opening day on Feb. 17. The film focuses on youth trying to achieve their dreams and Irene plays the role of...
(Clockwise from top) Pinoy K-pop Star, kimchi and celebration of Seollal or Korean Lunar New Year (Photos: KCC, Jonathan Hicap, Korea Tourism Organization) The Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in the Philippines is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year and to mark the beginning of a new decade,...
From Feb. 1 to 6, Filipino cinephiles can watch eight new Italian movies online Still from Pinocchio The woodcarver, the Blue fairy, and the puppet who wished to become a real boy are the elements that made fairy tale The Adventures of Pinocchio a true classic. The timeless story by Italian writer...
Director Bong Joon-ho (left) with Korean actress and 'Parasite' star Park So-dam at the 11th Annual Governors Awards held by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Oct. 27, 2019. (Instagram) Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-ho, who won best director for “Parasite” at the 92nd Academy...
Asia’s first silent film festival goes digital this month Even in its earliest days, film and music go hand in hand. In the era of silent films, music was one of the potent tools used not just for effective storytelling, but also to convey emotions and help the pacing of the movie flow smoothly....
