Global video streaming service Prime Video announced that it has acquired worldwide rights to the Filipino film “In My Mother’s Skin,” which will make its world premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival’s Midnight Section. Directed by Kenneth Dagatan, “In My Mother’s Skin” is a...
The gross sales for the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2022 reached P500 million, attaining the government’s target, organizers announced on Monday, Jan. 9. Photo by MMDA / MMFF Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and MMFF Chairman lawyer Romando Artes expressed delight with the...
Two Filipino films featured at Blue Chair Film Festival in Luang Prabang LEONOR WILL NEVER DIE Q&A With the film producers and director (from left) Mario Cornejo, Monster Jimenez, and Martika Escobar, following the film screening at the Sofitel Luang Prabang (Photo courtesy of the Blue Chair...
EDITORS DESK ROBERT REQUINTINA Looks like the people are finally heading back to movie theaters! Acting Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Atty. Romando “Don” Artes revealed that the ongoing 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival is a certified box-office hit in terms of...
Cinemas were packed with moviegoers on the first day of the 48th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) on Christmas Day on Sunday, Dec. 25, bringing joy not only to the families who watched the eight competing films but also to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). Photo by MMDA / MMFF...
It is that time of the year again when Korean film journalists choose the worst movies, worst film actors, and stars, directors and film officials with the worst manners under the 6th Raspberry Film Festival. The Raspberry Film Festival is the Korean version of the Golden Raspberry Awards, or...
Are we expecting cinemagoers back with a vengeance at the 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival? If there is a tourism revenge, will the moviegoer return to the theaters with a vengeance for the 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF)? Noel Trinidad and Liza Lorena, stars of 'Family Matters' film The past...
Película Spanish Film Festival is set to return to the big screens Spain is heading to Asia as Película Spanish Film Festival holds its 21st edition this coming October. After two years of virtual celebrations, the movie fest goes back to face-to-face screenings, bringing the best of Spanish...
Korean Film Festival is back in Manila with Korean filmmakers Hong Wonchan and Lee Woojung gracing the event There is no denying that Filipinos are big Hallyu lovers. It can be seen in our obsession with Korean food, beauty regimen, and even on the shows and movies we watch. If you’re among the...
The Korean Film Festival (KFF) in the Philippines is back with live screening after two years since the pandemic started. This year’s film festival will open on Aug. 10 with seven Korean movies at SM Aura Premier in Taguig for selected audiences. (Clockwise from top left) “Deliver Us From...
Five Korean films have been invited to the 47th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), which will be held from Sept. 8 to 18. The TIFF announced the 63 films included in its 2022 Official Selection consisting of 18 Galas and 45 Special Presentations. Korean films invited to the 2022 TIFF are...
The 18th Jecheon International Music & Film Festival (JIMFF), billed as Asia's largest music film festival, held its official press conference on July 14 to introduce the entire program, including the Opening Film and main events. THe festival will be held for six days from Aug. 11 to 16...
