Thanks to Cinemalaya and the CCP, the Philippine cinema industry stays afloat Some say Philippine cinema is dying, but we’re not giving up, at least not the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival, which plugs in the life support for young and rising Filipino filmmakers. With the world...
Among other surprises, a drive-in cinema! With the flow of our global health crisis still gripping the country, Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival navigates through the social current and plugs in the life support for the industry as it journeys anew to the digital platform this coming...
INDUSTRY DIRECTION This week's Philippine Panorama goes behind the scenes of the local film industry. Cover design by the author A year ago, at the height of the current health crisis, a couple of my friends in film were distressed as productions, like many other businesses, had to shut down due to...
Since its fruition in 2005, the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival has been the most prominent film festival for indie films—often seen as the platform for rising filmmakers to share their art and vision. Cinemalaya, the most prominent film festival in the Philippines On its 17th...
Applications now accepted It is an understatement to say that Ricky Lee is a master of his craft. He wrote some of the most iconic films Filipino viewers have ever watched. To add to that, his novels also hold storytelling experiences one should never skip. Now, if you’ve been reading his...
Hey filmmakers and aspiring filmmakers, here’s what you need to know Still from Tokwifi (Photo from @ cinemalayaofficial ) Nothing could beat the experience given by feature film. Viewers can see every twist and turn of the plot, discover more about the character, and can really dive into the...
Joining the Netflix line up for Filipino films this October is “1st ko si 3rd” an independent romantic-comedy produced by Firestarter Productions in 2014 for the Cinemalaya Film Festival. Topbilled by veteran actors Nova Villa, Freddie Webb and Dante Rivero, the heartwarming film is supported...
Cast and crew of 'Ang Huling El Bimbo the Musical' Before Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa this August ends, The Filipino Channel or TFC will put the spotlight on Cinemalaya 2020, as well as musical “Ang Huling El Bimbo Musical.” Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival advocates “the development and...
The Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival this year runs from Aug. 7 to 16 but because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the movies will be screened on Vimeo. Out of 244 entries submitted, 10 short films were selected and will vie for the Best Film award. Scene from 'Ang Gasgas na Plaka ni Lolo...
