by Terrence Santiago | Sep 25, 2025 | Press Release
PRESS RELEASE Cinemalaya 21’s book launches features the literary portrait and works of Filipino filmmakers As the country’s leading platform for independent film, the Cinemalaya continues to champion the work of Filipino filmmakers with a series of book launches...
by Terrence Santiago | Sep 24, 2025 | Press Release
PRESS RELEASE Cinemalaya 21 kicks off with Indian film The Elysian Field The Elysian Field, a NETPAC Award-winning film by Indian filmmaker Pradip Kurbah, makes its Philippine debut at the 21st edition of the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival this...
by Terrence Santiago | Sep 23, 2025 | Press Release
PRESS RELEASE In another rendition of the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ National Theatre Live (CCP NTL) this September, London’s Inter Alia and The Importance of Being Earnest explore the complexity and fragility of one’s identity amidst established social and...
by Terrence Santiago | Sep 17, 2025 | Press Release
We are finally opening up the application to the Cinemalaya Media Accreditation. You may download the form attached here, complete the requirements, and email to corpcomm@culturalcenter.gov.ph. Please write “APPLICATION TO THE CINEMALAYA 21 MEDIA ACCREDITATION” on the...
by Terrence Santiago | Sep 17, 2025 | Press Release
37th Gawad Alternatibo ignites new narratives with Pasiklab Championing the best of Filipino alternative storytelling, the Gawad Alternatibo Para sa Pelikula at Video returns this 2025 to spark curiosity, creativity, and conversations with its theme Pasiklab....
by Terrence Santiago | Sep 16, 2025 | Press Release
For the 21st edition of Cinemalaya, the pioneering independent film festival returns with the theme “Layag: sa Alon, Hangin, at Unos”, turning the big screen into a reflection of brave and persevering Filipino stories. Ten full-length films and ten short film entries...
by Terrence Santiago | Sep 16, 2025 | Press Release
Intramuros Evenings: Serenata ng Banda celebrates Filipino symphonic and marching bands in the eve of Fiesta de Intramuros Filipino symphonic and marching bands will liven up the walled city with Intramuros Evenings: Serenata ng Banda, slated on September 13, 2025,...
by Terrence Santiago | Sep 16, 2025 | Press Release
“Tayo ay nabubuhay para makiugnay sa kinabibilangan natin, para umusisa at magpalalim ng kaalaman.” Vien Valencia, CCP Thirteen Artists Awardee Through his alternative archive projects that consistently elevates traditional processes, visual artist Vien...
by Terrence Santiago | Sep 16, 2025 | Press Release
“Our practice serves as a model on how to live and articulate what life or living is all about.” Derek Tumala, CCP Thirteen Artists Awardee 2024 As a child, visual artist Derek Tumala, one of the 2024 CCP Thirteen Artists Award recipients, has always been...
by Terrence Santiago | Sep 12, 2025 | Press Release
PRESS RELEASE Continuing the tradition of bold storytelling, the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival sets sail once more from October 3 to 12, propelled by the unwavering strength of the Filipino spirit amidst change and turbulent times. Embracing the...
by Terrence Santiago | Sep 11, 2025 | Press Release
PRESS RELEASE PPO begins ‘Versatile’ season with diverse repertoire in Concert I: Ouverture The Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO), the country’s leading musical ensemble, kicks off its 41st season with CONCERT I: OUVERTURE on September 12, 2025, 7:30 p.m., at...
by Terrence Santiago | Sep 5, 2025 | Press Release
The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), through its Arts and Education Department (AED), partners with the Korea Arts and Culture Education Service (KACES) to conduct IN TONDO, a two-week workshop for artist-teachers and socially disadvantaged youth from August...
