by Ace Miel | Aug 8, 2024 | Press Release
Cinemalaya Bente culminates its run with the digitally restored classic film on August 11. After its successful run at the Cannes Film Festival, classic Filipino Bona returns home to the Philippines and closes the 20th edition of the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent...
by Ace Miel | Aug 7, 2024 | Feature Release, Press Release
In 2005, the Philippine film industry seemed to be on a decline. The cost of producing films was too high, while digital technology and new methods of filmmaking were on the rise. The Philippine cinema could not keep up with the changing times. Stories that were not...
by Ace Miel | Aug 6, 2024 | Press Release
On August 10, 3pm, it will definitely be a night of nostalgia as Japanese conductor Yoshinao Osawa returns to the Philippine stage and once again conducts the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra in a special concert, titled Nostalgia: Music from MOVIE MUSICALS and More!...
by Ace Miel | Aug 5, 2024 | Press Release
Engage with filmmakers and other industry leaders at the Cinemalaya Bente: loob, Lalim, Lakas, happening until August 11, at the Ayala Malls Manila Bay Japan Town. Now in its 20th year, Cinemalaya has always included educational components and other engagements to...
by Ace Miel | Aug 3, 2024 | Press Release
Aside from providing filmmakers a platform for socially-relevant and inspired storytelling, the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival strives to provide equal access to cultural endeavours and inclusive art education to every Filipino. In its 20th year, the...
by Ace Miel | Aug 2, 2024 | Press Release
Groundbreaking independent film festival, Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival continues to deliver top-tier visual storytelling that inspires creativity while amplifying diverse cinematic voices and elevating the Philippine film industry to the next level....
by Ace Miel | Aug 2, 2024 | Press Release
While it ushers new ways of telling stories and introducing groundbreaking filmmaking trends, the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival pays homage to its cinematic roots that have expanded the Filipino identity and changed the Philippine filmography through...
by Ace Miel | Aug 2, 2024 | Press Release
Through its blossoming partnership with The Japan Foundation, Manila, and the Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema (NETPAC), the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival is all set to go beyond its borders and conquer cultural barriers with Visions of Asia...
by Ace Miel | Aug 1, 2024 | Feature Story, Press Release
There is approximately 1108 kilometers between Kidapawan and Manila. And Julius Cervancia, a Media Arts teacher from Kidapawan National High School, would cover the long distance, riding the bus and taking the RoRo for more than a day, just to be part of Cinemalaya...
by Ace Miel | Jul 31, 2024 | Press Release
The Philippines lost many of its beloved filmmamers, actors, production crew, and cinematic champions in recent years. In its 20th year, the Cinemalaya pays tribute to Filipino film stalwarts who helped shape the landscape of Philippine cinema industry through the...
by Ace Miel | Jul 31, 2024 | Press Release
Returning for its 20th year, the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival premieres never-before-screened films from acclaimed Filipino directors in its Premiere Section. Featured films are RIZAL by National Artist Marilou Diaz-Abaya, LOST SABUNGEROS by Bryan...
by Ace Miel | Jul 31, 2024 | Press Release
On its 36th edition, the Gawad Alternatibo Para sa Pelikula at Video presents an array of Filipino films showcasing the best in alternative storytelling this 2024. Established in 1987, Gawad Alternatibo is the longest film competition in the country and Asia,...
