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Dispatches from the film festival circuit — from Cinemalaya to Sundance, IFFR to TIFF and the QCinema International Film Festival.
Our home circuit — the festivals that champion Filipino storytelling.
QCinema 2022
Queer people have always been confined. The Rainbow Shorts section places these narratives in the limelight — as possibilities for one another. A moving showcase of LGBTQ+ Filipino short films.
Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2019
At first glance, Eduardo W. Roy Jr.'s Lola Igna looks like one of those feel-good family films. But beneath the surface lies a profound meditation on the weight and gift of longevity.
QCinema 2019
QCinema's 7th year with theme "A Rising Wave." Many female directors in the documentary and short film categories represent a rise of female voices in Asian film. Part of the Philippine cinema centennial.
Maginhawa Film Festival 2021
In line with the shift towards the new normal, the Maginhawa Film Festival moved online with the theme "Transition." Our picks showcase stories of movement across different periods and perspectives.
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TIFF 2022
After two years of safety measures, the fall festival circuit fully returns. The most wonderful time of the year for cinephiles. Our comprehensive guide to the best of TIFF 2022.
Sundance 2022
Marika Ramirez Escobar's directorial statement on Filipino cinema's love of action films becomes the film itself. A joyous, playful, and deeply felt tribute to the movies of the Philippines.
Sundance 2022
Hanna Bergholm's film boasts one of the prettiest aesthetics at the festival. Pastel palette meets mangled creature horror, with Oscar-nominated SFX makeup. A cult classic in the making.
Sundance 2022
Documentarians are often obscure compared to their narrative counterparts — but Christine Choy is an exception. A fascinating portrait of a singular, boundary-pushing filmmaker.