Discover Puregold's tribute to sari-sari stores, highlighting their role in grassroots commerce and MSME growth. Explore Puregold's impact today!

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — In a show of collaboration across creative fields, the Quezon City government sealed a partnership with Baguio City at the Montañosa Film Festival, strengthening ties within the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. The alliance between two UNESCO Creative Cities, Quezon City for Film and Baguio City for Crafts and Folk Arts, was formalized during the UNESCO Creative Cities Alliance Dinner and Filmmakers Fellowship held at The John Hay Hotels.  The signin

© Cinegeeks Pod/Roy Remorca Manila, Philippines - March 2026 - Sinag Maynila Independent Film Festival proudly returns on March 23-29, 2026, bringing together six compelling feature films that showcase the depth, diversity, and daring spirit of Filipino cinema. Screenings will be held in selected cinemas across Metro Manila, culminating in the prestigious Gabi ng Parangal awards night on March 28 at Gateway Cineplex. This year's lineup reflects the festival's mission to ampli

Image courtesy of Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival Puregold CinePanalo, currently on its third iteration, has unveiled the top 20 student short films culled from an impressive pool of 267 submissions nationwide. Chosen from an initial top 53 shortlist, the select entries were crafted by the Philippines’ most promising student filmmakers who are poised to shape the future of Philippine cinema.  Image courtesy of Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival The following are the 20 Stude

Discover how Puregold CinePanalo and FDCP are creating global opportunities for Filipino filmmakers. Dive into Puregold CinePanalo's vision now!

Canon joins 2026 Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival as official partner, offering camera support, workshops, and a special award for student filmmakers.

Puregold CinePanalo 2026 unveils seven full-length finalists at Gateway Cineplex 18, each granted ₱5M, with student shorts and partner festivals in tow.

Alessandra de Rossi’s Everyone Knows Every Juan was filmed in one day and one take, celebrating the chaos and heart of every Filipino family.

Netflix Philippines revealed its upcoming feature, 'The Time That Remains.' Get official details on the film starring Carlo Aquino and Jasmine Curtis-Smith, which reinterprets vampire lore through a Filipino lens.

Puregold CinePanalo 2026 has released their official Top 15 shortlist for the festival’s full-length category. The select entries come from the country’s most driven directors who range from emerging voices in the field to eminent visionaries of the industry. The diversity and quality of the line-up assure cineastes that this will be the most competitive and exciting year of the Puregold CinePanalo yet. From the list of 15, only seven filmmakers will be selected, each of who

Legendary Philippine actress Hilda Koronel makes her much-anticipated return to cinema in Jun Robles Lana's SISA. Discover the film making its world premiere in the Official Competition of the A-list Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival.

Last call for Puregold CinePanalo full-length film grants. Apply by September 10, 2025 for a chance at ₱5M funding. Only seven filmmakers will be selected.

The third edition of the prestigious Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival is once again open to aspiring filmmakers, this time without...

Sigrid Bernardo’s Pushcart Tales, one of the most awarded films from the inaugural Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival, has been selected as an official entry to the Pattaya Film Festival 2025 in Thailand. Starring Nonie and Shamaine Buencamino, Carlos Siguion-Reyna, Harvey Bautista, Therese Malvar, and Elora Españo, the film continues to gain international recognition and highlights the growing global reach of Puregold CinePanalo stories.

Image courtesy of Viva Films I’m not really a horror guy. Still trying to unlearn that instinct to flinch at jump scares that hit out of...

Puregold CinePanalo 2026 is breaking records with the biggest film grants in Philippine festival history—PhP5 million for full-lengths and PhP200,000 for student shorts. With restrictions lifted on genre and style, the competition calls for bold, boundary-breaking films from professionals and students alike. Finalists will be screened at the Gateway Cineplex 18 this August 2026.

Roderick Paulate makes a grand return to the big screen in Mudrasta, a heartwarming comedy from the creators of Patay Na Si Jesus and Deadma Walking. Directed by Julius Alfonso, the film follows Beki (Paulate) as he inherits a family—and chaos—he never saw coming. Featuring an all-star cast including Tonton Gutierrez, Celia Rodriguez, and the Magalonas, Mudrasta hits cinemas nationwide this August 20!

The Alternativa Film Festival is officially opening submissions for its 2026 edition in Colombia, spotlighting the Philippines as a rising force in Southeast Asian cinema. With Brillante Mendoza joining the jury and a $120,000 prize pool, this global platform champions underrepresented voices from the Global South. Submissions are open until October 10, 2025.

Netflix’s August 2025 lineup includes One Hit Wonder, Wednesday Season 2, Night Always Comes, Barbie Mysteries, and more. From musical comebacks and revenge thrillers to true crime and animated beach detectives, this month’s releases bring variety and emotion in full force.

If you only watched the trailer, you might think Flower Girl is another racy, chaotic comedy with a feminist veneer. But walk in, sit...