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Emerging and renowned filmmakers shine as Puregold CinePanalo announces film grant awardees
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival, the much-awaited event that is set to hail a new generation of outstanding…
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Asia’s longest-running independent film competition, Gawad Alternatibo, opens submissions for 36th edition
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Gawad Alternatibo Para sa Pelikula at Video, the longest-running independent film competition in Asia, continues to celebrate alternative cinematic storytelling with…
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CCP and Cinemalaya opens submissions for 2024 short film category
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — After two decades of celebrating Philippine independent filmmaking, the Cultural Center of the Philippines and the Cinemalaya Foundation Inc.…
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ASWARA panel emphasizes responsible filmmaking in evolving Malaysian cinema
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA — Creative freedom within the Malaysian film industry is evolving, pushing artistic boundaries and engaging audiences in…
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Critically acclaimed film on Denmark’s Viking Age by Martin de Thurah streams for free
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK — In 2021, the National Museum of Denmark opened its doors to an ambitious exhibition on Denmark’s Viking Age.…
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The Boy and the Heron blends adventure and contemplation in Miyazaki’s most personal work yet
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — As a traditional narrative, The Boy and the Heron doesn’t quite work. It’s messy, occasionally incoherent, and…
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GMA Network’s Firefly is Metro Manila Film Festival’s Best Picture
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Lights shone undoubtedly bright for Firefly at the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Gabi ng Parangal last…
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Ben&Ben’s latest music video by Gigil sparks an important discussion on mental health and courage amidst challenges
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — This holiday season, the nine-piece Filipino folk-pop band Ben&Ben surprised everyone with a music video for their…
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A year later, director JP Habac recounts how his first collaboration with IKEA Philippines “Hapag” changed his expectations on ads
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — As a nation rooted in family bonds, Filipinos take every opportunity to celebrate and gather with loved…
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Climate Story Lab raises the alarm on the climate crisis as an urgent human rights issue
QUEZON CITY, MANILA — Local filmmakers shed a spotlight on the climate emergency as a human rights issue that intricately intersects with the rights of women and indigenous peoples’ rights, and the right to health,…
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Napoleon brings in the victory on opening weekend, raking in a victorious $78.8 million gross
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Director Ridley Scott’s action epic Napoleon has reigned supreme at the box office, exceeding expectations with a…
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Cultural Center of the Philippines screens free local and international films
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Championing the best of local and international filmmaking, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), through the…
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Aquaman sequel delves into the Lost Kingdom with inspiration from the frozen tundra of Antarctica
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Aquaman director James Wan promises that for the superhero movie’s sequel Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, “Atlantis…
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