ALL FILM & TV FEATURES
Sine Bulacan XIII broadens lens of Bulakenyos
On its thirteenth and rebranded edition, feature art by Bulacan XIII brought emphasis to local and homegrown stories
For Open House Kino, Access Is King
At the heart of Central Luzon, Open House Kino hopes to foster an inclusive film community in Pampanga by “traveling” to its cities and barangays and make films accessible for everyone.
Kung Bakit Mali si Miriam sa Pelikulang ‘Wayt Elefants’
Ngayong buwan ng kababaihan, talakayin nating muli ang deklarasyon ni Miriam sa ‘Wayt Elefants’ at kung gaano ka-epektibong nakapagbigay-komento ang pelikulang ito ng matinding uyam sa mga dominanteng pamantayan ng kagandahan noon, at marahil hanggang ngayon.
Whatever Happened to ‘Asog’?
In the flurry of discourse on Filipino film censorship over the past year, the case of ‘Asog’ was lost in the shuffle. But we must not forget; we must not let the violent displacement of Sicogon Island residents by Ayala Land Inc. be erased from our collective memories.
Mapping Sinedisipulo: Elevating Cinema from Visayas and Mindanao
CINEMATA’s Sinedisipulo XIII Film Festival made major strides from its previous years of exhibiting films from the regions, as it sought to elevate fresh voices from the Visayas and Mindanao to promising heights
The quiet act of noticing: How Hirokazu Kore-eda captures empathy
Hirokazu Kore-eda's deep care for his characters and the worlds they inhabit forms a cinematic experience that, though challenging, is utterly captivating.
16th Pandayang Lino Brocka: Finding Truths and Realities in Cinema
For 16 years, the Pandayang Lino Brocka Film Festival has championed critical films that highlight the struggles of marginalized Filipinos. With Lupang Sinira as this year’s theme, the festival amplifies issues of land rights, labor exploitation, and environmental justice.
‘Invisible Labor’: Preserving the Truth, One Rewind at a Time
Invisible and often overlooked, Carlito Piedad’s work, as captured in Invisible Labor, goes beyond archiving the past—it is a powerful act of resistance, preserving the struggles of a people and safeguarding the truth, one rewind at a time.
‘New definitions’: Ngilngig film festival makes fantastic return
After a two-year break, the Ngilngig Asian Fantastic Film Festival is back with a trove of fantastical stories from all over the regions and Asia.
12th Active Vista Human Rights Festival: Breaking the Cycle through Cinema
As the 12th edition of the Active Vista Human Rights Festival draws to a close, we imagine how cinema transforms art into resistance.
BINISAYA 2024: Mga Salida Para Sa Atoa
A Cebuano documentary about pottery, an absurdist Chavacano tale of animalism, and a Fil-Am filmmaker revising her script in the middle of production are some of the best shorts featured in the Binisaya Film Festival 2024.
Southern Lantern Studios shines a light in Cinemalaya
Indie film company Southern Lantern Studios spotlights stories of love, justice, and the unique Filipino experience in Cinemalaya 2024.
Outpacing the Usual Steps through Cinemalaya
From skipping two sets of stairs to being immersed in an inimitable experience, the personal joy of going to movie theaters must be cherished more despite the addictive ease of our restless screens. With Cinemalaya nearing, there's even more reason to embrace it.
Student filmmaking is alive in Piling Obrang Vidyo XX
Missed POV XX? Let’s take a look back at the 20th installment of Piling Obrang Vidyo which took place last month at the UPFI Film Center.
Sailing the High Seas with MARG1N
We spoke with MARG1N, a new film magazine specializing in Southeast Asian cinema, about their maiden issue, the publication's origins, and pirates (the film kind).
Contradictions Shape Us: Understanding Komorebi through ‘Perfect Days’
When struggles accumulate and shadows overlap, does darkness grow even more dimmer? If it’s indeed true, then why does the sunlight become more pronounced when shades of leaves rustle with each other from a branch of a tree?
‘The Roof (2006)’: Uncovering the Perspectives of Arabs in Israel
Arab citizens of Israel are being used as scapegoats to defend the genocide charges against the country. If it was genocide, they ask, why aren’t they being murdered as well? The Roof is an insightful documentary that explores the perspectives of Arabs living there and helps us understand their experiences in the midst of this conflict.
SINEPIYU XVI: College Students Celebrate Student Filmmaking
Held at the FEU Main Auditorium, veteran actors Bembol Roco and Rolando T. Inocencio were in attendance for the awarding of SINEPIYU XVI along with the selected cast and crew of the presented films.
Musings on music and physical media with 'Recto Records' director Jego Rafael
Amid minimalism and technology, Mang Greg continues to set up shop each day in Recto, surrounded by albums ranging from The Beatles’ Abbey Road to Avril Lavigne’s The Best Damn Thing. Read our interview with director Jego Rafael on ‘Recto Records,’ still streaming on Cinemata.
CINEKURO: Presenting Confident, Liberating Filmmaking
Kuro-kuro's CINEKURO presents four short films with one eye on engaging storytelling and another on the filmmakers’ advocacies, maintaining a confidence in their vision that their stories will resonate.