Reimagining a better future with Espekulasyon: Active Vista Human Rights Festival 2024
Reimagining a better future with Espekulasyon: Active Vista Human Rights Festival 2024
To speculate is to imagine, and at the 12th Active Vista Human Rights estival (AVHRF), ‘Espekulasyon,’ artists all over the country will be providing the public with endless possibilities. This annual event is organized by Active Vista and DAKILA, institutions whose main goal is to advocate for social development and transformation through creativity. The entire 17-day duration of the festival is jam-packed with events such as musical performances, talks, workshops, and more, as their themes of hope and freedom are shared in different parts of the country.
Screening for free at the University of the Philippines Film Insitute (UPFI) Film Center, Roman Bondarchuk’s ‘The Editorial Office’ serves as the festival’s opening film, which first premiered at this year’s Berlin International Film Festival, Malaysia International Film Festival, and Sarajevo Film Festival.
Film Lineup
‘20/20’ includes a roster of various local films with the intent of highlighting parts of Philippine society that do not usually see the light of day, bringing awareness and clarity to the subjects at hand.
11 DAYS IN AUGUST by Eva Mari G. Salvador
GHOSTS OF KALANTIAW by Chuck Escasa
Best Documentary Award Nominee – Gawad Urian Awards 2024
ALIPATO AT MUOG by JL Burgos
Special Jury Prize Award Winner – Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival 2024
WIP: WIRETAPPING MY GRANDPARENTS by Julian Miguel Hernandez
Invite Only
11,103 by Miguel Alcazaren & Jeannette Ifurung
Best Documentary Award Winner – Gawad Urian Awards 2023
TUMANDOK by Richard Jeroui Salvadico & Arlie Sweet Sumagaysay
Best Film Award Winner – Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival 2024
ON THE JOB 2: THE MISSING 8 by Erik Matti
Best Film Award Nominee – Venice Film Festival 2021
ANG DUYAN NG MAGITING by Dustin Celestino
Best Picture Award Nominee – Gawad Urian Awards 2024
TUHOG (LARGER THAN LIFE) by Jeffrey Jeturian
Best Picture Award Nominee – Gawad Urian Awards 2024
BALOTA by Kip Oebanda
Best Film Award Nominee – Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival 2024
Included in this lineup of films are collections of local and international short films, with the local shorts being up for competition, while the international shorts are up for exhibition.
Screening Schedules
Other Events
Along with the film screenings, other activities will be held as part of the festival. This includes:
‘Panorama: Festival Events,’ a showcase of talented artists display their talents to teach and express human rights.
‘Viewpoints Festival Forums,’ where discussions adjacent to the screened films are to take place.
‘PERSPECTIVE: Weaving Narratives for Change,’ an event where a variety of artists hold workshops and talks on the importance of collaboration in art for the human rights cause.
Satellite Festivals
Aside from Metro Manila, other events from ‘Espekulasyon’ are also taking place in other parts of the country, including Cebu, Bacolod, Iloilo, Cagayan de Oro, Dumaguete, and Laguna.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will the festival last?
The festival starts on September 19 to October 6, 2024.
How much do tickets to the screening and events cost?
All events and film showings are FREE unless stated otherwise. However, some screenings require reservation, registration or are invites only.
Where will these events take place?
The films included in the lineup will be screened in various cinemas all across the country. Check the provided graphics above for the non-film events.
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