Glimpse into the regions with the 22nd Mindanao Film Festival
Glimpse into the regions with the 22nd Mindanao Film Festival
Still from ‘Beneath the Firefly Veil’ by Juvy Ann Clarito
The country's longest-running regional and independent film festival, Mindanao Film Festival, rolls out a fresh set of films for its 22nd year of weaving together the rich and diverse stories of the region.
Originally launched in 2003 as the Guerrilla Filmmaking Festival, the festival is organized by the Mindanao Film & Television Development Foundation Inc., which has dedicated itself for two decades to amplifying the cinematic voices and talent of Mindanaoan filmmakers.
Some entries from the roster were also featured in the recently concluded 9th Ngilngig Asian Fantastic Film Festival last October 26 to 30, 2024, including ‘Ang Pamilya Maguol’ by Jermaine Tulbo and ‘Samtang Naghulat Ko Nga Maakoa Ka’ by Linus Masandag.
Main Competition Films (Mindanao)
Still from ‘Ambot Wa Ko Kabalo Unsay I-title Ani’ by Rey Anthony Villaverde
Agsulib by Lee Joshua Sardoma
Carmen, Davao del Norte
Ambot Wa Ko Kabalo Unsay I-Title Ani (Untitled) by Rey Anthony Villaverde
Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte
Ang Abnormal nga Tubo by Clyde Gamale
Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon
Ang Maniniyot ni Papa Jisos by Franky Arrocena
Davao City
Ang Huling Dingas Para sa Damgo by Hayo Abuel
Buenavista, Agusan del Norte
Baklaycore by Nikko Martinez
Davao City
Bangko by Roziel Nabuya
Davao City
Sa Ilalum sa Balabal sa Alitaptap (Beneath the Firefly Veil) by Juvy Ann Clarito
Davao de Oro
Binakli nga Kahoy by Monique Embiado Pates
Davao de Oro
Dagan by Ingrid Silfverberg
Davao City
Gatas by Emperador Santiago Monkayo
Davao de Oro
Hair Pin by Jeter Olano
Malaybalay City, Bukidnon
Ang Halikan sa Water Fountain by Clyde Gamale
Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon
Holi Sh*t! by Marion Ybañez and Kez Fuentes
Tangub City, Misamis Occidental
Kape Silungan by Jann Gabaldon
General Santos City
Karendehan Tennun by Jon Owen Lepiten and Xod Plania
Isabela City, Basilan
Mama Porcelana by Jane Narciso
Malungon, Sarangani
Mga Ulol by Vince Ivan Vesiete
General Santos City
Old World by Roland Cartagena
Zamboanga City
Pagtaghoy sa Hangin by Kyle Erika Saycon
Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte
Pamalandong sa Danow (Reflection in the Marsh) by Breech Asher Harani
Compostela, Davao de Oro
Ang Pamilya Maguol (A Mourning Family) by Jermaine Tulbo
Davao City
Ports by Richard Arellano
Nabunturan, Davao de Oro
Singkwenta't Isang Daan by Jheigndrey Alfonso
Davao City
Tanan Tanan, Bisag Asa, Karon Dayon by Henri Marie Belimac
Davao City
Tangkas by John Carlou Romanos
Nabunturan, Davao de Oro
The Accidentalist by Roseller de Guia, Jr
Zamboanga City
Wall of Art by Roveh Tondo
General Santos City
When The Sun Sets Over Davao by Adrian Lo
Davao City
Winter Wishes by Ma. Edfemay Alvarado
Zamboanga City
Main Competition Films (Non-Mindanao)
Still from ‘Boy Wonder’ by Ryem Panganiban
Abel by Johannes Tejero
Cebu City
Boy Wonder by Ryem Panganiban
Laguna
Harupoy sa Hangin by Lean Patrimonio
Cebu
I'm Best Left Inside My Head by Elian Idioma
Mandaluyong City
Pepe on Vlog by James Bueno
Pasay City
Samtang Naghulat Ko Nga Maakoa Ka (As I await you to be mine) by Linus Masandag Baybay City, Leyte
Saunter by Johannes Tejero
Cebu City
Text Find Dad and Send to 2366 by Kent Michael Cadungog
Dumaguete City
The Brief History of a Filipino Astronaut by Alyssa Ashley Manugas
Cebu City
Time Out by Jadrien Morales
Taguig City
Tinigom by Keith Nemenzo
Dumaguete City
Maryosep by Miko Buan Acuña
Sta. Rosa, Laguna
Neon Dreams by Jose Andy Sales
Cebu City
Upuang de Gulong by Harold Jay Silla
Kawit, Cavite
Full-length Films (Special Screenings)
The Restless Heron by Alan Filoteo
General Santos City
Tafakur by Feisal Azizuddin
Malaysia
Still from ‘Sa Ilalom sa Mga Balud’ by Lara Felescoso
Mindanao Exhibition (Non-competiton)
80 Decibels by Roziel Nabuya
Davao City
Bahandi by Josh Glen Puno
Maco, Davao de Oro
Dayun by Mia Angela Cabaobao, Jyka Vasquez
Davao City
Dila sa Gaba by Cloyde Godoy
Cagayan de Oro City
Himaya sa Inahan by Von Jorge Actub
Nabunturan, Davao de Oro
Kal Mara Arts by Adrian Devalgue, Gianno Aquino
Davao City
Kami Sa Una by Klee John Remotigue & Glenn Howard Cajigas
Maragusan, Davao de Oro
Lucis in Umbra by Louie Dee Segovia
Butuan City
Mahanaw Ra Ang Kahidlaw by Matthew Delda
Davao City
Maning Kamot by Evzen Freders Conejero
Davao City
Move by Ehjren Mitchell Ka. Enriquez, Ery Ella O. Sana
Zamboanga City
Sa Ilalom sa Mga Balud by Lara Chryselle Felescoso
Davao City
Sukod by Irish Yeto and Jheigndrey Alfonso
Davao City
Video Files by Aldrin Cork
Malaybalay City, Bukidnon
You N Me by Carlos Angelo Dean
Davao City
The Mindanao Film Festival is set to run from November 20 to 24, 2024 at Tagum City. Further updates on screenings, special events, and award ceremonies will be posted on their Facebook page.
