Most us are aware of these film festivals, but are we prepared to go and watch it impromptu? As for me, I have been influenced in watching independent films and with that influence, I gained knowledge that there are many films fests out there, not just for the Philippine cinema, but also international films fests that you might want to watch as well. Here's my list of film festivals and their usual schedule, or season around the metro so you won't miss it again, write it down on your planner! I have missed some of them and I don't want to miss them out next year. Good luck on watching these films!
1. Norte, Hangganan ng Kasaysayan.
This 4-hour independent movie by Lav Diaz first showed in Cannes Festival last May 2013, and since then, the film made its way around the world, screened in different film festivals and gained a lot of positive commentaries from local and international critics. And now, we have the chance to watch it in our local cinema houses! Finally!
The screening schedules are in the poster below. It will run from September 10 - September 16, 2014 at different malls in the metro.
For Updates follow the team behind Norte on their social media accounts!
This 4-hour independent movie by Lav Diaz first showed in Cannes Festival last May 2013, and since then, the film made its way around the world, screened in different film festivals and gained a lot of positive commentaries from local and international critics. And now, we have the chance to watch it in our local cinema houses! Finally!
The screening schedules are in the poster below. It will run from September 10 - September 16, 2014 at different malls in the metro.
For Updates follow the team behind Norte on their social media accounts!
2. Cine Totoo
A film festival by GMA Network, featuring not just independent films but documentaries. I admire the network by the passion they give to their industry. Within the media industry, you have to be transparent to the viewers, and I love how GMA Network executes their projects well. Their forte is on public affairs and truth to be told, GMA has my trust when in comes to news and documentaries. They just have this high standard and quality for presenting realities to the public. This is more important than the telenovelas watched by the people in the other networks.
Upon seeing the plots of each film, I believe that this film fest is beyond great and moving. I expect more than just what I see weekly in Front Row, and documentary shows in GMA News TV. So I stand that we will not be disappointed by the films featured in this festival.
For Updates follow them below!
A film festival by GMA Network, featuring not just independent films but documentaries. I admire the network by the passion they give to their industry. Within the media industry, you have to be transparent to the viewers, and I love how GMA Network executes their projects well. Their forte is on public affairs and truth to be told, GMA has my trust when in comes to news and documentaries. They just have this high standard and quality for presenting realities to the public. This is more important than the telenovelas watched by the people in the other networks.
Upon seeing the plots of each film, I believe that this film fest is beyond great and moving. I expect more than just what I see weekly in Front Row, and documentary shows in GMA News TV. So I stand that we will not be disappointed by the films featured in this festival.
For Updates follow them below!
3. CineFilipino
This film festival started last August 2012, in partnership with PLDT Smart Foundation and Unitel Productions. I first knew about the film fest at TV5. With the theme: "Stories worth watching. Movies worth celebrating", this film fest aims not just to tackle social issues but also the reality of the people being affected by it.
But I haven't heard from them lately. I've checked their Facebook and Twitter accounts, their last post were still back in 2013.
For updates, check them out at http://www.cinefilipino.com/ or follow them at their social media accounts!
This film festival started last August 2012, in partnership with PLDT Smart Foundation and Unitel Productions. I first knew about the film fest at TV5. With the theme: "Stories worth watching. Movies worth celebrating", this film fest aims not just to tackle social issues but also the reality of the people being affected by it.
But I haven't heard from them lately. I've checked their Facebook and Twitter accounts, their last post were still back in 2013.
For updates, check them out at http://www.cinefilipino.com/ or follow them at their social media accounts!
4. Cinemanila International Film Festival
Founded in 1999, Cinemanila continued the legacy of Lino Brocka with the desire of having Filipino films able to known in the international market. Their latest film festival happened last December 2013. No further news up until now, upon checking their social media accounts. Keep posted to know when they will go screening again. For now, you may check their website here at http://cinemanila.mov.cm/ or follow them below
Founded in 1999, Cinemanila continued the legacy of Lino Brocka with the desire of having Filipino films able to known in the international market. Their latest film festival happened last December 2013. No further news up until now, upon checking their social media accounts. Keep posted to know when they will go screening again. For now, you may check their website here at http://cinemanila.mov.cm/ or follow them below
5. Cine Europa 2014
My dream of exploring European culture is finally about to come true! Choz! But seriously though, I find their culture very interesting. This year, we have another great European films to explore and learn from. The Film Festival will be held again at Shang Cineplex, happening from September 11 up until September 21,2014. Aside from the free admission ( YES, YOU'VE READ IT RIGHT, F-R-E-E!!), the Shangri-la Plaza is very convenient to go to. So see you there guys! Below is the schedule for the 17th CineEuropa and a playlist of trailers of the movies featured there.
For updates, follow them on Facebook and tweet using the hashtag #CineEuropa17
My dream of exploring European culture is finally about to come true! Choz! But seriously though, I find their culture very interesting. This year, we have another great European films to explore and learn from. The Film Festival will be held again at Shang Cineplex, happening from September 11 up until September 21,2014. Aside from the free admission ( YES, YOU'VE READ IT RIGHT, F-R-E-E!!), the Shangri-la Plaza is very convenient to go to. So see you there guys! Below is the schedule for the 17th CineEuropa and a playlist of trailers of the movies featured there.
For updates, follow them on Facebook and tweet using the hashtag #CineEuropa17
6. International Silent Film Festival 2014
Started in 2007, this film festival is indeed silent but makes a great remark from the viewers as silent films will really leave you in awe to understand the film itself. This just happened last August 28 up to August 31. I'm sorry for myself that I missed this one. But I'll keep my eyes (and facebook) open to know what's up for next year!
Follow them on Facebook by clicking the post below!
Started in 2007, this film festival is indeed silent but makes a great remark from the viewers as silent films will really leave you in awe to understand the film itself. This just happened last August 28 up to August 31. I'm sorry for myself that I missed this one. But I'll keep my eyes (and facebook) open to know what's up for next year!
Follow them on Facebook by clicking the post below!
7. French Film Festival
Hosted by the French Embassy Manila, this film fest celebrated it's 19th year showcasing the viewers to appreciate french films. But not only that, the film fest also aims to strengthen the ties between France and Philippines. This happened last June 10 to 15, (which I also missed out). So Better mark your 2015 calendars and planners (If you have already!)
Check their website below for updates!
http://www.ambafrance-ph.org/19th-French-Film-Festival
Hosted by the French Embassy Manila, this film fest celebrated it's 19th year showcasing the viewers to appreciate french films. But not only that, the film fest also aims to strengthen the ties between France and Philippines. This happened last June 10 to 15, (which I also missed out). So Better mark your 2015 calendars and planners (If you have already!)
Check their website below for updates!
http://www.ambafrance-ph.org/19th-French-Film-Festival
8. Eiga Sai 2014: 16th Japanese Film Festival
Another film fest that I have missed! This screened also at Shang Cineplex and happened last July 3 to July 13, 2014. It also screen in Davao, Davao City, and Cebu City. The film fest also gave away tickets for free as it was a first come first serve basis. Again, mark your planners to watch out for this, though I haven't watched one yet, I have to make sure I won't miss this one out.
Keep posted by clicking the links below!
http://filmpolicereviews.com/
Another film fest that I have missed! This screened also at Shang Cineplex and happened last July 3 to July 13, 2014. It also screen in Davao, Davao City, and Cebu City. The film fest also gave away tickets for free as it was a first come first serve basis. Again, mark your planners to watch out for this, though I haven't watched one yet, I have to make sure I won't miss this one out.
Keep posted by clicking the links below!
http://filmpolicereviews.com/
9. Chinese Film Festival 2014
From Japan, we'll now go to China, as SM Cinema brings us the Chinese Film Festival. This is in time for the annual Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival and a joint project by the Chinese Embassy of the Philippines. This is not only for the PH-CH relations, but also grasp a deeper understanding of China's rich culture. Though there may be some disagreement going on between China's and Philippines' government, showcasing the arts will never be hindered by it, as we believe that art connects people.
The festival screened last September 5 to 9. This is the first time they screened it on nation wide cinemas and I hope they would do this again for next year.
Below are the list of movies featured in the festival and short synopsis. Photo grabbed from Philstar.com
From Japan, we'll now go to China, as SM Cinema brings us the Chinese Film Festival. This is in time for the annual Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival and a joint project by the Chinese Embassy of the Philippines. This is not only for the PH-CH relations, but also grasp a deeper understanding of China's rich culture. Though there may be some disagreement going on between China's and Philippines' government, showcasing the arts will never be hindered by it, as we believe that art connects people.
The festival screened last September 5 to 9. This is the first time they screened it on nation wide cinemas and I hope they would do this again for next year.
Below are the list of movies featured in the festival and short synopsis. Photo grabbed from Philstar.com
10. Cinemalaya
Last, but definitely not the least. Cinemalaya is the well known independent film festival and yearly, people of all ages would wait for the Cinemalaya season. They have been screening since ____ and their legacy continues. What I noticed about this film festival that the passion every indie artists and filmmakers have, has influenced the mainstream movie artists that most of them has been dreaming to be part of an independent film. Also, mainstream actors and actresses are really different in these independent films as here they could really show their passion for their craft.
Watch the Youtube playlist below for the trailers of Cinemalaya 2014!
Keep posted and know their updates at Cinemalaya.org
Last, but definitely not the least. Cinemalaya is the well known independent film festival and yearly, people of all ages would wait for the Cinemalaya season. They have been screening since ____ and their legacy continues. What I noticed about this film festival that the passion every indie artists and filmmakers have, has influenced the mainstream movie artists that most of them has been dreaming to be part of an independent film. Also, mainstream actors and actresses are really different in these independent films as here they could really show their passion for their craft.
Watch the Youtube playlist below for the trailers of Cinemalaya 2014!
Keep posted and know their updates at Cinemalaya.org
BONUS!!!
Barber's Tales
This screening is on September 18 at UP Diliman's Cine Adarna! Click below to check out their facebook page. Another film starred by Eugene Domingo, my favorite actress. Finally came back in doing independent films, to where you truly give your best. I seriously cannot wait for this. The tickets are sold by reservation and I'm still stuck in between as it lands on a weekday workday, which means I'm not sure if I can go out as early as 3PM. Hope you guys could watch this!
Barber's Tales
This screening is on September 18 at UP Diliman's Cine Adarna! Click below to check out their facebook page. Another film starred by Eugene Domingo, my favorite actress. Finally came back in doing independent films, to where you truly give your best. I seriously cannot wait for this. The tickets are sold by reservation and I'm still stuck in between as it lands on a weekday workday, which means I'm not sure if I can go out as early as 3PM. Hope you guys could watch this!
Post by Barber's Tales.