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FAP Releases Tentative Shortlist For Philippine Film Noms for Oscars 2013

2012-08-13T06:10:06+00:00

The Film Academy of The Philippines has already come out with a shortlist for potential films that could represent our country in the coming 2013 Academy Awards.

Hit the jump to check out the seven films that are in the running for next year’s most prestigious award-giving body.

Cinemalaya 2012 Competition Films Synopses and Trailers: A Full Overview

2012-07-22T04:52:52+00:00

Cinemalaya is that time of the year when an avalanche of indie films tumble out of the CCP.

But if you’re still weighing out which ones to catch on your free time, here’s a rundown of the different synopses and trailers for each of the fifteen films in competition.

Cinemalaya 2012 Releases Screening Schedule [UPDATED: Posters and Galas]

2012-07-10T02:12:33+00:00

With Cinemalaya just two weeks away; we’ve begun that awkward phase of “begging for the schedule”.

But it looks like a tentative Cinemalaya schedule has hit the streets. Though this is definitely subject to change, Cinemalaya has at least been quite diligent about sticking to the plan as much as they can.

Cinemalaya 2012 Trailer Round Up UPDATED

2012-06-25T03:19:13+00:00

It’s time for another Cinemalaya to start up. While we’re waiting for the films themselves, enjoy the trailer after the jump - straight from the heart’s of the filmmakers to yours.

Brillante Mendoza’s Nora Aunor Film Gets Snubbed by MMFF

2012-06-21T03:17:27+00:00

It looks like Noranians have their panties all up in a knot with the release of the MMFF’s 2012 line up.

Director Brillante Mendoza’s most recent production, Sa ‘Yong Sinapupunan (Thy Womb) was apparently deemed unfit to be screened in the holiday film festival.

Metro Manila Film Festival Reveals 2012 Line Up: Where Is Brillante Mendoza’s Film?

2012-06-21T02:57:40+00:00

The Metro Manila Film Festival executive committee has recently announced the eight films included in the 2012 line up.

It’s a roster of the usual suspects, but there are a few curious picks that’ll give this year’s festival some much-needed variety.

DQ’ED!: An Interview with MNL 143 Director Emerson Reyes

2012-02-29T06:38:11+00:00

Hot on the heels of yesterday’s brouhaha, MNL 143 Director Emerson Reyes was kind enough to sit down with us to answer some of our nagging questions about his film’s disqualification.

The full interview after the jump!

MNL 143 Disqualified from Cinemalaya, Director Emerson Reyes Releases Official Statement

2012-02-28T10:39:26+00:00

Sad news on the independent front: MNL 143, Emerson Reyes’ entry in this year’s Cinemalaya New Breed Category has been disqualified from the competition.

Hit the jump for the story.

Belated Valentine’s Day: Para sa mga Pinoy Filmmaker at Film Lover na Forever Alone

2012-02-15T01:11:44+00:00

If you’ve been following us on twitter, medyo napa-emo kami nung Valentines. (Wala kasi kaming date sa sinehan.)

But okay lang ‘yan; sinamahan na lang naming si Forever Alone.

Metro Manila Film Fest 2011 Coverage Round Up

2012-01-04T05:27:53+00:00

For your ease and comfort, dear readers. Hopefully by stacking all the Metro Manila Film Fest info in one place you can pick and choose the films you most want to see (but why do that when you can watch everything?). As always, all information is strong enough for a man yet ph balanced for a woman.

Hit the jump for all our MMFF coverage thus far.