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So true. Look at this joint slay from Lino Brocka and Mike de Leon, for starters
✧˖@colditionerMay 23
Can we talk about how Southeast Asian cinema has so many incredible films that deserve so much more recognition
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Oscar-winning director Sean Baker will host special Los Angeles screenings and Q&As for ‘FILIPIÑANA’ this November, per the Film Academy of the Philippines. The film is the Philippines’ official entry for Best International Feature at the 99th Academy Awards.
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Three Filipino films will screen at the 2026 Tokyo International Film Festival starting today. • Edjop, dir. Katski Flores (international premiere) • Filipiñana, dir. Rafael Manuel • Let Us Through, Dear Ancestors, dir. Lav Diaz
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Rafael Manuel's ‘FILIPIÑANA’ has won the Global Feature Award at the 2026 Jakarta Film Week.
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New FYC ad for Arvin Belarmino and Kyla Romero's live action short film ‘AGAPITO’
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Carl Joseph Papa's ‘58TH’ to screen at the Maysles Documentary Center in New York City on November 2.
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Rafael Manuel’s debut feature ‘FILIPIÑANA’ makes its Indonesian Premiere tonight at the 2026 Jakarta Film Week (JFW). Centering on the class disparity within a golf course, it has been selected as the latest Oscar entry submission of the Philippines.
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‘ELLA ARCANGEL: BALLAD OF TOOTH AND CLAW’ to premiere in-competition at the 2026 QCinema International Film Festival.
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The Philippines will officially begin shutting down analog television one month from today. After years of running alongside digital TV, the long-delayed Analog Switch-Off kicks off November 22 starting in Mega Manila with networks like ALLTV dropping analog early on October 31.
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QCinema@QCinemaPHOct 22
Today’s the day! #QCinema2026
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Nour Hooshmand shot by Mark Nicdao for Vogue Philippines.
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vogue.ph/lifestyle/people/no…

Nour Hooshmand Talks ‘Ria,’ All Things Film, and What’s Next

In conversation with Vogue, Nour Hooshmand reflects on a defining year in film, from ‘Tayo Lang Ang Nakakaalam’ and ‘Filipiñana’ to the Busan premiere of ‘Ria.’

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Kino Lorber
@KinoLorberOct 19
★★★★ “Each static composition that Manuel and cinematographer Xenia Patricia execute with a formalist eye reads both visually attractive and laden with meaning.” - @Carlos_Film, @ebertofficial FILIPIÑANA is now playing in theaters: knlor.com/filipiñana
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Filipino Film Updates@FilmUpdatesPHOct 19
Carl Joseph Papa's ‘58TH’ will screen at the Laemmle Theatre in Glendale, California from Oct 23 to 29. This 7-day consecutive theatrical run officially qualifies it for Best Documentary Feature consideration at the Academy Awards.
Filipino Film Updates@FilmUpdatesPHSep 13
"Agapito," which premiered at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, secured its eligibility after winning the Golden Reel Award at the LA Asian Pacific Film Fest. Meanwhile, "58th" needs a qualifying commercial release in the US before December 31.
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Variety
@VarietyOct 19
Busan Winner 'Ria,' Arvin Belarmino's Folk-Punk Debut, Boards Lights On (EXCLUSIVE) variety.com/2026/film/news/b…

Busan Winner ‘Ria,’ Arvin Belarmino’s Folk-Punk Debut, Boards Lights On (EXCLUSIVE)

Busan winner 'Ria,' Arvin Belarmino’s debut about a folk-punk fighting a developer to save her home, has been picked up for sales by Lights On.

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Carl Joseph Papa's ‘58TH’ will screen at the Laemmle Theatre in Glendale, California from Oct 23 to 29. This 7-day consecutive theatrical run officially qualifies it for Best Documentary Feature consideration at the Academy Awards.
Filipino Film Updates@FilmUpdatesPHSep 13
"Agapito," which premiered at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, secured its eligibility after winning the Golden Reel Award at the LA Asian Pacific Film Fest. Meanwhile, "58th" needs a qualifying commercial release in the US before December 31.
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Rafael Manuel and ‘FILIPIÑANA’ actress Isabel Sicat for the Filmmaker Afternoon Teas at the 70th @BFI London Film Festival.
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Filipino Film Updates@FilmUpdatesPHOct 16
The Lino Brocka Retrospective at @doclisboa, featuring 20 films by and about the National Artist, will run from October 15 to 25.
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The Lino Brocka Retrospective at @doclisboa, featuring 20 films by and about the National Artist, will run from October 15 to 25.
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Full list of films, tickets: doclisboa.org/en/seccoes/lin… #doclisboa

Lino Brocka Retrospective - Doclisboa - XXIV International Film Festival

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Two Filipino feature films will be screened at the @BFI London Film Festival starting today. #LFF • Moonglow (dir. Isabel Sandoval) • Filipiñana (dir. Rafael Manuel)
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