Eight incredible films have been selected by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) for the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP), a one-week exclusive screening of films in all theaters nationwide.
The 2018 lineup which will be screened from Aug. 15 to 21, offers a diverse set of films that push the envelope of the movie genres that Filipinos grew to love.
This year’s entry are: Ang Babaeng Allergic Sa Wifi directed by Jun Robles Lana under The IdeaFirst Company; Bakwit Boys directed by Jason Paul Laxamana under T. Rex Entertainment; Madilim Ang Gabi directed by Adolf Alix Jr., under Deus Lux Mea Films; Pinay Beauty directed by Jay Abello under Quantum Films and Epic Media; Signal Rock directed by Chito Roño under Cape Signal Rock (CSR) Films PH; The Day After Valentine’s directed by Jason Paul Laxamana under Viva Films; Unli Life directed by Miko Livelo under Regal Entertianment Inc.; and We Will Not DieTonight directed by Richard Somes under Strawdogs Studio Production.
In addition to the main entries, the PPP Special Feature Section will showcase outstanding Filipino independent films that gained numerous awards from prestigious award-giving bodies as featured in independent local film festivals.
Balanginga: Howling Wilderness directed by Khavn (QCinema 2017), Gusto Kita with all my Hypothalamus directed by Dwein Baltazar (Cine Filipino 2018) , High Tide directed by Tara Illenberger (ToFarm 2017), Kiko Boksingero directed by Thop Nazareno (Cinemalaya 2017), Paki directed by Gian Carlo Abrahan (Cinemaone Originials 2017) and Tu Pug Imatuy directed by Arnel Barbarona (Sinag Maynila 2017) are all to be screened in SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall, SM Manila, SM Sta. Mesa, SM North EDSA, SM Fairview, Robinsons Galleria, and Gateway cinemas along with the PPP’s main entries.
Short films will also be featured in PPP through Sine Kabataan Short Film Competition, which will be paired with the PPP full feature entries.
Proudly presented by Official Ambassador Sine Kabataan, Ice Seguerra, the films include Alas-Nuebe ng Tanghali directed by Enalyn Legaspi, Anonymous Student Vlog directed by Christian Babista, Bahay-bahayan directed by Bryan Spencer Reyes, Bato Bato Pik directed by Ardinian Jaq Sanque and Lorys Plaza, Isang Tula para sa Nawawala directed by Rodemille Singh, Koleksyong Pamalo directed by Len Frago, Masaya Ako directed by Daniel Edwin Delgado and Tiara Angelia Nicolas, and Runner directed by Levi Jun Miscala.
Now on its second year, PPP showcases quality genre films for its audience and FDCP aims to further maximize this time to holistically conduct a series of events and forms of support for Filipino films, from celebratory fiestas for the public to educational fora and conferences for film industry professionals.
