Sorbetes (Ice Cream), directed by Jennissie Gilbuena, is among the finalists in the Cinemalaya 2026 Short Film Category. The film tells the story of two brothers coping with the aftermath of a traumatic event that shakes their coastal barangay, with the younger sibling finding unexpected comfort in eating sorbetes while his older brother struggles to process his emotions. Gilbuena is a Metro Manila-based filmmaker, editor, and storyteller whose work focuses on amplifying overlooked, silenced, and marginalized voices. He won Second Best Short Film at the 2024 MMFF x FDCP Student Short Film Competition for A Delivery Driver, while Sorbetes was…
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Netflix premieres the original sci-fi thriller The Last House on August 7, starring Greta Lee and Wagner Moura. Directed by Louis Leterrier (Now You See Me, Lupin), the film follows a family trapped inside their own home with no way out, forcing them into a desperate fight for survival. The story centers on Ann and Jason, played by Lee and Moura, who suddenly find themselves sealed inside their house along with their children. As food and other essential supplies begin to run out, the family must work together to survive while uncovering the mysterious force that has trapped them inside.…
Korean stars Jung Hae In and Ha Young headline Netflix’s upcoming romantic comedy Our Sticky Love, premiering exclusively on August 7. Blending heart-fluttering romance, nostalgic charm, and a touch of noir suspense, the series delivers an enemies-to-lovers story packed with humor, mystery, and irresistible chemistry. Our Sticky Love follows Go Eun-sae (Ha Young), a successful prosecutor who wakes up with no memory of her past. Her confusion deepens when Jang Tae-ha (Jung Hae In), a rugged boxing coach, suddenly appears claiming to be her boyfriend. With no recollection of who she is and no one else to turn to, Eun-sae…
Netflix Philippines has announced that its upcoming Filipino drama film Ganito, Ganyan, Ganoon, starring acclaimed actresses Jodi Sta. Maria and Agot Isidro, will premiere on August 13. The emotionally charged family drama is poised to become one of the streaming platform’s biggest Filipino releases of the year. Directed by Cholo H. Laurel and written by Cody Abad, Cholo H. Laurel, and Shania Sumergido, Ganito, Ganyan, Ganoon explores the complexities of family, forgiveness, and unresolved emotional wounds through the story of Joanne “Jo,” a successful television writer whose career is disrupted by the unexpected return of her estranged mother, Paz. As…
The film follows Virginia “Biring” Divinagracia, a 69-year-old widow who has devoted her life to caring for her daughter and granddaughter while quietly holding on to one dream—to reunite with her son in the United States. After receiving her fourth U.S. visa rejection, Biring begins to believe that the life she has long envisioned is slipping away. Everything changes when an old friend introduces her to the digital world. There, she meets Steve, a charming American who makes her feel seen, appreciated, and loved for the first time in decades. As their online relationship deepens, Biring’s hopes of finding love…
The changing landscape of family businesses and the unspoken bonds between father and son take center stage in Silkscreen, the latest short film from filmmaker Rey Anthony Villaverde, selected as one of the finalists in the Cinemalaya 2026 Short Film Competition. Set inside a modest, aging silkscreen shop, Silkscreen follows Roy, a struggling shirt printer determined to keep his family’s once-thriving business alive despite dwindling opportunities. While juggling mounting orders to sustain the shop, Roy also grapples with a strained relationship with his aging father, the former owner whose silence has long lingered between them. When an unfinished design is…
The Navoteño Film Festival recently kicked off preparation for its eighth edition with a two-day film production seminar-workshop facilitated by film educator and director John Luke Miraflor. Held at the Pangisdaan Hall in Navotas City, the workshop entitled “Language of the Lens: Visual Storytelling in Cinema” was conducted to elevate grassroots cinema in the city. The training marked a critical phase for the competition, as organizers required at least three members of a production team to complete the workshop to qualify for the official festival lineup. The two-day session drew an audience of more than 80 local storytellers eager to…
Filipino content creator Raco Ruiz continues to make his mark on the regional digital stage after winning Silver for Best Campaign by a Micro Influencer at the 2026 Hashtag Asia Awards for his collaboration with Burger King. The award recognized The Big 4 Students Try The Whopper, a campaign published on Raco’s Instagram account and submitted by NYMA Talent Management under the Best Campaign by a Micro Influencer category. The recognition was announced during the Hashtag Asia Awards 2026 ceremony held on July 10 at Sofitel Singapore City Centre in Singapore. The latest win marks Raco’s third consecutive Hashtag Asia…
Two student film projects from Far Eastern University Department of Communication have been selected as finalists in this year’s 38th Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Gawad Para sa Alternatibong Pelikula at Video or Gawad Alternatibo. “Ibong Yabi” and “Kahel” represent two distinct styles, spanning compelling documentary storytelling and inventive musical narratives. Directed by Mark Jomil Reyes, “Ibong Yabi” is a short documentary that delves into the lived realities of Mangyan Alangan women who assume the role of primary breadwinners for their households. Through the personal narratives of Lybelyn and Diana, the film exposes the systemic hurdles and restricted economic…
Love, loyalty, and hope take center stage in “Runo!”, an animated short film finalist in the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival 2026 Short Film Category. Directed and written by Lysa Catolico and Jazmine Pateña, Runo! follows the journey of a hungry rescue aspin named Runo as she searches for her student owner, Aimee, amid a zombie apocalypse in the Philippines. Facing danger at every turn, Runo bravely presses on despite near-death encounters and even being bitten, driven by nothing more than her unwavering devotion to the person she loves. As the apocalypse threatens to tear them apart, Aimee refuses to…