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| FDCP Chair Liza Dino. (Photo by Stephanie Mayo) |
Eight incredible films
have been selected by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP)
and were formally announced during the Pista ng Pelikulag Pilipino (PPP) Grand
Launch last July 9, 2018 at Sequioa Hotel, Quezon City.
The 2018 lineup which
will be screened in all cinemas nationwide on August 15-21, 2018 were
introduced by FDCP Chairperson Liza Diño.
PPP offers a diverse set of films which pushes the envelope of the
movie genres that Filipinos grew to love. These films 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 Die Tonight” directed by
Richard Somes under Strawdogs Studio Production. The films' respective
directors and artists were also present during the announcement.
“The Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino proved to be such a
success especially in getting our Fillipino audiences to support a full lineup
of Filpino films in one week of playdate, and we are proud that this year, we
get to showcase more films of different and elevated genres that will not just
entertain but will encourage discussions
among the Filipino audience. There's a film for everyone and we are looking
forward to everyone's support again to all of our films," said Diño.
In addition to the main entries, PPP will also
showcase the Special Feature Section which will be screened in selected
cinemas. The Section includes, among others, films from local independent film
festivals in 2017, with “High Tide”
directed by Tara Illenberger from TOFARM, “Paki” directed by
Giancarlo Abrahan from CinemaOne Originals, and “Tu Pug Imatuy” directed by
Arnel Barbarona from Sinag Maynila.
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, Mr. 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.
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| Ice Seguerra, the official ambassador of Sine Kabataan. (Photo by Stephanie Mayo.) |
Launched in August
2017, PPP is a seven-day exclusive screening of quality genre Filipino films in
all cinemas nationwide in line with the Buwan ng Wika. Now on its second year,
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.
PPP is presented in
partnership with Unicef, Globe #PlayItRight, SOLAR Entertainment Corporation,
Outpost Visual Frontier, ThinkBit, and Sequioa Hotel, and its major media
partners Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors (SPEED), CNN Philippines,
PEP.ph, MOR 101.9 For Life. It is also supported by The Manila Bulletin,
Malaya, the Philippine Star, Wish 107.5 and Push.com, as well as by the following government
partners, Philippine Information Agency (PIA)
Movie and Television
Review and Classification Board (MTRCB), Metropolitan Manila Development
Authority (MMDA), Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), National
Commission on Culture and Arts (NCCA), and the Local Government of Quezon City.
Pista will run from
August 15-21, 2018 in all cinemas nationwide.
"Ang Babaeng Allergic sa WIFI"
Genre: Romantic
Comedy
Writer: Jun
Robles Lana
Director: Jun Robles
Lana
Cast: Sue Ramirez,
Markus Paterson and Jameson Blake
A girl develops an allergy to Wi-Fi and
is forced to live in a remote province, pushing her to reevaluate her
relationships and the boy she believes is her one true love.
"Bakwit Boys"
Genre: Musical Romance
Writer: Jason Paul
Laxamana
Director: Jason Paul
Laxamana
Cast: Vance Larena, Nikko
Natividad, Ryle Santiago and Mackie Empuerto
Four brothers known as the Bakwit Boys
get a shot at their dreams when a rich city girl discovers their music talent.
"Madilim ang Gabi"
Genre: Suspense Political
Thriller
Writer: Adolfo Alix Jr.
Director: Adolfo Alix
Jr.
Cast: Gina Alajar, Philip
Salvador and Felix Roco
A couple is caught up in drug war when
their son goes missing.
"Pinay Beauty"
Genre: Comedy
Writer: Allan Habon and Rod
Marmol
Director: Jay Abello
Cast: Chai Fonacier and Edgar
Allan Guzman
Pinay Beauty is about the perennial
quest of a typical Filipina to look Caucasian and the cost they entail.
"Signal Rock"
Genre: Drama
Writer: Rody Vera
Director: Chito Rono
Cast: Christian Bables,
Francis Magundayao, Elora Espano and Mon Confiado
Intoy, a carefree no-hoper in a small
town decides to help his sister in Finland win a child custody battle.
"The Day After Valentines"
Genre: Romance Drama
Writer: Jason Paul Laxamana
Director: Jason Paul
Laxamana
Cast: Bella Padilla and JC
Santos
A distraught man named Kai meets Lani,
a woman who helps him mend his brokenness and soon tags her as his “Ms.
Repairman.”
"Unli Life"
Genre: Comedy
Writer: Ferdinand Aguas and
Jan Freud Gallon
Director: Miko Livelo
Cast: Vhong Navarro, Joey
Marquez, Winwyn Marquez and Ejay Falcon
Benedict, a famous podcast DJ is given
several chances to travel back in time to change events that affects his
lovelife whenever he drinks ‘wishky’ in a bar called “Turning Point.”
"We Will Not Die Tonight"
Genre: High Octane
Action-Thriller
Writer: Richard V. Somes and
Eloisa Francia
Director: Richard V.
Somes
Cast: Erich Gonzales and Alex
Medina
Kray is a stuntwoman, an aspiring
actress and an all around racketeer who can’t seem to get a break. A botched
deal gone into a total haywire will challenge her principles and skillset.
Sine Kabataan Entries
Alas-Nuebe ng Tanghali
Directed by: Enalyn Legaspi
Three children were about to change
their lives after a police officer caught them inhaling a rugby.
Anonymous Student Vlog
Directed by Christian A. Babista
A young girl accidentally witnessed a
crime while filming her vlog.
Bahay-bahayan
Directed by Bryan Spencer Reyes
A young girl who dreams
of becoming a mother suddenly becomes one when a baby is left at her doorstep.
Bato Bato Pick
Directed by Ardinian Jaq Sanque and Lorys Plaza
Unwanted pregnancy has caught a young
couple in the midst of turmoil.
Isang Tula para sa Nawawala
Directed by Rodemille Singh
A young man finds
himself searching for his mother in Hong Kong bringing with him the hope of
seeing her again after ten years.
Koleksyong Pamalo
Directed by Len Frago
A boy collects all stuff used by his
mother to beat him for disciplinary sanctions.
Masaya ako
Directed by Daniel Edwin Delgado and Tiara Angelica
Nicolas
A boy faces many challenges in his life
- separation of parents, unfaithful love and bullying. Until when will he keep
on smiling?
Runner
Directed by: Levi Jun Miscala
A boy wants to continue his secondary
education by becoming an athlete but his inauspicious boss obstructed this
aspiration.
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