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| Festival director Christopher Cahilig (extreme left) and Puregold senior marketing manager Ivy Hayagan-Piedad (extreme right) joined by representatives from the MTRCB. |
Get ready for a cinematic explosion! Puregold CinePanalo is back and bigger than ever, unveiling its 2025 lineup of filmmaking titans and rising stars at a dazzling press conference held at the Artson Events Place. Millions in production grants have been awarded, dreams are being realized, and the stage is set for a film festival that promises to ignite the Philippine cinema scene.
Eight visionary directors have each received a staggering P3,000,000, while twenty-four talented student filmmakers from prestigious universities across the nation, including the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP), University of Santo Tomas (UST), University of the Philippines (UP), Far Eastern University (FEU), and more, have each been awarded P150,000 to bring their stories to life. This year’s theme, “Mga Kwentong Panalo ng Buhay” (Stories of Life's Victories), has inspired a wave of uplifting narratives, ready to captivate audiences.
Puregold’s Senior Marketing Manager, Ivy Hayagan-Piedad, expressed her excitement about the fresh batch of filmmakers. "The competition was fierce, and these directors truly stood out," she said. "We're confident they'll deliver exceptional films, and we can't wait to share them with everyone."
The 2025 Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival is a launchpad for both established names and emerging talent. Prepare for a star-studded cinematic experience!
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Festival director Christopher Cahilig (extreme
left) and festival chair Ivy Hayagan-Piedad (extreme right) alongside director
Mes de Guzman as well as the cast and crew of Sepak Takraw. |
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| Left to right: Festival director Christopher Cahilig, MFP Rental technical director Tristan Cua, MFP Rental co-producer Zsara Laxamana, and festival chair Ivy Hayagan-Piedad posing together at the Puregold CinePanalo press conference. |
Meet the Directors and Their Films:
- Mes de Guzman (known for Ang Nawawala) directs Sepak Takraw, starring Enzo Osorio, Nicollo Castillo, Ruby Ruiz, and Acey Aguilar.
- JP Habac (director of I’m Drunk, I Love You) brings us Olsen’s Day featuring Khalil Ramos, Romnick Sarmenta, and Xander Nuda.
- Tara Illenberger (Dito at Doon) helms Tigkiliwi starring Ruby Ruiz (appearing in her second CinePanalo film!), Gabby Padilla, and Julian Paul Larroder.
- The dynamic duo Christian Paolo Lat & Dominic Lat take the reins of Journeyman, starring JC Santos and Jasmine Curtis-Smith.
- TM Malones directs Salum with stars Allen Dizon and Christine Mary Dimaisip.
- Jill Singson Urdaneta presents Co-Love, showcasing KD Estrada, Alexa Ilacad, Jameson Blake, and Kira Balinger.
- Baby Ruth Villarama (acclaimed documentary filmmaker of Sunday Beauty Queen) makes history with Food Delivery: Fresh from the West Philippine Sea, the first-ever documentary in the CinePanalo lineup.
- Adding to the excitement, renowned producer Catsi Catalan makes her directorial debut with Fleeting, starring Janella Salvador and RK Bagatsing.
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| The cast and crew of Co-Love joined by festival organizers onstage. |
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National Artist Ricky Lee attended to show his
support for the Puregold CinePanalo’s efforts in the local film industry. |
Meet the Student Filmmakers and Their Films:
- Adelbert Abrigonda (PUP): Dan, En Pointe
- Allan M. Balance Jr. (PUP): Cancer Din Ang Zodiac Sign Mo?
- Angel Allizon Cruz (UST): Dito, Dati
- Roniño Dolim (University of Eastern Philippines): Sine-Sine
- Kenneth Flores (FEU): 1... 2... Strike!!!
- Austine Rae R. Fresnido (FAITH Colleges): Sa Susunod Sisikat si Susan
- Clyde Cuizon Gamale (UP): Champ Green
- Bjorn M. Herrera (Central Philippine University): Nanay's Frankenstein
- Maria Eleanor P. Javier (UP Visayas): Mother at Sixty
- Mae Malaya (UP), represented by Ivan Gentolizo: Sisenta!
- Ira Corinne Esquerra Malit (University of Caloocan City): SamPie
- Naiah Nicole Mendoza (PUP): Taympers
- Vhan Marco B. Molacruz (Colegio de San Juan de Letran): Uwian
- Jadrien Morales (UP): Let's Go Somewhere Else
- Regene Narciso (Dalubhasaan ng Lunsod ng San Pablo): Papunta Ka Pa Lang, Naka-Bounce Na Ako
- Alexie Nicole Pardo (PUP): Checkmate
- Kieth Earl B. Rebaño (UP Visayas): Daeaura
- John Lester Rimorin (UP): Japan Surplus
- Jose Andy Sales (University of San Carlos): G!
- Mark Joseph Sanchez (PUP): Our One and Only Bab(o)y
- Aubrey Soriano (PUP): Si Nadia at ang Kanyang mga Kuro-Kuro
- Jasper Tan (FEU): Sa Pagbubunga
- Johannes Tejero (University of San Carlos): Daog, Pildi
- Sean Rafael A. Verdejo (National University Laguna): Dela Cruz, Juan P.
Mark your calendars! The 2025 Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival will screen these incredible films at Gateway Cineplex 18 from March 14 to 25, 2025. Don't miss this celebration of Filipino filmmaking at its finest!
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