THE 3rd Singkuwento International Film Festival will showcase 65 films from 60 filmmakers this February 19 to 27.
The weeklong festival will be held the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) in Intramuros, Manila.
There will also be screenings at the UPFI UP Film Center UP Diliman Quezon City from March 2 to 4 and March 7 to 8.
Louie Ignacio’s “Laut” is this year’s opening film (Feb. 19). It stars Barbie Forteza, Jack Roberto and Ana Capri.
Meanwhile, Joel Lamangan’s ” Sekyu” starring Allen Dizon, Sunshine Dizon and Melai Cantiveros is chosen as the closing film (Feb. 27).
Alden Richards and Nora Aunor’s “Kinabukasan”, directed by Adolf Alix Jr., will be a part of the short film exhibition on Feb. 24.
Below is the complete list of the festival categories:
Documentary Film (International Category)
“Glaube Sitte Heimat (Cross and Banner)” by Jürgen Ellinghaus— Germany / France
“Sukat (Measure)” by Jae-re Louise Liwanag — Philippines
“Meteorite Hunters” by Laura Binnie— United Kingdom
Documentary Film Finalists (Local Category)
“A Family Reunion” by Sherbien Dacalanio—Quezon City
“Naglalahong Pamana (Fading Heritage)” by Lucy Lavirotte, Berna Sastrillo, David Levi and Jerrica Manongdo— Quezon City,
“Sagisag (A Symbol)” by Pauline Mae Gonida—Valenzuela City
Short Films (International Category)
“The Saviour” by Nash Ang— Korea,
“Ang Mga Alingawngaw Sa Panahon ng Pagpasya (Echoes in Midst of Indecision)” by Hector Barretto Calma—Quezon City
“Mga Handuraw Sa Kahilitan (Daydreams of Wilderness)” by Amaya Han—Cebu City
“Expatz ( Gringos Locos),” by Jimmie Wing—Taiwan
World Premiere Feature Film
“Atras,” by Johnny Mahinay
Cast: Mateo Mabagal, Rhett Ivan Regalado, Raycien Caberte, Jep DePaula, Junryl Abellanosa Badidi Labra
“Laut” by Louie Ignacio (Opening Film)
Cast: Barbie Forteza, Ana Capri, Rico Barrera, Boobay Balbuena, Ezekiel Jash, Ronwaldo Martin, Gabby Garcia, Jak Roberto, Carl Acosta, Felixia Dizon, Erika Yu, Perla Bautista
“Partee” by Jill Singson Urdaneta
Cast: Kiko Matos, Angela Cortez, Felix Roco, cast
“PISARA (BlackBoard)” by DA Palagtiw
Cast: Ritz Azul, Ahron Villena, Regine Angeles, Ruby Ruiz, Julio Diaz, Patani Dano, Kervin Rivas, Luis Ruiz
“Sugaro” by Jojo Nadela
Cast: Jennifer Dabu, Salvador Arguelles, Roden Araneta, Flora Gasser, Charming Lagusad, Jerould Aceron, Danilo Cruz, Rebecca Olaso, Clark Senara and Edgar Restua
International Film Festival Premiere Feature Film
“Isang Hakbang” by Mike Magat
Cast: Snooky Serna, Ricardo Cepeda, Buboy Villar, Shyr Valdez, Jaycee Parker, Alyssa Soriano, Miguel Antonio
“Ligaw,” Paolo Endrinal Tesico
Cast: Melissa Ricks, Eva Darren, Crispin Pineda, Zeppi Borromeo, Nene Tamayo, Rico Barrera
Documentay Feature Film Exhibition
“Harana (The Search for the Lost Art of Serenade)” by Benito Bautista
Florante C. Aguilar, Celestino Aniel, Romeo Bergunio, Felipe Alonzo, cast
“Racing with Legends” by Steven Flor, Mark Laccay and Martin C. Galán
Award-Winning, Special Screening and Exhibition Feature Film
“An Kubo sa Kawayan” by Alvin Yapan
Cast: Mercedes Cabral, RK Bagatsing, Marc Feli
“Child Haus” by Louie Ignacio
Cast: Katrina Halili, Leni Santos, Christopher Roxas, Ina Feleo, Therese Malvar Mona Louise Rey, Miggs Cuaderno, Vince Magbanua, Felizia Dizon, Erica Yu
“Maratabat” by Arlyn Dela Cruz
Cast: Ping Medina, Julio Diaz, Boom Latorre, Richard Quan,Kristofer King
“Siklo” by Joselito Altarejos
Cast: Elora Españo, Oliver Aquino, Ruby Ruiz,
Foreign Feature Film Exhibition
“Changing Direction,” by Kuya Manzano—Spain
“Faraway” by Randal Kamradt—USA
Short Film and Documentary Short Film Exhibition
“Ang Mga Bulong sa Bituka ng Sta. Mesa,” Hector Barretto Calma, director, 2015 SIFFMP Best Documentary Film
“BJ,” Donnie Sacueza, director, 3rd Place Best Short Film 2012 Pieta
“Ika-3 Putahi (Recipe No. 3),” Joe Bacus, director, 2014 Cinemagis Best Short Film
“Kinabukasan,” Adolfo Alix, Jr., director, Alden Richards, Ms. Nora Aunor, cast
“My Revolutionary Mother,” Jethro Patalinghug, director, 2015 SIFFMP Best Documentary Film
“Pahiyom Alang Kang Evelyn (A Smile for Evelyn), ”Chloe Veloso, director, 2015 SIFFMP Audience Choice
“Pusong Bato,” Martika Ramirez Escobar, director, 2015 SIFFMP Best Short Film
“TNT (Always on the Run),” Roberto Reyes Ang, director, 2015 Queens World Film Festival Finalist
Award-Winner Filipino Film Classic for Exhibition
“Himala,” Ishmael Bernal, director, Ms. Nora Aunor, Rayven Ventura, Ama Quiambao, cast
Closing Film
“Sekyu (The Guard),” Joel Lamangan, director, Allen Dizon, Sunshine Dizon, Melai Cantiveros, Solomon Mark de Guzman, Raquel Villavicencio, Rez Cortez, Jaime Pebanco, Kiko Matos, cast
Short Film Finalists (Local Category)
“Incubo (Incubus)” by Herwin Cabasal—UP Diliman
“Mr. Postman” by Herwin Cabasal—UP Diliman
“Reyna Christina (Queen Christina)” by Pia Larina Dimagiba—UP Diliman
“Upos” by Mel Jastine Sanchez—CEU Malolos
“Kyel” by Arvin Kadiboy Belarmino—De La Salle Uiversity- Dasmariñas
“Indifference” by Alfonso Silva—De La Salle College of Saint Benilde Manila
“Psychonaut” by Jomz Ramirez—UP Los Baños
“The Girlfriend Experience” by Marco Gatchalian—Mapua Institute of Technology Manila
“Caretaker” by Seymour B. Sanchez, director— UP Diliman
“Makata (The Little Poet)” by Paulo Parohinog—De La Salle College of Saint Benilde
“Finish Line” by Martin Mayuga—De La Salle College of Saint Benilde
“Si Narra At Ang Lihim Na Silid Sa Paradiso (Narra and the Hidden Room Paradiso)” by Janine T. Maniego—UP Diliman
“The Truth As Told In Lies” by Inigo Ramil Gorgetti—UP Diliman
“Anyang Melagas ya ing Tangke king Sala (Broken from the Stem of Light)” by Rey Tamayo Jr.—UP Diliman
“Tuknang Mu Rin (Will End)” by Brianne Carlo Amparado— Holy Angel University
“Caritas” by Ariel Buenaventura II—De La Salle College of Saint Benilde
“Gastusing Dasal” by Rico Entico—UP Diliman
“Cups Ka Ba?” by Juan Carlo Tarobal—UP Diliman
“Ratatat Nang Dante (Dante’s Shot)” by Jasper Ramon Tulabot—Tarlac State University
“Trio” by Ian Christopher M. Cruz—Tarlac State University
“Kalaro (Playmate)” by Migo Matas—Asia Pacific Film Institute
“Walang Nakakita (No One Saw)” by Migo Matas and Coke Matas— Asia Pacific Film Institute
“Balikbayan Box” by Karl Justin Martin—New Era University
“Ipinanganak Na Nakayapak (Born Barefoot)” by Jerrica Angela A. Manongdo—UP Diliman
“Man in the Cinema House” by Bernard Jay Mercado— UP Diliman
“Minsan Sa Isang Dapithapon (Once at Dusk)” by Janna Uy— Philippine Women’s University
“Senisado (The Gray Lines)” John Peter Chua, Ateneo de Manila University
“The Swindler” by Jae-re Louise Liwanag—Colegio de San Juan De Letran Manila
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