Philippine Cinema

The acclaimed filmmaker’s latest project, as well as three other Filipino entries, failed to make it into the Academy’s shortlists

Four movies are all leaving the streaming platform on December 20: Apocalypse Child, Balangiga: Howling Wilderness, Zombadings 1: Patayin sa Shokot si Remington, and Patay Na Si Hesus

The National Artist Film and Broadcast Arts argued that his selection of participants for his upcoming workshop — which includes a mix of both industry newcomers and established actors, writers, and directors — was based on a desire for diverse voices

The filmmaker spoke with Rolling Stone Philippines about directing the Christmas movie, the optimism needed in cinema, and his return to the major festival

A year of box-office highs, festival wins, and unwanted setbacks reveals a Philippine film industry evolving under pressure