In its 4th year, Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino decides to continue its run by pivoting to the online world.
With the temporary closure of movie houses across Metro Manila like Cinema Centenario because of the COVID-19 pandemic, film festivals like PISTA NG PELIKULANG PILIPINO are also affected. But wait, don’t fret! Film enthusiasts like you can still catch this year’s festival even in the comforts of your home!
The “PPP4, SAMA ALL” has a selection of more than 100 films. The FDCP-led omnibus project features titles from local film festivals such as the prestigious Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival, CineFilipino Film Festival, Cinema One Originals Film Festival, Metro Manila Film Festival, QCinema International Film Festival, Sinag Maynila Film Festival, and ToFarm Film Festival. Films from FDCP’s PPP, Sine Kabataan, and CineMarya Women’s Film Festival, and films from various producers and regional film festivals, will also be included.
FESTIVAL PASSES
All PPP films and events will be accessible in FDCP Channel (FDCPchannel.ph) from October 31 to November 15.
PPP4 offers several festival subscription options such as the Full Run Pass (P599) that grants the viewers 16-day access to the Premium Selection films and events, free films content, free panel sessions/workshops, calendar, and trailers. The Half Run Pass (P299) provides access to the short films library and full-length scheduled screenings for eight consecutive days, while the Day Pass (P99) gives access to the short films library and full-length screenings planned for one day.
The Early Bird Rate for the Full Run Pass, priced at P450, is available until October 15 only. There is also a Free Pass that provides access to the calendar and free content of the film fest. Beginning October 16, senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) can avail of a 20% discount while students can enjoy a 30% discount.
FESTIVAL LINEUP
Here are the list of the PPP4 films that you can watch on FDCP channel:
PPP Premium Selection
- “The Helper” by Joanna Bowers
- “Blood Hunters: Rise of the Hybrids” by Vincent Soberano
- “Brutal” (restored) by Marilou Diaz-Abaya
- “Cleaners” by Glenn Barit
- “Itoshi No Irene (Come On, Irene)” by Keisuke Yoshida
- “Ang Lakaran ni Kabunyan: Kabunyan’s Journey to Liwanag” by Kidlat Tahimik
- “He Who Is Without Sin” by Jason Paul Laxamana
- “Kintsugi” by Lawrence Fajardo
- “The Highest Peak” by Arbi Barbarona
- “Batch ‘81” by Mike de Leon
Special Screenings
“Mula sa Kung Ano ang Noon” by Lav Diaz
Romance
- “Sakaling Hindi Makarating” by Ice Idanan
- “Moments of Love” by Mark Reyes
- “Ulan” by Irene Villamor
- “Never Not Love You” by Antoinette Jadaone
- “Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw” by Joyce Bernal
- “Una Kang Naging Akin” by Laurice Guillen
- “Mga Mister ni Rosario” by Alpha Habon
Youth & Family
- “Pepot Artista” by Clodualdo del Mundo, Jr.
- “Family History” by Michael V.
- “1st Sem” by Dexter Hemedez and Allan Ibañez
- “Edward” by Thop Nazareno
- “Dayo” by Robert Quilao
Classics
- “White Slavery” by Lino Brocka
- “Genghis Khan” by Manuel Conde
- “Manila by Night” by Ishmael Bernal
- “Balikbayan #1: Memories of Overdevelopment Redux VI” by Kidlat Tahimik
- “Ang Panday” by Fernando Poe, Jr.
PH Oscar Entries
- “Ma’ Rosa” by Brillante Mendoza
- “Verdict” by Raymund Ribay Gutierrez
- “Sa Pusod ng Dagat” by Marilou Diaz-Abaya
- “Saranggola” by Gil Portes
Genre
- “Alpha: The Right to Kill” by Brillante Mendoza
- “Instalado” by Jason Paul Laxamana
- “Abomination” by Yam Laranas
- “Dyamper” by Mes de Guzman
- “Jose Rizal” by Marilou Diaz-Abaya
- “El Presidente” by Mark Meily
- “In Nomine Matris” by Will Fredo
Bahaghari
- “Akin ang Korona” by Zig Dulay
- “Billie and Emma” by Samantha Lee
- “Ned’s Project” by Lemuel Lorca
- “Ang Huling Cha Cha ni Anita” by Sigrid Andrea Bernardo
- “Rainbow’s Sunset” by Joel Lamangan
Tribute
- “Deathrow” by Joel Lamangan (for Eddie Garcia)
- “Adela” by Adolfo Alix, Jr. (for Anita Linda)
- “Insiang” by Lino Brocka (for Mona Lisa)
- “Muro-Ami” by Marilou Diaz-Abaya (for Marilou Diaz-Abaya)
- “Filipinas” by Joel Lamangan (for Armida Siguion-Reyna)
- “Sonata” by Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes (for Peque Gallaga)
From the Regions
- “Tanabata’s Wife” by Charlson Ong
- “Ang Daan Patungong Kalimugtong” by Mes de Guzman
- “Baboy Halas (Wailings in the Forest)” by Bagane Fiola
- “Tu Pug Imatuy” by Arbi Barbarona
- “Magkakabaung” by Jason Paul Laxamana
- “Ari: My Life with a King” by Carlo Catu
- “Salvi: Ang Pagpadayon” by TM Malones
Documentaries
- “Nick and Chai” by Cha Escala and Wena Sanchez
- “Lugta Ke Tamama (Land from God)” by Kevin Piamonte
- “The Search for Weng Weng” by Andrew Leavold
- “God Bliss our Home” by Nawruz Paguidopon
- “Carving Thy Faith” by Hiyas Bagabaldo
PPP Retro
- “Pauwi Na” by Paolo Villaluna
- “Gusto Kita with All My Hypothalamus” by Dwein Baltazar
- “Star na si Van Damme Stallone” by Randolph Longjas
- “Paglipay” by Zig Dulay
- “Circa” by Adolfo Alix, Jr.
CineMarya
- “Dad-aan Na (Her Walks)” by Julius Lumiqued
- “Super-Able” by Arjanmar Rebeta
- “Night Shift” by Mariel Ong
- “Dalaginding na si Isang” by Nigel Santos
- “Noontime Drama” by Kim Timan and Sam Villa-Real
- “She’s Perfect” by Jochelle Casilad
- “Hakab” by Mel Aguilar-Maestro
- “Super Woman” by Angela Andres
- “Winged Dreams to the Blue Heavens” by Aimee Apostol-Escasa
- “Binakol sa Dahon” by Gary Tabanera
- “Ola” by Mijan Jumalon
- “Adira” by J.I. Hamid
PPP Short Films (free)
Sine Kabataan
- “Sa Unang Araw ng Pasukan” by Arjen Manlapig
- “Bato Bato Pik” by Lorys Plaza and Jaq Sanque
- “Kalakalaro” by Rodson Suarez
Binisaya Film Festival
- “Yawyaw” by Idden de los Reyes
- “To Siomai Love” by Remton Zuasola
- “Uwan Init Pista sa Langit” by Remton Zuasola and Keith Deligero
cineANIMO Ozamiz Short Film Festival
- “Passion of Cries” by Earl Hendrix S. Reyes
- “Bituin” by Jun Vincent C. Abao
- “Trespas” by Reyan Christian C. Amacna
Cine de Oro Film Festival
- “Baruganan” by Angelo Dabbay
- “Ang Reyna nga walay Sapot” by James Murillo Elaco
- “Mama” by Adrian Manapil
CineKabalen: The Kapampangan Film Festival
- “Gulis” by Kyle Francisco
- “Mis Da Ka” by Carlo Catu
- “Kalinguan Tane Ing Lutunang Ima” by EJ Gagui
CineKasimanwa: The Western Visayas Film Festival
- “Manggagarab” by Kyle Fermindoza
- “Lumay” by Marcelo Tolentino IV
- “Singkal” by John Rovic Lopez
Davao Ngilngig Film Festival
- “Saop” by Julienne Ilagan
- “Lazaro’s Trip” by Joy Dalman
- “OctoGod” by Shievar Olegario
Festival de Cine Paz Mindanao
- “Peste” by Kendrick Fernandez
- “Black Sky” by Jen Balberona
- “Chase” by Rosette Caoile
Lutas Negros Oriental Film Festival
- “Abag” by Jomar Solania
- “Tubod” by Geraldyn Acibron
- “A Wakeful Sennight” by Andy Alvarez
Mindanao Film Festival
- “Budots” by Jay Rosas
- “Trabungko” by Joshua Casesar “Wowa” Medroso
- “Anong Nangyari kay Andrew Magsilang?” by Ivan Cabanial, Cris Manero, and Neo Bryce
Nabunturan Independent Film Exhibition (NABIFILMEX)
- “Pasuon” by Bryan Jimenez
- “Tami-Aw” by Mary Ann Gabisan
- “Supot” by Jelford Teves
North Luzon Film Festival
- “Dagiti Tallu a Birhen (The Three Virgins)” by Melver Ritz Gomez
- “Ana Bikhayr (Okay Lang Ako)” by Hannah Ragudos
- “Naianud a Gameng” by Marvin Coloma
Salamindanaw Asian Film Festival
- “Pamalugu (in limbo)” by Ram Botero
- “Inged: The Ukha Story Untold” by Hassanodden Hosni Hashim
- “Maupay nga Aga, Puniti Kita” by Joi Villablanca
Sine Negrense: Negros Island Film Festival
- “Dalit” by Belle Loyola
- “Jameson” by Kurt Soberano
- “Buding ang Babaye nga Naglutaw” by Mark Raymund Garcia
SineBugsay: Caraga Region’s Film Festival
- “Alindahaw” by Mary Claire Amora
- “Ang Paghulat” by Christine Marje Mangayao
- “Tabyog” by Junlou Tordos
SINEliksik: Bulacan DocuFest
- “El Heroe Verdadero: Don Antonio Bautista” by Christopher Adriano
- “Estasyong Itinanggi (s)” by Carl Angelo Espiritu
- “Ang Naglalahong Kaharian ni Haring Kalabaw” by Andrew A. de Guzman
Urduja Film Festival
- “Palaris: Samput ya Palbayani na Binalatongan” by Kristel Ann del Rosario
- “Duyog (Magkasama)” by Rhea Esteban
- “Balsakan (Rosary)” by Harvie C. Aquino
Northern Mindanao Film Festival
- “Kasubo sa Kahidlaw” by Kenneth Sabijon
- “Simulacrum” by Christian Alan Toring
- “Plastic Mirror” by Daniel Clark Cabantan
Sundayag Film Festival
- “Paralisado” by Yen Morales
- “Garbo” by Alan Filoteo
- “Handuran sa Kahilitan” by Amaya Han
Margaha Film Festival
- “Paon” by Seb Valdez
- “Inangtan” by JM Alconga
- “Pinta” by Maureen Martin
Bantayan Film Festival
- “Ako Guimbal” by Bob Perez
- “Lisua ang Makasasala” by Lodrigo Basco
- “Mga Binhi sa Palad ni Ruding” by Niño Maldecir
Bakunawa Film Festival
- “Banaag” by Justine Ogapong
- “Pula” by Therese Gomez
- “Laagan” by Maria Elene Frida Apordo, Joven Cahaban, Renee Buenaobra, and Giac Ezekiel Apordo
All proceeds of the online festival will go to the members of the film industry, one of the sectors heavily affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
For more information, you can check out the FDCP CHANNEL and follow the PPP official account on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
You may also check out the official PISTA NG PELIKULANG FILIPINO Facebook page for updates and announcements.
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